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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2017, 12:39
Replies: 270
Views: 223,748
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Condolences to the families, friends and...

Condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those lost in this sad incident.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2015, 15:50
Replies: 111
Views: 15,560
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Where else will legends like Dennis Kenyon and...

Where else will legends like Dennis Kenyon and Phil Croucher give up their time to hang around newbies like me imparting knowledge and sharing the simple joy of their experience? :D

My most...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2014, 12:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,301
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

I love it! There's so much truth behind the...

I love it! There's so much truth behind the sarcastic tone and it takes me back to the hours learning to hover :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2011, 20:33
Replies: 501
Views: 162,910
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Landing between Luton & Norwich?

I can't personally recommend and hotels to land at in that area but if you need the service I have plenty of space here to land in just 12 miles south of Luton (1 mile from Panshanger which no longer...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2011, 21:06
Replies: 14
Views: 8,190
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

R22 clutch

Baobab

Practice Auto is correct except that you disengage the clutch 30 seconds BEFORE you pull the mixture to stop the engine when shutting down.:uhoh: This is to unload the clutch (slacken the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2010, 09:46
Replies: 177
Views: 35,320
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

For those who've read Chickenhawk (are there any...

For those who've read Chickenhawk (are there any helo pilots who don't?) it's no surprise. If I recall correctly Mason went into combat flying in Vietnam with under 100 hours TOTAL time!

Best of...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2009, 10:05
Replies: 82
Views: 14,794
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

FWIW - as a PPL(H) with no police experience I...

FWIW - as a PPL(H) with no police experience I place great value on our local police helicopter (which I see regularly living 1/4 mile from a 60 pitch pikey site). I am equally pleased that our...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2009, 20:23
Replies: 405
Views: 82,978
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

How about...... "I said WASH her not SINK...

How about......

"I said WASH her not SINK her!"
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2008, 09:50
Replies: 38
Views: 5,762
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

"How fast can you fly backward?" :D I love...

"How fast can you fly backward?" :D

I love it! Just don't ask a Harrier pilot this one!:uhoh:

Great post, Thanks.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2008, 09:37
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Redhill 27th

Huge thanks to Gary and Ian for arranging last night's safety evening. Also a very big thank you to Alan from NATS and David? from the CAA for their presentations.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2008, 16:16
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Thanks again to Phil and Shawn. Another valuable...

Thanks again to Phil and Shawn. Another valuable evening (especially Shawn's comments on best ROC speeds - Now we just need a decent low airspeed indicator on all machines :*.)

It was also...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2008, 21:07
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Phil Add me to the Wycombe list again...

Phil

Add me to the Wycombe list again please.

Ian.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2008, 16:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,107
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Copy of message

RJC

"Aw, that was nice and have a long and happy retirement.

I hope someone manages to capture this before it goes, and leaves it up on the web in one form or another.

Doesn't happen often,...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2008, 19:29
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Wycombe sim evening

Helimutt

"any ppl'ers manage to say alive long after entry into IMC? Anyone use the instrument flying skills learned from the PPL syllabus and successfully do the 180degree turn and get out of...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2008, 11:37
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Wycombe 23rd

Huge thanks to Leon (and Phil) for the evening last night :D. The sim IMC session lived up to expectations :\ and the general chat was fascinating as usual, especially the discussion about JAA vs FAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2008, 20:41
Replies: 78
Views: 15,174
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

All the best Dennis. When you've worked out what...

All the best Dennis. When you've worked out what went wrong to your own satisfaction I'd love to see you back at it. :ok:

I'm honoured to have met you and Friday 13th June 2008 just wasn't to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2008, 15:51
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

PPL(H) Sim night at Wycombe

Phil

Count me in. :\

Prefer w/c 23rd but will fit in as necessary.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th May 2008, 20:44
Replies: 501
Views: 162,910
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Panshanger charges

Gents (& Ladies)

I SFH from Panshanger and have heard that someone visiting in a helo "cut up" Heim Merkado (the site operator) on his fixed wing final :ugh: so he raised the price for rotary...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2008, 22:36
Replies: 369
Views: 100,645
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

R22 dipsticks?

Every R22 I've flown has had dipsticks ( obviously only 1 for the alpha). Just for info they have varied in colour.

The plain aluminium ones in the machines that I SFH at the moment are awful to...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2008, 08:44
Replies: 29
Views: 2,460
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Gary Add me to your list please. Ian.

Gary

Add me to your list please.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2008, 09:18
Replies: 72
Views: 10,264
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

I too have been there in an R22 under training...

I too have been there in an R22 under training (with a suitably qualified instructor in the left seat) and I agree with all of Cyclic-Flare's comments regarding time passing and sweating. It scared...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2008, 06:48
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Gary (& Phil & others) Thanks for all your...

Gary (& Phil & others)

Thanks for all your hard (unpaid) work on this. It's obviously an idea whose time has come and, you never know, it just might start happening abroad as well! :cool:

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2008, 14:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,693
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

At least you are showing a considerate attitude...

At least you are showing a considerate attitude by asking (and they are showing their ignorance or arrogance by parking so close).:ugh:

25 metres seems a bit much space to leave but it will depend...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2008, 10:56
Replies: 86
Views: 8,266
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

1. About 10 litres? :hmm: 2. Is your boot...

1. About 10 litres? :hmm:

2. Is your boot sticking up over rider No 41's left shoulder? :\

So it seems that there is some consensus that we SHOULD routinely fly in Nomex (or at least cotton or...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2008, 12:09
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Thanks Phil for your very informative discussion....

Thanks Phil for your very informative discussion. I had intended to stay quiet and listen but I found the night very useful.

I doubt that I would attend 12 per year but I will definately be back...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2008, 12:02
Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

The last time I was at HeliAir Wellesbourne and...

The last time I was at HeliAir Wellesbourne and chatted to an engineer in the process of re-building one he said it takes him around 3 months to do from start to CofA! :bored:

Factor in the cost...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2008, 12:35
Replies: 28
Views: 2,822
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Quote: "Should tegwin be asked to publish the...

Quote: "Should tegwin be asked to publish the registration ? or at least PM it to anyone who asks for it ?

Who of us would like to take that R22 up, at least not until its been for a maintenance...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2008, 10:56
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Phil Count me in for Tuesday 11th at...

Phil

Count me in for Tuesday 11th at Wycombe.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2008, 16:21
Replies: 34
Views: 8,795
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Oh my god! 11 posts on this thread so far...

Oh my god!

11 posts on this thread so far and no-one has mentioned a Robinson! :eek:

I'm sure it won't last long. :{

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2008, 06:08
Replies: 22
Views: 6,510
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Congratulations to Richard for doing us all proud...

Congratulations to Richard for doing us all proud and turning a potential media "bad news in helicopter" story into a good one.

Well done mate.

Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2008, 14:34
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,868,396
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Loop review of the Cabri G2

Dennis

Thanks for letting us all know about the first proper review of the Cabri. It reads as though you liked it alot.

Having only flown R22 and R44 to date I can't wait to get a chance to fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 13:20
Replies: 42
Views: 6,523
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Heli Accidents

K77

Try reading
Fatal Traps For Helicopter Pilots

by Greg Whyte (£23.99 from Flightstore)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 06:26
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,868,396
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Turbine?

I notice that the Innodyne site describes the turbines as being for "experimental" aircraft and so I assume that they have no intention of getting them certified. The site also makes no mention at...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2008, 20:09
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,868,396
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

2nd "locked" Cabri PDF

For anyone who wants to get the gist of the second PDF article I have managed to get it through Babelfish and tidy it up a bit.

I truly hope that I do not anger Bruno Guimbal or tread on any toes...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2008, 19:55
Replies: 519
Views: 60,379
Posted By Flyin'ematlast

Count me in just to listen & learn. ...

Count me in just to listen & learn.

Flyin'ematlast Home Counties (Herts).
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