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Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2012, 10:18
Replies: 31
Views: 7,348
Posted By jonwilson

Instructors out of work.

Thank you all for your replies but I am interested to hear if there are instructors out of work?

Thanks so far.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2012, 09:24
Replies: 31
Views: 7,348
Posted By jonwilson

FI's looking for work.

Just looking into doing my FI add on in the UK but beforehand I was hoping to get an idea of how many FI's are out there looking for work.

If we can stay UK based that would be preferable.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2012, 09:17
Replies: 82
Views: 59,351
Posted By jonwilson

Training costs

Pandalet,

I have not come up with the same costings, mine are considerably more.

Are you planning to do the PPL in the UK and the hour building and CPL abroard?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2012, 19:03
Replies: 4
Views: 4,144
Posted By jonwilson

P of F

You may wish to consider one to one training through Derek Davidson at Bournemouth. Although he does not do the Helicopter bits he has a heli guy who does who explains things in the most simple of...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2012, 16:24
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,141
Posted By jonwilson

Civvies pick up the RAF

The Stornoway Civvy cab may have just picked up 2 RAF tornado crew from the drink. I hope they are okay. News is that 2 Tornado's crashed and therefore I hope the outcome of the other crew is also...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2012, 07:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,638
Posted By jonwilson

Hiller for sale

There is a Hiller 12 E4 for sale on Online Helicopter Trader (http://www.onlinehelicoptertrader.com) which is in the UK. Maybe the owner would hire it out whilst on the market.

Good luck.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2012, 11:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By jonwilson

Hangarage.

For many years hangarage has seemed to be hard come by in many areas especially in the South. Is it cost, availability or both?

I suppose a three or more bladed helicopter would attract a...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2012, 17:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By jonwilson

Hangarage

What's the situation at Henstridge then?

I thought hangarage was available there and seeing as you have a helicopter I am sure Vanguard Helicopters could help.

Not much else in and around that...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2012, 07:15
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By jonwilson

Enstrom

Joe,

with regard to working with the RPM unfortunately you will have to master the art of flying un correlated. Yes I know you do have some correlation but it's not the best and almost not worth...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 20:17
Replies: 91
Views: 15,160
Posted By jonwilson

Twin debate

787-1

'2. Gets you to the scene of the crash quicker.'

Not really a good statement for a modern day twin.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 20:12
Replies: 91
Views: 15,160
Posted By jonwilson

Two crew IFR

Rotorspeed,

Yes no doubt a twin IFR two crew helo would be safer, of course it would but that's not how it's done in the U.S. How far do we delve into the safety culture box to provide a sensible...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 18:37
Replies: 91
Views: 15,160
Posted By jonwilson

Two crew at night

Single pilot at night, what's wrong with that?

Do we not train pilots any more to be able to fly on their own at night? If not then we may as well write off the small commercial industry if we...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2011, 20:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,606
Posted By jonwilson

'Badges, we don't need no stinking badges'

Shetlander,

it represents the era when Bristows operated the S61 on contract to the Coastguard to provide search and rescue services from Sumburgh, Stornoway, Lee on Solent and then Portland...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2011, 09:36
Replies: 369
Views: 100,236
Posted By jonwilson

leaseback

Camp Freddie,

you are right to have a positive attitude and I agree there is still work out there for flying schools and leaseback options for a R22 for example are still available.

If anyone...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2011, 22:20
Replies: 60
Views: 23,890
Posted By jonwilson

IR(H)

Hands on 123,

did you do it that way?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2011, 15:26
Replies: 112
Views: 30,205
Posted By jonwilson

Every service has it's price.

Every service has it's budget and therefore price.
The Jigsaw program may not have been set up as an all singing and dancing SAR service for cost reasons. We all know that you get what you pay...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 17:16
Replies: 112
Views: 30,205
Posted By jonwilson

Plain sense

Inputshaft, thanks for clearing that up.

I thought only the RAF pilots could do SAR! Nobody else could possibly have the skills to do it especially those civvy pilots.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2011, 21:39
Replies: 32
Views: 11,859
Posted By jonwilson

Torque reaction.

'Training mantra "To the right, avoids a fright" is best followed.'

This depends on whether the blades turn clockwise or anti clockwise doesn't it?

Left pedal turns in a anti clockwise rotating...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2011, 21:55
Replies: 306
Views: 158,522
Posted By jonwilson

300C

I suggest getting a 300C version then. If you are power limited in a Schweizer then it must be a CB or CBi but the C model is more powerful by a noticeable amount.
Cannot think of another...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2011, 12:51
Replies: 23
Views: 6,969
Posted By jonwilson

Straps

206 Jock,

you will not notice any difference except a few quid extra in your pocket.
I flew a 206 with a set of these fitted the other week and it was as smooth as silk.

Still a lot of money...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2011, 12:49
Replies: 32
Views: 11,859
Posted By jonwilson

Cabri

Never buy the A model of any helicopter I was told many years ago. I believe in it.
Hopefully nothing wrong with the Cabri but with the recent 66 accidents there could be some sense in this.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2011, 19:18
Replies: 23
Views: 6,969
Posted By jonwilson

STC straps

Airwolf company supply straps for the 206.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2011, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By jonwilson

Gazelle for sale

Just had a quick look at onlinehelicoptertrader.com and there is a civvy 341 for sale there.
Not a 342 I know but just a suggestion.
Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2011, 21:02
Replies: 23
Views: 6,969
Posted By jonwilson

Un rebuildable Astro's

Winnie,

I appreciate that point but I cannot think of another helicopter manufacturer that forces you to upgrade your helicopter at extra cost after only 12 years.

12 years in aircraft terms is...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2011, 09:30
Replies: 23
Views: 6,969
Posted By jonwilson

The Robinson product.

If this information is true then it confirms my thoughts about the Robinson products. Cheap throw away items that devalue like a used Durex.

I still cannot understand why so many people are...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2011, 15:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jonwilson

Night IFR AA jobs.

Jayteeto,

I appreciate that there are many AA pilots that are IR rated and you say that MOST of your company pilots are just this. You do hospital transfers sometimes under IFR rules (or part...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2011, 06:51
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jonwilson

Night Air Ambo's

The UK/CAA does allow medical night flights, always have for the coastguard, RAF and Navy SAR. They have the right kit and crew composition in the aircraft but the charity funded air ambo's are...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2011, 20:34
Replies: 674
Views: 814,577
Posted By jonwilson

Jobs.

Did anyone else get sent the eBook the other week from online helicopter trader which had a few jobs in the back both pilots and engineers or was I just the chosen one. Saying that I did register.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2011, 13:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,228
Posted By jonwilson

Sterling Aircraft

I have seen two Sterling Jetrangers advertised on the online helicopter trader website so I guess that signifies that end.

I did my 206 conversion on one of those a while back with Dick Bendy. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2011, 14:44
Replies: 602
Views: 1,034,054
Posted By jonwilson

Bill Lowry

Not wishing to divert this thread but seeing as Biggin Hill Helicopters was mentioned is it true that Bill Lowry is now back in the UK flying around in a 300? Somewhere in the South?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2011, 06:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By jonwilson

Nose up

The 139 is more like 12-15 degrees nose up in hover but cannot really see it as a snag.

The 139 is a little noisy inside but nothing a good ANR headset would not fix. Cannot speak for the 92.
...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2011, 19:50
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By jonwilson

Flying in Bristol

Not one for advertising fixed wing because I am a rotary jock but call Debra at Bristol and Wessex flying club at Bristol Airport. She is very helpful and will answer your questions.

Good luck.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2011, 14:36
Replies: 602
Views: 1,034,054
Posted By jonwilson

SAR(H)

I would like to meet the chap or chapess who old them 'buy all these companies and you would be in the running to bid for the SAR(H) contract'.

Either that was a joke or somebody does not have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2011, 19:28
Replies: 602
Views: 1,034,054
Posted By jonwilson

Money on account

If anyone out there training within one of the Longmint owned companies that has money on account then perhaps it would be prudent to get it out pretty quickly or use it up.

You never know they...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2010, 20:49
Replies: 74
Views: 16,498
Posted By jonwilson

Maybe a good maintenance facility!

I was talking to a facility the other day about PA28 maintenance and was refreshed to hear the views they have and their approach to doing a good job. After seeing many years of poor to very average...
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