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Forum: Rotorheads

11th Jul 2023, 08:38

Replies: 21

US HAA pilot shortage

Views: 4,139

Posted By Twist & Shout

Supply and demand. A. When there is a...

Supply and demand.

A. When there is a shortage of jobs, pilots get screwed.
B. When there is a shortage of pilots, some employers think “Rule A” still applies. Others offer pay and conditions...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2023, 07:36

Replies: 455

Two helicopters collide - Gold Coast, Queensland - Sea World 2/1/2023

Views: 265,828

Posted By Twist & Shout

I fly a modern two pilot ME IFR helicopter...

I fly a modern two pilot ME IFR helicopter mainly.
Not infrequently, I’ll receive traffic information from ATC. They will inform me of the type (Often a red/white AW139, with it’s landing lights...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2023, 01:17

Replies: 455

Two helicopters collide - Gold Coast, Queensland - Sea World 2/1/2023

Views: 265,828

Posted By Twist & Shout

Destroying the industry, to not fix a problem,...

Destroying the industry, to not fix a problem, that doesn’t exist.

If there where 4 less pax in the machine that made it down, EG no one in the back row, it’s difficult to imagine a different...

Forum: Rotorheads

30th Nov 2022, 06:37

Replies: 27

30th Nov 2022 crash, Mentone Victoria

Views: 8,464

Posted By Twist & Shout

I would have been more interested in the 50’...

I would have been more interested in the 50’ between the roof, and the oval!
To quote Maxwell Smart: “Missed by THAT much!”

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Nov 2022, 04:34

Replies: 62

R44 crash w/video - Forresters Beach NSW - 19/11/2022

Views: 18,263

Posted By Twist & Shout

Though difficult, the best technique is: ...

Though difficult, the best technique is:

Approach downwind, with a “good” ROD.
Jerk the collective up as the ground rushes up and you lose ETL on Main and Tail rotors. If you are heavy (or high...

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