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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2008, 21:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By bladewashout

How dry .....

To anyone who has ever kept a heli in an unheated dehumidified hangar, what relative humidity range did you try to keep it at?

The kit I've bought is getting me to about 55 - 60%, but getting down...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2008, 20:59
Replies: 26
Views: 7,844
Posted By bladewashout

Amazing flying and some very brave men..... ...

Amazing flying and some very brave men.....

BW
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2008, 17:54
Replies: 72
Views: 10,530
Posted By bladewashout

When I did some training in the US (helicopter),...

When I did some training in the US (helicopter), it was emphasised that 2/3 of fatal helicopter accidents involve one or more of:

- poor weather
- night
- flying below 500ft agl (outside...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2008, 18:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,383
Posted By bladewashout

Don't hold your breath too much on newish R44s in...

Don't hold your breath too much on newish R44s in the UK.

A reasonably equipped new R44 Raven II ordered in December 2007 before the Jan and July price rises and delivered in mid 2008 would have...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2008, 12:32
Replies: 45
Views: 14,428
Posted By bladewashout

ETL2GO My grown up opinion is that if your...

ETL2GO

My grown up opinion is that if your interest is simply academic, it's interesting, but you should never knowingly exceed the gauge other than in a life-threatening situation and should...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2008, 05:22
Replies: 15
Views: 5,132
Posted By bladewashout

Many thanks, all something to go on including an...

Many thanks, all something to go on including an offer of free ones! Isn't pprune wonderful...

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2008, 17:48
Replies: 15
Views: 5,132
Posted By bladewashout

Helicopter Safety Signs

We're setting up a helipad at a residential site, would like to find some decent signs to put around the landing area and the hangar to make people aware of the dangers.

Anyone know of a company...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd May 2008, 06:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,066
Posted By bladewashout

I've also had this, under XP and Vista. System...

I've also had this, under XP and Vista. System just keeps resetting the l/r positions on its own, it's rubbish!

The easiest way to fix it is to get your general settings as you want them with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2008, 21:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By bladewashout

When the spindle bearings are sh*gged at the 500...

When the spindle bearings are sh*gged at the 500 and nobody can tell you who oversped the rotors in auto, the insurance won't pay out because there's no 'event' to link it to and you have to cough up...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd May 2008, 20:46
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By bladewashout

Dell special offer, starts at £199+VAT. Anything...

Dell special offer, starts at £199+VAT. Anything over £299+VAT in upgrades makes it ship for free.

Use MS office 2007 student and teacher edition.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2008, 18:47
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,643
Posted By bladewashout

I always give some resistance to the governor's...

I always give some resistance to the governor's throttle increase on startup for just this reason - slightly holding it back against the rise so I have full control if it goes skyward, sounds like...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2008, 07:07
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By bladewashout

Count me in, travelling from south of the Luton...

Count me in, travelling from south of the Luton zone.

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2008, 10:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By bladewashout

If it's company owned but the director pays the...

If it's company owned but the director pays the same rental as any contract user pays (arms length negotiation, including VAT), then I can't see how the revenue can complain.

You win at the end...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2008, 12:29
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,643
Posted By bladewashout

FLY 7 See your pms BW

FLY 7

See your pms

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2008, 20:41
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,643
Posted By bladewashout

Well I just added the 30k to the bill and ordered...

Well I just added the 30k to the bill and ordered the raven II on the basis that I'd willingly hand it over in those moments between forgetting the carb heat and hitting the ground....

Also,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2007, 09:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,219
Posted By bladewashout

From a practical point of view, you are going to...

From a practical point of view, you are going to need a very small instructor taking you on very short flights.

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2007, 18:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,562
Posted By bladewashout

None. Almost anyone can do it, just takes...

None.

Almost anyone can do it, just takes some more practice than others. Doesn't make them better or worse, myself case in point!

An inferior attribute might be the ability to waste far more...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2007, 20:49
Replies: 155
Views: 29,783
Posted By bladewashout

Does the rotation of the helicopter clockwise...

Does the rotation of the helicopter clockwise around the mast affect the RRPM measurement? I'm thinking about 550 RPM (for an R44?) at 102% would need 5% reduction to hit 97%, that's about 25 rpm...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2007, 21:28
Replies: 17
Views: 2,020
Posted By bladewashout

In the UK, "permitted development" allows you to...

In the UK, "permitted development" allows you to put in abuilding up to 4m high with a pitched roof, in your garden, so long as not more than 1/2 your garden is covered with buildings, and so long as...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Oct 2007, 09:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Posted By bladewashout

I've used trackpoints for about 10 years since...

I've used trackpoints for about 10 years since they arrived, they are great once you get used to them, and I can drop the cursor exactly where I want it.

I found the pads a pain in the neck,...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2007, 07:53
Replies: 33
Views: 4,093
Posted By bladewashout

... but lets not forget the good bits about R22...

... but lets not forget the good bits about R22 Beta II solo for light pilots, which is my normal mode of flight at about 5lb over the authorised minimum, and you quickly get used to having the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2007, 06:00
Replies: 252
Views: 48,812
Posted By bladewashout

I do, actually! The older of the two is also...

I do, actually! The older of the two is also learning how to create her own rotary-based carbon footprint, and the younger is desperate to start.

Does that make me triply un-PC?

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2007, 05:52
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By bladewashout

I believe that Frank's rule applies to company...

I believe that Frank's rule applies to company staff taking passengers who are customers of the company, and the limit is 300 hrs, but still hearsay!

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2007, 20:09
Replies: 252
Views: 48,812
Posted By bladewashout

Is it just too politically incorrect to say "who...

Is it just too politically incorrect to say "who cares?" :cool:

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2007, 19:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By bladewashout

Not an examiner/instructor, but I can tell you...

Not an examiner/instructor, but I can tell you that having done the first passenger bit a while ago the biggest issue is about maintaining full concentration with 3 other people trying to have...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2007, 09:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Posted By bladewashout

http://www.airplanehome.com/ The above is an...

http://www.airplanehome.com/

The above is an onward link to perhaps one of the nerds of the century!

BW
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2007, 20:40
Replies: 17
Views: 1,421
Posted By bladewashout

I use a Terastation Pro 1Gb model using RAID 5. ...

I use a Terastation Pro 1Gb model using RAID 5.

It's gigabit enabled, but can't really process more than about 700Mb/Sec read, less for write, which is a bit of a pain for large backups.

It's...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2007, 21:08
Replies: 24
Views: 4,460
Posted By bladewashout

It's very hard to make a judgement. The most...

It's very hard to make a judgement. The most common time when I start to see a problem is the 'wall' of mist that appears maybe 3km in the distance going from the current cloud base all the way to...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2007, 22:52
Replies: 39
Views: 4,872
Posted By bladewashout

Nobody up for a glass of champagne, then? ...

Nobody up for a glass of champagne, then?

same price as about 2 minutes in an R44, seems a shame not to indulge...

BW
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2007, 22:37
Replies: 26
Views: 3,839
Posted By bladewashout

I think many ppl(h)s have been questioned...

I think many ppl(h)s have been questioned whenever a high profile accident happens, and question themselves.

We don't know what happened to his squirrel helicopter, however my own wife has...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2007, 17:11
Replies: 288
Views: 90,997
Posted By bladewashout

How can there be comparisons when the rotary...

How can there be comparisons when the rotary aircraft are sometimes used to do things which are both impossible to achieve in fixed wings and more risky.

A fixed wing isn't going to do close-up...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2007, 19:38
Replies: 501
Views: 162,751
Posted By bladewashout

Lythe Hill Hotel, Surrey, Near Haslemere, happy...

Lythe Hill Hotel, Surrey, Near Haslemere, happy to let a local resident who uses them occasionally to be picked up on their helipad and dropped off later in the day, no charge, not even using the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2007, 21:42
Replies: 501
Views: 162,751
Posted By bladewashout

Manoir aux Quat'Saisons charges £25 inclusive of...

Manoir aux Quat'Saisons charges £25 inclusive of the landing and take off (I asked today)

They couldn't give me any information about whether they provide any safety crew, security, escort to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2007, 17:01
Replies: 34
Views: 6,201
Posted By bladewashout

I'm paying £347 inc VAT, but you pay based on a...

I'm paying £347 inc VAT, but you pay based on a calculated engine time, which seems to involve adding 0.1 to the Datcon for each flight. Makes it like an R22 whiere the Datcon runs on the engine time...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2007, 08:02
Replies: 22
Views: 2,786
Posted By bladewashout

IO540 is correct, I can add that my own approach...

IO540 is correct, I can add that my own approach to private flying with my personal-ltd-company owned aircraft is to issue myself or my other ltd-companies with invoices for hire at the same rate as...
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