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EASA Non Complex Operations propoed rule (Opinion 1/2012) Annex V11:
Don't student pilots have to fly solo to become a qualified pilot? Since only qualified pilots can fly solo then it will become impossible to become qualified!
NCO.GEN.120 Rotor engagement
A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.
A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.
also how does a helicopter mechanic qualify ?
And if they have in the past, presumably this proposed rule would remove that possibility ?
Last edited by farsouth; 23rd May 2012 at 16:14.
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I think you'll find this wording is the same as current wording and in the case of the mechanic/technician, they do not normally start for "the purpose of flight". If they intend to fly then they must also be a pilot.
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The way the words are arranged leads to think that that the rotor shall be turned for the purpose of flight only, no more ground run by pilot or mechanic.
It should read: for the purpose of flight, a helicopter rotor shall be turned under power only with a qualified pilot at the controls.
... sorry, I have nothing else to do.
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It should read: for the purpose of flight, a helicopter rotor shall be turned under power only with a qualified pilot at the controls.
... sorry, I have nothing else to do.
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you're right ATN,
a qualified pilot with license, can engage the rotor for any purpose.
The relevant point have been written with the wording:
which is, in my opinion, misleading.
As you write it, instead, is intended that for the purpose of flight only a qualified pilot can start the rotor. This means that for other purpose another point will define the rule.
Probably a qualified technician can engage the rotor for maintenance purpose un accordance with some defined procedures. I think you can find that in Part 145 or Part 66.
Just my two cents.
a qualified pilot with license, can engage the rotor for any purpose.
The relevant point have been written with the wording:
NCO.GEN.120 Rotor engagement
A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.
A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.
As you write it, instead, is intended that for the purpose of flight only a qualified pilot can start the rotor. This means that for other purpose another point will define the rule.
Probably a qualified technician can engage the rotor for maintenance purpose un accordance with some defined procedures. I think you can find that in Part 145 or Part 66.
Just my two cents.
Last edited by PapaechoIT; 23rd May 2012 at 21:56.
