PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: FanPilot
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2006, 18:30
Replies: 95
Views: 17,604
Posted By FanPilot

During the PPL course, you are shown the...

During the PPL course, you are shown the reasoning for the tail rotor. It is demonstrated on the board for theories sake that to counteract the torque would be two anti-torque rotors, one at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2006, 14:41
Replies: 95
Views: 17,604
Posted By FanPilot

There you go, and hands up who thought my...

There you go, and hands up who thought my response was totally wrong. (Thanks Nick, I am quite chuffed you more or less agree with my response)

Something you might try, which was demonstrated to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2006, 15:34
Replies: 95
Views: 17,604
Posted By FanPilot

I am an instructor, and from what I remember,...

I am an instructor, and from what I remember, this is what I was told during my PPL. However, I didn't get asked this, or even learn this from my instructor course.

However, I am a "restricted"...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2006, 11:37
Replies: 95
Views: 17,604
Posted By FanPilot

Could it be due to that as you lower the...

Could it be due to that as you lower the collective, you are now descending and that horizontal fin at the back (as well as the drag from the boom) is now levering the cockpit downwards?

FP.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Apr 2006, 19:02
Replies: 32
Views: 5,073
Posted By FanPilot

Hi, Sorry, I don't normally visit this...

Hi,

Sorry, I don't normally visit this forum, but I was just passing and noticed two threads. This one and the other relating to leg room due to seat pitching.

Now, I am 6'4 and naturally long...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2006, 17:41
Replies: 1,031
Views: 222,018
Posted By FanPilot

Can I just add, this is the way I did it... ...

Can I just add, this is the way I did it...

In order to get unrestricted FAA CPL, you need to do 10 hours night flying, now, if your JAA PPL does not have night flying, then you need to do this...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2006, 20:13
Replies: 306
Views: 158,781
Posted By FanPilot

So, the start of the story where they are flying...

So, the start of the story where they are flying along the river between the trees, ala apocalypse now... is that not against rule 5?

I know, person, vehicle, structure or vessel. Well, how can...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2006, 15:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By FanPilot

Mike was offline for a few weeks. Try him again....

Mike was offline for a few weeks. Try him again. I have just done my AFI test with him.

FP.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2006, 14:48
Replies: 68
Views: 11,945
Posted By FanPilot

Hhhmmm.... I think I know who this heli...

Hhhmmm....

I think I know who this heli pilot mate of yours is. Oh yea, BTW, he just passed his AFI test.

:D

FP.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2006, 11:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,058
Posted By FanPilot

I am not so sure I like it. With threads...

I am not so sure I like it.

With threads marked Today, Yesterday etc. is no use when I have been away for a few days. I like to know what day and time the last thread was so I can easily catch up....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2005, 09:35
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By FanPilot

If people want to send me some photos of heli's,...

If people want to send me some photos of heli's, I can host them on my portal network as 'postcards'.

I am looking for good photos. At some stage, I will be doing a "Buy a print of this photo"...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2005, 08:38
Replies: 82
Views: 7,751
Posted By FanPilot

Arrgghh!!! Ned, your PM box is full. ...

Arrgghh!!!

Ned, your PM box is full.

Please reserve me one.

FP
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2005, 08:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By FanPilot

Hi Whirlybird, I hate tests too, especially...

Hi Whirlybird,

I hate tests too, especially this type where you are in an artificial environment.

Anyway, thanks for your offer.

I have already attended the seminar. I did mine down at...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2005, 19:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By FanPilot

Hi PuntoSaurus and Whirlybird, Thanks for...

Hi PuntoSaurus and Whirlybird,

Thanks for your response. Yes, it does make sense, I have missed a minor detail off the diagram, "(autorotation)", so yes, I can understand it. I will have to put...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2005, 13:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By FanPilot

Thanks PuntoSaurus, If you learnt under...

Thanks PuntoSaurus,

If you learnt under Mike, you could be a good contact for me. I may direct some questions to you if you don't mind.

1. Ah, now I understand.
2. Confusion alert. This is...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2005, 11:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By FanPilot

Hi Nick, I read your original reply, but...

Hi Nick,

I read your original reply, but hadn't realised you had editted it since.

I have the Basic Helicopter Handbook already.

I understand where you are coming from. The book in the link...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2005, 08:59
Replies: 82
Views: 7,751
Posted By FanPilot

The flying. The constant learning. The...

The flying.

The constant learning.

The people (most of them anyway, though my first flight school tried to stitch me up whilst I was in the states).

The scenery.

The stories (with more...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2005, 14:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By FanPilot

FI Revision (Ex4. Effects of controls)

Hi all,

Thanks to everybody that answered my previous revision question. I do hope I am not boring everyone with my questions. I think that revision of a topic is good for everyone.

Anyhow, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2005, 10:23
Replies: 148
Views: 38,910
Posted By FanPilot

... and the shortest one ... oxo There...

...

and the shortest one ... oxo

There is nowt on either end and it is crossed out in the middle.




i'll get me coat.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2005, 19:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By FanPilot

Thanks all for your help. I understand why...

Thanks all for your help.

I understand why flapback happens, the problem I initially had understanding was why the advancing blade that was flapping up had small angle of attack and the retreating...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2005, 20:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By FanPilot

AFI Revision (Flapback)

Hi all,

I am new here but have been lurking for a while.

I passed my AFI(H) checkride in June of 2000, one of the last under the old CAA rules, so I have grandfather rights in not having to do...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.