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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2014, 03:40
Replies: 34
Views: 5,362
Posted By HueyLoach

The flight manual shows flight parameters that if...

The flight manual shows flight parameters that if they are exceeded, we risk the chance of damaging the equipment or in this case losing control of the helicopter. The reason that most US designed...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2014, 21:42
Replies: 2
Views: 3,893
Posted By HueyLoach

Corrected weight is the AUW corrected by the...

Corrected weight is the AUW corrected by the density altitude.

CORRECTED WEIGHT= AUW x 1/Sigma

The EC-120 RFM has similar charts to calculate the rate of climb.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
23rd Sep 2013, 21:43
Replies: 10
Views: 5,050
Posted By HueyLoach

Yes. You can get a pass to the control tower and...

Yes. You can get a pass to the control tower and watch all the airplanes take off and land. :E
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2013, 02:29
Replies: 18
Views: 7,420
Posted By HueyLoach

Iefan, One important question is what...

Iefan,

One important question is what minimum performance level for the NVG system the aviation authority is going to authorize for these operations.

Are there any required published...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2013, 01:40
Replies: 10
Views: 3,901
Posted By HueyLoach

Bell 412, PT-HUW, Lider Taxi Aereo. Three on...

Bell 412, PT-HUW, Lider Taxi Aereo.
Three on board. Everybody walked ... er, swam away.
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Dec 2012, 17:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By HueyLoach

Instructor Pilot, Is this the same unit and...

Instructor Pilot,

Is this the same unit and maybe the same IP that crashed an UH-1H during a botched training autorotation, and the same that had a tail boom/main rotor strike? And now a LTE with...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2012, 18:40
Replies: 160
Views: 102,402
Posted By HueyLoach

TTB, Have you noticed the battery voltage...

TTB,

Have you noticed the battery voltage immediately after you engage the starter switch? The RFM calls for a minimum of 15 volts but we learned the hard way that any less than 17 volts can...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2012, 22:56
Replies: 75
Views: 13,254
Posted By HueyLoach

It is a required task in the FAA instructor pilot...

It is a required task in the FAA instructor pilot practical test standards. I had demo it dozens of times to my students. And it is required as part of my company annual proficiency evaluation in a...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jun 2012, 03:20
Replies: 2
Views: 6,561
Posted By HueyLoach

The local press reports that after a full day of...

The local press reports that after a full day of search, no debris or any trace of the airplane has been found yet. Surface search was hampered by high winds and rough seas; 2.5 meter waves.

Also...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2012, 02:22
Replies: 23
Views: 4,756
Posted By HueyLoach

Always follow the manufacturer's recommendation. ...

Always follow the manufacturer's recommendation.

The 407 has a RR250-C47 engine and if I am not mistaken, requires a 2 min cooldown as well as most of the RR250 applications that I know of.
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2012, 20:26
Replies: 43
Views: 15,442
Posted By HueyLoach

I attended the Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic...

I attended the Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic at the HeliExpo in Dallas a couple of weeks ago. The Aerodynamics presentation was done by Nick Lappos.
I truly enjoyed it. Even though I didn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2012, 19:35
Replies: 669
Views: 184,668
Posted By HueyLoach

Instructed in UH-1H's with the US Army. Still...

Instructed in UH-1H's with the US Army.
Still flying them today; UH-1H and Bell Aero UH-1H-II. About 50 hours a year.

Noisy, uncomfortable on long flights, leaks water everywhere when it rains...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2011, 01:33
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,145
Posted By HueyLoach

According to local press reports, he used navy...

According to local press reports, he used navy intelligence to spy on political figures. := And Adm Godoy was a protege of the current government; he was the head of the navy for an unusual (unheard...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2011, 02:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,849
Posted By HueyLoach

I never had one but I know of several for the 2B...

I never had one but I know of several for the 2B engine. Most of the cases were pilot error. You can find several examples if you do a search in the NTSB database for AS350 accidents.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2010, 22:30
Replies: 31
Views: 4,242
Posted By HueyLoach

I agree with SASless suggestion and I may add;...

I agree with SASless suggestion and I may add; the effect of wearing NVGs especially in the takeoff and landing phases and their impact in safety.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2010, 18:14
Replies: 273
Views: 117,657
Posted By HueyLoach

Shell Management, do you mean not as advanced...

Shell Management,
do you mean not as advanced as BP? :confused: :uhoh:
Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2010, 17:54
Replies: 273
Views: 117,657
Posted By HueyLoach

Or god forbid, the Bell 222 with the infamous...

Or god forbid, the Bell 222 with the infamous LTS101 engines during the EAA pre-Jurassic times which BTW didn't give us any serious problems.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jul 2010, 17:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,202
Posted By HueyLoach

GPS use in the Philippines

I have never flown there but in general to use the GPS equipment to fly an approach procedure, the civil aviation authority must publish the appropriate charts for the procedure. These should be...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2010, 00:58
Replies: 186
Views: 58,122
Posted By HueyLoach

Last flight of the Wessex?

I would rather post it under MILITARY AIRCREW - LAST FLIGHT OF THE WESSEX but the thread is closed. :confused:

Former RAF HC2 Wessex XR505 still flying and doing maritime medevac as last week.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2010, 04:20
Replies: 47
Views: 10,894
Posted By HueyLoach

General, The manufacturer does not have to...

General,

The manufacturer does not have to test the helicopter to any specific margin beyond what is published in the operator's manual or what is required by the certification authority.
"How...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2010, 04:02
Replies: 24
Views: 7,320
Posted By HueyLoach

Unhappy That was the ONLY thing between them and the end...

That was the ONLY thing between them and the end of their shift. :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2010, 16:49
Replies: 604
Views: 182,069
Posted By HueyLoach

EC120B leak

No. In my experience, the EC120 should/must be leak free both in the engine and MGB decks. Ask maintenance to check it ASAP.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2010, 17:27
Replies: 604
Views: 182,069
Posted By HueyLoach

According to the manufacturer, this design...

According to the manufacturer, this design concept was supposed to allow the pilots/technicians to detect minor problems (i.e. cracks, gaps, excessive play, delamination, etc) on the different...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2010, 15:47
Replies: 604
Views: 182,069
Posted By HueyLoach

So much for the "fail-safe" concept proudly...

So much for the "fail-safe" concept proudly advertised by Eurocopter for their rotor system components :uhoh:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2010, 19:19
Replies: 52
Views: 20,459
Posted By HueyLoach

It may have something to do with it; I don't...

It may have something to do with it; I don't know. In addition the 600N has one the highest disc loading figures in its weight class. What it means is that unless the pilot executes an almost...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2010, 19:05
Replies: 52
Views: 20,459
Posted By HueyLoach

Yes, yaw control is not as good as a conventional...

Yes, yaw control is not as good as a conventional helicopter but once you get used to it (some tap dancing), is not a major issue. Difficulties doing right turns? I don't think so, if you maintain...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2009, 00:47
Replies: 138
Views: 24,254
Posted By HueyLoach

HueyLoach

Too young and born in the wrong country (or right, depending on the point of view) to have flown in Viet Nam. Flying both today though.
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