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Forum: Rotorheads

15th Nov 2023, 09:02

Replies: 11

SAS to the rescue?

Views: 2,705

Posted By XA290

Great video. I wasn’t sure what I was looking at...

Great video. I wasn’t sure what I was looking at until it took off.

Mr Thud, this must be you I guess 😁
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Forum: Rotorheads

31st Aug 2023, 04:19

Replies: 17

Helicopter Wake Turbulence

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Posted By XA290

The wake turbulence off a large helicopter is...

The wake turbulence off a large helicopter is significant. It is not as predictable as that off a fixed wing aircraft but it is foolhardy in the extreme to get too close in something small.

see...

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Jun 2023, 07:19

Replies: 2

New VHF Low Level frequency.

Views: 1,688

Posted By XA290

I regularly make blind calls on 130.490 when...

I regularly make blind calls on 130.490 when operating below 2000ft in Scotland. Most of the time, nothing is heard and it seems like you are talking to yourself.

However, on one occasion, we were...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Sep 2019, 13:47

Replies: 6

Vale Captain Robert "Bob" Balls

Views: 3,120

Posted By XA290

Very sorry to hear the news. I flew with Bob...

Very sorry to hear the news. I flew with Bob several times while doing my IR at Gt Yarmouth in 91. He was a very relaxed and patient instructor which is what you needed while learning the black arts....

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