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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2006, 15:25
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,591,152
Posted By Flingwing207

Sunset in the GOM: ...

Sunset in the GOM:
http://www.helipost.com/photo/Sunset%20(Medium).JPG
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2006, 20:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,203
Posted By Flingwing207

You get what you pay for.

You get what you pay for.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2006, 22:09
Replies: 145
Views: 76,004
Posted By Flingwing207

Try these!

Try here - a sampling: A bunch O' spreadsheets, etc (http://www.helipost.com/tools/)

206cg.xls (http://www.helipost.com/tools/206cg.xls)
300CB W+B 2004.xls...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2006, 15:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,484
Posted By Flingwing207

Has the VW diesel been tested in the aviation...

Has the VW diesel been tested in the aviation environment? Will it run at 90% power all day and for 1800 hours? Remember that auto engines only run at high power for about 10% of their lives, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 14:35
Replies: 42
Views: 13,743
Posted By Flingwing207

I personally know four female PIC's working for...

I personally know four female PIC's working for my company in the GOM - three flying SE VFR, one flying PIC IFR in the 139. I'm guessing there are more...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 14:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By Flingwing207

...not sure about prawns, but helicopters are...

...not sure about prawns, but helicopters are used to herd tuna!

As far as the fully articulated 2-bladed rotor system, (as mentioned already) it isn't needed, although you will see coning hinges...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 13:42
Replies: 19
Views: 3,485
Posted By Flingwing207

Down in the (currently stormy) GOM, the 139 seems...

Down in the (currently stormy) GOM, the 139 seems to be getting mixed reviews (all secondhand, I'm a 120 pilot). Pilots like flying the aircraft, pax like the ride, and so far in the pure performance...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2006, 23:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,366
Posted By Flingwing207

In the STC, and the "supplements" section of the...

In the STC, and the "supplements" section of the RFM?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2006, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 8,334
Posted By Flingwing207

I believe the gyro gang likes the tractor more...

I believe the gyro gang likes the tractor more for longitudinal stability purposes than because of efficiency.

Food for thought: how many tractor-style submarines or boats out there? Why is that?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2006, 00:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,529
Posted By Flingwing207

I think we've gotten crossed up, Nick, or I'm...

I think we've gotten crossed up, Nick, or I'm missing something. If I'm flying level at 65kt, and I drop the collective while maintaining a 65kt attitude, how would this unload the rotor disk to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 16:55
Replies: 18
Views: 4,529
Posted By Flingwing207

To oversimplify somewhat inaccurately for...

To oversimplify somewhat inaccurately for illustration:

In a pushover, the rotor pushes the airframe down and makes you light in the seat.

In a rapidly-entered autorotation, the airframe pulls...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 16:47
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,591,152
Posted By Flingwing207

Offshore pics

Sunrise at Vermillion 200:
http://www.helipost.com/photo/heli_rainbow%20(Medium).JPG


Space for one:
http://www.helipost.com/photo/small_platform%20(Medium).JPG


Nice place to visit, but......
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2006, 14:01
Replies: 67
Views: 8,372
Posted By Flingwing207

I have a digital Suunto with big numbers set to...

I have a digital Suunto with big numbers set to 24-hour time, and the second time zone set to Zulu. It has a sweep second hand presentation.

Helicopter has a timer for startup/shutdown and...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2006, 13:56
Replies: 207
Views: 47,997
Posted By Flingwing207

Er, good for you?

Er, good for you?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2006, 14:53
Replies: 102
Views: 14,902
Posted By Flingwing207

perfrej, I would say the idea of a "natural"...

perfrej, I would say the idea of a "natural" helicopter pilot is a bit of an oxymoron. :E

However, I would say there's a big difference between a pilot who knows how a helicopter flies and one...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2006, 14:42
Replies: 436
Views: 78,334
Posted By Flingwing207

I'm an Era pilot, and I've heard no rumblings...

I'm an Era pilot, and I've heard no rumblings about (or even reports of) mandatory workover. To be honest, we're shorter on aircraft than we are on pilots. There's plenty of workover, but it's not...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2006, 14:36
Replies: 50
Views: 20,039
Posted By Flingwing207

From the websites: MD900 Useful load 2900...

From the websites:

MD900
Useful load 2900 lb
Max cruise 135kt
VNe 140kt
Range 260nm


EC135
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2006, 01:22
Replies: 10
Views: 8,443
Posted By Flingwing207

Right here...

Right here (http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/) :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2006, 15:07
Replies: 102
Views: 14,902
Posted By Flingwing207

From a civilian instructor's standpoint, there's...

From a civilian instructor's standpoint, there's no need to push someone to solo, but there is definitely a point where you should be concerned if they don't.

Since an initial (not add-on) student...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2006, 14:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,853
Posted By Flingwing207

Scary thing is - it's really easy to forget that...

Scary thing is - it's really easy to forget that little locking pin which ensures that the bar will stay on the aircraft (yes they do ride along, nestled behind the RH step). Worse yet is when, after...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2006, 17:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By Flingwing207

< insert Beavis and Butthead laugh here >

< insert Beavis and Butthead laugh here >
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2006, 01:22
Replies: 43
Views: 5,399
Posted By Flingwing207

Professional alpine skier :cool: for 22 years.

Professional alpine skier :cool: for 22 years.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2006, 13:46
Replies: 27
Views: 4,872
Posted By Flingwing207

Ye may be mixin' yer metaphors (so to speak). You...

Ye may be mixin' yer metaphors (so to speak). You won't find too many mountains that are 5,000' top-to-bottom, but would you call a 700' hill rising out of a 6,500' MSL plain a mountain?

Certainly...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2006, 20:17
Replies: 293
Views: 58,741
Posted By Flingwing207

The EC120s are used to move 1 - 3 people and...

The EC120s are used to move 1 - 3 people and smaller tools and cargo (no external load). Some contracts will keep an EC120 offshore for days at a time (Era policy requires the ship comes in every...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2006, 01:09
Replies: 293
Views: 58,741
Posted By Flingwing207

Generally around 1200 hours and an IFR rating to...

Generally around 1200 hours and an IFR rating to be a VFR captain, more variable for an IFR SIC (I've seen as low as 700 hours and CFII). The SIC pay is about $10K/year less than the VFR captain pay....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2006, 13:42
Replies: 293
Views: 58,741
Posted By Flingwing207

Yes there are - For instance, both Era and PHI...

Yes there are - For instance, both Era and PHI are currently attempting to hire about 10 - 14 new pilots a month.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2006, 17:56
Replies: 31
Views: 5,020
Posted By Flingwing207

I'm pretty happy as long as there's only one way...

I'm pretty happy as long as there's only one way they can move a control to cause real grief - for instance you can easily block left pedal and forward cyclic in an auto without interfering with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2006, 20:40
Replies: 10
Views: 5,502
Posted By Flingwing207

...and for those of us piston-popper-schooled...

...and for those of us piston-popper-schooled laddies, minimum power-on also represents where the engine is getting behind the power curve.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2006, 16:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,993
Posted By Flingwing207

As Vaqueroaero pointed out, re XC time, the...

As Vaqueroaero pointed out, re XC time, the helicopter ATP requires the 25 mile from base landing. People tend to miss or ignore that distinction. I personally know three folks who have made that...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2006, 15:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,993
Posted By Flingwing207

FAA or JAA? If FAA, cross-country as defined...

FAA or JAA?

If FAA, cross-country as defined for a rating is a flight with a point of landing 25NM from the original point of departure. Period (and including the helicopter ATP).
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2006, 15:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By Flingwing207

Helicopter Adventures is an excellent choice, but...

Helicopter Adventures is an excellent choice, but don't worry about the "turbine" part. Feel free if you've got a bunch of extra cash in your pocket, but it won't make any difference to your future...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2006, 16:05
Replies: 293
Views: 58,741
Posted By Flingwing207

No Jet Rangers left in the Era fleet (couple on...

No Jet Rangers left in the Era fleet (couple on the ramp for sale), so it's EC120 or AS350BEra is adding a lot of bigger VFR ships - EC135, A119, A109 (and phasing out the EC120). Not sure you'll...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2006, 01:37
Replies: 26
Views: 4,254
Posted By Flingwing207

RAH-66 Comanche

RAH-66 Comanche
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2006, 01:34
Replies: 55
Views: 6,106
Posted By Flingwing207

...as in teen-dream? Well, I'm flying one of them...

...as in teen-dream? Well, I'm flying one of them - the EC120 - sleek and sexy, even all these years later. The other is the MD530F or 500E, either one is still the 427 Camaro of the helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2006, 12:08
Replies: 603
Views: 180,479
Posted By Flingwing207

I think what Mr Selfish is saying is that you...

I think what Mr Selfish is saying is that you can't count on 40% power giving you a 500 fpm descent at 70 kt every day. However, there are "ballpark" figures to start from - give me a week (I'm just...
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