PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: chopjock
Showing results 1 to 15 of 15
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2018, 21:52
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

There's an autorotation checklist? I can be a...

There's an autorotation checklist? I can be a bit slow sometimes but when I had an emergency autorotation I never even had time to look at the instruments...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 23:02
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

SND You can add pilot confusion / mis...

SND


You can add pilot confusion / mis management of the fuel system to that list.



I don't have the reference but I read somewhere that CAT A certification requires independent fuel supply...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 21:13
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

SND Not picking an argument, just responding...

SND

Not picking an argument, just responding to a statement that the fuel system could not be simpler. The CAT A regs make it non simple. A simpler way (but the regs won't allow) would be one...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 18:55
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

Tc Three fuel tanks, two priming pumps,...

Tc


Three fuel tanks, two priming pumps, two transfer pumps and pilot must intervene in order to not run low / out of usable fuel? Oh and don't confuse which switches to switch them on and off...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 10:55
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

This complicated fuel system requires pilot...

This complicated fuel system requires pilot intervention to work properly and is a result of the CAT A requirements intended to improve flight safety. Something is wrong with the system IMHO...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2015, 14:04
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

Sid Did anyone say the engines failed?

Sid


Did anyone say the engines failed?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2015, 10:23
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

8P I can answer this…. It's a twin and...

8P


I can answer this…. It's a twin and twins never have double engine failure and can continue on one.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2015, 17:43
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

A problem with that is you will know what's...

A problem with that is you will know what's coming… and be suitably primed and ready.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2015, 20:35
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

All very well and dandy when practising. ...

All very well and dandy when practising. However, talking from first hand experience, (single engine only) when the donk quits unexpectedly, your eyes are outside looking for a place to land and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2015, 14:01
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

DrinkGirls, How does fuel get into the...

DrinkGirls,


How does fuel get into the supply tanks during fuelling?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2015, 23:22
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

Yes, but when main tank is full or nearly full(ok...

Yes, but when main tank is full or nearly full(ok I said plenty), the fuel in the main tank overflows into supply tanks, so transfer pumps are not needed, so they could be switched off. That's what...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2015, 17:22
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

I can answer that, YES. When flying with plenty...

I can answer that, YES. When flying with plenty / full tanks! or when main tank is empty!
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2015, 16:51
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

Do LPCs on twins get both throttles chopped and...

Do LPCs on twins get both throttles chopped and an auto rotation to the flare ?

Or briefed that double engine failure will never happen so just practice OEI procedure?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2015, 19:02
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

And these requirements are meant to make a Cat A...

And these requirements are meant to make a Cat A aircraft safer? Makes you wonder eh?
Perhaps keeping it simpler would be safer.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2015, 10:15
Replies: 617
Views: 176,242
Posted By chopjock

SND Of course that would only be of use...

SND


Of course that would only be of use if full tanks on take off.
Showing results 1 to 15 of 15


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.