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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2024, 04:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,311
Posted By Ovc000

it's even on his insta :rolleyes: I think he's...

it's even on his insta :rolleyes:
I think he's going to put "Vuichard Technique" on every flight exercise :8
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2024, 18:20
Replies: 21
Views: 7,807
Posted By Ovc000

Indeed, undercarriage still looks ok (I know it...

Indeed, undercarriage still looks ok (I know it can take some G's), and not a big impact area which would support a hard landing on the nose. Tailrotor looks like it hit the snow with very low...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2024, 10:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,416
Posted By Ovc000

in many cases the heli companies "want" to be...

in many cases the heli companies "want" to be flexible but the oil&gas companies / customers (Shell etc) set the minimum requirements.
If for example a FO doesn't have 500hrs ME, the O&G company...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2024, 19:31
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Ovc000

Depends on your training provider Most schools...

Depends on your training provider Most schools prefer to do it all in one go I think, but ask your training provider if this is an option, they are the ones who decide, not us gossiping folks ;-)....
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2024, 14:38
Replies: 46
Views: 9,781
Posted By Ovc000

Not only do FI's doing this for 20-30 years get...

Not only do FI's doing this for 20-30 years get frightened, some even don't want the extra stress anymore and possibility to fail a test after 20-30 years and they give up their FI, resulting in less...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2023, 10:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,696
Posted By Ovc000

a Robinson R44 without a pilot.... Don't know...

a Robinson R44 without a pilot....
Don't know how that ever will pass the approval of the insurance company.

quote: "eliminating the causes of over 70% of helicopter fatalities today."
I wonder...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2023, 18:05
Replies: 15
Views: 4,036
Posted By Ovc000

must say he had a good awareness of the tailrotor...

must say he had a good awareness of the tailrotor in this increased stressful situation.
Instant Benny Hill theme in my head :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2023, 17:58
Replies: 46
Views: 9,781
Posted By Ovc000

The quote of 34k is quite high but hearing where...

The quote of 34k is quite high but hearing where it comes from, I understand it :-),
20k still sounds a like a lot but guess that's the price nowadays, I would have guessed something around 15-18k....
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2023, 17:36
Replies: 58
Views: 8,351
Posted By Ovc000

Maybe Pitchka misread/understood it a bit. In...

Maybe Pitchka misread/understood it a bit.
In the UK (don't know how it is in Canada) but in the UK when a private owner reaches 500hrs, the insurance will decrease significantly.
Not sure if this...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2023, 10:14
Replies: 105
Views: 19,641
Posted By Ovc000

do it in the R22, cheapest and you get the same...

do it in the R22, cheapest and you get the same licence and there are more of them around so more choice in training places but also most likely more R22 at the place you go to, so you won't have to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 15:56
Replies: 13
Views: 1,855
Posted By Ovc000

Yep Jerry Trimble in McMinnville, you won't...

Yep Jerry Trimble in McMinnville, you won't regret it.
Not sure about rates but even if it was more expensive than Hillsboro, I would go to Jerry and Alison!
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2023, 12:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,482
Posted By Ovc000

Is 34 too old to start as a pilot, definitely...

Is 34 too old to start as a pilot, definitely not.
But for a cadet program where many pilots apply and you don't meet the requirements, like 212 said, you won't even make it through the first...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2022, 08:57
Replies: 39
Views: 8,253
Posted By Ovc000

henra explains it better

henra explains it better
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2022, 18:37
Replies: 74
Views: 13,765
Posted By Ovc000

Wonder if there's some similarity to the UK...

Wonder if there's some similarity to the UK crash..
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2022, 19:00
Replies: 79
Views: 32,020
Posted By Ovc000

a restricted FI also needs to be supervised by an...

a restricted FI also needs to be supervised by an unrestricted FI until a certain amount of instructing hours and solo sign offs....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2022, 16:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,833
Posted By Ovc000

it's not rocket science..... Fence: to keep...

it's not rocket science.....
Fence: to keep unwanted visitors out, we all know which visitors I mean. And also the kids/vandals who used to use the airpark as their playground at night. So the fence...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2022, 11:33
Replies: 119
Views: 18,561
Posted By Ovc000

Totally agree. The Robinson POH has a safety...

Totally agree.
The Robinson POH has a safety notice SN44 stating that a newly rated pilot should not carry pax until 100hrs and 20hrs solo. Also only to fly VFR in daylight and keep the first...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2021, 14:39
Replies: 38
Views: 10,700
Posted By Ovc000

Isn't that the whole point of the scholarschip...

Isn't that the whole point of the scholarschip deal Bristow and Helicentre have..?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2021, 11:34
Replies: 49
Views: 15,903
Posted By Ovc000

@Rottenjohn, Gullibell wrote "one could...

@Rottenjohn, Gullibell wrote "one could speculate".
Speculate: -> form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
That's exactly what he did and have to agree, VR is a possible...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2021, 18:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By Ovc000

buy a PPL(H) flightbag at pooleys and you have...

buy a PPL(H) flightbag at pooleys and you have everything you need.
try to add a PPL(H) book from Sparrow and you're set. No need for anything else..
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2021, 20:21
Replies: 101
Views: 27,359
Posted By Ovc000

[QUOTE=Same again;10973952]Of course. Sounds to...

[QUOTE=Same again;10973952]Of course. Sounds to me as if you work for EASA.
Very close but not haha. I work in Gatwick for the C..
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2021, 19:46
Replies: 101
Views: 27,359
Posted By Ovc000

Here we go ..... told you so.:-). UK CAA...

Here we go .....
told you so.:-).

UK CAA has published and updated their website regularly regarding the effects of Brexit and anyone with still a UK license now complaining that EASA is not...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2021, 19:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,897
Posted By Ovc000

Might be worth to think if you want a UK IR or an...

Might be worth to think if you want a UK IR or an EASA IR...Don't know if all providers can give you the option....

@Spindlebob: I think Bristow has a deal with Helicentre.

I would recommend...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2020, 20:07
Replies: 15
Views: 5,964
Posted By Ovc000

Hot&Hi Quote ''- The guys are training ship...

Hot&Hi Quote ''- The guys are training ship landings, yet no instructor on board''
It wasn't training for the pilot but 'training' for the guy on deck to stay current.
Even if it was a pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2020, 14:44
Replies: 22
Views: 8,714
Posted By Ovc000

If you look at the first video, in the first...

If you look at the first video, in the first seconds you can see the crops/gras moving to the right. Not much but when heavy, every bit of wind from the correct direction helps.
So his first hover...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2020, 08:47
Replies: 29
Views: 6,386
Posted By Ovc000

Angry hmmm may I ask what you were doing at that...

hmmm may I ask what you were doing at that time.....
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2020, 08:28
Replies: 50
Views: 9,836
Posted By Ovc000

As a recreational pilot you most likely won't...

As a recreational pilot you most likely won't have a CPL(H) but a PPL(H). The answer is in your question, for commercial flying you need a commercial licence.
Sometimes flightschools offer very...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2020, 17:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Ovc000

I would think because of 2 reasons: 1st, it is...

I would think because of 2 reasons:
1st, it is cheaper yes (about 29) but if you then still need a twin rating because the new company only will hire you with a twin rating, you have to pay another...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2020, 18:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Ovc000

The difference might be that the requirements are...

The difference might be that the requirements are ME IR and if you have a SE IR your resume might end up in the bin......
Going from SE to ME IR on your own costs might end up being more expensive...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2020, 16:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Ovc000

An IR is quickly done and money easily spent so I...

An IR is quickly done and money easily spent so I would do some research what type would give you the best change getting a job.
Maybe go see some companies, ask for jobs and say you'll have the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2020, 18:21
Replies: 82
Views: 59,455
Posted By Ovc000

I would say, some instructors are too heavy for...

I would say, some instructors are too heavy for the R22 :-).
About having 2 other students in the bck. some students don't like it when other people watch what they do and get nervous which would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2020, 19:35
Replies: 82
Views: 59,455
Posted By Ovc000

If any doubt, go fixed wing. If you really want...

If any doubt, go fixed wing.
If you really want to fly helicopters, invest 65k and risk ending up with no job:
R22 PPL 20k (60 hours, average for getting PPL)
hour building 95 hours 27k
ATPL...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2020, 20:15
Replies: 14
Views: 3,305
Posted By Ovc000

It's all said, if you can't live on a offshore...

It's all said, if you can't live on a offshore captain salary, you're doing something wrong.
Sit down with a financial advisor and see if he/she can help you.
Even with two houses, two cars etc ,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2020, 11:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,318
Posted By Ovc000

When a police heli is flying over the city here,...

When a police heli is flying over the city here, I can't see it on FR24 so I assume it's the same as military aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2020, 19:37
Replies: 54
Views: 11,565
Posted By Ovc000

To my knowledge the R44 Astro has a...

To my knowledge the R44 Astro has a carburetor......and it surely was cold that day.....
Not saying the pilot didn't use full carburetor heat before descending but if he didn't, then on short final,...
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