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Post by phil on Jun 5, 2013 12:28:10 GMT 12
Which is why we get crossed trained in SEQ servicing, but you don't get crossed trained in armament servicing.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2013 12:46:25 GMT 12
Which bits are you cross trained in Phil, out of interest? Harnesses I can imagine due to the winching, anything else?
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Post by phil on Jun 5, 2013 16:46:25 GMT 12
QRF, Rescue/Hypothermic Strop, Bossuns Chair, Alpha helmets, UEMs, Paraguard Stretchers, Grabit Hooks. We also service Mk1 life preservers used on the flight deck.
The ship's flight armourer is responsible for servicing all the SEQ while on board. I've even been NCOi/c Trade for the SQN S&S section while the incumbent was away.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2013 16:52:28 GMT 12
Ah right, that all makes good sense.
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Post by lesterpk on Jun 6, 2013 1:22:02 GMT 12
Yeah well, who really joined the RNZAF to float in a can?
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Post by phil on Jun 6, 2013 10:49:18 GMT 12
Yeah well, who really joined the RNZAF to float in a can? Not me, but once I gave it a go I realised it was great fun. Wouldn't want to do it full time for 20 years, but I'm glad I got the chance to spend time on both Frigates and Canterbury. |
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Post by b10m on Jun 6, 2013 14:11:37 GMT 12
Fit JATO bottles as well and fire at the same time. Your an ideas man Beags  |
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Post by beagle on Jun 6, 2013 19:13:18 GMT 12
Fit JATO bottles as well and fire at the same time. Your an ideas man Beags Tell that to the mrs. only have 3 unfinished jobs sitting around the house, but they can wait. |
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Post by suthg on Jun 6, 2013 19:28:17 GMT 12
That's an idea... time for a break!! LOL!
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Post by beagle on Jun 6, 2013 19:41:22 GMT 12
Steam cleaning the roof when it is dark when I get home from work and no OSH scaffolding around is not high up on the list to finis this winter
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Post by suthg on Jun 6, 2013 19:46:09 GMT 12
I was doing painting around the back on scaffold when I had an accident and now the cold has set in, that has stopped as well... Just the firewood each evening here in timber town... have two Metro Logfires, both going tonight.
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Post by Barnsey on Jun 7, 2013 1:41:03 GMT 12
Ladies, when a man says he will fix something, he will. You don't have to nag him every six months.
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Post by beagle on Jul 23, 2013 16:39:37 GMT 12
So what are the rumours regarding the next batch of A109's.
There was another 3 that they were looking at getting.
Was it an option they consulted Augusta with during the original purchase or a completely new project.
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Post by ngatimozart on Jul 23, 2013 17:25:21 GMT 12
If I remember correctly in 2009 John Key said that since they were so cheap we'll get another 3 but they won't be armoured / armed and will be used for training. They are on the long term program.
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 16, 2019 10:30:52 GMT 12
Are the mentioned additional 3 Agusta A.109 still on the list to be purchased?
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Post by 30sqnatc on Mar 16, 2019 11:12:22 GMT 12
Air surveillance and transport replacement projects are much higher priority using up the money and project staff.
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Post by gibbo on Mar 16, 2019 23:24:47 GMT 12
Are the mentioned additional 3 Agusta A.109 still on the list to be purchased? I doubt it...IIRC their purchase was never formally announced but rather on a plan of some sort. At least one DCP has come & gone since they were first mooted and that last DCP did not mention them at all. It's important to understand anything recommended in a DCP or similar document is absolutely not a given until we see public confirmation from Govt that a purchase has been contracted, as there are too many variables (ie: Govt's & Policy) that change in the intervening years. |
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 17, 2019 1:12:18 GMT 12
Are the mentioned additional 3 Agusta A.109 still on the list to be purchased? I doubt it...IIRC their purchase was never formally announced but rather on a plan of some sort. At least one DCP has come & gone since they were first mooted and that last DCP did not mention them at all. It's important to understand anything recommended in a DCP or similar document is absolutely not a given until we see public confirmation from Govt that a purchase has been contracted, as there are too many variables (ie: Govt's & Policy) that change in the intervening years. Thanks for reply. I guess you are right. A possible order would be difficult also as the A.109 is no longer produced? Or am I wrong 🤔 |
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Post by frankly on Mar 17, 2019 7:29:34 GMT 12
Thanks for reply. I guess you are right. A possible order would be difficult also as the A.109 is no longer produced? Or am I wrong 🤔 You're wrong The LUH is essentially a 109E from a mechanical perspective, with a custom avionics sweet (closer to the Grand New). Leonardo hand builds them at various locations. |
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