Offshore flight AW139 MCC IFR

[@gnagyusa]

I like how you touched the fuel cap I do that 2x during pre-flight, too. That way I'll remember that I checked it.

[@helichrisPA28]

@@gnagyusa indeed… 🤗

[@montyswoodworkscrafts2232]

Another great video, interesting that the HLO was doing a radio check as you landed and the helicopter deck crew were all standing visible and not in the heli well out the way of FOD/downdraft. Looks like a short flight compared to us on the J6a which is at least 45min and mid way between the Nederland and the UK.

[@helichrisPA28]

@@montyswoodworkscrafts2232 thanks! Indeed the Q4C is very close… 15 mins

[@grahamcracker659]

this is very scare, my cat is sad

[@helichrisPA28]

@@grahamcracker659 sorry to hear

[@montyswoodworkscrafts2232]

@@helichrisPA28 we have a manned platform in the East Irish Sea which is approx 8-10 min flight from Blackpool. I dont mind the 45 minute flight to us when the weather is good, and when it’s not so good I cant wait to get out. 😂

[@helichrisPA28]

@@montyswoodworkscrafts2232 😬🤗

[@HeliCarse72]

Great stuff!! Have been bugging your chiefpilot about a job for a while😅

[@helichrisPA28]

@@HeliCarse72 thanks!! We’re actually looking I think at the moment… 😬 so feel free to contact HR 🤗

[@captn_railaviation]

Amazing video!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@captn_railaviation thank you so much

[@oscarloldrup3715]

Fantastic video, Keep it up✌ I am currently studying for my ATPL in Denmark, and this just gives me next level motivation🚁 Say hi to Jimmi 😎

[@helichrisPA28]

@@oscarloldrup3715 thanks for your nice comment 🤗. All the best with your ATPL 🤗💪

[@Helicopterx1]

It's Amazing Chris, every new video is more and more interesting, many thanks! I had never seen the Test with an engine in Idle, I wrote the function in the simulator but I had never seen it in reality, what is the collective percentage to activate the 'engX idle' aural, 5%,8% ? It would be great to also see an OEI Training 😍. Does the CAT-A always say the Copilot with TDP/Vtoss/Vy, or do you also use the FD module with the button on the collective? It would be great to see the PFD and MFD more closely during the flight phases 🤓 Great Chris, always great videos 👍

[@helichrisPA28]

@@Helicopterx1 thanks! Yes we always use these calls on the cat A profiles. We never use the FD cat a function actually… I’m in the 139 sim from tomorrow… unfortunately I’m not allowed to film in there….

[@Helicopterx1]

@@helichrisPA28 thanks so much for your answer, it would be nice to see a real sim of aw139, well for me is enoght to see your real flights 👍😜

[@helichrisPA28]

@@Helicopterx1 thanks. I did film a short video there. I think it’s still on my channel

[@Helicopterx1]

@@helichrisPA28 Yes, I've seen all your videos!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@Helicopterx1 cool! I’ll try to film a OEI training in the 139 sim. I’ll be in it tomorrow

[@moekiec]

Fantastic!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@moekiec thanks 🙏

[@gnagyusa]

Interesting that you do the pre-takeoff checks on the runway. Seems a bit sketchy to be in that vulnerable position for so long, with your backs to the approach end.

[@helichrisPA28]

@@gnagyusa very good point! We do it before we enter the runway. However here we did the first flight of the day. We did the full engine power check on the runway. That’s normal at this airport. And when er have performed all checks then we report ready. I did however cut this out of the video… bit boring to watch I thought 🤗 Thanks for your good input!

[@williansbborges9871]

Muito obrigado pelo video Comandante, aviação é maravilhosa independente do idioma!!!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@williansbborges9871 thanks for the message

[@dr.chives]

Great video, love it! Especially watching you check everything everytime! One question, if I may? Why do you sit on the left, as the captain? Isn't the captain usually on the right in a helicopter, contrary to an airliner? Love your content, keep it up!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@dr.chives thanks for your nice comment! We actually swap seats every flight. So we do not have fixed seats. But we have roles. The right hand seat is the seat that is flying. However since we land on rigs and ships, the controls are handed to the seat that has the best view on the obstacles.

[@86AW11]

Do you preflight the turbines, flight controls etc... I'd like to see a look at the layout of the transmission and turbines

[@helichrisPA28]

@@86AW11 thanks! I’ll do that separate soon!

[@ijsbrand7946]

Do you have a video of a flight to F2A Hanze platform?

[@helichrisPA28]

@@ijsbrand7946 thanks for your comment! I don’t think so… when I’m scheduled to go to the F2 I’ll film it 🤗

[@ijsbrand7946]

@@helichrisPA28 Nice ;-)

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

The more FADEC’s take control of our engines, the more we feel the urge to fill our lives with starting engines callouts… 😅

[@helichrisPA28]

@@gregmarchegiani6656 the AW139 does not have FADEC

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

@@helichrisPA28 ooops I figured modern aircraft modern engines. I stand corrected then

[@helichrisPA28]

@@gregmarchegiani6656 most do! But we have “DECU” only in the 139. Even though most PT6 aircraft have full FADEC I presume… the 139 doesn’t. We have backup throttles and manual controls

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

So rotation speed is a big fat zero! 😂😂

[@sittingduck5477]

Pff.. wat een gruwelijke machine!!

[@helichrisPA28]

@@sittingduck5477 🤗