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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2017, 13:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks Lude - think they used the same web...

Thanks Lude - think they used the same web company the CAA did!!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2017, 17:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By maddmatt

Australian ATO in the UK/Europe/USA

Does anyone know if there are any Aussie ATO's or examiners here, europe or the states?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2016, 14:32
Replies: 0
Views: 964
Posted By maddmatt

Market Data

Afternoon fellow rotorheads :-)

I tried asking the CAA but apparently they are suffering with extreme staff shortages! I am trying to find out how many AOC Charter flights took place in the UK for...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2016, 08:15
Replies: 78
Views: 39,064
Posted By maddmatt

I use Runway HD on the ipad mini, excellent app,...

I use Runway HD on the ipad mini, excellent app, I also use the Gyronimo apps for R44, again very useful tool. I have used SkyDemon and I like the fact there is a PC version you can plan on then open...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2016, 17:43
Replies: 40
Views: 14,034
Posted By maddmatt

500, where are you exactly?

500, where are you exactly?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2016, 13:02
Replies: 40
Views: 14,034
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks for that, at this stage I was mainly...

Thanks for that, at this stage I was mainly interested in who would let me SFH a turbine, I can get a R66 but have to do nearly 15 hours to satisfy the owner, have looked at doing an EC120 but only...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2016, 12:57
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks, just shows how difficult things like this...

Thanks, just shows how difficult things like this are in the UK! My original post was so I could see if a business we looked at acquiring were depreciating their airframes properly, suffice to say...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2016, 19:53
Replies: 40
Views: 14,034
Posted By maddmatt

Did this website ever get created? Would be very...

Did this website ever get created? Would be very useful for self fly hire pilots especially ones looking to SFH turbines
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2016, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

I think this is the underlying reason the...

I think this is the underlying reason the accountant didnt fancy touching it, too many grey areas for him and seeing as he is risk adverse to the extreme probably thought it would be better not to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2016, 16:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks John

Thanks John
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2016, 15:16
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

To be fair to my accountant this is not something...

To be fair to my accountant this is not something he usually does and he is probably doing his usual arse covering :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2016, 10:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks Phil, just curious to what *might* be...

Thanks Phil, just curious to what *might* be achievable without annoying the tax man :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2016, 08:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddmatt

Depreciation

Morning fellow rotorheads :-)

Hoping someone can give me some advice based on their experiences, I have been looking at purchasing a machine through an existing limited company and wanted to know...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2016, 11:20
Replies: 39
Views: 15,670
Posted By maddmatt

R44's do not suffer with GR BUT they do suffer...

R44's do not suffer with GR BUT they do suffer from the Robbie Wobble, the tail can get in to a significant "wobble" on start up and shut down, I recently flew a 44 where I thought something had come...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2016, 13:19
Replies: 43
Views: 22,454
Posted By maddmatt

"The left cyclic stub cover was not installed,...

"The left cyclic stub cover was not installed, leaving the stub exposed. This resulted in the potential for the ballast bag to inhibit movement of the pilot’s cyclic control due to fouling of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2016, 07:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,409
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks, might be going there for work (non...

Thanks, might be going there for work (non flying) for 2 years and thought I could take advantage if they were.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2016, 17:39
Replies: 33
Views: 9,007
Posted By maddmatt

Maybe inexperience but you have to have your wits...

Maybe inexperience but you have to have your wits as it is very easy to over torque the 120, just needs a momentary lapse of concentration and bang you are over
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2016, 14:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,409
Posted By maddmatt

Montenegro

Does anyone know if its possible to do an EASA licence in Montenegro? Just curious
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2016, 11:37
Replies: 33
Views: 9,007
Posted By maddmatt

120 very easy to hot start and even easier to...

120 very easy to hot start and even easier to over torque :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2016, 12:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,755
Posted By maddmatt

Probably throw the C 0f G out of limits... :-D

Probably throw the C 0f G out of limits... :-D
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2016, 09:10
Replies: 9
Views: 6,904
Posted By maddmatt

AMM - I originally trained in NZ and obtained my...

AMM - I originally trained in NZ and obtained my NZ CPL (H), I then went to Australia and did a conversion in order to try and find a mustering job. Unfortunately Australia were more interested in...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2016, 07:42
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

CASA are adamant, PC's and FR's can only be done...

CASA are adamant, PC's and FR's can only be done in Australia
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2016, 08:05
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

Reply from CASA, "flight reviews and proficiency...

Reply from CASA, "flight reviews and proficiency checks can only be carried out by Australian Qualified examiners" - which quite frankly is ridiculous, I need to see how far they have got in regards...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2016, 14:23
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

Basically yes, but there is also the validation...

Basically yes, but there is also the validation to keep in mind. I am waiting for a response from CASA Technical Licensing, so will post on here as soon as I hear.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2016, 11:40
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

Only reference I can find on the CASA site is...

Only reference I can find on the CASA site is using overseas Flight Simulators for Instrument PC's but this relates to large complex jet aircraft!
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2016, 11:12
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

Thanks for the replies, apparently my request to...

Thanks for the replies, apparently my request to CASA is with their technical licensing team, not sure what that actually means!

I find the whole validation stuff ridiculous, any ICAO member...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2016, 08:30
Replies: 41
Views: 19,907
Posted By maddmatt

I use an ipad mini 4 and a Bad Elf GPS unit, have...

I use an ipad mini 4 and a Bad Elf GPS unit, have used RunWayHD and Skydemon both seem up to the job to me and I mount the ipad on a knee board. Looked at some other mounting options but nothing...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2016, 08:23
Replies: 12
Views: 4,291
Posted By maddmatt

Left field question

Morning

Does anyone know if there are any Australian CASA recognised FI's or ATO's in the UK? I need to do a PC and CASA are saying I can only do that in Australia is I want the type validated on...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2015, 13:26
Replies: 228
Views: 52,414
Posted By maddmatt

This is the most relevant section of that report...

This is the most relevant section of that report for me...

"It is clear from text message records and witness evidence that the pilot
knew before flight that there was fog at Elstree Aerodrome....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2015, 18:06
Replies: 68
Views: 32,419
Posted By maddmatt

Can't help but think what a waste of time this...

Can't help but think what a waste of time this is, a 2 seater R44... Surely they should be evolving the airframe not bastardising it?

Maybe Robinson has had its day, G2 very popular, G4 on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2015, 07:35
Replies: 8
Views: 4,113
Posted By maddmatt

Poor setup of the load IMO, if you are limited to...

Poor setup of the load IMO, if you are limited to where you can attach stropes to a load but you have moving parts you MUST tie off the moving parts to stop them spinning.

At least the pilot had...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2015, 07:30
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,943
Posted By maddmatt

Now you mention it I remember mentioning the...

Now you mention it I remember mentioning the exact same thing to Jeff, pulled the collective to the power I wanted and kept thinking why is not where I want it! Put it down to me but I am glad there...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2015, 13:12
Replies: 68
Views: 32,419
Posted By maddmatt

Yep - its a new head version, apparently semi...

Yep - its a new head version, apparently semi rigid 3 blades and improved performance.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2015, 13:55
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,943
Posted By maddmatt

PP - I had an hour with Jeff at EBG based at...

PP - I had an hour with Jeff at EBG based at Redhill. He has a lot of hours on the G2 and got me handling it very nicely very quickly.

VF - Yeah I hear you but old habits are hard to break, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2015, 11:15
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,943
Posted By maddmatt

Finally managed to have an hour in a G2 at the...

Finally managed to have an hour in a G2 at the weekend, thought I would share my opinion :-)

Having learnt to fly in a R22 and currently doing a R44 TR I was curious to see how I found the G2....
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