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Forum: Rotorheads

12th May 2021, 18:41

Replies: 16

Running landings damage a runway???

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Posted By ChopperStudent

I did think of saying "This IS a public-use (and...

I did think of saying "This IS a public-use (and funded) airport, right?" But bit my tongue as I fly in there relatively often and like the airport management.

Forum: Rotorheads

12th May 2021, 18:38

Replies: 16

Running landings damage a runway???

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Posted By ChopperStudent

I have heard some bad stories of sliding on grass...

I have heard some bad stories of sliding on grass and digging in & catching a skid and wrecking an aircraft. Have al listen to Shawn Coyle (Cyclic & Collective book etc) talk about it on the Rotor...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th May 2021, 20:45

Replies: 16

Running landings damage a runway???

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Posted By ChopperStudent

Running landings damage a runway???

I did a running landing on a runway in an R44 and the airport UNICOM came on the radio to ask me not to do that as it marks up the runway and if we want to do that sort of thing we should do it at...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Feb 2014, 03:36

Replies: 8

R22 Engine RPM above rotor RPM?

Views: 3,017

Posted By ChopperStudent

Definite engine overspeed

To be clear, my understanding is the high volume/pitch of the engine sound and student's incorrect throttle manipulation were consistent with an engine overspeed - there was no doubt there. The real...

Forum: Rotorheads

26th Feb 2014, 23:03

Replies: 8

R22 Engine RPM above rotor RPM?

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Posted By ChopperStudent

What stage of flight did this occur? I believe...

What stage of flight did this occur?
I believe in hover power recovery after autorotation

What was the belt tension like after shut down?
Mechanics said no problem found

Was the clutch light...

Forum: Rotorheads

26th Feb 2014, 21:20

Replies: 8

R22 Engine RPM above rotor RPM?

Views: 3,017

Posted By ChopperStudent

R22 Engine RPM above rotor RPM?

Has anyone ever heard of an R22 engine overspeed that was between 110 & 116%, but left the rotor below 110% (split needles)? Can belts normally slip like that with a sudden increase in...

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