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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2024, 13:51
Replies: 207
Views: 48,070
Posted By WillyPete

When I looked at it they had just changed the...

When I looked at it they had just changed the EASA rules to require 50 hours of "conversion" training if you had a PPL from somewhere like South Africa.
So basically cost as much to do the EASA...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2023, 13:10
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By WillyPete

I went to NAC at Rand airport. Had a month...

I went to NAC at Rand airport.
Had a month booked off.
They forgot to mention that august is the windiest month, and they ground all students above 15 knots ( 15 as far as I recall)
They...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2023, 14:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,105
Posted By WillyPete

I think it's more likely an attempt at creating a...

I think it's more likely an attempt at creating a control interface that is primarily fully auto with a human backup, to meet the expected rules that would apply to "sky taxis".
There's simply no...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2022, 10:32
Replies: 74
Views: 13,693
Posted By WillyPete

The yaw rate in that video is about 160 degrees...

The yaw rate in that video is about 160 degrees per second.
Completely feasible in a left stuck pedal, or operator error.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2022, 08:55
Replies: 219
Views: 98,610
Posted By WillyPete

To put it in perspective, this is almost the same...

To put it in perspective, this is almost the same range as our VW ID4 Life model. (Shorter range battery, less tax)



What about take off?
I don't foresee these ever taking hold as rooftop...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2022, 10:38
Replies: 201
Views: 61,138
Posted By WillyPete

This may be true, but if total powertrain and...

This may be true, but if total powertrain and battery weight is less than standard ICE engine and full fuel weight, then it evens itself out.
The gearbox will be a lot lighter and less complex...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2021, 19:22
Replies: 38
Views: 10,586
Posted By WillyPete

Thanks. Makes sense, kind of.

Thanks. Makes sense, kind of.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2021, 13:07
Replies: 38
Views: 10,586
Posted By WillyPete

What "game" would they expect an applicant to...

What "game" would they expect an applicant to play?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2021, 09:49
Replies: 40
Views: 8,566
Posted By WillyPete

The other video of this accident shows them...

The other video of this accident shows them attempting to land, but developing a slow left yaw.
If this was happening with full pedal then I'm not surprised the pilot tried to fly away.
From...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2021, 14:33
Replies: 1,610
Views: 440,784
Posted By WillyPete

They're likely only referring to forward flight...

They're likely only referring to forward flight noise comparisons.
If truly "V" TOL then they're just as likely to be as noisy in the hover.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2021, 20:33
Replies: 201
Views: 61,138
Posted By WillyPete

Yeah this is what I proposed above. Don't see...

Yeah this is what I proposed above.
Don't see why it couldn't work.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2021, 22:33
Replies: 201
Views: 61,138
Posted By WillyPete

I have to ask this: What is the use of going...

I have to ask this:
What is the use of going with a traditional anti-torque rotor placement if you're rewriting the helicopter playbook?
What if, instead of an array of small rotors on the tail...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2021, 08:36
Replies: 101
Views: 27,159
Posted By WillyPete

Don't blame the CAA, they're a civil service with...

Don't blame the CAA, they're a civil service with no real teeth or bargaining power.
Blame the current government who negotiated these terms, likely after being leaned on by UK operators who hire...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2021, 08:33
Replies: 101
Views: 27,159
Posted By WillyPete

Are you perhaps familiar with the Chicago...

Are you perhaps familiar with the Chicago Convention's article 5?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2020, 16:53
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

Hope they have their dash cam.

Hope they have their dash cam.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2020, 11:00
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

I mentioned earlier in the thread experiencing a...

I mentioned earlier in the thread experiencing a "short" in the primary electrical feed to the cabin from the generator.
Granted, it was intermittent and we were still preparing to taxi prior to...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2020, 13:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WillyPete

This is typically mimed with software "curves". ...

This is typically mimed with software "curves".
If it is to mime a helicopter with several more degrees of pull than the offered collective, then the software simply mimics "degrees pulled + X". ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2020, 20:47
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

Yup, as per the report: "The helicopter...

Yup, as per the report:
"The helicopter manufacturer has completed a redesign of the clipping system to ensure the cable clipping cannot be installed incorrectly. The new design of clip is being...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2020, 20:42
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

No, wasn't my helicopter. I don't know if...

No, wasn't my helicopter.
I don't know if their maintenance did later.

I was shown the offending location a few weeks later and it's the same spot in the report that shows the new cable clip.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2020, 12:43
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

The Cabri has a bit of a design problem at the...

The Cabri has a bit of a design problem at the firewall, abrading electric cables.
About two years ago, I was taking a flight with VVB (Now ICE Heli) and when lifting collective and getting light on...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2020, 12:32
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

Not always an option.

Not always an option.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2020, 17:24
Replies: 34
Views: 5,399
Posted By WillyPete

Skyryse Luna: Retrofitted autopilot to any helicopter? (R44 in video)

https://youtu.be/X6riQG3G9z0

So Skyryse are also pitching to the greedy money to be the next aviation Uber.
The video doesn't say much about how the system works, where they are in development...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2019, 22:34
Replies: 1,610
Views: 440,784
Posted By WillyPete

They're already aiming higher than quad. ...

They're already aiming higher than quad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxBTzAbPSeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OazFiIhwAEs
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2019, 22:28
Replies: 11
Views: 4,301
Posted By WillyPete

No, it's a collaboration. They've been...

No, it's a collaboration.
They've been pushing ahead with this type of thing to promote their "Q" branch for limited editions.

They've done ones with the Blades Aerobatic team, Spitfire 80th...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2019, 20:54
Replies: 33
Views: 8,351
Posted By WillyPete

That's the most polite version of RTFM I've ever...

That's the most polite version of RTFM I've ever read.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2019, 11:11
Replies: 20
Views: 6,181
Posted By WillyPete

By the look of it in the photos posted, the...

By the look of it in the photos posted, the chopper was not taxiiing “very high” for that type, and based on experience with some less busy fields “cross at your discretion” can be interpreted...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2019, 16:13
Replies: 25
Views: 11,806
Posted By WillyPete

“The back fell off”

“The back fell off”
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2019, 15:16
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

cheeky. At least we have to worry less about...

cheeky. At least we have to worry less about whirly bits coming off.
If there’s any helo without “quirks” we’d have to admit to plankers that it’s an easy job flying these.
That will never happen.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2019, 23:47
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,448
Posted By WillyPete

I enjoy flying the Cabri. Yes, the Fenestron...

I enjoy flying the Cabri.
Yes, the Fenestron and right pedal action takes a bit of getting used to when transitioning from types like the R22 and 44, but it is not difficult. Like learning how to...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2019, 10:01
Replies: 113
Views: 50,255
Posted By WillyPete

Typically all the accidents not caused by pilot...

Typically all the accidents not caused by pilot input, are lack of power.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2019, 11:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By WillyPete

“If you’re willing to pay the price”. Luggage...

“If you’re willing to pay the price”.
Luggage can follow by road. It’s for the rich to avoid travelling cattle class like the rest of us.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2019, 15:14
Replies: 20
Views: 14,397
Posted By WillyPete

Probably, if it was a larger helo with more...

Probably, if it was a larger helo with more people on it.
As it is, doing it this way will mean the rotor stops damned fast if the instructor messes up beyond salvation.
If you hit hard enough...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2019, 19:02
Replies: 20
Views: 14,397
Posted By WillyPete

That's their design. They all do that when...

That's their design.
They all do that when there's a lateral impact.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2019, 20:10
Replies: 20
Views: 5,414
Posted By WillyPete

What's crazy is that the beach is on his left for...

What's crazy is that the beach is on his left for most of the flight but he goes down in the congested area?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2018, 10:25
Replies: 8
Views: 7,146
Posted By WillyPete

Variable geometry, perhaps?

Variable geometry, perhaps?
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