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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2024, 07:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By ApolloHeli

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1824x1330/screenshot_2024_02_04_at_09_16_28_8c8464ae64eca68cbd61a2cfc94120aa4e1d5291.png...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2024, 22:14
Replies: 24
Views: 8,752
Posted By ApolloHeli

Crab, as far as I understand, the raw ADS-B data...

Crab, as far as I understand, the raw ADS-B data is pressure altitude (referenced to 1013.25hPa) [in accordance with ICAO Annex 10 Vol IV. 3.1.1.7.12.2.4]. For an amateur receiver simply listening...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2023, 10:57
Replies: 62
Views: 11,506
Posted By ApolloHeli

In order to atomise the fuel and turn it from...

In order to atomise the fuel and turn it from liquid into gaseous form, energy is required (gaseous state having a higher energy than liquid state). This transfer of energy from the air to the fuel...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2023, 15:51
Replies: 170
Views: 136,385
Posted By ApolloHeli

TCCA Certification

Airbus H160 certified in Canada
https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/airbus-announces-canadian-h160-type-certification/
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2023, 15:44
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,477
Posted By ApolloHeli

What's with the altimeter positioned on the left...

What's with the altimeter positioned on the left side of the AI? Surely it's common sense in a human factors sense to stick it on the right like every instrument layout out there...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2023, 21:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By ApolloHeli

Still available: CAP2613...

Still available: CAP2613 (https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP2613%20Helicopter%20Take%20Off%20and%20Landing.pdf)
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2023, 20:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By ApolloHeli

For context: this clarification is as a result of...

For context: this clarification is as a result of the G-LAWX incident (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6114dd1c8fa8f53dcaedea22/Sikorsky_S-92A_G-LAWX_08-21.pdf). In that incident...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2023, 19:04
Replies: 491
Views: 320,224
Posted By ApolloHeli

Check your PMs.

Check your PMs.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2023, 10:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,515
Posted By ApolloHeli

Not quite. FOCA approval for 'Aussenlandungen'...

Not quite. FOCA approval for 'Aussenlandungen' (off-airport landings) is only required for foreign registered Helicopters (and I suspect this if what you are referring to). Reference: AuLaV SR...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2023, 08:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,097
Posted By ApolloHeli

Sorry, misunderstanding. I interpreted the "self...

Sorry, misunderstanding. I interpreted the "self levelling function" in Agile's post to be referring to Helionix auto-levelling the helicopter at 150' AGL if 4-axis coupled in a descent towards the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 07:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,097
Posted By ApolloHeli

Not if none of the upper modes are coupled...

Not if none of the upper modes are coupled...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2023, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By ApolloHeli

From the OP's linked report: I think the...

From the OP's linked report:


I think the key difference (to answer OP's question) is that 7daN of pushing force is what 'feels like' pedals without hydraulic assistance to us (compared to normal...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2023, 18:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Posted By ApolloHeli

I am assuming you are referring to a turbine...

I am assuming you are referring to a turbine engine with separate gas generator and power output turbines (Ng and Nf are not linked).

Remember that the majority of air is used to shape the flame...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2023, 22:14
Replies: 19
Views: 5,190
Posted By ApolloHeli

Fenestron 1 - Tail rotor 0.

Fenestron 1 - Tail rotor 0.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 21:33
Replies: 24
Views: 3,377
Posted By ApolloHeli

Is money an issue? I can assume from your initial...

Is money an issue? I can assume from your initial post that it is a consideration, but if it is not an issue, the game changes (because unfortunately training varies by country).
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2023, 16:20
Replies: 47
Views: 18,769
Posted By ApolloHeli

Rocket Lab's launch complex is located in New...

Rocket Lab's launch complex is located in New Zealand, so I'd rule them out unless this airframe was being driven to a waiting Antonov to ship across the Pacific (and then some)...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2023, 20:42
Replies: 94
Views: 21,854
Posted By ApolloHeli

I don't teach CPL(H) but back when I was being...

I don't teach CPL(H) but back when I was being taught, 'shallower than into wind' was certainly the theme. Various plausible explanations as to why, but I certainly feel more at peace flying a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2023, 15:42
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By ApolloHeli

From Skybrary: The Easy Access rules for...

From Skybrary:

The Easy Access rules for EASA Air Ops can be found here: Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EASA)...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2023, 18:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,176
Posted By ApolloHeli

I disagree. Including parts of the CVR transcript...

I disagree. Including parts of the CVR transcript relevant to the accident allows more insight for readers into the thinking of the pilot (if single pilot) or the CRM (or often lack thereof) if...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2023, 19:34
Replies: 1,254
Views: 706,433
Posted By ApolloHeli

They do, Page 126 from the report (my bold for...

They do, Page 126 from the report (my bold for emphasis):


And to address this:

The report states (page 27) that the forces experienced by the tail rotor control bearing in the axial direction...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2023, 09:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By ApolloHeli

A very interesting and informative read. Two...

A very interesting and informative read.

Two questions regarding incidents mentioned but not sourced in the paper:

What was the "very serious incident in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea"...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 17:14
Replies: 43
Views: 8,458
Posted By ApolloHeli

The SA 315 B Lama holds the helicopter absolute...

The SA 315 B Lama holds the helicopter absolute altitude record of 40'814 ft, but I can't say if it still stands for lack of trying on anyone else's part.

All things considered, I'd say that...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2023, 18:54
Replies: 63
Views: 21,192
Posted By ApolloHeli

The floats were not the issue. Yes, one inflated...

The floats were not the issue. Yes, one inflated more slowly than the other so the helicopter rolled inverted as a result, but this is quite common for a power-off ditching (helicopters rolling...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2023, 21:52
Replies: 9
Views: 4,386
Posted By ApolloHeli

News link (in Dutch) for info:...

News link (in Dutch) for info: https://www.upinthesky.nl/2023/07/06/inspectie-doet-invallen-bij-heliholland/
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2023, 19:56
Replies: 170
Views: 136,385
Posted By ApolloHeli

Type Certificate TC R00009RD linked here...

Type Certificate TC R00009RD linked here (https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161174731320230630125756.0001)
Exemption No. 18717 linked here...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2023, 11:55
Replies: 105
Views: 19,600
Posted By ApolloHeli

I'm assuming you haven't flown one since the...

I'm assuming you haven't flown one since the 160shp update, because it isn't 'gutless' (it may have previously felt that way at lower DA's being limited to 145shp). In it's current form a Cabri G2...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2023, 06:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,930
Posted By ApolloHeli

That document basically says: the...

That document basically says:

the helicopter belonged to Heliservicios.
The incident occurred at 06:43, 11 nautical miles offshore, whilst en-route to platforms (this is a direct translation...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2023, 18:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By ApolloHeli

If fitted and actuated, the EMER SW cuts all DC...

If fitted and actuated, the EMER SW cuts all DC power except for the following items powered direct from the battery: Engine, NR/Nf instrument, Emergency lighting (Map lights). The systems...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2023, 15:08
Replies: 33
Views: 5,410
Posted By ApolloHeli

In an ideal world those costs would be borne by...

In an ideal world those costs would be borne by the operator wanting to hire said pilots. At least I hope that's the way the industry is heading...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2023, 21:15
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,308,996
Posted By ApolloHeli

Not in any way suggesting it is the cause in this...

Not in any way suggesting it is the cause in this instance, but a friend once encountered +70kts windshear while transiting IMC. Nr overspeed, through Vne, the works... Not something I had considered...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2023, 22:36
Replies: 370
Views: 128,504
Posted By ApolloHeli

It was probably nearing the end of its shelf life...

It was probably nearing the end of its shelf life :E
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 22:22
Replies: 488
Views: 124,690
Posted By ApolloHeli

ICAO DOC4444 PANS-ATM (Air Traffic Management)...

ICAO DOC4444 PANS-ATM (Air Traffic Management) states*:

My interpretation of the above is that the ICAO SARPs seem to be more in the spirit of the European/UK attitude to issuing landing...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Feb 2023, 09:31
Replies: 488
Views: 124,690
Posted By ApolloHeli

ICAO Standard Phraseology (See DOC 9432) states: ...

ICAO Standard Phraseology (See DOC 9432) states:

There are no notified differences from ICAO Standards and Recognised Procedures in the U.S. AIP regarding this phraseology, therefore "on the go"...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2023, 19:10
Replies: 29
Views: 8,179
Posted By ApolloHeli

I don't know what doesn't seem right to you about...

I don't know what doesn't seem right to you about that, but what muermel is specifying is perfectly right - an MCC course is either VFR only or includes MCC training under IFR conditions.

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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2023, 06:47
Replies: 455
Views: 265,789
Posted By ApolloHeli

The rotor blades on an EC130 rotate clockwise...

The rotor blades on an EC130 rotate clockwise when viewed from above, with tip speeds of 420kts. The main impact forces appear to be from the blades of the ascending helicopter impacting the...
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