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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Mar 2016, 18:05
Replies: 5
Views: 3,469
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I also moved to the dark side. To answer your...

I also moved to the dark side. To answer your questions-

1- Minimum hours are all in 61.109. You get a reduction from 40 to 35 hours because of your rotary experience (61.109.k.3)

2- Yes,...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2015, 08:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By Figure Of Merit

It has been a few years since I used a heli tow....

It has been a few years since I used a heli tow. The company I now work for finds the human version cheaper to employ.

When I did use one we had a similar problem. If I remember correctly there is...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2013, 08:15
Replies: 82
Views: 17,224
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this...

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread. I didn't expect that I would be touching quite so many raw nerves, or reminding so many that their goats had already been got. (But then it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2013, 18:22
Replies: 82
Views: 17,224
Posted By Figure Of Merit

United Kingdom Military RT Phraseology

I flew into a large UK military airfield yesterday. Until now my only experience of Military RT has been VFR transits of MATZ and LARS services.

Having flown IFR only in the civil environment, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2011, 17:38
Replies: 14
Views: 8,159
Posted By Figure Of Merit

The former. The fuse is rated...

The former.



The fuse is rated substantially less than the circuit breaker that protects the clutch circuit. The fuse will blow before the CB pops. That way a motor problem will blow the fuse...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2011, 12:09
Replies: 21
Views: 9,601
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Savoia- there's no beans to be spilled. Q has...

Savoia- there's no beans to be spilled. Q has left HeliAir and set up his own training facility at Denham. He's called it HQ aviation.HQ Aviation Ltd (http://www.hqaviationltd.com)
It's all up and...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2011, 10:47
Replies: 21
Views: 9,601
Posted By Figure Of Merit

HQ Aviation

... and i thought this was going to turn out to be a thread about Q Smith's new training school at Denham. HQ Aviation
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2011, 16:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,328
Posted By Figure Of Merit

From recent reading on this, the ADSB signal is...

From recent reading on this, the ADSB signal is line-of-sight at 1Ghz. The ADS Out antenna is mounted on the belly of the aircraft. No matter what the software is telling the aircraft to transmit,...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2011, 14:14
Replies: 369
Views: 100,044
Posted By Figure Of Merit

The Max AUW is not the same. 1300lbs in the HP;...

The Max AUW is not the same. 1300lbs in the HP; 1370lbs in the Beta (and Beta 2)

Pandalet is correct about the absence of the aux fuel tank on the HP.

Unless you're lightweight or only ever...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2011, 15:34
Replies: 35
Views: 9,288
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I have seen a datalogging device fitted to 22's...

I have seen a datalogging device fitted to 22's that records RPM exceedances and has been used in at least one overspeed inicident to attribute blame in the right direction. Not sure where it got to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th May 2009, 16:21
Replies: 25
Views: 3,523
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Some good suggestions. Thanks. BladePilot-...

Some good suggestions. Thanks.

BladePilot- I'll try getting the phone unlocked and see if that helps. I'll try the o2 sim card in an old unlocked phone first to check that the SIM is happy to work...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd May 2009, 12:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,523
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Thanks for your suggestions - Matanz0- I have set...

Thanks for your suggestions - Matanz0- I have set the PDA to dial *99# and, indeed this command gets sent to the phone which then seems to be doing something to dial. (ie I have tried this -it...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd May 2009, 08:09
Replies: 25
Views: 3,523
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I wonder if they can control what type of traffic...

I wonder if they can control what type of traffic the phone/sim card send to the bluetooth?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st May 2009, 19:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,523
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Need help with O2 Contract phone

Hi
I've read through all the above but am still struggling.
I have an iPaq 114 which I use to get weather and NOTAMs as a last resort when I can't find a computer. I used to connect via Bluetooth...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2007, 13:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Figure Of Merit

HLS Minehead/Porlock/Watchet area

The hotel above (not unreasonably) would prefer not to have helicopter movements that are not bringing in guests.
I'm looking for a site (suitable for a single) to land at next weekend in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 17:50
Replies: 88
Views: 17,165
Posted By Figure Of Merit

There's an extra clause in the April 2005...

There's an extra clause in the April 2005 amendment to rule five that applies to landing off a Heliroute. It's in section (3) paragraph c.

(Link here)...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 17:50
Replies: 370
Views: 67,205
Posted By Figure Of Merit

There's an extra clause in the April 2005...

There's an extra clause in the April 2005 amendment to rule five that applies to landing off a Heliroute. It's in section (3) paragraph c.

(Link here)...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2005, 16:53
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Thanks for that. I'll have a look

Thanks for that. I'll have a look
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2005, 21:42
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Namibian Operators

I'm trotting off to Namibia for a few week's holiday in mid June.

Does anyone know of any operators out there that might be able to show me some wild-life from the air ?

I'll be flying in and...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2005, 09:49
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,056
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I hope I can clear up some confusion particularly...

I hope I can clear up some confusion particularly in relation to the Tachs and where they get their power from.

CrazyBS is right in that both tachs will continue to read with both the battery and...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2005, 09:49
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,393
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I hope I can clear up some confusion particularly...

I hope I can clear up some confusion particularly in relation to the Tachs and where they get their power from.

CrazyBS is right in that both tachs will continue to read with both the battery and...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2004, 18:10
Replies: 23
Views: 7,861
Posted By Figure Of Merit

There are 2 separate problems that can both be...

There are 2 separate problems that can both be caused by bright sunlight shining through the disc. Quite a few of the posts confuse the two.

The first problem is induction of an epileptic...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2004, 18:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Correction (you're right, JimL), on checking...

Correction (you're right, JimL), on checking through the correspondance it was Ron Jenkins in FCL.

F.O.M
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2004, 16:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By Figure Of Merit

I was in the same situation a few years ago. With...

I was in the same situation a few years ago. With the recommendation of the CFI and "in view of my total experience on the R44" (which then stood at about 50 hours PIC), the CAA kindly waived the 15...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2004, 16:03
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,056
Posted By Figure Of Merit

There was one fairly recent accident in which a...

There was one fairly recent accident in which a passenger bashing the controls was a possible cause of the mast bumping which resulted in 2 deaths.

The report is here G-VFSI Report...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2004, 16:03
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,393
Posted By Figure Of Merit

There was one fairly recent accident in which a...

There was one fairly recent accident in which a passenger bashing the controls was a possible cause of the mast bumping which resulted in 2 deaths.

The report is here G-VFSI Report...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Nov 2003, 01:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Hi Need to get my reval done by March. Could...

Hi

Need to get my reval done by March. Could some kind soul out there with access to the mag that Philip Whiteman refers to post or PM me the options between now and April?

Thanks in advance
...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2003, 21:03
Replies: 1,303
Views: 591,678
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Hi I've got a spare copy of the Pilot...

Hi

I've got a spare copy of the Pilot Transition Manual from the Bell course that's yours for the post and packing. Also a copy of a POH from the same source that you're welcome to borrow and risk...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2003, 07:05
Replies: 18
Views: 1,701
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Cars DO suffer from carb ice. I used to own...

Cars DO suffer from carb ice.

I used to own a Fiat 126 which, on cold dark foggy nights, would suffer engine failure on the motorways of the midlands. Even with fully open induction passageways it...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2003, 02:16
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,393
Posted By Figure Of Merit

The short answer is because it's brilliantly...

The short answer is because it's brilliantly simple.

A longer answer would involve considering what you'd lose if you replaced it with a conventional stick...
1. Simplicity (addition of...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2003, 02:16
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,056
Posted By Figure Of Merit

The short answer is because it's brilliantly...

The short answer is because it's brilliantly simple.

A longer answer would involve considering what you'd lose if you replaced it with a conventional stick...
1. Simplicity (addition of...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2003, 12:44
Replies: 363
Views: 76,630
Posted By Figure Of Merit

HeliStream are based 30 mins south at John Wayne...

HeliStream are based 30 mins south at John Wayne ( yes I know!!...) international.

They're very professional- I can recommend them. +1 714 662 3163
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2002, 17:37
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,393
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Crab- I agree that DA is DA as far as the rotor...

Crab- I agree that DA is DA as far as the rotor is concerned (compressibility effects ignored) . But as the engine sees things, though, DA is not just DA.

On the bit of the graph that Irlandes was...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2002, 17:37
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,056
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Crab- I agree that DA is DA as far as the rotor...

Crab- I agree that DA is DA as far as the rotor is concerned (compressibility effects ignored) . But as the engine sees things, though, DA is not just DA.

On the bit of the graph that Irlandes was...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2002, 14:12
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,393
Posted By Figure Of Merit

Ooops- Ignore my last post above. I had got...

Ooops- Ignore my last post above.

I had got the bits of the curve the wrong way around.

The correct way around is-- the portion to the LEFT of the "knee" is where the throttle is fully open....
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