What are your 'tips' to being a better helicopter pilot?
Wind is king, but in the Bush the are plenty of situations where you’ll be downwind and will need to manage your profile and power. Best you learn that in training and not when the real thing slaps you.
Make every lift as if you expect a skid is snagged, every landing as if you’re beyond off-level limits. Smooth.
Walk around the helicopter before you climb in. Every time.
Make every lift as if you expect a skid is snagged, every landing as if you’re beyond off-level limits. Smooth.
Walk around the helicopter before you climb in. Every time.
Know your own limits
Know the limits of the helicopter strapped to your back
Great eyesight.... the number of times I have been in a helicopter and told the pilot... have you seen the wires ahead or just below. They maybe the pilot but if my life is at stake I WILL tell them.
Know the limits of the helicopter strapped to your back
Great eyesight.... the number of times I have been in a helicopter and told the pilot... have you seen the wires ahead or just below. They maybe the pilot but if my life is at stake I WILL tell them.
Be aware of where your feet are - how much pedal is being used already, how much more is available, and how fast you are using it up. Go around well before you hit the stops.
In the cockpit, it's not a competition to show how much better you are than the other guy/gal.
Amen to ThomasTheTankEngine above........
Well done pilot_tolip for asking the question and wanting the "pearls of wisdom" from those more experienced....already at the start of your career you show professionalism that you want to learn to make you a better pilot!
You would not believe there are some guys and gals out there with about 2 years under their belt but know everything and do not need to listen to anyone more experienced trying to help...it make take years but eventually it catches up with them and ends in tears!
Tip for staying alive.......no matter how monotonous or bored you are doing a particular flight or flights.......... NEVER become complacent !
Welcome to the world of rotary...
B.
Well done pilot_tolip for asking the question and wanting the "pearls of wisdom" from those more experienced....already at the start of your career you show professionalism that you want to learn to make you a better pilot!
You would not believe there are some guys and gals out there with about 2 years under their belt but know everything and do not need to listen to anyone more experienced trying to help...it make take years but eventually it catches up with them and ends in tears!
Tip for staying alive.......no matter how monotonous or bored you are doing a particular flight or flights.......... NEVER become complacent !
Welcome to the world of rotary...
B.
Avoid imitations
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If you're flying and the handling pilot says "Hey, watch this!"
Ask to land and get out so you can watch it from the ground.
Ask to land and get out so you can watch it from the ground.
Digging up my mantra...."Ass, Tin, Ticket!".
Do what you have to in order to preserve your own body....and keep it un-hurt, un-broken, and in the same condition as when you sat down in the seat.
Then, take care of the aircraft....return it to its parking place intact, un-broken, with no dents, dings, or unseen damage.
Thirdly....worry about explaining your actions, decisions, and/or conduct to the Authorities.
But....remember....the Helicopter is a re-usable container that can be used to protect its contents if necessary.
If you. have to....use her up....total her....if that is the last resort available to safeguard yourself and those with you.
Helicopters can be replaced.....people cannot.
Do what you have to in order to preserve your own body....and keep it un-hurt, un-broken, and in the same condition as when you sat down in the seat.
Then, take care of the aircraft....return it to its parking place intact, un-broken, with no dents, dings, or unseen damage.
Thirdly....worry about explaining your actions, decisions, and/or conduct to the Authorities.
But....remember....the Helicopter is a re-usable container that can be used to protect its contents if necessary.
If you. have to....use her up....total her....if that is the last resort available to safeguard yourself and those with you.
Helicopters can be replaced.....people cannot.
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What brutal said - every entry into a confined area should be treated as a new one - never underestimate the ability of an amateur radio person to string up an antenna since the last time you went in
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Once you get your ticket and think you are a hot shot, fly with an elderly pilot and you will quickly understand how they got to be elderly.
My most enlightening hour to this day was with an 82 y/o (ex airbus pilot) at the controls of a DH82.
My most enlightening hour to this day was with an 82 y/o (ex airbus pilot) at the controls of a DH82.
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Never ever push the weather.
Final approach should be slow (never fast) stable and under power, preferably into wind but as long as you are aware where the wimd is coming from it won't matter unless you are heavy/hot or high.
Always do a pre/postflight.
Treat the Heli with respect.
Keep in mind: Better sitting on the ground wishing you were flying than flying and wishing you were on the ground!!!!!
Cheers
Final approach should be slow (never fast) stable and under power, preferably into wind but as long as you are aware where the wimd is coming from it won't matter unless you are heavy/hot or high.
Always do a pre/postflight.
Treat the Heli with respect.
Keep in mind: Better sitting on the ground wishing you were flying than flying and wishing you were on the ground!!!!!
Cheers