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Forum: Rotorheads

4th Feb 2016, 14:10

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

You wouldnt know that in light of some of the...

You wouldnt know that in light of some of the posts here.

Amazed that this horse is still kicking almost seven pages in!

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Feb 2016, 21:21

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

I am a civvy pilot whose first solo (fixed wing)...

I am a civvy pilot whose first solo (fixed wing) was in 1966, and have transitioned to helicopters more recently. I dont fly for money, so some here would dismiss me as not being a "professional."...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Feb 2016, 13:49

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

Nooooo! Cant be! Say it isnt so! ;)

Nooooo! Cant be! Say it isnt so! ;)

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Jan 2016, 17:23

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

The short taxiway light in your photos does not...

The short taxiway light in your photos does not appear to be of the frangible type. The tall taxiway light has what appears to be a frangible coupling at the base of the post. Hard to tell for sure...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Jan 2016, 13:09

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

I think its going to depend a great deal on the...

I think its going to depend a great deal on the specifics of a particular situation. Grooved runways are typically found at airports designed to accommodate larger aircraft, with taxiways sized...

Forum: Rotorheads

14th Jan 2016, 18:10

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,793

Posted By EN48

Yes ... but, some runways are grooved (grooves...

Yes ... but, some runways are grooved (grooves run across the width of the runway) for water dispersion and improved braking for wheeled aircraft. This can be hazardous to skid equipped helicopters...

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