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Forum: African Aviation
17th Apr 2011, 07:38
Replies: 10
Views: 4,021
Posted By organ donor

Just for interest sakes, Working on Fire used its...

Just for interest sakes, Working on Fire used its resources there. The small aircraft is the 206 spotter plane that coordinates and directs the bombers and choppers. WOF used its Dromader bombers,...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 16:45
Replies: 31
Views: 13,486
Posted By organ donor

UH-1H A rise of 2 degrees C causes a loss of...

UH-1H

A rise of 2 degrees C causes a loss of 1.5 PSI torque

A rise of each 1000 foot in altitude will cause a loss of 0.75 PSI torque

An increase of 1 PSI torque is equivelent to 200 LBS...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2009, 11:35
Replies: 333
Views: 74,032
Posted By organ donor

nbv4, you made my day I must say, reading your...

nbv4, you made my day I must say, reading your pearls of wisdom, so I had to join nyathi with his replies


:eek: its only the wolds biggest killer.



Try looking in a shop, you may even see...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2009, 10:01
Replies: 61
Views: 12,236
Posted By organ donor

Alpha lima xray, Your best option would be...

Alpha lima xray,

Your best option would be to rent in the CBD or City bowl. I have a flat in the city bowl that I rent out to pilots for R3500 a month. You will be able to get a place for around...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2009, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By organ donor

I had a holiday there last year, and used Mauly...

I had a holiday there last year, and used Mauly tours, based in Moshi. They organise a car and driver, plus all hotels, and make up an itinnery(?) suitable for your budget.
Its worth stopping off...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2009, 16:28
Replies: 61
Views: 12,236
Posted By organ donor

Well, this thread has turned into something...

Well, this thread has turned into something special. All the poor girl wanted to know was some recommendations for a flight school in South Africa, and it has turned into a lesson in life for her,...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2009, 08:30
Replies: 61
Views: 12,236
Posted By organ donor

Mariliz, Good luck with your endeavors. I...

Mariliz,

Good luck with your endeavors. I don't know which school is better than others, but try find one with experienced instructors who will have more to offer. 43 has a reputation for being a...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 07:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,106
Posted By organ donor

Great photo's there Snapshot, sorry for the WOF...

Great photo's there Snapshot, sorry for the WOF guy that got wet:eek:
Ja, all the Working on fire Hueys were flat out on the big fire in Stellenbosch, and the Squirrel came to help out there, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 09:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By organ donor

Absolutely tragic, the story hits hard as I do...

Absolutely tragic, the story hits hard as I do the same work in the same type as part of my job.

RIP
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jan 2009, 10:44
Replies: 18
Views: 2,638
Posted By organ donor

Bucket, I couldn't agree with you more. Having...

Bucket, I couldn't agree with you more.
Having done both the JAR and the SA licences, they are incomparable in the level of knowledge, attitudes and outcomes the students end up with. It is hard...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2009, 07:01
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By organ donor

Choppie, The publication you want to have a...

Choppie,

The publication you want to have a look at is called the LASORS found here LASORS: LASORS 2008 | Publications | CAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2009, 17:33
Replies: 43
Views: 9,637
Posted By organ donor

South Africa is busy as ever, not yet been hit by...

South Africa is busy as ever, not yet been hit by the downturn over here yet. It may well still come though, but for the meantime everyone seems to be working flat out.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2009, 11:23
Replies: 28
Views: 16,426
Posted By organ donor

I don't think so, as far as I understand it, the...

I don't think so, as far as I understand it, the weight limit is due to the transmission, so if you put a 212 transmission in a UH-1H it can lift more, as you have more torque to play with - about...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2009, 10:29
Replies: 28
Views: 16,426
Posted By organ donor

Ja, the UH-1H has the tail rotor on the left side...

Ja, the UH-1H has the tail rotor on the left side and the A1 is on the right. The A1 tailboom also has a 'boot' in the tail, accessed on the right hand side.

Just to try basically clear up the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2009, 07:31
Replies: 28
Views: 16,426
Posted By organ donor

Howzit Choppie, There are a few differences...

Howzit Choppie,

There are a few differences between the A1 and the UH-1H, for example the A1 has dual hydraulics, single generator, 212 drivetrain and transmission etc.
I fly both the A1 and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2008, 16:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By organ donor

no apology necessary, I was actually replying...

no apology necessary, I was actually replying your previous post that you edited while I was typing mine.
Safe flying
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2008, 15:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By organ donor

You are mixing up companies again. The video clip...

You are mixing up companies again. The video clip is not the WIN huey. WIN closed doors a couple of years ago, and another company saw the gap and are now doing the same thing as WIN did, with ZU...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2008, 15:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By organ donor

Don't think there is too much wrong with that...

Don't think there is too much wrong with that heli, it is operated by Sport Helicopters and runs 'combat missions' for tourists. Another Company a number of years ago was the subject of much...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2008, 12:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,551
Posted By organ donor

One Company I worked for had them fitted into the...

One Company I worked for had them fitted into the intercom system, just so the bosses could call and check up on us. That was a real pain, phone ringing every 5 minutes. I would just switch the phone...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2008, 10:38
Replies: 74
Views: 8,636
Posted By organ donor

My Wish list: More crashworthiness - airbags...

My Wish list:

More crashworthiness - airbags maybe? and better fire protection/surpression devices.

Transmission/drivetrain/gearboxes that can handle the power

Better visibility

Proper...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jun 2008, 15:09
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By organ donor

Renewal of JAR CPL(H) after 4 years

Afternoon all.

I am hoping someone could explain to me what I would need to do in order to renew my licence. It expires next year, and havent flown on it in 4 years or so. I am flying currently on...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2008, 09:03
Replies: 0
Views: 439
Posted By organ donor

Renewal of JAR CPL(H) after 4 years

Gentlemen.

Please can someone advise me what I need to do in order to renew my JAR licence. The last time I flew in the UK was 4 years ago and my licence expiry date is June 2009. My medical has...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jun 2008, 07:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,731
Posted By organ donor

Best of luck. I had the unfortunate experience to...

Best of luck. I had the unfortunate experience to fly (as a pax) with them and they stood out to me as being the worst 'airline' I have ever flown with. Never again. Ever.
The ATR was litterally...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2008, 12:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By organ donor

I second what Krobar said, a very tough industry...

I second what Krobar said, a very tough industry to get into, but where there's a will, there's a way. Would suggest forget learning in the UK, will not help matters, train in the environment and get...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2008, 14:21
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By organ donor

Also heard. It happened at Rand, Rumour has it...

Also heard. It happened at Rand, Rumour has it was a Netstar heli, lost control, hit a hanger, and burst into flames. tragic.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2008, 13:50
Replies: 27
Views: 2,709
Posted By organ donor

I would never change it. Like Blendderpilot said,...

I would never change it. Like Blendderpilot said, flying privately is so restrictive in what you can do and what you can fly. There is only so much of flying round the place with your friends that...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2008, 11:35
Replies: 22
Views: 5,194
Posted By organ donor

Robbiechopper Here is a small list to help...

Robbiechopper

Here is a small list to help you get started. There are plenty more flight schools, I just can't think of them at the moment. You must make your own mind up about the suitability of...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2008, 09:25
Replies: 22
Views: 5,194
Posted By organ donor

Tis true, there is a massive shortage of...

Tis true, there is a massive shortage of instructors in SA at the moment. Which part of the country do you want to learn in? There are plenty flight schools here, and they are all pretty similar....
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2007, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By organ donor

Flying into the smoke is not a great idea. The...

Flying into the smoke is not a great idea. The problem with smoke is the obvious loss of visibility, the other thing is it is full of burning debris and tends to be very hot, so its not great for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2007, 13:48
Replies: 72
Views: 12,721
Posted By organ donor

Collective bounce on a 205 I think is unique to...

Collective bounce on a 205 I think is unique to that particular machine.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Oct 2007, 16:49
Replies: 21
Views: 2,469
Posted By organ donor

I don't know if you can validate over there, you...

I don't know if you can validate over there, you will most likely have to write the exams again and do a flight test.
Oxford is great, I did my JAR ATP there and had a ball. The course is 9 months...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2006, 10:30
Replies: 18
Views: 1,594
Posted By organ donor

[QUOTE]The department of home affairs said on...

[QUOTE]The department of home affairs said on Friday it had never placed any embargo on the issuing of passports and had not run out of paper for passports.

It was reacting to news reports on...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2006, 10:01
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By organ donor

With a JAR CPL you will have completed all the...

With a JAR CPL you will have completed all the requirements for the issue of a SA CPL, except the exams, and the flight test. To get a SA CPL off the back of your JAR CPL, you must complete all the...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Apr 2006, 13:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By organ donor

Sorry for the presumtion. I have no idea if you...

Sorry for the presumtion. I have no idea if you can go straight to the ATLP's without doing the CPL's first. The CAA will be able to tell you.
Forum: African Aviation
4th Apr 2006, 08:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By organ donor

To get the SA CPL/ATPL you must do all the exams...

To get the SA CPL/ATPL you must do all the exams in SA. Once you have done the JARs I would be tempted to go straight for the ATPL exams in SA, and don't bother with the CPL's. (In SA they are 2...
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