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Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2008, 23:12
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By heli_spy

Heliplates Further to my last..... If...

Heliplates

Further to my last.....

If you want an extended free loan of the JAA ATPL(H) manuals send me a PM with your details. I'm in Glasgow.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2008, 23:08
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By heli_spy

Does anyone know ????

Re the 36 month time limit. Having passed all the JAA ATPL(H) exams and obtained your JAA CPL(H) if you did a fixed wing IR within the time limit would this 'stop the clock' and allow you to do your...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2008, 20:10
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By heli_spy

GAPAN FI(R)(H) Scholarships

Hi

Are any of you UK based rotorheads going to be applying for this years GAPAN flying instructor scholarships ?

Having finally got round to transferring my CASA CPL(H) to a JAA CPL(H) I think...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2008, 18:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,311
Posted By heli_spy

Re Career Breaks and the Police. I had...

Re Career Breaks and the Police.

I had twelve years in the Met and wanted a two year career break to do my CPL.

"NO" they said !!!

So I resigned.

Any regrets?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2007, 07:53
Replies: 68
Views: 12,022
Posted By heli_spy

Some top notch recommendations there from Flying...

Some top notch recommendations there from Flying Lawyer and a big +1 on the River Cafe.

Also worth a visit is the Spotted Pig pub (314 W 11th St #1) in the West Village. Superb food (actually...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2007, 09:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,807
Posted By heli_spy

Hi MD I did a commercial flight test recently...

Hi MD
I did a commercial flight test recently in the UK to convert my Australian CASA CPL(H) to a JAA CPL(H). I can confirm that, among other things, I had to do the following on my flight test.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2007, 23:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,778
Posted By heli_spy

Hi Where are you doing your flying at the...

Hi
Where are you doing your flying at the moment ?
The CAA will credit you with your Australian time as the holder of an ICAO CPL(H).
If you have a valid Oz CPL(H) when you get back to the UK to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2007, 02:25
Replies: 18
Views: 4,630
Posted By heli_spy

You're working for $20 a day ????? := Is that...

You're working for $20 a day ????? :=
Is that all you consider yourself to be worth???? How does that work from an insurance point of view if/when you overspeed/bend a machine???
Can you really be...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2007, 01:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,500
Posted By heli_spy

500's are well cool. Take one to the pub, land in...

500's are well cool. Take one to the pub, land in the beer garden and see what I mean!
Could not justify SFH costs though now though. Unless someone paid me:)
Did all my 500 flying at Biggin Hill...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2007, 18:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By heli_spy

Hi Tel Boy I take it this firearms training in...

Hi Tel Boy
I take it this firearms training in Sweden isn't free and you have to pay for the privledge?
Sorry to say but a lot of private security companies paint a rather colourful picture of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 21:15
Replies: 159
Views: 29,079
Posted By heli_spy

ManfromUncle My course consisted of 12 fixed...

ManfromUncle
My course consisted of 12 fixed wing exams and one Priciples of Flight Helicopters.
What were the 13 fixed wing exams that you did?

Re CPL(H) to ATPL(A) Frozen;

I take it if you...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 18:09
Replies: 159
Views: 29,079
Posted By heli_spy

Hi Pofman I'm just coming to the end of a full...

Hi Pofman
I'm just coming to the end of a full time ATPL(H) course here in the UK and did not have to do a Performance paper of either helicopter or fixed wing nature as my training provider has...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 16:02
Replies: 159
Views: 29,079
Posted By heli_spy

Many thanks to those who replied to my question. ...

Many thanks to those who replied to my question.

The helicopter performance exam is not in yet (and you dont have to sit the fixed wing performance exam) so ONLY 13 exams to do.

The 'interim'...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2007, 18:59
Replies: 159
Views: 29,079
Posted By heli_spy

If you got a fixed wing IR and kept it current...

If you got a fixed wing IR and kept it current would this mean you wouldn't have to do the exams again if you didn't complete your heli IR within three years?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2007, 08:33
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By heli_spy

Thanks for the info feelerup. Doing the IR isn't...

Thanks for the info feelerup. Doing the IR isn't my top priority- it just seems the logical option with the theory side of instruments fresh in my mind after the ATPL exams.

Cheers.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2007, 01:55
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By heli_spy

IR Training in NZ

Evening All

I'm currently jumping through the hoops positioned by the JAA and am two thirds of my way through the ATPL(H) exams here in the UK.

I need some light at the end of the tunnel and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2007, 00:37
Replies: 887
Views: 207,564
Posted By heli_spy

I have first hand experience of the following...

I have first hand experience of the following training providers in Australia;
Becker Helicopters : AVOID AVOID AVOID
Blue Tongue: First Class Flight Instruction ( I did my sling rating there)...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2006, 07:44
Replies: 34
Views: 6,124
Posted By heli_spy

Critics of this pilots auto (not me) should know...

Critics of this pilots auto (not me) should know full well that each and every auto is different with factors such as air density, wind speed and direction, weight, fuel quantity/tank configuaration...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2005, 11:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,698
Posted By heli_spy

What a shame they're going to write it off. I did...

What a shame they're going to write it off. I did my commercial flight test in YEP and can vouch for the fact it was a nice 47. Glad to hear the pilot got down in one piece- testament to the ace...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2005, 21:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By heli_spy

Hi I travelled up from Sydney in January of...

Hi
I travelled up from Sydney in January of this year to do my sling rating on a Bell 47 with Graeme Gillies at Blue Tongue Helicopters at the Sunshine Coast Airport in Queensland.
I can thoroughly...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2005, 00:33
Replies: 306
Views: 159,394
Posted By heli_spy

Catseye Aerowasp Helicopters near Wollongong...

Catseye

Aerowasp Helicopters near Wollongong ( approx 1 hour south of the Sydney CBD) provide training on the 300 and to my knowledge are the only company in the Sydney area who do so.

Chief...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2004, 06:22
Replies: 294
Views: 163,957
Posted By heli_spy

Hi I can thoroughly recommend Biggin Hill...

Hi

I can thoroughly recommend Biggin Hill Helicopters for 500 training. I did my type rating there in August (in a 500E) and you will not find better instructors anywhere.

Give them a ring and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2004, 06:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By heli_spy

Thumbs down I'm with Phoenix Rising on this one. I am, by no...

I'm with Phoenix Rising on this one. I am, by no means, the most qualified helicopter pilot on this forum however I have flown in four continents and Becker Helicopters is without doubt the worst...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2004, 06:37
Replies: 887
Views: 207,564
Posted By heli_spy

Thumbs up I also did my R44 endorsement with HTT at...

I also did my R44 endorsement with HTT at Bankstown. The Chief Pilot, Mark Donohoe is a top bloke as well as being an excellent pilot/instructor. I cannot recommend them highly enough.:ok: :ok: :ok:...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2004, 06:37
Replies: 466
Views: 52,110
Posted By heli_spy

Thumbs up I also did my R44 endorsement with HTT at...

I also did my R44 endorsement with HTT at Bankstown. The Chief Pilot, Mark Donohoe is a top bloke as well as being an excellent pilot/instructor. I cannot recommend them highly enough.:ok: :ok: :ok:...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2004, 14:12
Replies: 459
Views: 93,476
Posted By heli_spy

Hi I was in a similar position to you,...

Hi

I was in a similar position to you, twelve and a bit years in the job and working towards a 2/3rds final salary pension after another 17 years.

I'd been flying privately whilst in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2004, 14:12
Replies: 318
Views: 27,710
Posted By heli_spy

Hi I was in a similar position to you,...

Hi

I was in a similar position to you, twelve and a bit years in the job and working towards a 2/3rds final salary pension after another 17 years.

I'd been flying privately whilst in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2004, 11:50
Replies: 500
Views: 125,033
Posted By heli_spy

Heli Pod Flight School NZ

Hughey

I was in NZ recently and did a couple of hours of refresher flying in an R22 with the owner/chief pilot Peter.

I was MOST impressed with

a. his piloting skills and

b. his...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jul 2003, 21:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By heli_spy

FAA Class 1 to JAR Class 1

Hi

I just sent the CAA a similar enquiry concerning converting my ICAO CASA CPL (H) to a JAR CPL(H).

With regard to the Class 1 Medical if you have a current FAA Class 1 Medical and a valid CPL...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Jun 2003, 12:09
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By heli_spy

Question Australian Class One to JAR Class One

Hi

I have an Australian CASA CPL (H) and a current Australian CASA Class One Medical.

Assuming I want to return to the UK and obtain my JAR CPL(H) do I have to complete the full initial Class...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2003, 11:57
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,408
Posted By heli_spy

Augusto SVH3

headsethair.

Have a look at http://www.usbusiness.com/helicopter/sim01.htm

The contraption you saw may have been the Augusto SVH3 training helicopter. a google search will bring up loads of...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2003, 11:57
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,943
Posted By heli_spy

Augusto SVH3

headsethair.

Have a look at http://www.usbusiness.com/helicopter/sim01.htm

The contraption you saw may have been the Augusto SVH3 training helicopter. a google search will bring up loads of...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2003, 11:49
Replies: 500
Views: 125,033
Posted By heli_spy

Mountain Flying in NZ

I can recommend HeliFlight Wairapa who are based at Masterton in the North Island (about an hour North East from Wellington.)

I went out in a 300C and did some mountain flying in the local ranges-...
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