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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2002, 15:23
Replies: 44
Views: 8,634
Posted By Holly_Copter

Well, I'm not disposed to ranting normally, but I...

Well, I'm not disposed to ranting normally, but I do get *very* irritated by the Professional/Private debate!

I have more hours (on 10 types) than a lot of commercial pilots I've known, and I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2002, 17:48
Replies: 48
Views: 6,772
Posted By Holly_Copter

Only one occasion has really caused me...

Only one occasion has really caused me brown-trouser-syndrome. Coming home from work (Sometimes use an R44 for the hour-long trip - nearly 3 hours by car!). In the dark.

I have a helipad I can...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2002, 13:03
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By Holly_Copter

Just don't forget that freshly-excavated earth...

Just don't forget that freshly-excavated earth has a tendancy to be a bit soft, so watch out for a level landing, and a somewhat slanted take-off :eek:

Holly_Copter
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2002, 10:44
Replies: 23
Views: 6,896
Posted By Holly_Copter

I'd check on the other side to see if there's any...

I'd check on the other side to see if there's any sign the other one fell off!
:)

Holly_Copter
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2002, 10:41
Replies: 28
Views: 4,181
Posted By Holly_Copter

Well, I'd suggest doing what many women would do...

Well, I'd suggest doing what many women would do (apparently... ;-)

- Tell him you'd *love* to go for a beer with him, and you'll arrange it just as soon as you got your schedule with you.

-...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2002, 11:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By Holly_Copter

Canuk, it does get better, I assure you. In...

Canuk,

it does get better, I assure you. In my early days of flying, I managed to throw up quite often. In fact, I remember my trial heli lesson arriving back at the airfield, getting out of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2002, 09:32
Replies: 84
Views: 8,966
Posted By Holly_Copter

S76, Wasn't meant to be 'below the belt'. It's...

S76,
Wasn't meant to be 'below the belt'. It's a video clip I've had kicking around for some time, and given the in-flight-refeullng comment I thought it might be interesting.

As far as I can...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2002, 08:28
Replies: 84
Views: 8,966
Posted By Holly_Copter

Hey, guys - how did I miss this thread for so...

Hey, guys - how did I miss this thread for so long. Looks like fun!

Personally, I've worked extensively in the US - initially against my will - but found that I love the place to bits. I just...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2002, 21:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Holly_Copter

Cm, Well, yes, I kind of see your point. I...

Cm,

Well, yes, I kind of see your point. I can see that there's a significant difference between the two airspaces I cited as examples that I often fly near. Granted that Wattisham's traffic is...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2002, 16:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Holly_Copter

Thanks for the replies, guys. Hmmm... pretty...

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Hmmm... pretty much as I thought it would be. One reply that says "If you're squawking 7000 we'll assume you're not IN our airspace" (unless you WANT to be in front...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2002, 13:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Holly_Copter

Say who I am? Or keep quiet...?

Hi all,

I spend quite a bit of my time meandering around at a fairly low level (1500ft) around East Anglia, either en-route somewhere or just joyriding. Often work Wattisham (Great service!),...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2002, 21:02
Replies: 19
Views: 4,263
Posted By Holly_Copter

Thanks for the advice, chaps. No, I'm not put off...

Thanks for the advice, chaps. No, I'm not put off at all.

Maybe a little peversely, I quite enjoy the R/T aspect of my flying and take pride in attempting to get it right, balanced and...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2002, 00:16
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,348
Posted By Holly_Copter

I take Crab's point entirely. When I made my...

I take Crab's point entirely. When I made my post I was thinking about all those 1500ft straight & level hours I've flown in Robbo's. Of course, in the hover the reaction should be somewhat...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2002, 00:16
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,614
Posted By Holly_Copter

I take Crab's point entirely. When I made my...

I take Crab's point entirely. When I made my post I was thinking about all those 1500ft straight & level hours I've flown in Robbo's. Of course, in the hover the reaction should be somewhat...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2002, 17:45
Replies: 19
Views: 4,263
Posted By Holly_Copter

Hmm... thought there was some good advice here....

Hmm... thought there was some good advice here. Tried it out today, and got an unexpectedly frosty reply...

"G-xxxx, Callsign only on initial call, please. Pass your message".

Oh well!
...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2002, 17:17
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,614
Posted By Holly_Copter

I'll endorse RotorHorn's comments on Dick...

I'll endorse RotorHorn's comments on Dick Sandford's 1-day safety course. (I seem to remember it being a 2 day thing if you include some flying). Well worth the money! Dick even got me experiencing...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2002, 17:17
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,348
Posted By Holly_Copter

I'll endorse RotorHorn's comments on Dick...

I'll endorse RotorHorn's comments on Dick Sandford's 1-day safety course. (I seem to remember it being a 2 day thing if you include some flying). Well worth the money! Dick even got me experiencing...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2002, 17:22
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,614
Posted By Holly_Copter

I'd definitely go with the advice implied in...

I'd definitely go with the advice implied in VfrPilot's earlier reply - in an R22, first sign of doubt, get the lever down. It buys you a lot more time!

...Engine sounds funny? Do it now!...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2002, 17:22
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,348
Posted By Holly_Copter

I'd definitely go with the advice implied in...

I'd definitely go with the advice implied in VfrPilot's earlier reply - in an R22, first sign of doubt, get the lever down. It buys you a lot more time!

...Engine sounds funny? Do it now!...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2002, 02:51
Replies: 30
Views: 8,124
Posted By Holly_Copter

I was there at Duxford when the tragic event...

I was there at Duxford when the tragic event happened. I'd just landed (R44 helicopter) and the L39 came in 2 aircraft behind me, behind a 172. (He'd been asked to expedite to allow the L39's...
Forum: Questions
14th Nov 2001, 20:12
Replies: 56
Views: 10,237
Posted By Holly_Copter

Post For me it had to be Megeve, in France. 4800+ft...

For me it had to be Megeve, in France. 4800+ft elevation, 400m runway, with 102ft upslope, tight in a valley.

...oh, and I forgot the 3000ft cliff facing you as you land - it's just a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2001, 22:44
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Holly_Copter

Post Hi, I used to have a couple of machines...

Hi,

I used to have a couple of machines based at Cambridge, but not since spring of this year. (In fact I learned to fly helicopters at Cambridge). The nearest at the moment is Duxford, where one...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2001, 03:21
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Holly_Copter

Post Hi 2Donkeys, I'll be interested in any...

Hi 2Donkeys,

I'll be interested in any replies you get too. I've just bought a villa near the southern airport, and the intention is to be living there a couple of months a year, and more in the...
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