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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2014, 15:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,450
Posted By swsw

Not sure you're 100% correct on some of your...

Not sure you're 100% correct on some of your assumptions here.

Yes, the Rotorway has a low inertia like the R22 but due to a different blade design your have much more time in the Rotorway to drop...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 16:58
Replies: 41
Views: 9,393
Posted By swsw

Yes, just third party is mandatory, around £1,000...

Yes, just third party is mandatory, around £1,000 a year.

The CAA have reserved to themselves the issuing of permits for kit helicopters, I believe the PFA can issue permits for gyro's but could...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 14:16
Replies: 41
Views: 9,393
Posted By swsw

OOW, You're about right with the UK CAA. ...

OOW,

You're about right with the UK CAA.

But I think the builder can perform maintenance, just needs to be checked and signed of by a CAA approved engineer.

Not many about willing to do that...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2011, 18:53
Replies: 41
Views: 9,393
Posted By swsw

ps. I don't think the R22 would pass a...

ps.

I don't think the R22 would pass a certication to the latest standards either.

Just not enough inertia in the rotor, 1 second isn't long enough to drop the lever.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2011, 18:50
Replies: 41
Views: 9,393
Posted By swsw

I don't think people are allowed to fly over...

I don't think people are allowed to fly over built up areas as you describe, at least not unlesss they are high enough to avoid them should there be a problem.

Personally I don't think governments...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2011, 10:02
Replies: 41
Views: 9,393
Posted By swsw

The helicycle... I'm sure it could pass CAA...

The helicycle...

I'm sure it could pass CAA permit requirements for the airframe (costly to prove and test though)

But the Turbine wouldn't pass...no containment ring.

Damn shame.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2008, 07:04
Replies: 255
Views: 109,827
Posted By swsw

gyrotyro, Sorry to correct you, but the new...

gyrotyro,

Sorry to correct you, but the new Rotorway Talon isn't built to certified a/c standards.

While the new owners have stated they intend to pursue full certification, this would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2008, 10:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
Posted By swsw

Rather be in a Brantly if the engine quits than a...

Rather be in a Brantly if the engine quits than a R22.

Actually, I'd rather be anywhere else, in anything else if the engine quits, than be in a R22.

Give me a heavier, less efficient rotor...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2007, 01:59
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

Flying hours is flying hours. It could be...

Flying hours is flying hours.

It could be argued a small heli like the helicycle is more 'difficult' to fly than a big lumbering volvo (Jet Ranger etc)....(not that I've flown a helicycle but its...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2005, 12:21
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

I definately wouldn't compare the Helicycle to a...

I definately wouldn't compare the Helicycle to a Lada,

Maybe a Toyota Supra,

It seems the design is based on the R22, all aviation grade components, 25 flying, 10 year old design, 1000+ flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2005, 12:21
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

I definately wouldn't compare the Helicycle to a...

I definately wouldn't compare the Helicycle to a Lada,

Maybe a Toyota Supra,

It seems the design is based on the R22, all aviation grade components, 25 flying, 10 year old design, 1000+ flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2005, 19:37
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

The accident happened while BJ was flying low...

The accident happened while BJ was flying low over a river wearing a helmet camera shooting footage for a promotional video.

The helicycle was recovered and no faults were found with the machine...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2005, 19:37
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

The accident happened while BJ was flying low...

The accident happened while BJ was flying low over a river wearing a helmet camera shooting footage for a promotional video.

The helicycle was recovered and no faults were found with the machine...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2005, 08:45
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

Thanks John, Great photos of your machine on...

Thanks John,

Great photos of your machine on the helicycle.com site.

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2005, 08:45
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

Thanks John, Great photos of your machine on...

Thanks John,

Great photos of your machine on the helicycle.com site.

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 19:05
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

Can you tell us some about about flying the...

Can you tell us some about about flying the helicycle like...

- How does it compare to the R22 in your opinion ?

- Do the front pillars block too much of your front view when flying ?

- How...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 19:05
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

Can you tell us some about about flying the...

Can you tell us some about about flying the helicycle like...

- How does it compare to the R22 in your opinion ?

- Do the front pillars block too much of your front view when flying ?

- How...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 14:11
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

Sure you can get full doors for it. Steve

Sure you can get full doors for it.

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 14:11
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

Sure you can get full doors for it. Steve

Sure you can get full doors for it.

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 09:06
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By swsw

No, not yet. But it looks great doesn't it ?...

No, not yet.

But it looks great doesn't it ?

Even though it's a kit, it looks good enough to get certified, any opinions about the design from the technical guys here ?

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 09:06
Replies: 50
Views: 21,798
Posted By swsw

No, not yet. But it looks great doesn't it ?...

No, not yet.

But it looks great doesn't it ?

Even though it's a kit, it looks good enough to get certified, any opinions about the design from the technical guys here ?

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2005, 09:20
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By swsw

HP, Pedal turn in a zero speed auto ! ...

HP,

Pedal turn in a zero speed auto !

Your my kind of instructor.

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2005, 09:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,077
Posted By swsw

Tcamiga, That's exactly how my instructor...

Tcamiga,

That's exactly how my instructor demo'd this move.

Thanks,

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2005, 14:16
Replies: 25
Views: 3,077
Posted By swsw

Autos - Backwards

Anyone tried autorotations flying backwards ?


Any tips ?


Regards,

Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2005, 18:16
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By swsw

Space Shuttle Critical 1

As a much younger man, I remember reading about the Space Shuttle, I was shocked to discover it had 800 parts which were classed as 'Critical 1'.

If just one of these failed it meant an almost...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2005, 07:48
Replies: 255
Views: 109,827
Posted By swsw

There's no 12 year rule I'm aware of with the...

There's no 12 year rule I'm aware of with the Rotorway.

Built well, they're a great helicopter. And they give you much more time to drop the lever in an emergency than a 22. But...

You ARE more...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2005, 19:34
Replies: 35
Views: 7,544
Posted By swsw

Who's told you they'll send a large man round ? ...

Who's told you they'll send a large man round ?


Steve
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2005, 21:02
Replies: 35
Views: 7,544
Posted By swsw

MD 600, Sorry mate, I take exception to...

MD 600,

Sorry mate,

I take exception to your comments and list of disgruntled pals.

Having flown with Hields for years I cannot criticise them in any way.

I guess some people wait for...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 18:47
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,180
Posted By swsw

No doubt about it, the R22 is a great machine. ...

No doubt about it, the R22 is a great machine.

Without it, I wouldn't be flying heli's.

However:

Good enough in the past ?

Well we know alot more now than 25-30 years ago, thats why the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 18:47
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,401
Posted By swsw

No doubt about it, the R22 is a great machine. ...

No doubt about it, the R22 is a great machine.

Without it, I wouldn't be flying heli's.

However:

Good enough in the past ?

Well we know alot more now than 25-30 years ago, thats why the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 09:59
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,180
Posted By swsw

Frank Knows

The R22 was certified under standards that required at least a 1 second dwell time in all permitted flight regimes (that is flying outside of the height velocity diagram).

Is 1 second enough ? it...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 09:59
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,401
Posted By swsw

Frank Knows

The R22 was certified under standards that required at least a 1 second dwell time in all permitted flight regimes (that is flying outside of the height velocity diagram).

Is 1 second enough ? it...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2004, 16:42
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By swsw

Yes, Its definately a challenge, maybe too...

Yes,

Its definately a challenge, maybe too far.

But on the other hand, the Rotorway managed to scrape through, I guess there's the clue to how it could be done ?


sw
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2004, 12:00
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By swsw

test pilot

Cran,

Maybe most of the costs are for a test pilot, are you up for it ?

:-)


sw
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2004, 09:19
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By swsw

Appreciate the replies, At first look I...

Appreciate the replies,

At first look I couldn't see any reason why not either.

I guess more research is required.

Dave, the helicycle is certified in the experimental category but the info...
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