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I did about ~30 offshore helicopter flights to Sealand (~20km offshore UK) in 1999-2002 and never did a simulator. I don't even remember a preflight brief. I'
by rdl 9y ago
I did about ~30 offshore helicopter flights to Sealand (~20km offshore UK) in 1999-2002 and never did a simulator. I don't even remember a preflight brief. I'm glad I didn't know how dangerous it was at the time. Of course, given that we weren't wearing exposure suits or anything, it would probably have been quick death vs. slower death in any accident.
- lb1lf 9y agoMea culpa, I should have added '...in my jurisdiction'. (Norway) I haven't looked into the legal background, but my guess is that offshore workers' unions have lobbied for it - and, most likely, it only applies to flights to/from sites operated by major players. Also, some countries refuse to recognize training from other countries (Brazil, I am looking at you!) - so you end up having to do the same basic training in [n] jurisdictions, having [n] different certificates on you at all times, all with their individual refresher requirements...
- oh_sigh 9y agoOT but why were you going out to sealand? Did you have server racks there?
- rdl 9y agoYes