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Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2008, 04:21
Replies: 369
Views: 100,620
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

CS-Hover, You are close. Your explanation...

CS-Hover,

You are close. Your explanation would be correct if the length and width of the tanks were the same and they only differed in depth. However, the aux tank is not only less deep than the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2008, 23:11
Replies: 369
Views: 100,620
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

CS-Hover: Question 1: No, the difference in...

CS-Hover:

Question 1: No, the difference in tank capacity is not merely because the main tank is deeper, the aux tank is also shorter lengthwise than the main tank. On level ground you can expect...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2008, 04:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,224
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

I remember this story from last year. Mr....

I remember this story from last year. Mr. Abdullahi's heli has indeed flown, albeit "briefly on six occasions," and it has some, uhhhh, unique design features. :ooh:

Base package includes:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2008, 22:05
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Here are some American shops: Aircraft...

Here are some American shops:

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ps/index.html)
HelicoptersOnly (http://www.helicoptersonly.com)
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2008, 07:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,896
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Considering the tricycle gear and the shape of...

Considering the tricycle gear and the shape of the cowling around the rotor mast, my guess is Sikorsky S-51 / H-5.

http://www.aviastar.org/foto/sik_r-5-s.gif


More details here...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2007, 21:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,660
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Saint Evil said: So what is the actual...

Saint Evil said: So what is the actual explanation for Ground Cushion?

Let's start with a simple answer, courtesy of Nick Lappos from this (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=128379)...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2007, 08:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,660
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

The following quoted from the R22 report: ...

The following quoted from the R22 report:

"In a still-air hover the amount of power required is reduced due to the effect of increased air pressure or ‘ground cushion’ below the rotor disk. This...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2007, 20:33
Replies: 0
Views: 853
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Helicopter down in Oregon, USA - 8 Nov 2007

Investigators Sift for Clues in Fatal Crash



By JAYSON JACOBY
Baker City Herald


The Montana man who died Thursday afternoon when the helicopter he was piloting on a solo training flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2007, 14:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Direct from Pelican, by email: "Currently we...

Direct from Pelican, by email:
"Currently we are Part 61 but intend to be Part 141 in January. We currently conduct our syllabus for training to Part 141 standards, hour requirements are still...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2007, 01:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

TS, I see what you mean about the additional...

TS, I see what you mean about the additional course thing...sounds like a good idea. Pelican's website also seems to specify that they only offer the J-1 for their professional pilot program, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2007, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

OK, so we can agree that both schools are...

OK, so we can agree that both schools are experiencing challenges which scheduling, perhaps because they have overextended themselves and their facilities. I can't speak for HAI/Bristow, but I know...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2007, 23:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

kpd: I'm flying out of Hillsboro, working on...

kpd: I'm flying out of Hillsboro, working on CPL(H) at the moment.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2007, 21:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

Mikey D, Are you sure that the school you...

Mikey D,

Are you sure that the school you are planning to attend in Hawaii is authorized to issue the J-1 visa? To the best of my understanding there are only a few flight schools in the US who...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2007, 00:34
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,594,758
Posted By SpinningSnowbird

I guess it's finally time to stop lurking and...

I guess it's finally time to stop lurking and actually post something on this forum. Here are some views from my cockpit while working on my CPL(H) in Oregon, USA.

Columbia river gorge...
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