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Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Sep 2011, 07:46
Replies: 23
Views: 11,682
Posted By whyisitsohard

Well you beat me to it, but it might even be...

Well you beat me to it, but it might even be better: unicom on 123.45 and lets sort ourselves out! No more ridiculous waiting at AKETO!
16th Jul 2011, 14:38
Replies: 18
Views: 7,101
Posted By whyisitsohard

Strewth, EVERYONE knows this. As the plane...

Strewth, EVERYONE knows this.

As the plane gets closer to the earth the shadow scare all the little insects which then all flap their wings in unison. The resultant draught keeps the plane up...
16th Jun 2011, 16:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,586
Posted By whyisitsohard

EASA / UK FI ticket

Guys, has anyone fathomed this yet: we have an FI ticket (lets assume EASA are gracious enough to let us keep it, on the back of JAA / EASA ATPL), but you can't legally fly a non-EASA plane. So,...
25th May 2011, 12:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By whyisitsohard

Student / pilot monitoring software

Im after a bit of software that allows a group of about a hundred or so pilots to monitor the licences and drop-dead dates of biannuals etc. I'm the CFI of this group and I want to take us from the...
Forum: Middle East
17th May 2011, 09:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By whyisitsohard

Oo I dunno. Tiz a lovely island! D

Oo I dunno. Tiz a lovely island!
D
5th May 2011, 16:06
Replies: 79
Views: 13,397
Posted By whyisitsohard

Ha ha, I've just found this thread. Brilliant. I...

Ha ha, I've just found this thread. Brilliant. I wonder if other professions get so wound up over diddley squit?

FWIW the girls of CA are some of the most strikingly beautiful I have met at an...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2008, 09:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
Posted By whyisitsohard

Thanks guys. Seems to add up. And I omitted to...

Thanks guys. Seems to add up. And I omitted to say, it was an R22 manual!
david
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2008, 16:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
Posted By whyisitsohard

Heli lateral CofG

Ive been looking through the AFE version of the pilot's manual whilst on a nice Christmas day Lanzerote and the graphs for the CG are intriguing.

Can anyone tell me why the lateral balance graph...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2008, 10:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By whyisitsohard

There was a young girl from berlin, who was...

There was a young girl from berlin,
who was terribly un-for-givin'
I knew her one night,
got a terrible fright,
and now I'm just glad that I'm livin'

anyway, merry christmas.

D
24th Dec 2008, 10:15
Replies: 15
Views: 6,787
Posted By whyisitsohard

mark nine...very black and white of you. ...

mark nine...very black and white of you.

When this happened to me and my captain was perhaps over the limit it was my DUTY to protect the plane, the crew, the pax and me. Nothing to do with...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2008, 16:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By whyisitsohard

I'd be interested in that opinion too: the nose...

I'd be interested in that opinion too: the nose dive scenario struck me when I saw the skids. They look very precarious and rather unforgiving.

D
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2008, 14:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By whyisitsohard

Thanks Fubar. david

Thanks Fubar.

david
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2008, 11:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By whyisitsohard

Heli skid design question

Well, a nice esoteric question: in the thread http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/336473-world-helicopter-championships-2008-a-2.html#post4607973 (sorry for not using the presumably rather good...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2008, 14:42
Replies: 51
Views: 6,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

Shy torque: I agree but as professional fliers we...

Shy torque: I agree but as professional fliers we really ought to try to rule out earthly explanations first!


Why? That's a biased view. As professional fliers we should be interested in the...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,301
Posted By whyisitsohard

The problem with women pilots is simple: they go...

The problem with women pilots is simple: they go and get pregnant, then their line is covered by their colleagues, then the girls usually come back after mat leave and do a new rating or refresher...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2008, 10:30
Replies: 29
Views: 3,269
Posted By whyisitsohard

A litre seems excessive. I'm not saying its...

A litre seems excessive. I'm not saying its wrong, just that it seems unlikely to be more useful than,say, half a litre. Have you ever found anything in the second half litre that wasn't in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2008, 10:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,269
Posted By whyisitsohard

Quote: Unless you have a petrol car....

Quote:
Unless you have a petrol car. Otherwise bung it in the tank.
Then nip inside and order a new catalytic convertor for the car.......... :ugh:

(If you mean AVGAS in a petrol...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2008, 16:41
Replies: 29
Views: 3,269
Posted By whyisitsohard

I put aircraft fuel back into the tank IF it is...

I put aircraft fuel back into the tank IF it is uncontaminated, but I usually leave the last few ml and toss them, just to be sure.

Bowser fuel has to be kept for a few weeks does it not? Then I...
17th Dec 2008, 17:21
Replies: 198
Views: 67,804
Posted By whyisitsohard

TOGA 10 is no longer used by us at TCX. The...

TOGA 10 is no longer used by us at TCX.

The "stable" call IS employed by us, but usually at 1000ft, only at 500 if fully visual.

I can't speak for THIS cadet, but yes, we still have the...
16th Dec 2008, 17:35
Replies: 16
Views: 15,938
Posted By whyisitsohard

Sad indeed. I used to fly Tris and not nice to...

Sad indeed. I used to fly Tris and not nice to try to get out of in a hurry. Actually, I cant think of much worse.

D
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2008, 16:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,991
Posted By whyisitsohard

Yeah I got that one, but thanks anyway....

Yeah I got that one, but thanks anyway. Appreciated.

david
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2008, 16:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,991
Posted By whyisitsohard

Seeking manual for KLN 94 GPS

As title, Ive got a student with a 182T fitted with a KLN 94 GPS receiver and I'm after a manual for it for my own use. Internettular based, PDF or hard copy. Anything.

Ditto the turbo charged...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2008, 22:00
Replies: 21
Views: 20,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

Heliduck, You are quite correct of course,...

Heliduck,

You are quite correct of course, stats can be made to say whatever the presenter wishes them to say - partly the point I was making. And I accept fully that to you, at the time, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2008, 19:17
Replies: 21
Views: 20,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

In 3000hrs of Robinson flying I've had 1 stuck...

In 3000hrs of Robinson flying I've had 1 stuck valve(R22), & 3 x magneto failures(R44). About the same turbine with no failures - Speaks for itself.

I'm no mathematician, but your experiences may...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2008, 17:20
Replies: 9
Views: 4,574
Posted By whyisitsohard

Safari anyone?

Has anyone got any experience of the Safari helicopter? Safari Experimental Helicopter Kits FAQ Lycoming Engine (http://www.acehelicopter.com/thehelicopters/frequently.html)

I know next to...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2008, 12:17
Replies: 45
Views: 7,765
Posted By whyisitsohard

I've ended up with cyclic and collective, at...

I've ended up with cyclic and collective, at least for starters.

Haven't started it yet as been out flying my flexwing microlight the weather is so nice.

Thanks for the input

david
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2008, 08:16
Replies: 45
Views: 7,765
Posted By whyisitsohard

Thanks guys. Indeed, paco has PMd me. As for...

Thanks guys. Indeed, paco has PMd me.

As for Blondes and Brunettes, well, I once met these sisters downroute ...:mad:


david

edited ps...

The paco book seems to cover everything, i.e....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2008, 22:31
Replies: 45
Views: 7,765
Posted By whyisitsohard

Which book?

Guys, I'm an ATPL f/w about to embark upon a PPL(H). Which text book...Pooleys or Wagtendonk? Or neither? Or both?

Anyone got one they are getting shot of?

David
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2008, 22:28
Replies: 17
Views: 5,912
Posted By whyisitsohard

I did this at the place in Southampton and it's...

I did this at the place in Southampton and it's FUC888G scary. NEVER, EVER agaain will I do that. I take my hats off to you guys who have to do it, how often? three yearly or something to keep...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2008, 22:25
Replies: 27
Views: 4,256
Posted By whyisitsohard

Yes, its called a "fixed wing" D

Yes, its called a "fixed wing"
D
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2008, 21:25
Replies: 27
Views: 2,906
Posted By whyisitsohard

Never ever ever ever pay up front. Soooooooo...

Never ever ever ever pay up front. Soooooooo many peeps lose so much dosh.

D
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2008, 20:23
Replies: 51
Views: 6,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

Rinker, I'd argue strongly with the word "easily"...

Rinker, I'd argue strongly with the word "easily" in "could esasily climb".

A model in anthing other than perfect s and l flight would crash quickly. I agree, it could haappen aand I too have...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2008, 21:39
Replies: 51
Views: 6,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

whyisitsohard Quote: A model transmitter...

whyisitsohard Quote:
A model transmitter has "line of sight" range.
Thanks whyisitsohard, so the 'advice' to the Airprox board from the MFA, " saying the mystery object was flying too high...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2008, 20:48
Replies: 51
Views: 6,927
Posted By whyisitsohard

A model transmitter has "line of sight" range....

A model transmitter has "line of sight" range. The limiting factor is what the pilot can see. So after a few hundred yards it becomes v difficult. early drone systems used binoculars on stands so...
Forum: Questions
24th Nov 2008, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By whyisitsohard

Nothing stops you, but you've still got to buy...

Nothing stops you, but you've still got to buy the fuel you agreed to buy in the time frame you agreed to.

My company (not reaally mine, but they own me) hedge fuel and crude, but not ALL our fuel...
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