UK SAR 2013 privatisation: the new thread
Not much sign of a 189 yet then???
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Not much sign of a 189 yet then???
Unfortunately, that aircraft is now not likely to deploy at the start of service at any of the bases that replace military flights.
Eleven S-92A and some AW139s allows Bristow to equip nine bases without rushing the AW189. S-92A will stand in for AW189 in Scotland and AW139 in England and Wales. The original plan for availability levels that used one aircraft per base and spares at strategic locations appears to be back, for now.
AW139 does not fulfil the requirements of a Lot 2 aircraft for number of survivors.
On the plus side, it is looking like the AW189 will enter service fully equipped and certified. And, while we are waiting for the AW189, we still have new aircraft, a new regulatory framework, 78 managed transition aircrew and lots of new role equipment.
It is what it is.
Could have been worse. Could have been a MoD procurement.
True Jim...true. In EU land, all prospective governments for the replacement SeaKing (the NH90) are facing revolts or cynicism about the new a/c as it is clearly unfit for purpose. Some countries have rolled over, like the belgians, others are fighting hard to prevent or atleast delay its introduction like the FGN. The practitioners do not want this lame duck but government procurers think otherwise. Meanwhile in the UK, we have the wildcat and the merlin as newcomers and one of those is incapable of being sent front line because of its lack of resiliance against enemy fire and subsequent repair costs. £40 million a pop and used only as a support vehicle???? Good old government.
Bristow have gone from zero to hero in what - 12 months, maybe less. Could you see the MoD doing that - yeah, right
Bristow have gone from zero to hero in what - 12 months, maybe less. Could you see the MoD doing that - yeah, right
There was discussion earlier about the AW139 and unprepared surfaces. Queensland Rescue did a medical call to a farm in Grantham. Interesting landings
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Not much sign of a 189 yet then???
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"de-icing issues affecting certification,"
More obfuscation because the de-icing wasn't included in that 'certification'?
What about the certification of the SAR modes as that won't have been included in the O&G process?
So the rumour is no NVG capability until September and we know that the 139 doesn't meet the contract spec - any financial penalties being awarded?
Nice pictures John - does the 189 have similar ground clearance issues????? Great choice for a SAR helicopter!
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so what about the trumpet fanfare earlier in the year when the 189 achieved certification for O&G?
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More obfuscation because the de-icing wasn't included in that 'certification'?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
What about the certification of the SAR modes as that won't have been included in the O&G process?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
So the rumour is no NVG capability until September ...
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... and we know that the 139 doesn't meet the contract spec - any financial penalties being awarded?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
Nice pictures John - does the 189 have similar ground clearance issues????? Great choice for a SAR helicopter!
https://vimeo.com/127840616
This is GN, which is the first Yeovil-built production AW189 in SAR config that includes the long range tank (that took too long, and was too heavy, and is too close to the ground).
This is an ongoing concern for Land SAR operations.
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There is a report of Richard Parkes (Director, Maritime Operations, MCA) stating November for AW189 in service. That is credible.
I shall put January in my diary, shall I? For Lydd but not Prestwick.
(Wets finger and holds in the wind.) August 2016 for Inverness?
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What a pity it was not to be a one type contract, all S92 might even have kept Crab quiet.
Why do I always get that feeling of doom when I see Westland on anything, I wouldn't even buy one of there garage doors
Why do I always get that feeling of doom when I see Westland on anything, I wouldn't even buy one of there garage doors
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Six Sea Kings from RNAS Culdrose performed a lap of honor today, ahead of the type's retirement:
Sea King flypast celebrates 76th anniversary of 771 Naval Air Squadron
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Sea King flypast celebrates 76th anniversary of 771 Naval Air Squadron
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Well Sumpor (age 4) if I was one of the rig crew and there was a u/s aircraft blocking the helideck which was my preferred method of evacuation sould the rig have a problem then anything that helps clear the blockage must surely be a good thing. I'm sure the same would apply to another operators aircraft whatever the colour.
But if you are age 4 then you would probably not see that
But if you are age 4 then you would probably not see that
Providing it wasn't the first standby aircraft then it's not really anyone else's business what they do.
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Providing it wasn't the first standby aircraft then it's not really anyone else's business what they do.
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Six Sea Kings from RNAS Culdrose performed a lap of honor today, ahead of the type's retirement:
Sea King flypast celebrates 76th anniversary of 771 Naval Air Squadron
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Sea King flypast celebrates 76th anniversary of 771 Naval Air Squadron
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