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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2016, 22:26
Replies: 14
Views: 4,642
Posted By johndeblanco

Dougie, I believe abinitio training is now...

Dougie,
I believe abinitio training is now possible on the Rotorway but,,, I would strongly advise learning in a Robbie and then the type rating after words.
I fly the only Rotorway in Scotland and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2016, 20:14
Replies: 7
Views: 3,859
Posted By johndeblanco

Could be Charles Mc Cann. His R 66 was based at...

Could be Charles Mc Cann.
His R 66 was based at Cumbernauld Airport you could try there?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2016, 20:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,696
Posted By johndeblanco

From what I understand Lukesdad, this should be...

From what I understand Lukesdad, this should be possible on the 162f.

New owners or part owners of the Rotorway will also be allowed to train for their PPLh on their own machine and not need to...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2016, 16:49
Replies: 13
Views: 6,444
Posted By johndeblanco

Piper, it's a deal! Let's hope for an...

Piper, it's a deal!
Let's hope for an improvement in the weather very soon!
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2015, 10:46
Replies: 13
Views: 6,444
Posted By johndeblanco

Indeed it is Piper, Rotorway 162...

Indeed it is Piper,

Rotorway 162 F....believe it's the only one flying up here.
Great wee thing, but always a bit of 'maintenance ' to do!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2015, 19:43
Replies: 13
Views: 6,444
Posted By johndeblanco

Piper, I have the same problem. For the last...

Piper, I have the same problem.
For the last four years the heli was kept in a barn , steel clad and concrete floor, we had no trouble with condensation at any time of the year.

This last few...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Aug 2015, 21:18
Replies: 2
Views: 3,763
Posted By johndeblanco

He was still doing them just a fortnight ago, had...

He was still doing them just a fortnight ago, had mine done.
His mobile number is still the same and his daughter is helping with bookings etc.

He is working from an office on the approach road...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2014, 20:59
Replies: 7
Views: 3,694
Posted By johndeblanco

Special ops security?

Special ops security?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2014, 20:17
Replies: 255
Views: 109,907
Posted By johndeblanco

Heli mover

I use a home made skid mounted tow frame.
It was fairly smile to make and I can either use it manually or it also attaches to a small grass tractor to help when pulling it up the farm yard!

If...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2012, 09:48
Replies: 87
Views: 42,472
Posted By johndeblanco

I`ve use the Ipad 1 with a plug in device called...

I`ve use the Ipad 1 with a plug in device called BadElf.
It is superb, picking up and holding signal far better and more quickly than my hard wired Bendix King.

Flew from Fife to Stansted and...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2012, 19:27
Replies: 255
Views: 109,907
Posted By johndeblanco

Bell

Ah, the Bell 47. One of my all time favourites, like many watching MASH my first exposure to the world of rotory machines.
Heard a couple of guys from up here are hoping to go for a spin in...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2012, 19:19
Replies: 255
Views: 109,907
Posted By johndeblanco

Thanks for your good wishes,hope to meet you at...

Thanks for your good wishes,hope to meet you at Takeley or when back down south. Cheers John
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2012, 17:02
Replies: 255
Views: 109,907
Posted By johndeblanco

john WHOO

Thanks Kev

Had a great time learning to almost tame the beastie!!

Hope to see you next time I`m in Takeley, maybe 2-3 weeks?

John
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2012, 20:39
Replies: 255
Views: 109,907
Posted By johndeblanco

Thanks to all

Thanks JJ, your help and enthusiasm during the type rating made the whole experience one of the best things I've had the good fortune to do.
Thanks to Geoff Connelly for carrying out the LST today...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2011, 17:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,430
Posted By johndeblanco

Just bought a Rotorway 162F and should have it in...

Just bought a Rotorway 162F and should have it in Fife 3-4 weeks from now
it's a used machine but it flew very well yesterday on a demo .

Hired 22's and 44's for years and fed up with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2009, 20:54
Replies: 38
Views: 6,959
Posted By johndeblanco

Anybody with time in a Robinson R22 has a hair trigger auto reflex.

Had the door open in flight in an ancient 22, scared the crap outa me!!
Never thought about auto though.

On climb out from a private site at 400 ft around 60 knts, the door latch worked loose (...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2009, 20:15
Replies: 35
Views: 13,512
Posted By johndeblanco

Scottish Group?

bvgs

Myself and a couple of mates (2 pplh 1 atplh) were considering this very option recently.
We operated an R22 rented to us from one of the group and would certainly consider a 44 .
Where...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2008, 19:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By johndeblanco

. Scout owner was helping out as a favour, he`s...

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Scout owner was helping out as a favour, he`s a very obliging chap!
Non commercial operation.
Both aircraft based at same airfield
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2008, 20:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By johndeblanco

Westland Scout at Glenshee

Scout was used to recover some of the wreckage from the microlight.
No one injured in crash (but pride and wallet most certainly!)
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2007, 20:57
Replies: 68
Views: 11,968
Posted By johndeblanco

visit to newyork

Used the ushelicopter service last Friday,they`ve got a great deal on currently,$99 for the 8 min flight !

They use Sikorsky S76 twins ( our one was a bit of a rattly thing and did nothing to...
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