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Forum: Rotorheads

18th Jan 2003, 15:18

Replies: 456

Becoming a Police Pilot

Views: 57,446

Posted By Tipstrike

Police Pilot Experince (UK)

Hi SFIM

As importantly as the hours minima you will need to have:
a. A god sense of humour (if you can't laugh at yourself, the
Police Observers certainly will!)

b. A Robust...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Dec 2002, 19:30

Replies: 621

AS350 Astar / AS355 Twinstar [Archive Copy]

Views: 94,409

Posted By Tipstrike

We operate UK certified AS 355N;'s and these had...

We operate UK certified AS 355N;'s and these had the AFM Group A supplements changed about two years ago to reflect the increase to 2600kg. Ours were already at the required mod state (torquemeters...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Dec 2002, 19:30

Replies: 241

AS355 TwinStar

Views: 99,322

Posted By Tipstrike

We operate UK certified AS 355N;'s and these had...

We operate UK certified AS 355N;'s and these had the AFM Group A supplements changed about two years ago to reflect the increase to 2600kg. Ours were already at the required mod state (torquemeters...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Oct 2002, 21:03

Replies: 0

Heathrow & London City Control Zones

Views: 853

Posted By Tipstrike

Heathrow & London City Control Zones

Why is the London City Control Zone permanent Class D airspace? Pre- 9/11 it was only active when London City airport was open, which meant that at weekends one could fly in Class G airspace...

Forum: ATC Issues

24th Mar 2002, 12:25

Replies: 8

MARY REED (THAMES RADAR) RIP

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Posted By Tipstrike

Mary, along with all of Thames Radar Controllers...

Mary, along with all of Thames Radar Controllers have long provided an excellent service to us helo drivers in the London City and Heathrow Zones. Her sheer professionalism and friendly attitude (if...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Aug 2001, 02:57

Replies: 167

What was your scariest moment in a helicopter?

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Posted By Tipstrike

Taking off at night in a Seaking from Her...

Taking off at night in a Seaking from Her Majesty's grey funnel line, two spot ship, aft spot, 3am in the morning, overcast, rain/drizzle combined with funnel smoke. Cleared to go by the marshaller...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Aug 2001, 02:26

Replies: 197

Why Do You Fly From the Right Hand Seat?

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Posted By Tipstrike

Apologies if the informnation is already out...

Apologies if the informnation is already out there on this one, but from my memory (distant) early helicopters had a single collective lever in the centre and two cyclics. The left seat pilot had to...

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