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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2023, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,289
Posted By gazpad

https://www.blick.ch/politik/armeehelikopter-super...

https://www.blick.ch/politik/armeehelikopter-super-puma-der-armee-bei-flugschau-in-frankreich-beschaedigt-id18970251.html

It's also from another perspective.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2021, 19:00
Replies: 94
Views: 19,737
Posted By gazpad

I might have worded that poorly. The...

I might have worded that poorly.

The "jackpot" in this case would be a well paying job, not too far from home.

On awesome equipment and hours that allow for a social life and family.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2021, 18:03
Replies: 94
Views: 19,737
Posted By gazpad

Cool I would compare the civil heli pilot job thing...

I would compare the civil heli pilot job thing somehow with playing the lottery.

In most cases not a smart move to liquidate all savings and hope for the big win.

Still, no chance to hit the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2020, 11:51
Replies: 81
Views: 21,336
Posted By gazpad

Or they have a google alert up for their hotel...

Or they have a google alert up for their hotel name and are aware of this thread...

It is a nice summary of emotions towards helicopter pilots though!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2020, 17:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,046
Posted By gazpad

About the R44 rollover; the report mentions the...

About the R44 rollover; the report mentions the student pilot had 2 hours on type... and goes solo?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2020, 15:32
Replies: 50
Views: 9,826
Posted By gazpad

In my case it was Vertical Freedoms pictures that...

In my case it was Vertical Freedoms pictures that made me go for the dark magic of rotary flight.

Also airplanes are for pilots who can't fly helicopters :}
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2019, 10:15
Replies: 86
Views: 26,652
Posted By gazpad

Smile Thank you for your answer. My happiness with...

Thank you for your answer.

My happiness with clearance starts to go down actually around 4-5m. As soon as I get closer than 2-3m to anything with my rotor, I feel the severe urge to fly away from...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2019, 06:58
Replies: 86
Views: 26,652
Posted By gazpad

No doubts about the competence of the crew...

No doubts about the competence of the crew flying, it looks smooth and precise.

I agree it is difficult to estimate the clearance from the video!

What I read from the discussion is that a short...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2019, 17:29
Replies: 86
Views: 26,652
Posted By gazpad

I'm wondering about the clearance he estimated to...

I'm wondering about the clearance he estimated to have and actually had left with the rotortip... 10, 20 maybe 30 centimeters? If this is your comfortzone I'm impressed.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2018, 07:56
Replies: 68
Views: 10,852
Posted By gazpad

Thank you a lot for this generous offer Ned! ...

Thank you a lot for this generous offer Ned!

Calendar arrived and quality of pictures and print is outstanding.

Pleasure to look at every time!
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2018, 09:21
Replies: 68
Views: 10,852
Posted By gazpad

First of all thanks to Ned for this awesome...

First of all thanks to Ned for this awesome offer. I enjoy every single one of your photos.

I'm reading this thread from the first day. I'm a PPL (H) student and my experiences are still limited,...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2018, 08:47
Replies: 1,254
Views: 706,648
Posted By gazpad

Both ships have counter-clockwise turning rotors,...

Both ships have counter-clockwise turning rotors, the tail rotor type on the G-LCFC is a pusher and on G-VSKP was a puller.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2018, 15:18
Replies: 17
Views: 4,778
Posted By gazpad

In Switzerland the CAA declared the limit at 1100...

In Switzerland the CAA declared the limit at 1100 meters/3609 feet.

Landings above require high altitude training.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2018, 15:47
Replies: 380
Views: 106,839
Posted By gazpad

Interesting to read about your experience with...

Interesting to read about your experience with the Cabri and maintenance.

My first trial flight was on a Cabri and the flight had to be rescheduled two times on short notice due to maintenance (at...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2017, 05:57
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,673,156
Posted By gazpad

Namaste VF, Congratulations to your...

Namaste VF,

Congratulations to your achievments. May all your landings be happy.

If you want to add to your numbers my personal case...

1 fool who decided to take rotary hours after having...
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