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Old 19th Apr 2014, 19:11
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griffothefog
 
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As an old fart, offshore based, where we deal in class 1 or cat A procedures, who makes up these names like VMini....?
Is this a plank based database or a genuine helicopter centric language
IMHO, corporate crew have very little experience of zero vis ops, as in we are used to taking off with 400m or less vis and cloud bases less than 100ft, or more importantly from a platform at night with no vis, vertical or otherwise.
The 139 flight director does not become effective until 60 kts, but the autopilot is always available if you know how to use it.
Maybe I'm a defective unit or missing something here
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