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Forum: Rotorheads

1st Apr 2014, 20:57

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Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

As much as I despise America. I do. I for one...

As much as I despise America. I do. I for one think the yanks have a better, more sensible system than we do. The FAA are pro aviation in comparison to over here where the campaign says an aircraft...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Mar 2014, 10:47

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Same as the Robinson Syndrome, there's more of...

Same as the Robinson Syndrome, there's more of them. Still mostly pilot error though and this is what we should be addressing.
For example, single engine CFIT could be reduced if single engine were...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Mar 2014, 10:13

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Sid Note also the vast,vast,vast majority...

Sid

Note also the vast,vast,vast majority are pilot error and not engine related.
So if the weakest link in the chain is the pilot, why are the UK CAA mandating twins?
Perhaps there should be...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Mar 2014, 00:17

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Sid There is a "UK" in the thread title...

Sid

There is a "UK" in the thread title as well. Perhaps not so blinkered eh?

Forum: Rotorheads

26th Mar 2014, 15:37

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

There's only one like me. I must say AnFI has...

There's only one like me. I must say AnFI has some very valid points which I mostly agree with.(I don't know if that helps you any AnFI). But what does that matter, I do not fly around in a twin.
I...

Forum: Rotorheads

24th Mar 2014, 11:39

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

So I wonder what the opinion of the CAA is based...

So I wonder what the opinion of the CAA is based on?
If there is no hard data to support twins are safer than singles :confused:

Forum: Rotorheads

24th Mar 2014, 00:18

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Tand I'm curious, Can you please point me...

Tand

I'm curious, Can you please point me in the direction of ANY relevant data to support your case that twins are 'safer' than singles?

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Mar 2014, 18:55

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Is there a lot you don't realise ?

Is there a lot you don't realise ?

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Mar 2014, 17:59

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Thought we were talking about engines :confused: ...

Thought we were talking about engines :confused:

But top causes of helicopter accidents :

Mishandled Controls
(22.02%) 85
Drivetrain Failure
(4.66%) 18
Wire Strike
(4.40%) 17

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Mar 2014, 17:05

Replies: 269

Where does the UK/JAR "twin only" mentality come from?

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Posted By chopjock

Not quite sure what this has to do with anything....

Not quite sure what this has to do with anything. I don't have any twin time either but even I know that carrying an extra engine around is almost pointless when the biggest cause of crashes is not...

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