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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2017, 08:51
Replies: 8
Views: 4,609
Posted By readgeoff

Good stuff CRAN. I was part of the NIOG group in...

Good stuff CRAN. I was part of the NIOG group in Denham and it worked well. 10 sharers sounds like a lot but availability of the aircraft was rarely an issue.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2017, 08:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,376
Posted By readgeoff

I converted from microlights onto helicopters and...

I converted from microlights onto helicopters and had a lot of the same questions at the time. Some answers below..

Engine failure. You have x seconds to react to an engine failure. You need to...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2016, 11:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By readgeoff

lovely pictures... I've never noticed the Royal...

lovely pictures... I've never noticed the Royal Albert Hall when flying the routes before... will have to keep a look out next time.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2013, 11:12
Replies: 35
Views: 13,487
Posted By readgeoff

I am a member of the G-NIOG R44 clipper group out...

I am a member of the G-NIOG R44 clipper group out of Denham and I think we are looking for one more member at the current time to make a total of 10.

PM me if you are interested and I can put you...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2013, 10:12
Replies: 35
Views: 9,314
Posted By readgeoff

I am a member of this group and can confirm that...

I am a member of this group and can confirm that Chopper Chappie is a very nice chap :O

On the subject of sharing vs owning clearly if I could afford to own a machine outright and park it in own...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2013, 11:20
Replies: 47
Views: 7,004
Posted By readgeoff

My instructor put a 20kg weight in the passenger...

My instructor put a 20kg weight in the passenger footwell of the R22 to try and even out the weight inbalance issue. This did the trick as I didnt notice much difference at all (even though my...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2013, 11:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,533
Posted By readgeoff

I believe you may get 5 hours flying credit off...

I believe you may get 5 hours flying credit off the 45 hour minimum requirement although most pilots need more time than that anyway to get to the standard.

The main thing to be aware of is that...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 20:17
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

@flying lawyer. I don't know what actually...

@flying lawyer.

I don't know what actually happens in terms of enforcement of rules. Clearly if there is a complaint by the public this is investigated and as a pilot I am most certainly not...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 19:54
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

@sasless post #593 is an excellent post and...

@sasless post #593 is an excellent post and clearly extremely sound advice. I for one really appreciate these sorts of posts and the learning that comes from them.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 19:06
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

@SilsoeSid. There is of course logic in your...

@SilsoeSid. There is of course logic in your suggestion. I am just a PPL(h) so wouldn't like to comment on the likelihood of this. I have been taught to fly over pilons to keep away from wires so...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 18:58
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

'What I do know....there is ample information for...

'What I do know....there is ample information for the rest of us to draw some pretty accurate conclusions on what not to do if we are ever confronted with similar circumstances.'

Very well put...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 17:31
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

In regard to the "land in the field if I have to"...

In regard to the "land in the field if I have to" I said that Sir Niall raised a good point that it COULD be just something that someone has said in jest but never actually intended to do. I didnt...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 08:04
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

Sir Niall makes a very good point. There are many...

Sir Niall makes a very good point. There are many things we say in jest that we would never actually do in reality. This could well be one of them.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2013, 18:36
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

I have to agree completely with Sarboy. His posts...

I have to agree completely with Sarboy. His posts have been objective throughout and based on what looks to me to be a complete understanding of the exact rules of flying in and around the lanes and...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 19:39
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

I have a question about whether anyone reviews...

I have a question about whether anyone reviews flights that have taken place in known poor conditions to see if pilots are sticking to the rules or is it just the AAIB that does this when a tragic...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2013, 09:01
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

@NorthSouth said The AAIB report has the...

@NorthSouth said

The AAIB report has the text to his operator also timed at 07.55 so it is plausible Mr Barnes was writing and sending this text before or while receiving the text from the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 19:57
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

@NorthSouth. I am not suggesting the client is to...

@NorthSouth. I am not suggesting the client is to blame for commercial pressure in this incident. Indeed as pointed out the client was suggesting not to take off from Redhill in the first place.......
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 16:24
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

No one so far seems to have picked up on the...

No one so far seems to have picked up on the timing of events around 07.55

5 mins prior to 07.55 Mr Barnes' client phoned Battersea Heliport to see if it was open and was told it was.

at...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2013, 08:12
Replies: 846
Views: 277,427
Posted By readgeoff

It does raise the question of whether Vauxhall...

It does raise the question of whether Vauxhall bridge should continue to be a designated holding point. Its fine if weather is allowing 1400-1500ft holds but if its down at 1200ft or less there is no...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2012, 09:59
Replies: 37
Views: 5,849
Posted By readgeoff

£150 wet for a Hughes 500? Who wouldnt want...

£150 wet for a Hughes 500?

Who wouldnt want to join that group !!!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2012, 09:58
Replies: 37
Views: 5,849
Posted By readgeoff

Hi Mickey I am in a shared group out of...

Hi Mickey

I am in a shared group out of Denham with 9 others running a R44 clipper G-NIOG and it has worked out really well.

PM me if you want the contact details of the guy that is running...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2011, 13:52
Replies: 35
Views: 16,551
Posted By readgeoff

Hmmm it could well be. Its hard to tell in...

Hmmm it could well be.

Its hard to tell in the picture whether its a big black jacket that Q is wearing or the large instrument panel. To me it looks more like a jacket.

Ill see if I can find...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2011, 11:20
Replies: 35
Views: 16,551
Posted By readgeoff

From the picture here that is almost certainly Q...

From the picture here that is almost certainly Q from HeliAir in G-OCOV which is owned by HeliAir and currently based out of Wycombe. Looks like a fun challenge... wonder if it was in autorotation...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2010, 12:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,444
Posted By readgeoff

Hi Blakmax, I presume you are referring to...

Hi Blakmax,

I presume you are referring to the G-RIDL accident.

bad running engine so the pilot elects to make a precautionary landing and descends (which is witnessed). To slow the aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2010, 16:17
Replies: 34
Views: 11,360
Posted By readgeoff

If anyone know of an R22 group in the South East...

If anyone know of an R22 group in the South East somewhere I would be interested :)
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2010, 13:10
Replies: 40
Views: 13,970
Posted By readgeoff

Have to say this is an excellent idea. I fly...

Have to say this is an excellent idea. I fly fixed wing and am in a group for access to a number of planes but the equivalent just doesnt seem to exist in the heli world. Given how much more...
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