Must have helicopter stuff
 

Hey,

Will begin my PPL(H) in February, just wondering if there's anything which I "must" have. Like a bag or a pair of sunglasses or whatever... :}

And if, any good advise and links?

GOT

1) clean underpants.
2) Aviator sunglasses.
3) Copy of Chickenhawk.
4) Packet of 3.
That just about covers the lot.

The ability to throw money up in the air and keep smiling!

If your eyes are sensitive to light, you might want some sunglasses; preferably with thin arms and the sort that wrap around. You might prefer to wear gloves; leather golfing gloves or driving gloves are cheaper than the proper flying gloves and serve the same purpose.

Other than that, you instructor will be able to advise as you progress through the course.

You will need study books for the exams and eventually a flight computer, charts, pens, ruler and protractor, a kneeboard and a bag to carry it all in, nothing fancy though; I use an old briefcase.

Cheers

Whirls

1.Tan
2.Open necked shirt
3.Medallion
4.Tooth bleach
5.Shades

SB

Were abouts you doing your PPL GOT??

A HELMET! you will only need it once!:cool: Think it over, probably one or two here on this site would agree.

Other than that don't forget your flashlight for DI's, small calculator for W+B/Log Book addition (or to show your customer why you can't lift it!:ugh:) and a really good coffe mug to keep you company when the weather heads south!!

gloves and a kneeboard ...whatever next !!!!! I think they do about as much good as putting gold stripes on your shoulders !! ( i tried the stripes once ....made no difference to my flying at all . The gloves made buttons and bra straps very awkward too.)
possibly some of the best advice would be to take a lot of the rubbish written by wannabees and ppl,s with a pinch of salt !!!:D I suggest you get a life , dont worry about the gloves and glasses and just go flying ........:rolleyes:

Of course nigelh, your advice was so erudite, there was nothing I could usefully add so I thought I'd give a stupid answer!

Cheers

Whirls

So, Nigel - exactly how long have you been wearing a bra to fly? Sussies and stockings under the trousers maybe, but a BRA? Man - that's weird!!

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Never mind the bull****, just get a pair of good quality sunglasses, you really WILL need them. After that the most important things you'll need will be determination and diligence to get you through the low days when it will seem you can't do anything right (the first of these will be trying to hover in spaces smaller than a football field) and a hefty bank balance to see you throught the full course.

Most of all, relax and enjoy it!

PS - I don't propose to come between Whirls and NigelH so you'll need to decide as you go if bras and other recommendations offer any practical advantage!

The co-pilot / student wears the bra ....you twit . :ugh: ( apart from thursdays ..........nothing weird , its just a hobby ) and before you ask yes i am an instructor and no you cant have any lessons ....thursday or any other day.:=

Ooh, so you're an INSTRUCTOR? :cool:

No lessons for me though? Shame. Perhaps I'll never get this flying lark sorted out. :sad:

knew youd be impressed////i think it means i can have an extra stripe on my shoulder too:ok: perish the thought you were being sarcastic :eek: tell me you werent !!:{

Sarcastic? About the bra etc, or the lessons?

That I can believe.

And_you_never_use_a_kneeboard_eh?

Cheers

Whirls

You will definitely need a 2 o’clock daisy, not sure where you can get them though:)

Just enjoy it, and good luck.

R1a

Thats unfair !!!! throwing my own B******T back in my face like that. Not very lady like.

Why do helicopter pilots more often wear helmets than pilots of light fixed-wing aircraft?

Which is to say, pilots of light fixed-wing aircraft NEVER wear helmets, while helicopter pilots sometimes do.

Like you say, you only need it once.

I guess most light aircraft crashes are either fairly minor, or fatal. Are helicopter accident patterns different?

Or are helmets just too dorky for words?

I'm so sorry nigelh, I thought for a moment that I had a worthy opponent; seems I was mistaken :}.

I shall now put my bra back on (provided not too much of it has been burnt) and behave like a lady in your presence.

Cheers

Whirls