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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 14:42
Replies: 69
Views: 7,013
Posted By Hughes500

I have said this before but here goes again. My...

I have said this before but here goes again. My only time in true VRS occurred at 2000 ft AGL. Student had done 6 very nice recoveries from IVRS. We had one last go. Down wind pulling 18MAP in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 17:09
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

Let's be fair here a gas turbine isnt exactly a...

Let's be fair here a gas turbine isnt exactly a new concept !
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 17:34
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

Well the Safran guys can afford to take the piss...

Well the Safran guys can afford to take the piss as they severely take the piss on what they charge for their engines , spares etc etc
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 18:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By Hughes500

212 I guess one can do that . The set up is a...

212
I guess one can do that . The set up is a twist grip throttle with an inch wide friction collar underneath. Below that is the collective friction which like the throttle friction winds outboard...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2024, 20:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,071
Posted By Hughes500

Cant be doing much work with the 206 then !

Cant be doing much work with the 206 then !
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2023, 19:48
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Luther, I think you will find it is possible to...

Luther, I think you will find it is possible to run out of power on your own in an R 44, just takes bad flying .
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2023, 14:46
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

I hear that Crab will be there doing a...

I hear that Crab will be there doing a presentation ?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2023, 20:42
Replies: 44
Views: 7,682
Posted By Hughes500

Well just done 8 hours line work in a 500, only...

Well just done 8 hours line work in a 500, only saving grace is a heated seat, makes the pain in backside go away. Long term damage after 10000 hours ? Mrs 500 says I m not the man she married 33...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2023, 06:23
Replies: 28
Views: 6,767
Posted By Hughes500

I am afraid to say it sums up the state of the...

I am afraid to say it sums up the state of the nation
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2023, 12:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,993
Posted By Hughes500

Flat water is horrible to let down on , remember...

Flat water is horrible to let down on , remember a few years ago with a bucket on a 50 ft line in the middle of a lake ( mistake ) looking down to fill the bucket up , everything seemed fine until...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2023, 20:57
Replies: 58
Views: 6,578
Posted By Hughes500

Hoyeah Best advice is find a good utility...

Hoyeah

Best advice is find a good utility pilot , preferably one that has a load of lifting experience who is obviously an instructor. If one can lift loads all day on a line then you will find...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 10:05
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

Is it any wonder this country is totally fooked....

Is it any wonder this country is totally fooked. Here is a guy trying to bring jobs and something fairly revolutionary to the UK. Yes it might fail, but he at least has the bollocks to try, dont see...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2023, 05:55
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Bell Ringer Instructors are self employed, if...

Bell Ringer
Instructors are self employed, if there is no flying then yes no pay but normally they are then on ground school with the students and on the same rate of pay.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2023, 19:12
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

As a side note it really gets my goat that...

As a side note it really gets my goat that instructors aren't paid more, after all what industry other than ours has the new guys teaching the newest. That in my humble opinion is why we see such a...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2023, 19:06
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Why would I lie ???? I have just taken on a new...

Why would I lie ???? I have just taken on a new FI, his pay rate is £ 150 for half a day full day is £ 250 to go to £ 250 and £ 400 a day when not restricted . If you dont believe me I will PM you...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2023, 14:13
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Hargreaves I pay day rates at my school ! If...

Hargreaves

I pay day rates at my school ! If you come to learn to fly you book an instructor and aircraft for half a day 08:30 to 13:00 or 13:00 to 17:30 . I have found that way the student gets...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2023, 19:57
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

depends really i pay my instructors between £ 250...

depends really i pay my instructors between £ 250 and £ 400 a day
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2023, 18:24
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Hargreaves that is really disrespectful to those...

Hargreaves that is really disrespectful to those of us who are instructors, most really care about their students
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2023, 05:14
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

Meleagertoo, most schools now claim the auto...

Meleagertoo, most schools now claim the auto rotative landing on the skills / 2138 PC as an EOL from a hover as opposed to what most people think of an EOL being from 1000 ft. Personally anyone who...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2023, 20:48
Replies: 105
Views: 19,583
Posted By Hughes500

The question which is the best helicopter to...

The question which is the best helicopter to learn in, i would suggest from a pure view then Hu 269 takes a lot of beating. Easy to fly very forgiving and unlike most R22 schools will do engine off...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2023, 21:08
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

Bell Ringer bet your wife doesnt see your posts

Bell Ringer bet your wife doesnt see your posts
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2023, 14:04
Replies: 455
Views: 265,762
Posted By Hughes500

Well the answer is 1. You are not flying it ...

Well the answer is
1. You are not flying it
2. You dont as you are not a pilot
3. If i cant see we die
4. Up to you
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2023, 21:54
Replies: 23
Views: 6,248
Posted By Hughes500

Marly, the loadmaster was sitting on the lowered...

Marly, the loadmaster was sitting on the lowered ramp of the C130 as it went over the top of me while i was hovering at 5 ft
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2023, 18:14
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By Hughes500

well they well stuffed schweizer when they bought...

well they well stuffed schweizer when they bought it
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2023, 06:13
Replies: 23
Views: 6,248
Posted By Hughes500

Some years ago i stopped one of my students who...

Some years ago i stopped one of my students who didnt do a clearing turn in the middle of the airfield, but went straight into a transition. I stopped him and made him do a turn, just as well really...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2020, 17:24
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,343
Posted By Hughes500

because people have families maybe you dont...

because people have families
maybe you dont Crab !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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