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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Nov 2012, 13:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By DC3freightdog

Instructing is very rewarding. When you see a...

Instructing is very rewarding. When you see a student making progress it is like a father seeing his child grow. However to be a effectife instructor you need paitiance and social skills. (Do you...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2012, 18:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By DC3freightdog

Thank you for your support. After some searching...

Thank you for your support. After some searching they found the blade sheet and I bent the inboard and outbord tabs back to factory specs and this improved the situation a lot. A few testflight...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2012, 17:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By DC3freightdog

In Africa it is a little bit more difficult. You...

In Africa it is a little bit more difficult. You can not just call 1800-help-Me. When you are a pilot/Mechanic you like to help other aviators if you can. It is an older machine.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2012, 16:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By DC3freightdog

help, Strong vibrations on Enstrom 480

A friend is working on a Enstrome 480 and after they had the rotor blades of it has very strong virbations. The cyclic is moving nearly an inch back and forth. 0.48 IPS @5:22 we got it down to 1.6...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Oct 2012, 12:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,263
Posted By DC3freightdog

Talking There are maybe reasons why records are missing....

There are maybe reasons why records are missing. Maybe the aircraft had an accident? Unless the history can be documented it is very risky and expensive to get an aircraft without complete records....
Forum: African Aviation
6th Oct 2012, 12:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By DC3freightdog

Talking Any rotorheads in West Africa?

Just moved back to Africa and touch base with fellow pilots and Mechanics.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2011, 13:26
Replies: 14
Views: 6,838
Posted By DC3freightdog

ALCON Thank you for your input. Maybe I was...

ALCON
Thank you for your input. Maybe I was not very precise with my question.
I meant turbine fixt wing vs turbine helicopter time.

EBCAU
Thank you for reading my post and referring to my...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2011, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 6,838
Posted By DC3freightdog

Turbine time, Fixed wing VS Helicopter

The Heli Expo in Orlando was a great learning experience. After attending the Flight Instructor Refresher Cours I went to the Job fair like hundreds of other pilot/instructors.
When I handed my CV...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2011, 22:19
Replies: 37
Views: 4,239
Posted By DC3freightdog

It is about trust and a good experience....

It is about trust and a good experience. Explaining the flight and briefing the passengers is very important. Some people have bad experiences from by wanna be Top Guns. As a flight instructor I...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2011, 14:11
Replies: 33
Views: 7,071
Posted By DC3freightdog

Being a pilot, especially a helicopter pilot can...

Being a pilot, especially a helicopter pilot can be a lot of fun. But can every one who likes to be a pilot find employment? Many flight schools and aviation publications voice that there is a pilot...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2011, 16:58
Replies: 0
Views: 791
Posted By DC3freightdog

Aviation and ethics

After the financial sector got some flack for some of its questionable practice when will the spotlight be on the aviation sector? Many flight schools and aviation publications voice that there is a...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2010, 13:20
Replies: 15
Views: 6,359
Posted By DC3freightdog

It all depends how much you put into your...

It all depends how much you put into your training. If you are doing your homework and prepare every lesson well you can safe a lot of money. Last month I had a military student who covered in on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2010, 13:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,692
Posted By DC3freightdog

Let me clarify my first post a little. "500...

Let me clarify my first post a little. "500 applications" The precise sample size N was 512 applications. These were mainly application for pilot, flight instructor positions and also for aviation...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Oct 2010, 17:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,692
Posted By DC3freightdog

The Myth of finding a flying job on the INTERNET

In this post I like to share my experience applying for a flying job with you. It may help you with your job hunt and understand a little the Internet job offers. With 5000+ hours and an ATP I am a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2010, 02:26
Replies: 2
Views: 6,133
Posted By DC3freightdog

Thank you for your quick answer. BC

Thank you for your quick answer. BC
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2010, 01:48
Replies: 2
Views: 6,133
Posted By DC3freightdog

Where can I get a MD 500 POH/ manual to prepare for turbine transition training?

To prepare myself for MD 500 turbine transition training I am looking for a POH. Where can I get a copy? Are digital copies available? I just got my Helicopter ATP and Helicopter CF II and like to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2009, 23:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By DC3freightdog

Thanks for your input, B737 vs A320

Thank you for your input. This great forum has many knowlegable people and i apreciate your comments.

To BelArgUSA the "depressed industry" is perfect for getting your typ rating at a reduced...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jan 2009, 02:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By DC3freightdog

instructor rates in USA

That quite expensive. The rate for a DA42 instructor in Virginia is "only" 49$ and $300 for the aircraft.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jan 2009, 19:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By DC3freightdog

DA42 training in the US

Why not training in the US? No landing fees many places to go and probably cheaper. You can get your FAA IR and training in the US and than you can take the written and flight test in Europe. I work...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jan 2009, 19:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By DC3freightdog

B737 VS A320 Typrating, which typrating would be more usefull?

I am analyzing which Typrating would be more usefull to secure employment within the next 10 years. I have a US ATP 4800hr and a CE500 Typrating. Any toughts which airframe offers more employment...
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