Originally Posted by 3top
I think here it would be time to teach your students to study their POH in detail!
It will tell you in some place how much time you have at MCP when the fuel light comes on!
E.g. Robinson tells you that you have fuel for another 8 min (insider info says its more like 12 min).
So, why would you scramble the helo if you still have some time to find a break?
3top
Not Quite.......
I stand to be corrected---Its been a while since I flew a Robinson, however, I think if you look in the POH for the aircraft, (IE the one in the aircraft itself), there is a test done at the factory which determines the fuel remaining when the light comes on.
12 minutes---I wish......In one Robinson I flew way back in 93 or 94, it was only 4 minutes, (long story---don't ask ! ).
In the Jetranger and Astar, you have considerably more fuel. I believe HAI teaches for "the real world" (From their website---"You will be trained for the real world of helicopter flying, not just to pass examinations. "), therefore, you should explain the difference in aircraft and maybe use "Sasless' analogy with your students. I for one would weigh up the situation and use my experience and skill to determine where to land. The country pub at opening sounds like a fine choice to me---how far from the B-line split is that anyway?