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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2019, 11:27
Replies: 27
Views: 14,231
Posted By the beater

I very rarely post here nowadays, but honestly...

I very rarely post here nowadays, but honestly this sort of thing makes my blood boil.
If you think that paying £150 for a twenty minute air experience flight is good value then crack on; it will be...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2016, 03:12
Replies: 7
Views: 3,040
Posted By the beater

R22 Beta II has 131hp available for 5 min...

R22 Beta II has 131hp available for 5 min take-off and 124hp continuous.
And that is after de-rating.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2014, 19:12
Replies: 80
Views: 28,831
Posted By the beater

Are you serious? The fact that they only...

Are you serious?
The fact that they only descended without hitting anything being down to luck was ok?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2014, 08:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,748
Posted By the beater

The engine used isn't actually that heavy and is...

The engine used isn't actually that heavy and is reduced in power by limiting the MAP allowed.
A large, slow revving engine is going to be more reliable than a smaller harder working one.
I've just...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2013, 18:42
Replies: 26
Views: 13,092
Posted By the beater

Under JAR, I always log the crew time as the time...

Under JAR, I always log the crew time as the time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of takeoff until the rotor blades next come to a stop.
This means that if,...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2012, 09:58
Replies: 114
Views: 38,560
Posted By the beater

Upland Goose posted the following in the McRae...

Upland Goose posted the following in the McRae Crash & Fatal Accident Inquiry thread.

James Duncan Ferguson was born near Udny Station in Aberdeenshire in July, 1938. He was educated at Robert...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2012, 18:25
Replies: 44
Views: 20,472
Posted By the beater

The IAS Vne reduction on the R22 is to take into...

The IAS Vne reduction on the R22 is to take into account that the IAS at altitude will read lower that the TAS.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2011, 15:50
Replies: 151
Views: 58,375
Posted By the beater

I'm sure that they don't think that anyone would...

I'm sure that they don't think that anyone would confuse The Children's Air Ambulance (The CAA) with the other lesser known CAA:=
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2011, 05:22
Replies: 34
Views: 6,973
Posted By the beater

They used to have! The problem was that the caps...

They used to have! The problem was that the caps often got left off and then would stay attached to the chain for a while until they came off in flight.
Removing the chain means that hopefully the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2011, 16:32
Replies: 38
Views: 4,653
Posted By the beater

I believe that he is an army pilot who is 'on...

I believe that he is an army pilot who is 'on loan' to the RAF.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2011, 05:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By the beater

I answered this question in a previous thread. ...

I answered this question in a previous thread.
There will be a restriction that will not allow you to fly public transport flights.

The following is what the CAA say:

CPL Restricted to...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2010, 03:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,168
Posted By the beater

Haven't read this, but could it be Bob Hields of...

Haven't read this, but could it be Bob Hields of Hields Aviation from Sherburn-in-Elmet?
If so, I would suggest a first-rate raconteur rather than a Walt.
His story of the lost student has me in...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2010, 12:35
Replies: 134
Views: 27,646
Posted By the beater

Got mine yesterday. I've just spent 10 minutes...

Got mine yesterday.
I've just spent 10 minutes wondering where to start.
Maybe a discussion about Phil Croucher's advice to buy a helicopter on completion of PPL, or Alan Mann Aviation Group...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Nov 2010, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Posted By the beater

I actually offer the candidate my licence for...

I actually offer the candidate my licence for their inspection. It is probably best if you only inspect your examiner's licence if it is offered to you, but I am aware of at least two examiners who...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2010, 03:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By the beater

Guidance on using contact lenses | Medical |...

Guidance on using contact lenses | Medical | Safety Regulation (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=9243)

Note para. 3
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2010, 13:53
Replies: 61
Views: 18,254
Posted By the beater

Best just to send them a calendar. Or a time...

Best just to send them a calendar.
Or a time machine.

Say hello to the new, cuddlier Beater. Still killing Pheasant's (oops), though.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2010, 00:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,712
Posted By the beater

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1859/20090218UKCertifica...

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1859/20090218UKCertificationGuidanceV6-1.pdf

It's in the section titled 'UK Specific Limitations'.
The three classes of medical were, as far as I can remember;

One -...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2010, 05:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,712
Posted By the beater

As far as I am aware, a class 1 restricted...

As far as I am aware, a class 1 restricted medical can not be used for CAT work. It replaced the class 2 medical which was used to allow instruction to be carried out by those that couldn't meet...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2010, 11:33
Replies: 53
Views: 17,633
Posted By the beater

Forget what it looks like, just look at how cheap...

Forget what it looks like, just look at how cheap it is to run.
According to an article in 'Blades' magazine that has just arrived today it only costs 1.37 cents a mile. It'd cost more in shoe...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2010, 17:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,828
Posted By the beater

To clarify. In order to obtain an ATPL, amongst...

To clarify.
In order to obtain an ATPL, amongst the other requirements is that of obtaining the multi-crew hours. This is not satisfied by simply having two crew in the aircraft; it has to be either...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2010, 04:39
Replies: 24
Views: 3,828
Posted By the beater

And the next level being? The reality is...

And the next level being?

The reality is that with a CPL(H), you can do everything that a holder of an ATPL(H) can do, with the exception of being in command of a multi-crew helicopter. Oh, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2009, 09:52
Replies: 31
Views: 3,422
Posted By the beater

Paul Chocks says: Personally, I think the part...

Paul Chocks says:
Personally, I think the part "continue the approach" means that as long as you have applied power for the missed approach at or before DH then you're OK.
Agreed, that's what you...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2009, 17:00
Replies: 31
Views: 3,422
Posted By the beater

From my copy of FLIGHT EXAMINER (HELICOPTERS)...

From my copy of FLIGHT EXAMINER (HELICOPTERS) HANDBOOK

Tolerances for starting go-around at decision alt/ht are: +50ft/-0ft,
(SE +100ft/-0ft)
Remember that this is a TEST! What you (and I) do in...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 11:43
Replies: 31
Views: 3,422
Posted By the beater

Yeah, OK, I accept the above points, but the...

Yeah, OK, I accept the above points, but the poster originally mentioned that this was a precision approach. Bit of a mix-up between MDA and DA.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 11:24
Replies: 31
Views: 3,422
Posted By the beater

Add 50' for single-pilot ops. Do not go below DA!...

Add 50' for single-pilot ops. Do not go below DA! Remember that the IRE cannot fail you if you are within tolerance, so get to within tolerance and then go around.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2009, 04:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,049
Posted By the beater

aS aNy-OnE gOt AnY oPtReX!

That has got to be one of the most difficult posts that I've ever read. My eyes are watering.
I wish them well, but you can't tell the quality of the operation from the quality of the furniture....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 12:53
Replies: 52
Views: 21,364
Posted By the beater

Paddyviking

I was going to post that words fail me, but actually they don't. Here's a couple to look up in your dictionary:
1) Crass
2) Offensive
:mad:
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2009, 15:22
Replies: 52
Views: 21,364
Posted By the beater

Hughes 300. Instructor and student.

Hughes 300.
Instructor and student.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2009, 17:28
Replies: 27
Views: 4,679
Posted By the beater

Not many R22s with VOR or ADF. Morse was never...

Not many R22s with VOR or ADF.
Morse was never on the syllabus for PPL, but was required for professional licences until a few years ago.
So no more 'Elephants In Straw Hats Ten Miles Off'!:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2009, 14:38
Replies: 27
Views: 4,679
Posted By the beater

day VFR

You can use all the instruments at your disposal. You do, however, have to remain clear of cloud and in sight of the surface.
With regards to the use of a GPS based pseudo VOR, I prefer not to use...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2009, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By the beater

Fnpt Nhv

FNPT - Flight Navigation Procedural Trainer

NHV - Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2009, 14:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,021
Posted By the beater

No conspiracy theory. It's just that other people...

No conspiracy theory. It's just that other people may like to have that information.
How's the Deek?
Must pop round and see him next time I'm up that way.:cool:
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2009, 11:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,021
Posted By the beater

Check your PMs!

What's the secret?:(
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2009, 07:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By the beater

Mmmmm .... ...... "Certificate of...

Mmmmm ....

...... "Certificate of Experience" ???

Yes, that takes me back a bit, we haven't had them for years.

Initial licence issue - LST (Licence Skill Test)
Yearly check - LPC (Licence...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2009, 16:27
Replies: 95
Views: 9,308
Posted By the beater

Oh dear! Talk about how to lose friends and...

Oh dear! Talk about how to lose friends and alienate people!
You see, 212man, I actually agree with you. The problem was that as I wrote my reply, you posted yours, so my reply mentioning the...
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