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Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2018, 10:34
Replies: 10
Views: 1,804
Posted By tegwin

Thanks for the replies chaps. Is there no...

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Is there no requirement to re-take any of the ground exams? That would be a relief if that's the case.

Looks like I need to go talk to some ATO's and see whats...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2018, 16:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,804
Posted By tegwin

resurrecting an old PPL(H)... whats involved?

After a bit of a break I would like to get back into flying. I held a PPL(H) and have just under 150hrs

My type rating expired April 2011 and I have not flown since.

I am aware a bit has...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2016, 08:42
Replies: 14
Views: 7,121
Posted By tegwin

Its a weird industry. I can believe there are a...

Its a weird industry. I can believe there are a few that make large sums of money.

Historically (when I started in the industry) you required considerable skill in engineering and flying to make...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2016, 09:07
Replies: 95
Views: 21,482
Posted By tegwin

I am all for a democratic process but most of the...

I am all for a democratic process but most of the population know so little about defense or even mutually assured destruction...

Put it this way, if you are ill and go to the doctor would you...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2016, 17:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,325
Posted By tegwin

There are plenty of companies offering all the...

There are plenty of companies offering all the training and paperwork etc with the promise of lots of work once you qualify and all the blonde virgins you want.... Reality might be a little...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2015, 12:02
Replies: 9
Views: 5,385
Posted By tegwin

Thanks so much for your input guys. I have now...

Thanks so much for your input guys. I have now managed to make contact :D


They are indeed winding the SAR down next week :(
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2015, 10:44
Replies: 9
Views: 5,385
Posted By tegwin

Chivenor... is it still active?

Google doesn't seem to be helping me at the moment... Does anyone know what the current status of RAF Chivenor is?

I am aware there is/was a glider squadron and possibly a SAR flight there..... ...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 11:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,937
Posted By tegwin

R22 or R44 in Devon/Cornwall?

Does anyone own or know of any operators with an R22 or R44 in the deep south west (uk) ? I am based in Plymouth and can find nothing atall....Would really love to get back into the saddle so to...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2013, 09:41
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,867,640
Posted By tegwin

Anybody know what the delivery timescale is? If I...

Anybody know what the delivery timescale is? If I ordered one today how long would it take to be delivered?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2013, 15:52
Replies: 214
Views: 160,947
Posted By tegwin

The material choice is the easy bit. Deciding...

The material choice is the easy bit. Deciding what coatings and treatments is the key. I very much doubt anyone would know what heat treatment processes and finishes are used except the guys at AW!
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2012, 15:07
Replies: 68
Views: 23,937
Posted By tegwin

Vid here of it being shot Uq6pIjP73UE

Vid here of it being shot

Uq6pIjP73UE
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2012, 14:26
Replies: 33
Views: 12,482
Posted By tegwin

Hahhaahaa! Join the queue!! :}

Hahhaahaa! Join the queue!! :}
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2012, 08:31
Replies: 20
Views: 7,055
Posted By tegwin

Looking at some of the photos of the closing...

Looking at some of the photos of the closing ceremony on the BBC website you can clearly see a couple of dirigibles floating above the stadium.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2012, 08:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,724
Posted By tegwin

I went to Florida to start my PPL(H). It was a...

I went to Florida to start my PPL(H). It was a fantastic experience but I rather regret it. By the time you have sorted visas, transport half way around the world, accomodation and then converted...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2012, 15:38
Replies: 76
Views: 20,288
Posted By tegwin

If anyone has had the chance to land at Vyrnwy...

If anyone has had the chance to land at Vyrnwy hotel you will realise how lucky these folks were!

Steep hill on the one side and a drop into the lake on the other.... Have often wondered what...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2011, 16:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By tegwin

No regulations atall. Simply buy/build one...

No regulations atall.

Simply buy/build one and go play with it like you would with a jetski/small boat.

There is the hovercraft club of great britain you can join if you wish.


I built a...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2010, 09:05
Replies: 0
Views: 541
Posted By tegwin

Finding an R-22 in Devon for SFH

I dont get on here much, but need some help!

Recently moved to Devon, near Plymouth.

Would like to keep my flying up.

Does anyone know of any r-22s that are available for SFH anywhere...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2009, 11:34
Replies: 501
Views: 162,744
Posted By tegwin

I have eaten here a couple of times and its a...

I have eaten here a couple of times and its a fantastic location....

Wales hotels, Maes-y-Neuadd Country House, Snowdonia (http://www.neuadd.com/)

They do have a helipad if you phone and ask :)...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2009, 17:26
Replies: 72
Views: 23,840
Posted By tegwin

Why loose the 109 Sim I wonder? Is it just not...

Why loose the 109 Sim I wonder? Is it just not profitable to run?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2008, 21:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By tegwin

Dont land at Gloucestershire airport!!! Go West...

Dont land at Gloucestershire airport!!! Go West a tiny bit and land at Shobdon..... Rent a caravan, camp or its a short walk up the road to the local B&B/pub...

Landing fees are far cheaper than...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2008, 21:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,930
Posted By tegwin

NIMBYs are at it again!

Im sure this happened a year or so ago as well..

But on my evening bike ride (throw myself off anything steep and pointy).... I came across a series of little A5 handwritten photocopied things...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2008, 12:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By tegwin

Filling with fuel right to the top?

I know this is a silly question, but I genuinely am not sure....

In an R-22, the volume of usable fuel in the tanks are 73Ltr(91.2 usG) and 40Ltr (10.5usG)

What I want to know is, does the tank...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2008, 21:11
Replies: 45
Views: 14,428
Posted By tegwin

In theory, yes you can pull more power than red...

In theory, yes you can pull more power than red line on the MAP guage in an R-22, but you WILL over torque the transmission....


Oh, and if you try that trick on the R44 your going down...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2008, 20:01
Replies: 417
Views: 142,233
Posted By tegwin

But was it worth it?

But was it worth it?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2008, 08:39
Replies: 24
Views: 5,334
Posted By tegwin

As above...dont get Dyslexia and Dspraxia...

As above...dont get Dyslexia and Dspraxia confused!

Some of the greatest minds were Dyslexic...Einstein for a start...

If you have concerns about your abilities/inabilities seek an Educational...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2008, 12:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By tegwin

Theft from an aircraft is one thing, but...

Theft from an aircraft is one thing, but vandalism to the airframe could be fatal...

I would love to be able to believe that no human being could purposefully sabotage an aircraft, but sadly I...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2008, 18:54
Replies: 43
Views: 6,514
Posted By tegwin

Um....Isnt it simply a landing which all the...

Um....Isnt it simply a landing which all the ocupants can walk away from:eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2008, 11:26
Replies: 43
Views: 6,514
Posted By tegwin

Just to clarify....the 500ft with 360 turn was...

Just to clarify....the 500ft with 360 turn was initiated at 50kts to demonstrate an engine off right where you dont want one on an aproach....

Deffinately not a cowboy trick and if anything one of...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2008, 21:42
Replies: 52
Views: 15,091
Posted By tegwin

Not sure on the inputs required for a lynx....but...

Not sure on the inputs required for a lynx....but model helicopters are thus:

Collective up (Lots of power), cyclic back to drop tail, as aircraft starts to rotate past about 90 degrees, drop...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2008, 21:39
Replies: 43
Views: 6,514
Posted By tegwin

The guy who did my skills test with me....John...

The guy who did my skills test with me....John Lane I believe....owns/runs Heliflight at staverton airport(??)...

Did several full down landings with him....including a full down auto from...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2008, 12:25
Replies: 15
Views: 3,379
Posted By tegwin

WOW! He has some amazing photos on his website!

WOW! He has some amazing photos on his website!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2008, 15:04
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By tegwin

Dont panick.....you will get it eventually:ok:

Dont panick.....you will get it eventually:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2008, 22:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By tegwin

I did my XC nav ex in G-OHSL....(second...

I did my XC nav ex in G-OHSL....(second report).....Such a shame...was a good machine:suspect:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2008, 22:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By tegwin

Dont quote me on it, but I am sure Shobdon do hot...

Dont quote me on it, but I am sure Shobdon do hot refuling. I have seen it done a couple of times
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2008, 12:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,153
Posted By tegwin

Sorry to hijack the thread, but thats a new one...

Sorry to hijack the thread, but thats a new one on me...

I didnt realise you had to have a night rating before doing CPL!....I had assumed it was part of the CPL:eek:
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