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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2018, 07:27
Replies: 1,254
Views: 704,087
Posted By Exo.

The wind direction for the take off couldn't have...

The wind direction for the take off couldn't have been much better, with it fore port side, it mitigates the likelihood of reduced tail rotor effectiveness while maximising forward wind component for...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2015, 10:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,601
Posted By Exo.

Raven I - perhaps 15-16USG/hr Raven II -...

Raven I - perhaps 15-16USG/hr
Raven II - 16-18USG/hr

Fuel is somewhere around the £1.80/ltr rate, and there are about 3.8ltr to 1 USG...

Other costs vary depending upon who is leasing, and any...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2015, 16:34
Replies: 80
Views: 28,716
Posted By Exo.

Indeed, I must be confused then. Coupling's...

Indeed, I must be confused then. Coupling's message implies that the wife of the PF successfully sued the PF?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2015, 15:21
Replies: 80
Views: 28,716
Posted By Exo.

The "Air Safety Authority"...? Wonder what...

The "Air Safety Authority"...?

Wonder what it would be like if we let paper reporters write the actual accident reports.

On the topic of the Irish incident, wasn't the handling pilot the PF? I...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2013, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,943
Posted By Exo.

Thanks Gary, Yes, if you fancy a trip...

Thanks Gary,

Yes, if you fancy a trip further out to the south come and check out us (LHC/BIH) and EBG down at Redhill.

We've a trio of fulltime available experienced instructors and you're...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2013, 15:02
Replies: 19
Views: 4,991
Posted By Exo.

Best comment on this thread. Even better now...

Best comment on this thread.

Even better now it's turned out to be a tv advert...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2013, 09:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By Exo.

When you renew your licence, it'll be using form...

When you renew your licence, it'll be using form 1104 and will turn it into an EASA licence anyway, which is now issued on a lifetime basis, and as usual is only valid with an associated current...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2013, 09:19
Replies: 38
Views: 4,511
Posted By Exo.

Going on a helicopter ride would imply the pilot...

Going on a helicopter ride would imply the pilot would be involved in conversation with the passengers. Probably in the form of a running commentary.

Another distraction from our duties of flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2013, 13:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By Exo.

That also rather depends on the type, as smaller...

That also rather depends on the type, as smaller SET/SEP's are considered common on the examiner ticket - assuming appropriate hours on type in order to meet the 15 hours to instruct ruling.

It...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2013, 12:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By Exo.

I know EBG Helicopters down here at Redhill...

I know EBG Helicopters down here at Redhill popped a very small panel onto their bowser.

Honestly it's such a small trickle I'm not sure how much assistance it provides - if we had one down the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2013, 09:30
Replies: 20
Views: 7,741
Posted By Exo.

It's not just EC120, but most turbines. ...

It's not just EC120, but most turbines.

Insurance is so prohibitive for most schools if they attempt to offer true SFH on turbines without a large amount of experience that it's been largely shut...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2013, 09:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,629
Posted By Exo.

Centre of Gravity is almost always the limiting...

Centre of Gravity is almost always the limiting factor in the R22. It's a similar story sightseeing in a 44.

Ours are limited at cabin weight of approximately 385lbs, but some can be as low as...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2013, 08:54
Replies: 20
Views: 7,741
Posted By Exo.

Support the comment for Advance down at Shoreham....

Support the comment for Advance down at Shoreham. And they're one of the few in the country that will still allow SFH on the 120 as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 10:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,681
Posted By Exo.

So much anger! The trim in the R22 is a...

So much anger!

The trim in the R22 is a cyclic right trim. It produces a tension that pulls the cyclic forward, and to the right somewhat. This relieves the pilot of some fatigue when cruising.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2013, 09:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By Exo.

Maybe it was the Network Rail AS355 forgetting...

Maybe it was the Network Rail AS355 forgetting where he was tasked next?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2013, 09:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By Exo.

Power pedal is the colloquial term used to...

Power pedal is the colloquial term used to indicate the pedal used which increases tail rotor pitch.

Ergo drawing more power from the engine to counter the increased drag from the tail.

A lot...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2013, 15:51
Replies: 278
Views: 73,270
Posted By Exo.

Indeed Peter, Police Apache included.

Indeed Peter, Police Apache included.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2013, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,303
Posted By Exo.

Try Redhill, They have London Helicopter...

Try Redhill,

They have London Helicopter Centres, EBG Helicopters, Arena Aviation, Rotormotion, The Air Ambulance, the PAS for down that way, and a couple of private Gazelles dotted here and...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2013, 08:45
Replies: 17
Views: 2,922
Posted By Exo.

G-OLFA is still awaiting the return of her engine...

G-OLFA is still awaiting the return of her engine from Turbomecca at the moment, but LHC have an aircraft (B3, emergency floats), available depending on mission requirement and duration.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 15:16
Replies: 846
Views: 277,323
Posted By Exo.

True Shy, but from an experience point of view,...

True Shy, but from an experience point of view, it is a standard hold expectation.

Whether as a result of the amendment due to Battersea's LFA (see Sid's link...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 14:26
Replies: 846
Views: 277,323
Posted By Exo.

Silsoe, When we're routing westbound along...

Silsoe,

When we're routing westbound along the river from City CTR into the London CTR, we are often given a clearance limit of Vauxhall Bridge as it sits on the boundary between Class D and A....
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 07:23
Replies: 846
Views: 277,323
Posted By Exo.

He wasn't though. The clearance according to the...

He wasn't though. The clearance according to the AAIB bulletin, as given in that bulletin is:

“ROCKET 2, YOU CAN HOLD ON THE RIVER FOR THE MINUTE BETWEEN VAUXHALL AND WESTMINSTER BRIDGES AND I’LL...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 17:16
Replies: 90
Views: 31,505
Posted By Exo.

Sincere condolences to a fantastic man, and an...

Sincere condolences to a fantastic man, and an excellent pilot. The accolades proffered by colleagues say it all about his personality, attitude and skill.

The community is a poorer place for our...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 07:50
Replies: 846
Views: 277,323
Posted By Exo.

LONDON/CITY EGLC 160820Z 34003KT 0700 R09/0800...

LONDON/CITY EGLC 160820Z 34003KT 0700 R09/0800 R27/0750 FZFG BKN001 M03/M03 Q1012

LONDON/HEATHROW EGLL 160820Z 06004KT 360V090 4000 BR BKN005 M02/M03 Q1012 TEMPO BKN004

LONDON/GATWICK ...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2012, 11:06
Replies: 68
Views: 23,923
Posted By Exo.

No, surely the best line was JB replying to the...

No, surely the best line was JB replying to the villain "How do you know it's my first time?"
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2012, 16:22
Replies: 278
Views: 59,573
Posted By Exo.

Really? Perhaps next time I fly 12 times in...

Really?

Perhaps next time I fly 12 times in a single day I should just ignore the logbook and draw a big line through the techlog, putting in just the landing time at the end and not really...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2012, 12:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,157
Posted By Exo.

Interesting insight into the workings of the...

Interesting insight into the workings of the German Aviation Authorit(ies) though!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2012, 11:16
Replies: 302
Views: 93,955
Posted By Exo.

Also bear in mind the EASA changes coming that...

Also bear in mind the EASA changes coming that will alter the landscape of training providers as the RTF disappears to be replaced by the new legislation.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2012, 12:18
Replies: 19
Views: 5,186
Posted By Exo.

If I recall correctly, you'll only lose about a...

If I recall correctly, you'll only lose about a gallon from each, so losses are relatively minimal.

Caps, I recall, sit a little prouder as a result of the positioning of the opening and neck; but...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2012, 17:10
Replies: 57
Views: 28,199
Posted By Exo.

Duals aren't in, you can see in the blowups some...

Duals aren't in, you can see in the blowups some nice people have made.

That said it is possible co-pilot lever is in, but the arm position doesn't appear to tally with the pilot's quite enough.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2012, 16:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,153
Posted By Exo.

After reading the comments, I misread the tail on...

After reading the comments, I misread the tail on the front aircraft in your picture...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2012, 13:58
Replies: 184
Views: 48,576
Posted By Exo.

5 years. You keep the records for five...

5 years.

You keep the records for five years. It's not an unreasonable period of time, after which one would expect other circumstances to have overridden a pilot's initial training.

I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2012, 10:28
Replies: 184
Views: 48,576
Posted By Exo.

Instructors are never paid enough, but that's not...

Instructors are never paid enough, but that's not really the point.

Is it not pretty important for logbooks to be kept accurate and up to date with regards to training, as well as student files to...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2012, 08:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,278
Posted By Exo.

Wow, it's the BBC Micro Turtle for the modern...

Wow, it's the BBC Micro Turtle for the modern age!

http://blog.geeksaresexytech.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/turtle2.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2012, 13:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By Exo.

Don't forget to annoy your instructors with...

Don't forget to annoy your instructors with additional questions, it's why we're here to an extent and in theory at least, we should give you a reasonably sensible response.

Good idea pulling...
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