What type of flying work do you do?
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Helicopter Design Engineer. Bit of an all-rounder with experience in powerplants, structures and general aircraft design. More recently specialising in Aerodynamics & Performance. Key specialisms invlove helicopter and engine design & performance software development, FEA, CFD, CAD......oh yes, and the regs! Seem to spend an aweful lot of time looking at regulations!
What types(s) do you fly?
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I've worked on EH101 (Mk1, Mk3 & 310/510) and Lynx. Have also worked on a number of warbirds, Spitfire in particular. Been involved in a large project to develop a light helicopter for the past 6 years.
I fly R22, R44 and S300.
Where?
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Used to work at Westlands (UK, Somerset), have been self-employed for the last three years.
Previous jobs?
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Design Engineer, (Helicopters).
Previous types?
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N/A
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
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Civvy!
How long have you been flying?
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Eventually got round it learning in 2000.
How many hours?
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< 500.
