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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2010, 07:10
Replies: 25
Views: 7,377
Posted By 4ftHover

Flown correctly in the correct conditions both...

Flown correctly in the correct conditions both are very capable aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 11:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By 4ftHover

I would imagine the pilot and the Aerodrome...

I would imagine the pilot and the Aerodrome General Manager had an interesting chat after
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2009, 05:48
Replies: 73
Views: 9,480
Posted By 4ftHover

I'll never forget how different the R22 was on my...

I'll never forget how different the R22 was on my first solo. 15 stone of instructor gets out and you lift for the first time and it took me a couple seconds to get it stable in the hover. After that...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2009, 08:39
Replies: 46
Views: 8,388
Posted By 4ftHover

Lets hope that every new pilot that joins the RAF...

Lets hope that every new pilot that joins the RAF learns from the mistakes seen here.

Our choice of vehicle is very unforgiving at times.

:sad:
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2009, 15:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,424
Posted By 4ftHover

Dont forget your arm bands ! :E

Dont forget your arm bands ! :E
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2009, 11:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By 4ftHover

I doubt you will be able to over fly any...

I doubt you will be able to over fly any congested area in a single engined chopper.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2009, 14:26
Replies: 37
Views: 5,506
Posted By 4ftHover

Biggles I'm 15 stone and 6ft 4 never had a...

Biggles

I'm 15 stone and 6ft 4 never had a problem in the 22 during my PPL.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2009, 15:00
Replies: 151
Views: 51,124
Posted By 4ftHover

An inquest is being held into the death of Notts...

An inquest is being held into the death of Notts businessman Phillip Carter (http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/homenews/Cloud-led-fatal-helicopter-crash/article-934886-detail/article.html)
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2009, 07:27
Replies: 35
Views: 5,695
Posted By 4ftHover

Airbourne I had a situation a couple of...

Airbourne

I had a situation a couple of years ago in a 22 shortly after gaining my PPL. A phrase regarding robbos 'fly like a bird, sting like a bee' you hear it alot and i think most pilots have...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2009, 08:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,461
Posted By 4ftHover

I can remember my first solo well and this is one...

I can remember my first solo well and this is one of the occasions during training that the instructor can't demonstrate what it will be like. He can tell you what it will feel like and how the R22...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 15:35
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By 4ftHover

Apologies guys - i wasnt being critical, its the...

Apologies guys - i wasnt being critical, its the first time i have seen a 44 operate over a built up area and was curious that all.

I am fortunate enough to fly over the green stuff on my routes.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 14:28
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By 4ftHover

Apologies Jim for the error in my estimation.

Apologies Jim for the error in my estimation.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 13:13
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By 4ftHover

On Sept 7th I was lucky ( or unlucky ) enough to...

On Sept 7th I was lucky ( or unlucky ) enough to be visiting London for the day. It was the start of the Tour of Britain cycle race and 2 x 44's were covering the event above the London eye area....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2008, 07:58
Replies: 27
Views: 2,934
Posted By 4ftHover

GS - Alpha I was in the same boat a couple...

GS - Alpha

I was in the same boat a couple of years ago - one trial lesson and i was hooked.

If you have a couple of grand of spare cash instead of buying a block of lessons tuck it away in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2008, 14:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By 4ftHover

hooloovoo I guess its down to expectation...

hooloovoo

I guess its down to expectation then.

I was more than happy with my experience and it spurned me to get my PPL.

I guess its up to the indiviual school to ensure customer...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2008, 11:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By 4ftHover

From a personal point of view - i could...

From a personal point of view - i could experience the hover and the agility of the Helicopter just by sitting next to the pilot.

He gave me a great insight into how the contols work and what the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2008, 07:49
Replies: 20
Views: 4,857
Posted By 4ftHover

Chinooks can't fly in the rain ??

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024010/The-422m-Chinook-helicopters-wont-fly-rains.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024010/The-422m-Chinook-helicopters-wont-fly-rains.html)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2008, 18:16
Replies: 26
Views: 2,747
Posted By 4ftHover

Chopper When you have a minute its worth...

Chopper

When you have a minute its worth trawling through the AAIB reports. Search under R44.

A great deal can be learned from the mistakes of others.

I printed many off and talked...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2008, 15:26
Replies: 26
Views: 2,747
Posted By 4ftHover

Best of luck Chopper ! My first 10 hours...

Best of luck Chopper !

My first 10 hours or so i felt a bit queasy on board so i'd lay off the fry up tomorrow morning !!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2008, 10:14
Replies: 369
Views: 100,727
Posted By 4ftHover

There has been at least one case where a...

There has been at least one case where a passenger with a PPL pushed stick forward by mistake while trying to take a picture both were killed. - Always remove the left seat controls before...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2008, 13:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By 4ftHover

Microlight Down

MICROLIGHT CRASH IN RETFORD

From Nottingham Evening Post website

Be the first reader to comment on this story...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2008, 08:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,149
Posted By 4ftHover

saw a pigeon do an engine off to the ground once...

saw a pigeon do an engine off to the ground once - pretty neat to be fair. :8
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 19:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Posted By 4ftHover

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/738...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7380824.stm
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2008, 06:37
Replies: 177
Views: 19,384
Posted By 4ftHover

when one of these lentil munchers is lying half...

when one of these lentil munchers is lying half dead at the side of the road following an RTA, do you think that the noise from the air ambulance that picks them up and saves their life will be an...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2008, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 914
Posted By 4ftHover

K77 It took 4 weeks for my R22 licence to...

K77

It took 4 weeks for my R22 licence to come through in that time i did my 44 rating.

You cant fly until your licence comes through so it made sense for me to get the 44 done.

I've...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2008, 19:25
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By 4ftHover

K77 When you get round to start thinking...

K77

When you get round to start thinking about Nav and if its not too expensive it might be beneficial to take a map up and start looking for landmarks and nav features in your local area.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2008, 11:22
Replies: 72
Views: 10,277
Posted By 4ftHover

I am aware we are creeping off the thread a bit...

I am aware we are creeping off the thread a bit here.

I believe the inclusion of IMC has been discussed at length before.

However as a 22 and 44 PPL and having completed my time behind the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2008, 06:02
Replies: 30
Views: 4,887
Posted By 4ftHover

There are quite a few posts on here re salaries...

There are quite a few posts on here re salaries if you run a search.

I would expect you'll be looking at FI after training to build hours with North Sea work some 3000 hours down the road.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2008, 05:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,332
Posted By 4ftHover

Lombard ( part of RBS ) have a Marine and...

Lombard ( part of RBS ) have a Marine and Aviation Finance division.

Good luck tho - banks are twitchy as hell at the moment ! :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2008, 14:49
Replies: 31
Views: 4,572
Posted By 4ftHover

Gaseous - excellent point I did my PPL in...

Gaseous - excellent point

I did my PPL in the 22 then took the 44 type rating soon after qualifying. Whenever i fly the fuel injected 44 i always look for the carb heat prior to descent out of...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2008, 07:07
Replies: 36
Views: 4,824
Posted By 4ftHover

Verbatim03 we dont have the luxury of space...

Verbatim03

we dont have the luxury of space you guys have over the pond so these restrictions are kind of needed. :hmm:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Feb 2008, 06:30
Replies: 37
Views: 5,353
Posted By 4ftHover

Personally, had a great Rappor with my...

Personally, had a great Rappor with my instructors during my PPL which quickly created mutual respect between us and certainly confidence in them to see me through.

IMHO outside the classroom or...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2008, 18:36
Replies: 38
Views: 8,816
Posted By 4ftHover

Video just been shown on Sky News.

Video just been shown on Sky News.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2008, 15:42
Replies: 33
Views: 3,792
Posted By 4ftHover

When considering whether the wx is good enough to fly

I was always told to remember the following ...............

"its better to be on the ground wishing you were up flying than up flying wishing you were are on the ground."

How very true !
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2008, 10:54
Replies: 501
Views: 163,071
Posted By 4ftHover

Iainms may seem an obvious one but have...

Iainms

may seem an obvious one but have you contacted the club. I know big Sam and Owen have used helicopters on a regular basis maybe they know of another landing site ?
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