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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Oct 2019, 23:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By givdrvr

Relax and enjoy your cocktail...the major GIII...

Relax and enjoy your cocktail...the major GIII fatal accidents have been attributed to human error, not the aircraft. You can review the data below while sipping.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2018, 19:26
Replies: 76
Views: 16,620
Posted By givdrvr

Agreed. But as mentioned previously this type of...

Agreed. But as mentioned previously this type of low energy walk away roll over incident doesn't typically warrant NTSB Go Team involvement, so perhaps they are doing it for investigator training?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2018, 16:44
Replies: 76
Views: 16,620
Posted By givdrvr

I am curious if the NTSB would respond because...

I am curious if the NTSB would respond because according to the article below, this is the third crash (including 3 fatalities) plus an FAA safety investigation, that Revolution Aviation has...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Aug 2018, 20:05
Replies: 117
Views: 23,204
Posted By givdrvr

The GV wing is a clean sheet redesign and is the...

The GV wing is a clean sheet redesign and is the reason for the lower Vref speeds. Major factors driving the wing design were the range requirement and the decision to move the engine nacelles back....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 23:14
Replies: 117
Views: 23,204
Posted By givdrvr

100 hours? I would guess 1.1M minimum annually...

100 hours? I would guess 1.1M minimum annually with no cabin attendant and no charter income. The annual fixed costs alone will exceed 600K before the aircraft ever departs the hanger. The lower...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 05:31
Replies: 117
Views: 23,204
Posted By givdrvr

Having personal experience with what you are...

Having personal experience with what you are proposing, I suggest you compare monthly cost with aircraft basing at CRQ vs SNA.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2018, 13:47
Replies: 117
Views: 23,204
Posted By givdrvr

Few things can put a tear in the eye of a high...

Few things can put a tear in the eye of a high net worth individual like private jet ownership. IMHO your net worth should be 50M or better to even consider a GIV purchase (if not you'll learn to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2018, 17:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,063
Posted By givdrvr

Hi Rokami, I am a professional fixed wing pilot...

Hi Rokami,
I am a professional fixed wing pilot who did a PPL-H add on last year. After 10k hours and 20yrs of safe flying, I was highly concerned about safety as the training accident rate is quite...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Jun 2018, 00:24
Replies: 14
Views: 7,722
Posted By givdrvr

Not an RC model..here is the another vid of the...

Not an RC model..here is the another vid of the OM-JET taxiing out
​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDuQ1hlWAT8
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2018, 17:27
Replies: 35
Views: 7,128
Posted By givdrvr

Purpose built vehicles, economies of scale,...

Purpose built vehicles, economies of scale, gov-industrial complex support, and Wall St buy-in are a few that come to mind. Not to say that the SureFly is inspiring to look at, but priced less than...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2018, 15:38
Replies: 35
Views: 7,128
Posted By givdrvr

I struggle as much as the anyone with imagining...

I struggle as much as the anyone with imagining the leap required for these urban mobility concepts. I can say that industry in the US and NASA have committed significant resources to solve the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Apr 2018, 15:18
Replies: 23
Views: 20,361
Posted By givdrvr

Thank you for sharing this intel

Thank you for sharing this intel
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Mar 2018, 22:26
Replies: 17
Views: 6,091
Posted By givdrvr

In 2002, a PC-12 experienced power loss after...

In 2002, a PC-12 experienced power loss after departing KTTN and the pilot completed a low altitude engine out 180 course reversal in IMC. Landing was less successful. Full story...
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Mar 2018, 22:18
Replies: 1
Views: 2,340
Posted By givdrvr

Likely happened during this leg... ...

Likely happened during this leg...

http://https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N90JE/history/20180321/0023Z/SBGL/KMIA
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2018, 06:23
Replies: 18
Views: 6,230
Posted By givdrvr

You are referring to the chief pilot. Revolution...

You are referring to the chief pilot. Revolution Aviation is under the business ownership umbrella of a different individual who name I will refrain from posting.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2018, 04:32
Replies: 18
Views: 6,230
Posted By givdrvr

Word is that the owner of Revolution was PIC

Word is that the owner of Revolution was PIC
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2017, 23:56
Replies: 34
Views: 17,832
Posted By givdrvr

Envoy is actively recruiting military rotor...

Envoy is actively recruiting military rotor pilots

https://www.envoyair.com/pilots/rotor-transition-program/

Capt in 2 yrs flow thru to AA in 5 yrs or so they advertise.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2017, 13:29
Replies: 99
Views: 33,594
Posted By givdrvr

Below is a link to the EMS audio confirming that...

Below is a link to the EMS audio confirming that the helicopter was still hovering on the airport grounds when they arrived.

https://theblast.com/troy-gentry-helicopter-crash-emergency-audio/
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2017, 06:07
Replies: 20
Views: 5,551
Posted By givdrvr

Just imagine your cherry helicopter being on the...

Just imagine your cherry helicopter being on the receiving end of a significant rotor/engine overspeed..which is not unusual in the flight school training environment. Hope to God they confess and...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2017, 21:38
Replies: 46
Views: 7,275
Posted By givdrvr

in response to Your questions: 1. Do you...

in response to Your questions:

1. Do you know of anyone who has had a close call with a drone whilst flying a helicopter? YES...numerous
2. Have you ever had a near miss with a drone? Yes
3....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Jul 2017, 17:02
Replies: 21
Views: 6,301
Posted By givdrvr

bizjetjobs.com

bizjetjobs.com
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2017, 03:17
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By givdrvr

Per diem contract pilots are very common in the...

Per diem contract pilots are very common in the fixed wing world, somewhat less so in the rotary world. The helicopter folks I know doing this have full time time flying jobs and freelance as a side...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2017, 00:39
Replies: 851
Views: 737,808
Posted By givdrvr

Interesting...I think it would likely affect the...

Interesting...I think it would likely affect the market once it starts delivering in numbers. A brand new B505X turbine helicopter at 1.1M USD versus a 20 year old Bell 206-III with 50% component...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2017, 15:56
Replies: 851
Views: 737,808
Posted By givdrvr

Any speculations on how dramatically the B505...

Any speculations on how dramatically the B505 rollout will effect the B206 resale market?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2017, 17:17
Replies: 42
Views: 14,173
Posted By givdrvr

In 2002 I was on vectors for ILS6 at KTTN. I...

In 2002 I was on vectors for ILS6 at KTTN. I heard an Rwy24 departure check-in climbing to 2000. The PC12 pilot subsequently lost power, made a course reversal in IMC back to RWY6. At the time, I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th May 2017, 00:56
Replies: 37
Views: 44,830
Posted By givdrvr

Flew this a hundred times over the years. Typical...

Flew this a hundred times over the years. Typical TEB ILS6 circle approach instructions have you start circling at TORBY (1284'msl on the glide slope of ILS 6) at 3.8nm from the rwy 6 threshold. ...
Forum: North America
4th Apr 2017, 17:20
Replies: 82
Views: 40,088
Posted By givdrvr

To my understanding, the FAA has in recent years...

To my understanding, the FAA has in recent years become a strong advocate for Voluntary Safety Reporting Programs (VSRP). If any airman, including the subject airman, files a ASRS, ASAP, ATSAP, etc...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2017, 20:47
Replies: 0
Views: 1,191
Posted By givdrvr

R44 MR blade AD

With the AD now in effect since February on -07 blades has anyone heard of any disturbing discoveries?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2017, 17:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,739
Posted By givdrvr

An interesting tidbit in the report as I...

An interesting tidbit in the report as I comprehended it, is that the mustering aeronautical data was collected by Robinson during simulated mustering activities conducted by the factory.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2016, 05:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,882
Posted By givdrvr

R44 incident on Mt Baldy, California

http://abc7.com/news/helicopter-crash-injures-2-in-mount-baldy-area/1678107/ (http://http://abc7.com/news/helicopter-crash-injures-2-in-mount-baldy-area/1678107/)

Variously described as "hard...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2016, 16:29
Replies: 11
Views: 3,739
Posted By givdrvr

https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/29947/b20040292.pdf...

https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/29947/b20040292.pdf (http://https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/29947/b20040292.pdf)

Quote from Section 2.1 FINDINGS:

"Following analysis, only five measurands showed...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2016, 20:35
Replies: 230
Views: 73,284
Posted By givdrvr

I have occasionally pondered the potential role...

I have occasionally pondered the potential role that unreported rotor head overspeed events could play in setting the stage for these these mishaps. Given that there are no readily identifiable...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Oct 2016, 19:53
Replies: 11
Views: 9,238
Posted By givdrvr

This article seems pretty spot on in my opinion,...

This article seems pretty spot on in my opinion, as its mostly about being "an insured pilot" and the subrogation waiver. The assets of a typical pilot aren't substantial enough to warrant devoting...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2016, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 3,014
Posted By givdrvr

In the US, Part142 Training Centers (i.e....

In the US, Part142 Training Centers (i.e. Simuflight, FlightSafety) have issued plastic flashcards as part of their official type rating and recurrent training curriculum materials for many years. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2016, 01:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,245
Posted By givdrvr

KLGB is Class D when the ATCT is open. LAX Class...

KLGB is Class D when the ATCT is open. LAX Class B floor is overlying KLGB at 5000. There is a gap between the top of the Class D and the Class B but turbine a/c do not need to reach FL180 to exit...
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