Lakelse Air

[transquebecniece]

Aw, simma down. Didn't mean any disrespect to anyone who's fond of, maintains/services and/or flies a 500. Simply lost a family member in one, then there were the cracked rotor blade stories, etc. Shoulda just left it at "I'm glad no one was hurt." My apologies. That is all.

[Rotor Break]

Too true, TT, too true! :punk:

 

 

No offence taken TQN, But most everyone here has been hurt by a loss in a helicopter, no matter what type. It hurts just as bad be they family or friend. I know I've been in both seats. As for the blade crack thing we've seen more MD blades crack than PMA. It's all about the FC. (fatigue cycle) The harder you fly ‘em the more they crack. :hide:

[transquebecniece]

I understand and duly noted. I will stop secretly cringing if I hear of a 500 going down (God forbid) and will definitely not voice it if I do. 'Twas totally insensitive on my part. I be good now. And you all be safe!

[transientorque2]

Anyone know what the reg. was and what where they doing there? It seems to be a long way from their territory. Tumbler Ridge is well known for its winds. Not a nice place to fly at all.

[T tail]

No offence taken TQN, sorry to hear about your family member...not good :down:

 

 

Cheers TT

 

P.S I go on the theory if I'm nice to the machines I fly..hopefully they will be nice to me...Knock on wood

[transquebecniece]

Regardless, I shouldn't have said what I did because it was based strictly on personal bias. I appreciate your comment, T Tail. All a very misfortunate chain of events, I'm afraid. And some time ago. But good did come out of it. Anyhoo, you have a good theory going there! Be safe.

[Cole]

*Debates the 50hr "bonus" 500 time with training, still gonna giver'*

 

Always sad to hear about a crash, of course there arent any "good" ones, but it couldve been much worse. Any word on how many PAX?

 

Cole

[heliben]

I was told it was C-FILW. Logging pine beetle wood. Tail struck trees. None of this has been confirmed.

[arctic_front]

500's are fun to fly, and fly in....but they are inherently dangerous because of many moving parts. Its true that they are crash-worthy, but they have many parts that are just not stout enough. The little bit of time i have working on them never once instilled any confidence in the design. its definitely not maintenence-friendly and that leads to things being left up to human nature. too may dangers hidden due to poor maintenance. Quantum's recent trouble are testiment to what I mean. Not laying blame on anyone, but poor Phil paid the price.

 

Bad blades, tail rotors, and other bits have made me swear off ever working on them ever again

 

 

No need to apologise, TQN...you're entitled to your feelings and beliefs like anyone else.

[CHOPPERMIKE68]

500's are fun to fly, and fly in....but they are inherently dangerous because of many moving parts. Its true that they are crash-worthy, but they have many parts that are just not stout enough. The little bit of time i have working on them never once instilled any confidence in the design. its definitely not maintenence-friendly and that leads to things being left up to human nature. too may dangers hidden due to poor maintenance. Quantum's recent trouble are testiment to what I mean. Not laying blame on anyone, but poor Phil paid the price.

 

Bad blades, tail rotors, and other bits have made me swear off ever working on them ever again

No need to apologise, TQN...you're entitled to your feelings and beliefs like anyone else.

Phil says hello to everyone, he is coming along but going back to the operating table in a couple of days again!