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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2010, 22:37
Replies: 270
Views: 121,829
Posted By chopper.al

It would make my day if you were Dave Thorpe!!!

It would make my day if you were Dave Thorpe!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2010, 10:31
Replies: 39
Views: 9,427
Posted By chopper.al

I had just recently passed my PPL when I first...

I had just recently passed my PPL when I first met an older gentleman who had only started his training. I had just got out of the helicopter when I was met by the instructor and this new, old...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2010, 08:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,689
Posted By chopper.al

Hard luck, I've found it here ...

Hard luck, I've found it here

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£1399.00!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2010, 22:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By chopper.al

Oh yes, I know who you are. I've seen you up at...

Oh yes, I know who you are. I've seen you up at Scotia a couple of times I'm sure. What's wrong with using their 44? Availibility can sometimes be a problem. Anyway, there's a guy I sometimes hire...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2010, 22:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By chopper.al

R44 hire

Where in Scotland are you? Send me a PM with your contact details and I'll get in touch with you.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2010, 22:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,212
Posted By chopper.al

Is that the Nick Lappos who posts on here?

Is that the Nick Lappos who posts on here?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2010, 23:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,992
Posted By chopper.al

I'm 6 foot 6 tall and I learned to fly in a...

I'm 6 foot 6 tall and I learned to fly in a Robinson R22 but I have since got my rating in the R44 which is alot more roomy. The 22 was quite a tight fit but for some reason I didn't find it to be a...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2010, 22:30
Replies: 889
Views: 333,052
Posted By chopper.al

I'm pretty sure you can't go to a training school...

I'm pretty sure you can't go to a training school to get a type rating for the Gazelle. You have to own one, or at least part own, and learn to fly that one. This is because all Gazelles are on a...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2010, 18:53
Replies: 37
Views: 5,687
Posted By chopper.al

Delta 3, I have done a few autos at 200 ft after...

Delta 3, I have done a few autos at 200 ft after take off (with instructor!)and think this is a very important auto to become familiar with. MCP, low speed and low alt doesn't give much time to react...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2010, 23:33
Replies: 19
Views: 16,451
Posted By chopper.al

It's 0.0333% of the population, isn't it?

It's 0.0333% of the population, isn't it?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2010, 22:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By chopper.al

Thanks for the replies, the reason I ask is it...

Thanks for the replies, the reason I ask is it was actually a very experienced examiner (to not believe what he says is true is tantamount to blasphemy) who said that you can't fly the helicopter fom...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2010, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By chopper.al

Safety pilot in light helicopter.

Hello guys, I'm wondering if anyone can help with this. I am a qualified R22 and R44 private pilot and I was talking to a couple of friends about maybe doing some cross country flights together. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2010, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 3,946
Posted By chopper.al

A few years ago we had hired an AS350 from PDG...

A few years ago we had hired an AS350 from PDG who were lifting concrete to a site we were working on when the pilot managed to cut a 15 foot high conifer in half with the tail rotor. He dropped his...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2010, 15:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By chopper.al

Helicopter hire in Scotland

If you are heading to the west coast of Scotland or Ayrshire then Skyway helicopters is ideal. They operate out of a private area and are relatively cheap. They fly an R44 from here. HJS are up in...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2010, 15:55
Replies: 10
Views: 3,037
Posted By chopper.al

If you look at the rope it's attached at the door...

If you look at the rope it's attached at the door on the left hand side of the helicopter. When he starts to tow the boat forward this would cause the helicopter to twist to one side and ultimately...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2010, 15:34
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By chopper.al

No, that's the owner that does the pleasure...

No, that's the owner that does the pleasure flights, well, his company. I just hire it off of him.

I normally head up the west coast to Seil Island. I have never landed in Loans. The thing would...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2010, 18:32
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By chopper.al

Hi fis, I would love to get a look round...

Hi fis,

I would love to get a look round the new shop, sounds really good. I just stay 10mins from the airport so as soon as you know when I'm able to come just let me know.

I know one of...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2010, 19:47
Replies: 9
Views: 4,324
Posted By chopper.al

When you are in a 'perfect' hover you are using...

When you are in a 'perfect' hover you are using TRT to counteract the weight of the helicopter. As you move forward you still need to have that thrust to counteract the weight of the helicopter PLUS...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2009, 14:35
Replies: 286
Views: 57,810
Posted By chopper.al

Hi Tim, You're a genius!!! this is the most user...

Hi Tim, You're a genius!!! this is the most user friendly planning software I've come across. I have been telling everybody I know about it and told them to purchase ASAP. (Commission?)

I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2009, 21:57
Replies: 73
Views: 9,476
Posted By chopper.al

I honestly believe the system works if the people...

I honestly believe the system works if the people being taught are able to fully appreciate the gravity of what they are actually doing. I know we could all suggest ways to improve it but at the end...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2009, 15:29
Replies: 73
Views: 9,476
Posted By chopper.al

I would reckon the only reason the aircraft is...

I would reckon the only reason the aircraft is still there after you remove all the variables is because it's the cheapest, and therefore only, training option for most civillian pilots.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2009, 20:32
Replies: 73
Views: 9,476
Posted By chopper.al

biggles, that is what I'm actually saying....

biggles,

that is what I'm actually saying. We should have the 'self preservation' not to let ourselves get into that situation, ie. listen to the instructors, listen to your peers and above all,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2009, 23:13
Replies: 73
Views: 9,476
Posted By chopper.al

Hi guys, I'm a relatively low hours PPL holder...

Hi guys, I'm a relatively low hours PPL holder and I learned to fly at Scotia Helicopters in Cumbernauld who gave me, in my opinion, excellent training (I've had a bit of instruction at other schools...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2009, 23:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,259
Posted By chopper.al

This may be wrong but I believe your licence is...

This may be wrong but I believe your licence is valid for 5 years and to keep it current you must have had a Licence Proficiency Check within the last year. If your LPC runs out you must fly with an...
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