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Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2012, 14:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By ifresh21

Ok thanks guys. Next time i go to towered ill...

Ok thanks guys. Next time i go to towered ill ask if they have free transient. I'll check the AF/D also and if it says its avaailbl at untowered ill just park at an open spot. Maybe check google...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2012, 14:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By ifresh21

Where do I park at airports?

I am flying in the USA.

I know that a lot (most?) FBOs charge a ramp fee if you don't buy fuel. If I just want to stay somewhere for like an hour, do airports have places you can park for free? ...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2012, 12:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,085
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks guys. Yea i think theres a lot of flight...

Thanks guys. Yea i think theres a lot of flight schoools around here so supply and demand is..

Sucks
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2012, 14:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,085
Posted By ifresh21

Is a $450 PPL checkride normal?

Hi,

The guy my instructor is recommending costs $450 for the checkride. Is this normal?

Seems like a really good business to get into lol

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2011, 21:27
Replies: 44
Views: 14,142
Posted By ifresh21

That is funny if he did own the store. If...

That is funny if he did own the store.

If not, seems wrong to reprimand him to that extent. Im not from the UK though.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2011, 21:19
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Oh ok - it is automatic in that training will...

Oh ok - it is automatic in that training will kick in.

Thanks for the help!


Btw - Interesting technique for instructors to use haha.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2011, 20:51
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

I get it now - but you confused me when you said...

I get it now - but you confused me when you said "automatically" flare to 0 airspeed. I don't get that.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2011, 03:33
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Great story birddog Thanks nigel TET -...

Great story birddog

Thanks nigel

TET - do you mean that you shouldn't start the flare if you are going into a (small) tree or something? Wait tiill you get to the ground? I don't get it.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2011, 22:06
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

@birrddog - How many hours of R22 (+helicopter)...

@birrddog - How many hours of R22 (+helicopter) time did you have when that happened to you?

Thanks for the support everyone
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2011, 17:42
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Great responses! Thank you. Thankfully they...

Great responses! Thank you.

Thankfully they don't happen often. Unfortunately they do lol.


Way off topic: Is a downwind autorotation dangerous, besides the fact that you may land with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2011, 21:35
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

(thanks)RVDT: Thats what I was thinking about;...

(thanks)RVDT: Thats what I was thinking about; you had very noticeable warning that things were going bad. Flying an r22, that would allow you to reduce power immediately so that you have more time...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2011, 05:51
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks a lot for all the great replies! So...

Thanks a lot for all the great replies!

So basically, advanced warning will not always be given, but if you are lucky you get a little warning. So you always have to be ready for that one second...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2011, 07:42
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Do engines (R22) give noticeable warning signs just before failure?

Hi,

If the engine fails in an R22, the pilot has to react instantaneously to lower the collective in order to avoid complete rotor stall.

Would the pilot generally have some type of warning in...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2011, 03:06
Replies: 34
Views: 6,917
Posted By ifresh21

Things to look out for during R22 preflight?

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has advice on what parts/things to pay special attention to during the R22 preflight, or parts that are not on the checklist. Basically, things most important...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2011, 16:22
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks a ton topend. Extremely informative ...

Thanks a ton topend. Extremely informative

I might have the instructor move it while I feel.

Great advice thank you!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2011, 00:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,520
Posted By ifresh21

Bout as accurate as a fuel gauge can get, I...

Bout as accurate as a fuel gauge can get, I assume.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2011, 20:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,520
Posted By ifresh21

where can i buy one

where can i buy one
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2011, 15:54
Replies: 35
Views: 5,431
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks for the really good video.

Thanks for the really good video.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2011, 15:34
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Thank you very much guys. Thanks topend...

Thank you very much guys.

Thanks topend :ok: Just to confirm, when you say there would be an exaggerated feel - you mean during the preflight(engine off) check where you move the collective...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2011, 15:19
Replies: 35
Views: 6,778
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks guys great suggestions and reminders of...

Thanks guys great suggestions and reminders of things I should do (but didn't do on my other solo).

I'll have to read through this a few times - Ill probably make a list of things to do when im...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2011, 01:19
Replies: 35
Views: 6,778
Posted By ifresh21

Student - I will confirm everything with my...

Student - I will confirm everything with my instructor if there is something he didn't say already and I would consider doing.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By ifresh21

I think he means Griffin Helicopters | Glossary...

I think he means Griffin Helicopters | Glossary Of Aviation Terms, Abbreviations & Acronyms (http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/glossary.asp)
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 23:49
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Thank you for the really good in depth...

Thank you for the really good in depth description topend.

So the bearings are the only thing connecting the blade to the rest of the rotor head? I figured that the bearings weren't actually...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2011, 21:36
Replies: 35
Views: 6,778
Posted By ifresh21

Maneuvers to practice during solo

Hi,

I was just looking forward to suggestions of goodmaneuvers to practice during solo flight.

Thank you
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 21:33
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

Ok so spindle bearings cause the blades to change...

Ok so spindle bearings cause the blades to change pitch. So the entire assembly is the "spindle", and the "spindle bearings" are in inside the assembly.?

Does anyone have an idea of why exactly...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 18:50
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

I would like to know how an overspeed affects the...

I would like to know how an overspeed affects the spindle.

I want to know what the spindle does though as well though
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 18:07
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

"Context?" What does the spindle do/what is...

"Context?"

What does the spindle do/what is it's purpose?

Is that what you mean?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 16:31
Replies: 369
Views: 100,386
Posted By ifresh21

What is a spindle/spindle bearing? (R22)

Hi,

I am just wondering what a spindle/spindle bearing is. I have looked around and am quite unsure. I am not sure if there is a difference between spindle and spindle bearing.

How...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2011, 20:50
Replies: 27
Views: 18,747
Posted By ifresh21

Well thats just partial rotor stall though (RBS)....

Well thats just partial rotor stall though (RBS). During almost all flight regimes, a portion of the disc is stalled. So thats not really what I meant.

I meant stall to the point where there...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2011, 02:05
Replies: 27
Views: 18,747
Posted By ifresh21

I read the first 2 books and they definitely...

I read the first 2 books and they definitely don't answer this question, unfortunately.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2011, 21:21
Replies: 16
Views: 4,340
Posted By ifresh21

I enjoyed the rofl copter animation. Too bad...

I enjoyed the rofl copter animation.

Too bad the specs aren't real and its not safe
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2011, 21:09
Replies: 27
Views: 18,747
Posted By ifresh21

Any books in mind that deal with this? I did...

Any books in mind that deal with this?

I did some math 80% RPM is 366mph(318kts) - 104% is 476mph(413kts). This is tip speed in the R22.

Just a lil info since it was brought up.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2011, 16:48
Replies: 27
Views: 18,747
Posted By ifresh21

AWESOME post Nick. Thank you! I will have...

AWESOME post Nick. Thank you!

I will have to read through that a few more times :). But my preliminary question is - I don't think you answered whether or not a rotor stall is possible if RPM is...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2011, 16:39
Replies: 16
Views: 4,340
Posted By ifresh21

If the specs are accurate, it seems Robinson...

If the specs are accurate, it seems Robinson would have some serious competition. 1,710ft/min climb / cruise 110mph / continued flight on one engine/ 340 mile range / 222 per passenger (with full...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2011, 16:04
Replies: 27
Views: 18,747
Posted By ifresh21

Thanks for the super detailed response Nick. ...

Thanks for the super detailed response Nick.

So if I understand correctly, you are saying that something else would break before 3Gs is achieved? You also talked about rotor stall. Is it...
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