Helicopter flying
 

I'm soon to become an Army air corps helicopter pilot (fingures crossed)

But basically i know very little in the principles of a helicopter
Also wouldnt go a miss to tell me a little about the AAC if you could be so kind! :)

...besides dont drink and what a swash plat is, i know enough to crash in style! :P

Was wondering if any of you fine people could help me out here?

for starters,

Not drink?:rolleyes:

I thought that was the very first requirement and the primary core value for helicopter pilots. ;)

Where did I go wrong?:oh:

quote flungdung

You have plenty of time to start drinking and worrying about swas plats and crashing helikupters. Just finish school first and then visit the Army recruiting office - they will tell you all you need to know.


flundung. thats priceless!!:D:D:D lol lol

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Oh, iv bin through that stuff but it seems to be more based on whether i'd make a good officer and my previous history basis that's bin sufficient.

I basically want to know anything i can get from anyone about either the AAC or Helicopters?

If any one has had any experience or knowledge on this subj, twood be great.

And yh...i will be drinking lots...its like a quid a pint in military bars! :P

Mongo Like Aac
 

Pablo,

Follow these instructions whilst at your infants school and throughout your education;

Keep studdying

Start Drinkikng

Get a fitt girlfriend

Get a motarbike

Pass Course....fingures crosssed

Now we have two children involved - can't we put a child lock on PPRune.

Jim

Is not it goood to no that the fuchure defense of hour kuntry is in sutch capabable hands!!

Pablo:

I was in a simular situation some years ago.

My first question to a returned pilot was: " Don't you need some math?"

Answer: "Can you add"?

Next question was: " Don't you need to know about meterology?'.

Anewer: "There is a big black cloud. Don't fly into it."

He did say that is a little more complicated.

Result:

I am still flying at 18,000 + hours.

Pablo:

Go for it.

I will send a PMS to SASless about the need for pilots here.

[email protected]

Pablo

For principles of a helicopter, see How a helicopter works

I can't help about the AAC, but I can recommend Learning to Fly Helicopters by Randall Padfield as one of the best 'ordinary language' books I've read about professional helicopter flying in general.

It's not a training manual, but a superb introduction and very readable. (There are new and used copies for sale on Amazon.)


FL

I'll have a look at this stuff...cheers for those who could offer more than dissing my english spelling ability on an informal text based network:PThe websites are really useful & YH thats pretty much the math of it.Basically i want to read up on anything heli-aviational!But surely there must be someone out there who's had the experience and would be so kind as to tell me a little bit more about the AAC, the Army or officers???...Like: how many hours do you get?Where are you likely to be sent?Whats the training like?........................ny one

Pablo - the only direct entry to AAC aircrew is via Sandhurst. First you need to pass RCB, and then you need to be in the top 10% at RMAS to get a realistic chance of getting to the AAC.

Might one suggest the military forum??:)

Or arrse, as I believe the Army pprune is called :E

Teeters

He's already gracing Mil forum with his presence:

As you can see, he's an asset we didn't know we'd missed :E

Pablo

"Informal text based network" or not, there is no excuse for using (for example) i instead of I, nor for beginning sentences with a lower case letter. Nor (for example) for: Most of us make spelling and grammatical mistakes from time to time, but there's a difference between mistakes/mistypes and plain laziness.
Despite the adverse comments from regular contributors to this forum, you've made no effort to improve your posts and have responded rather arrogantly to the criticism. That's a curious attitude from someone who hopes to become a member of an organisation in which an ability to get on with others is a highly desirable, probably essential, characteristic.
You may want to ask yourself why others should take the time and trouble to help you when you can't be bothered to put any effort into asking for help in an acceptable way.


Heliport

I think you're being a bit harsh, Heliport; this chap sounds ideal for the AAC.

Not sure what as, though... skidded aircraft don't need a chock...

Yeah, great idea. Unbelievable amount of really useful advice. Might log on myself and see what I can do to assist your passage. You may need to bone-up on your cynic-spotting skills before you go, though.

I learned to fly by reading Chicken Hawk, worked for me ! :=:D

Thank you very much for responding.

My apologies if i appeared slightly arrogant. My intentions were to appear fairly emotionless as to avoid a subject of my integratory. (clearly i failed) plus... un/fortunately i live in a dialectual area. Standard English is something of which doesnt seem to develop in at least my type.

I've had a good look on AAC web sites and i feel im reaping all the knowledge possible.

Would it be possible for you to tell me you experiences in the AAC. For example, are there many difficulties you have faced in your previous position?

And yes. I enjoy being an officer and being a part of the team. I feel the AAC would suit me well. Though im sure flying will entertain me all the same!

Top 10% ?!?

I've some pepole nearer the bottom 10% get into the AAC when I was at Sandhurst

Pablo

Though I am not from the AAC,all I can say is that Flying all over has one common rule-Knowledge is Confidence.Currently,you dont have the knowledge in the Whirly bird field.So learn to be humble,glean the good things(even though some might sound sarcastic) from all the posts.Cos there is lot of Experience talking on this site.

The fact that inspite of you making us believe that you are almost about to join AAC,people are giving you advice is cos We care...(now Caring about you,the fraternity or the system is another story altogether)