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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2024, 09:59
Replies: 1,616
Views: 441,461
Posted By jellycopter

I just watched the latest monthly update and ‘Ask...

I just watched the latest monthly update and ‘Ask me anything’ Q&A on YouTube. Recently, I’ve been following updates quite closely. I’m hugely impressed with everything the Hill team are achieving....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 07:04
Replies: 69
Views: 6,912
Posted By jellycopter

Come on Crab, our esteemed Royalist of Navies...

Come on Crab, our esteemed Royalist of Navies have just graduated their first ‘Creamie’ QHI. It must be the only way to go, no?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2024, 20:24
Replies: 69
Views: 6,912
Posted By jellycopter

I’ve not seen the R44 crash video that many have...

I’ve not seen the R44 crash video that many have discussed on this thread. However, I’m not so sure that many of the so called ‘Vortex Ring’ crash videos are actually Vortex Ring at all.

I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2024, 09:13
Replies: 69
Views: 6,912
Posted By jellycopter

Surely this is a couple of days early for April...

Surely this is a couple of days early for April Fool’s? Or is it Darwinism in waiting?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2024, 11:21
Replies: 1,616
Views: 441,461
Posted By jellycopter

peasacake I have seen many results of bad...

peasacake

I have seen many results of bad (and / or not recorded) owner maintenance, its sends shivers down my spine even thinking of it. How many times have I experienced a "trained" pilot drain...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 14:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,863
Posted By jellycopter

I think the outcome may have been less...

I think the outcome may have been less problematic had he transitioned into wind. (assuming he could negotiate the wires).
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2023, 00:23
Replies: 44
Views: 9,264
Posted By jellycopter

I was recently asked for advice by a private...

I was recently asked for advice by a private owner on this very subject. I trawled the rules and regs and struggled to find a definitive answer that I was confident was correct. My advice was to...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2023, 09:50
Replies: 44
Views: 9,264
Posted By jellycopter

****e, If an aircraft is hired and a CPL paid,...

****e,
If an aircraft is hired and a CPL paid, then isn't that two lots of 'valuable consideration' and therefore against the law? I was under the impression that this particular issue can be...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2023, 16:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,119
Posted By jellycopter

Am I missing something here or have I just been...

Am I missing something here or have I just been lucky? I’ve flown through dozens of ATZs without speaking to anyone on the ground. Called up on the notified frequency, no reply, so made blind calls...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2021, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 3,459
Posted By jellycopter

It's a Rotorway Exec. Looks like G-JDHN, but not...

It's a Rotorway Exec. Looks like G-JDHN, but not 100% on that. JJ
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2020, 13:36
Replies: 90
Views: 55,306
Posted By jellycopter

Joel Tobias

I'm not going to comment about this incident as I know nothing about it other than what is posted here. I suspect that there is some journalistic license and sensationalism, but can't be certain....
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2019, 17:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By jellycopter

Fair point! Enjoy!

Fair point! Enjoy!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2019, 17:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By jellycopter

I'm not so sure that's right. If weight is...

I'm not so sure that's right. If weight is increased, then sure, collective pitch angle has to increase to produce the necessary lift. Accordingly, aerodynamic load increases and servo transparency...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2019, 13:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By jellycopter

The AIC relating to Servo Transparency (Jack...

The AIC relating to Servo Transparency (Jack Stall) quotes Airbus stating that 'Density Altitude' effects the likelihood of encountering the phenomenon. The CAA AIC goes further and states 'high...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2019, 18:15
Replies: 144
Views: 204,549
Posted By jellycopter

Ex-Mil Helicopter Instructor jobs in Qatar

Further vacancies becoming available in Q2/Q3 2020.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2019, 05:59
Replies: 202
Views: 146,107
Posted By jellycopter

HeliComparator. I'm not saying that I would...

HeliComparator. I'm not saying that I would perform any better or worse in the circumstances as presented. I've certainly never done an EOL at night from low level over a city in an EC135 - but then...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2019, 03:20
Replies: 202
Views: 146,107
Posted By jellycopter

The biggest question for me, which does not seem...

The biggest question for me, which does not seem to have been fully addressed, is the unsuccessful autorotation. Flaming-out both engines due to fuel starvation is one thing, but an accomplished...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2019, 02:00
Replies: 144
Views: 204,549
Posted By jellycopter

Ex-Mil QHI jobs in Qatar

https://carrieres.groupedci.com/offre-de-emploi/emploi-qualified-helicopter-instructor-h-f_15.aspx
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2019, 14:25
Replies: 20
Views: 14,402
Posted By jellycopter

Unless you're in the market for selling spare...

Unless you're in the market for selling spare parts of course!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2019, 11:39
Replies: 20
Views: 14,402
Posted By jellycopter

There do seem to have been rather a lot of G2...

There do seem to have been rather a lot of G2 accidents in its ralatively short life. I appreciate that it is a purpose-built trainer so the risk factor is high, however to me, without having done...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2019, 16:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,119
Posted By jellycopter

And how well is that decision working out...

And how well is that decision working out then........?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2018, 14:18
Replies: 150
Views: 23,972
Posted By jellycopter

Crab, my initial post at #12 explains why it may...

Crab, my initial post at #12 explains why it may be good idea.

A fenestron type ETR could be stopped in forward flight and yaw control achieved by a simple rudder. Massive increase in component...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2018, 15:00
Replies: 150
Views: 23,972
Posted By jellycopter

An electric tail rotor could be switched off in...

An electric tail rotor could be switched off in the cruise and yaw control achieved by a simple aeroplane style rudder. It would save energy, reduce noise and help significantly with component life....
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2018, 00:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,184
Posted By jellycopter

Excellent choice of take off path too. Open,...

Excellent choice of take off path too. Open, flat, unrestricted space to the right but instead take off over the wires and buildings. Smart.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2018, 15:00
Replies: 1,254
Views: 704,254
Posted By jellycopter

Mitchaa wrote "The speed of rotation gains...

Mitchaa wrote "The speed of rotation gains momentum which suggests (to me anyway) the yaw was fully extended with no way of it resetting/correcting. As it gained momentum it made the spin even more...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2018, 12:47
Replies: 81
Views: 22,988
Posted By jellycopter

Shy wrote: "The problem with trying to maintain a...

Shy wrote: "The problem with trying to maintain a level attitude in a rapidly rotating helicopter for more than a very brief period is (as SND wrote from personal experience) that cyclic inputs may...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2018, 12:05
Replies: 165
Views: 67,252
Posted By jellycopter

My only comment and observation with respect to...

My only comment and observation with respect to tail rotor drive failures and reaction time is; they don't happen without an associated thud, clunk, clatter, grinding noise or preceding high...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2018, 12:51
Replies: 14
Views: 4,089
Posted By jellycopter

"I know from personal experience how easy it is...

"I know from personal experience how easy it is to get behind the aircraft and be tempted to flick the hyds back in, but quickly reminded that this is a bad idea!"
I'd welcome an explanation of that...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2018, 10:24
Replies: 14
Views: 4,089
Posted By jellycopter

AS350/H125 Hydraulic related accident statistics

Does anyone know if there is a database available that details AS350/H125 hydraulic-related accidents. I'm interested in training incidents as well as the real thing. In particular, if anyone has...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2018, 15:06
Replies: 70
Views: 15,606
Posted By jellycopter

Another classic case of HTG.

Another classic case of HTG.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2018, 11:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,936
Posted By jellycopter

Another clear cut case of HTG!

Another clear cut case of HTG!
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2018, 10:20
Replies: 369
Views: 73,395
Posted By jellycopter

I'll have a couple of what Crab is drinking.

I'll have a couple of what Crab is drinking.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2018, 14:26
Replies: 63
Views: 11,495
Posted By jellycopter

Enjoy it! When to stop enjoying it, move over...

Enjoy it! When to stop enjoying it, move over and let someone else have a chance. Organisations are riddled with bitter and twisted has-beens clogging up the places that young, keen and interested...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2018, 02:04
Replies: 52
Views: 12,311
Posted By jellycopter

that looks like a centre of gravity issue to me

that looks like a centre of gravity issue to me
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2018, 05:36
Replies: 201
Views: 35,045
Posted By jellycopter

Agile, very well said. DCLalphathingy, I...

Agile, very well said.

DCLalphathingy, I would assume there's an equivalent to the 500ft rule in that part of the world. Wazzing past the pax, as part of your approach wouldn't, in this case, be...
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