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Forum: Rotorheads

4th May 2010, 19:08

Replies: 17

Calendar?

Views: 2,282

Posted By chop_chop

Whilst we're on the topic, is there any...

Whilst we're on the topic, is there any possibility to start the week with Monday rather than Sunday? :ok:

Forum: Rotorheads

12th Sep 2008, 22:13

Replies: 2

I Knew You Rotary People Were Clever But.....

Views: 1,031

Posted By chop_chop

old one - camera frame rate matched to rpm...

old one - camera frame rate matched to rpm...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Aug 2008, 21:11

Replies: 27

One trial flight and I am hooked!

Views: 2,933

Posted By chop_chop

I did 1 hour, twice a week - that worked well for...

I did 1 hour, twice a week - that worked well for me.

I did pay 10hrs upfront at a time, but was getting 10% or so off.

Ensure that you pay by credit card, and then if they do go belly-up,...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Aug 2008, 20:55

Replies: 12

Tool Control.

Views: 1,242

Posted By chop_chop

I recall that the highways maintenance teams who...

I recall that the highways maintenance teams who work on gantries over live traffic have thier tools on strings attached to their belts (so they can't drop them on a passing vehicle).

Apply this...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jun 2008, 23:04

Replies: 25

Listening in to UK Police ASU radio

Views: 7,610

Posted By chop_chop

So, one question still remains: does my...

So, one question still remains:

does my FRTOL allow me to listen in to any ATC / pilot's conversation, or just when I'm flying? From the WT Act, I'd say I'm licenced to do so.Reality appears...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jun 2008, 21:23

Replies: 25

Listening in to UK Police ASU radio

Views: 7,610

Posted By chop_chop

Googled it now - looks like it's a criminal...

Googled it now - looks like it's a criminal offence under section 48 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006. This page refers: Guidance on Receive-Only Radio Scanners | Ofcom...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jun 2008, 20:48

Replies: 25

Listening in to UK Police ASU radio

Views: 7,610

Posted By chop_chop

Cheers people - encrypted radio puts paid to that...

Cheers people - encrypted radio puts paid to that then...

As a low time PPL(H), I can't see a viable route to getting a play with their toys:

spend £loads to get the correct licences / hours...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jun 2008, 20:00

Replies: 25

Listening in to UK Police ASU radio

Views: 7,610

Posted By chop_chop

Listening in to UK Police ASU radio

OK, so I'm bored, and the Police heli is hanging around watching the local scrotes...

What's the score with listening in to their radio (I already have an air-radio)? Are they encrypted? Is it...

Forum: Rotorheads

13th May 2008, 19:28

Replies: 37

What would you do?

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Posted By chop_chop

If the organisation had taken no action following...

If the organisation had taken no action following the previous events, then you may reasonably expect another event in the near future (or not - that's probability for you!). But it's highly likely...

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Apr 2008, 21:00

Replies: 47

Engine Failure on take off - do you teach it?

Views: 6,104

Posted By chop_chop

I had the throttle chopped on me at about 100ft...

I had the throttle chopped on me at about 100ft on take off, following warning. Jees, was I not prepared for the effect it had!

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Apr 2008, 12:56

Replies: 9

Ground Handling Wheel Falls Off In Flight!

Views: 1,651

Posted By chop_chop

I once tried to ride off on my motorbike with the...

I once tried to ride off on my motorbike with the disc lock still in the front brake disc - smashed up the fairing and brake caliper... I've noticed they now come with a wire to loop round the...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Dec 2007, 21:10

Replies: 4

Lowestoft

Views: 1,241

Posted By chop_chop

There's North Denes heliport (EGSD) just west of...

There's North Denes heliport (EGSD) just west of Caister, north of Great Yarmouth. It's a little drive from Lowestoft, and looks like it's mainly rig traffic. I've no idea if others can use it.
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