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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2002, 13:17
Replies: 410
Views: 62,363
Posted By twistgrip

Ahh - litigation. The great leveller. What...

Ahh - litigation. The great leveller.

What would you do if it was your son on the roof TC?

Unfair question maybe, but, what..........?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2002, 07:54
Replies: 17
Views: 749
Posted By twistgrip

Post I guess it all depends on how much speed you can...

I guess it all depends on how much speed you can wash off heedm. If you can get it down to a point where the brakes will be immediately effective, I agree. So a few practice goes first and if that...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2002, 06:28
Replies: 17
Views: 749
Posted By twistgrip

Post I think one way or another (hadn’t considered the...

I think one way or another (hadn’t considered the 1.1 vne technique before, Nick) it’s probable you could get down to landing height with only slightly sticky trousers.. .The real problem I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2002, 11:46
Replies: 17
Views: 749
Posted By twistgrip

Question If...........?

Guess I’m a bit thick where aerodynamic theory threads are concerned; fascinating though they undoubtedly are. . .. .But – practical theory; well, that can be an interesting issue too.. .. .Twin...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2002, 09:42
Replies: 700
Views: 287,181
Posted By twistgrip

Post Many thanks everyone.

Many thanks everyone.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2002, 13:29
Replies: 700
Views: 287,181
Posted By twistgrip

Post vfr - Many thanks......

vfr - Many thanks......
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2002, 10:39
Replies: 700
Views: 287,181
Posted By twistgrip

Post A109 Power

Anyone fly the A109 Power?

Would appreciate the general impression and opionion on operating from a base 6,000' AMSL in pretty rugged terrain.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2001, 13:44
Replies: 26
Views: 1,652
Posted By twistgrip

Post A "natural" pilot is one who feels "comfortable"...

A "natural" pilot is one who feels "comfortable" in the air. Watch him/her during the approach - relaxed and light on the controls.

A good pilot is one who knows when to say, "No".

A bad pilot...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2001, 10:38
Replies: 52
Views: 6,429
Posted By twistgrip

Post As a comparative newcomer to pprune I’ve missed...

As a comparative newcomer to pprune I’ve missed the previous threads on this subject.

My experience is in the rotary world but the basic issues cover all types.

There is absolutely no...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2001, 12:19
Replies: 39
Views: 5,209
Posted By twistgrip

Post Lu, Bascially, I think flying the disc, ie;...

Lu,

Bascially, I think flying the disc, ie; putting in opposite cyclic to the vessel's pitch & roll, helps to keep the aircraft (particularly one with oleos) stable. Now before we possibly get...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2001, 12:53
Replies: 39
Views: 5,209
Posted By twistgrip

Post Question.... Is it taught, ie; part of a...

Question....

Is it taught, ie; part of a standard offshore flying training syllabus, to "fly the disc" whilst on a lively moving deck with rotors running? Up to now, I asumed this was fairly...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2001, 12:42
Replies: 62
Views: 2,846
Posted By twistgrip

Post Left military flying quite a while ago.... ...

Left military flying quite a while ago....

Does my old heart good to see the crabs and pongos still love each other - some things never change.

Agree about fish heads tho..... :D :D
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2001, 17:13
Replies: 27
Views: 1,389
Posted By twistgrip

Post No problem in teaching an observer with average...

No problem in teaching an observer with average aptitude to do a run on landing (flat, straight approach) in about 10/12 hours. They could certainly fly/navigate to the nearest airfield with crash...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2001, 17:12
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By twistgrip

Wink Aaaah, my back!

Is it a fact that a large number of chopper pilots suffer from bad backs.....ouch?
An aviation doc friend told me his theory:
Helicopters are not exactly aerodynamic machines and when the ball's in...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2001, 10:31
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By twistgrip

Post CWB, I am at one with your heart - you say...

CWB,

I am at one with your heart - you say you are not religious, but your theme was espoused by Jesus 2,000 years ago - and by many, many good people since - a good proportion of whom have ended...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2001, 16:45
Replies: 456
Views: 57,383
Posted By twistgrip

Post FLIR, Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe...

FLIR,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe all ASU operations in the UK are flown VFR.

How many Police pilots have current Instrument Ratings?

The North Sea boys are all Instrument Rated...
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