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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2007, 12:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,061
Posted By skippo

Bristow Academy, Proffesional school with good...

Bristow Academy,
Proffesional school with good training helicopters (300CBI):ok::ok:.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2007, 08:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,923
Posted By skippo

Thanks for the pics guys. I`m making a S61N for...

Thanks for the pics guys.
I`m making a S61N for flightsim and need som info about a specific instrument used in the north sea. Its a dual VOR/ADF needle instead of an HSI, similar to an RMI but more...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2007, 07:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,923
Posted By skippo

S61N pictures/info

Anyone have pictures (including cockpit) and info on the S61N? Im interested in learning about this Helicopter.
Tnx..
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2006, 13:49
Replies: 10
Views: 6,775
Posted By skippo

Tjernobyl cleanup

Helicopters in radioactiv graveyard. 80 000 people were involved in the cleanup. No studies on how they are doing now..
http://gfx.dagbladet.no/pub/artikkel/4/46/464/464450/spb19555.jpg...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2006, 04:12
Replies: 26
Views: 6,187
Posted By skippo

how much 2stroke

5-8 percent of 2 stroke is plenty.By the cheapest stuff you can get. It will still do the job. I would stay away from sump oil, gear oil regular motor oil and sawchain oil:} . It is not made to burn...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2006, 18:41
Replies: 26
Views: 6,187
Posted By skippo

Jet A1 Lube

Mix some 2 stroke oil with the fuel:ok: . It lubes well and combusts cleaner. Know a guy who has driven a golf mk1 200k on jet fuel, never had a problem.
skipp:D
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 20:44
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,225
Posted By skippo

10 secound melt time?

Mady
I bet it takes more than 20 seconds to melt carb ice to! I said some time in advance, most do it on downwind checks. Also if you are to throttle chop a student, leave it on for a longer time....
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 20:44
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,494
Posted By skippo

10 secound melt time?

Mady
I bet it takes more than 20 seconds to melt carb ice to! I said some time in advance, most do it on downwind checks. Also if you are to throttle chop a student, leave it on for a longer time....
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 15:27
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,494
Posted By skippo

carb iceing and autos

Hi
The engine failure in autos is often caused by ice acumulated before entering. When the engine is on idle there are only small gaps around the butterfly valve, any ice will choke the engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 15:27
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,225
Posted By skippo

carb iceing and autos

Hi
The engine failure in autos is often caused by ice acumulated before entering. When the engine is on idle there are only small gaps around the butterfly valve, any ice will choke the engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2006, 23:07
Replies: 14
Views: 25,775
Posted By skippo

How many lives must it take?

Check out this forum!
http://www.mini500.com/oldmini/channel4.html
Builders concerns about the safety in the 500. One bloke says he only dares to hover it, 3 feet max. Also Dennis Fetters:yuk: is...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2006, 23:00
Replies: 14
Views: 25,775
Posted By skippo

More sad stories about the 500

On Sunday Nov 29th 1998 Gilbert Armbruster left for a short flight in his Mini-500 and never returned. He was found on Wed Dec 2nd and had not survived the crash. No data is present at this time. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2006, 02:51
Replies: 14
Views: 25,775
Posted By skippo

Hehe Holy sh** Guys I woldnt even dare to be...

Hehe
Holy sh** Guys
I woldnt even dare to be near one of these things when it flew. These machines should be all scrapped! People are trying to sell sell these for 12k$. Talk about bying your own...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2006, 17:16
Replies: 16
Views: 3,868
Posted By skippo

Turning downwind before 50 feet! That will screw...

Turning downwind before 50 feet! That will screw up an auto.......
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2006, 23:10
Replies: 14
Views: 25,775
Posted By skippo

Mini 500, Death trap or what?

Hi
Saw some pictures some pictures of the Mini 500 homebuilt heli. There are many for sale with almost no TT. They look pretty crazy.....
Im an A&P myself and heard some pretty disturbing things...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2006, 14:58
Replies: 1,031
Views: 222,302
Posted By skippo

Red face competence versus $$$$$$$$$$

Question of competence? Yes. but,

[quote=Quichotte]Is this a question of money or a question of experience? Or better, what makes the bigger headaches? Having the endorsement or being competent?...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2006, 05:47
Replies: 1,031
Views: 222,302
Posted By skippo

Question R44 Time In Us

Hi!
According to the SFAR you need 50 TOT and 25 off these in R44 to instruct in it. Now, the thing is that 25 hours of R44 is a heck of a lot of money. This must make R44 time very valuable when...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2006, 05:37
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By skippo

Smile air laws exam

Thanks for the replies guys!
This “conversion” exam, What is it about? How can i prepare for it? How does the job market look like in Australia? I am lucky to be a citizen of this lovely country and...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2006, 23:47
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By skippo

faa cpl in Austrailia

Hi!
Anybody got any info on how to convert from FAA license to Australian rules?
I have an CPL Rotor craft with instrument rating.
Thanks
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