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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2009, 08:20
Replies: 33
Views: 3,208
Posted By Broadcast Control

Epiphany, where does it say "at night" in the...

Epiphany, where does it say "at night" in the first post?

When performing emergency drills at least one pilot should be flying the aircraft - basic CRM.

Having spent hundreds of hours flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2009, 06:24
Replies: 33
Views: 3,208
Posted By Broadcast Control

Why climb into weather

As posted earlier fire drills must be initiated immediately (not after 40-60 sec). However, it may take time to confirm that the fire is extinguished. 3/4 mile vis would allow circling the rig at low...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2007, 08:57
Replies: 21
Views: 5,021
Posted By Broadcast Control

I suspect that one reason for such errors is that...

I suspect that one reason for such errors is that pilots instinctively bring with them habits from years of driving cars. When you want something to stop you press the brake pedal with your right...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2007, 13:37
Replies: 54
Views: 11,013
Posted By Broadcast Control

Seats needs adjustment features

HeliComparator, you bring up a difficult question.

AFAIK there are no crashworthy seats avilable that have adjustment possiblities that come close to the best non-crashworthy seats. Agreed, a...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2007, 09:45
Replies: 48
Views: 6,012
Posted By Broadcast Control

Many factors

Many factors needs to be considered:
Water temperature
Swimming skills and physical condition of the occupants
Survival equipment and training
SAR assets in the area
etc
These factors can be...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2006, 20:52
Replies: 61
Views: 22,459
Posted By Broadcast Control

Rotorboy, I think that you are probably right...

Rotorboy, I think that you are probably right that in most cases the aircraft must be flown outside the normal envelope for jack stall to occur. However, I have been been told of one instance where...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2006, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,105
Posted By Broadcast Control

Not mirrors - cameras

With the introduction of Multifunction Displays in modern helicopters I think it would be better to connect these to video cameras or even IR sensors. This solution would avoid the drag increase...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2006, 18:05
Replies: 104
Views: 27,795
Posted By Broadcast Control

Some of the roll and pitch angles you claim to...

Some of the roll and pitch angles you claim to use are unbelievable. It is scary to see that some pilots have so little respect for operating limitations.

On this link:"...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 19:11
Replies: 99
Views: 30,682
Posted By Broadcast Control

The colour does matter! Non NVG compatible...

The colour does matter! Non NVG compatible colours/reflective tape etc will cause reflections in the windshield that can be seen through the goggles. The importance depends on how you operate. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 19:11
Replies: 631
Views: 126,692
Posted By Broadcast Control

The colour does matter! Non NVG compatible...

The colour does matter! Non NVG compatible colours/reflective tape etc will cause reflections in the windshield that can be seen through the goggles. The importance depends on how you operate. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2006, 15:33
Replies: 392
Views: 87,063
Posted By Broadcast Control

Indications

When entering VRS I found that the torque rose without any control input. I have not seen this mentioned as an indication of VRS and wonder if anybody else have experienced the same. My guess is...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2006, 22:45
Replies: 25
Views: 4,170
Posted By Broadcast Control

Due to real world experience!!!!

Well, try to jump into freezing water and try to operate your emergency equipment or climb into your dinghy. It is very likely you will find that after 2-5 minutes your fingers will be so cold that...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2006, 17:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By Broadcast Control

Question Engine Acceleration

Today we had a discussion about acceleration times for different types of turbine engines. I claimed that an engine with a centrifugal compressor will accelerate slower than a comparable engine with...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2006, 21:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By Broadcast Control

From simulated engine failures (with fixed fuel...

From simulated engine failures (with fixed fuel flow on remaining engine) my experience is that one very important effect of drooping NR is to use part of the kinetic energy in the rotor system...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2006, 22:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,459
Posted By Broadcast Control

Cool I am not sure those who does this every day would...

I am not sure those who does this every day would agree this is very dangerous business. I would think that statistics show that other types of helicopter operations are far more prone to accidents...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2006, 20:05
Replies: 60
Views: 8,042
Posted By Broadcast Control

What is unsafe?

The consept of the aeronautical industry is to document airworthiness. There are simply too many combinations of aircraft models, phone models (and places to put them inside the aircraft) to make it...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2006, 21:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,145
Posted By Broadcast Control

Vne for autorotation is important in order to be...

Vne for autorotation is important in order to be able to maintain Nr (high drag on blades at high speed). Flying at speeds above max speed for autorotation should not be a problem as the excessive...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2006, 18:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Broadcast Control

Thumbs down Impressed - NOT!

A lot of things can be done with a helicopter - some spectacular, and some just plain stupid! Furthermore, I guess the video is a result of people being bored too long. IMHO it also reflects poor...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2006, 17:20
Replies: 390
Views: 218,821
Posted By Broadcast Control

Tanks

Thanks to everybody for valuable inputs. Wunper - excellent!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2006, 16:52
Replies: 390
Views: 218,821
Posted By Broadcast Control

Bell 412 rotor track and balance

Hello, any experts out there willing to share experience on Bell 412 main rotor track and balance. (Despite using the RADS system recommended by Bell I find that the task is much more time consuming...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2005, 05:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,494
Posted By Broadcast Control

In extreme conditions salt on the rotorblades may...

In extreme conditions salt on the rotorblades may have significant effect on performance. In one instance a rescue helicopter with a cruise speed of 110 kts could only be flown at 80 kts due to...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2005, 15:13
Replies: 390
Views: 218,821
Posted By Broadcast Control

SP, you have a good point. If the loss of...

SP, you have a good point. If the loss of hydraulig pressure would cause an abrupt movement of the controls I would rather be at idle than at 100% Nr.
Trusting the Bell engineers, the explanation...
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