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Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2009, 16:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,439
Posted By SEL

Ideal for September or, in fact, for the 2009...

Ideal for September or, in fact, for the 2009 British summer.

Cracking shot!

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2009, 00:37
Replies: 25
Views: 10,020
Posted By SEL

With respect to Tango's AS 350 remarks....what do...

With respect to Tango's AS 350 remarks....what do you mean by stabilator?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2008, 19:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By SEL

Hi Feathering Tickles, How did you calculate...

Hi Feathering Tickles,

How did you calculate the floats weight? Do you have the calculations?

As an aside, if it did have them before, how useful would it have been then, before the make-over?...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2008, 20:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By SEL

Oooh intriguing...who might you be? It may...

Oooh intriguing...who might you be?

It may be but I wouldn't know how to check!

I was curious about the low skids though, all the ones I'd seen were on high skids. Thanks for the site...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2008, 18:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By SEL

AS350B with low skids and pop-out floats?

For all of you out there, a question..

Can you fit pop out floats on a AS350B with low skids and does anybody know where there is a pic of one?

Ta
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2008, 22:48
Replies: 26
Views: 7,832
Posted By SEL

This is probably a daft question but I've seen a...

This is probably a daft question but I've seen a few films on this and the heli is most often a 500.

Does anyone know why the 500?

Ta!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2008, 23:47
Replies: 43
Views: 6,502
Posted By SEL

I have flown with both Mike Green and Jon Lane...

I have flown with both Mike Green and Jon Lane and would heartily recommend them both. I would also add that Jon Lane is not a risk taker but a very measured and professional pilot.

I'm sure there...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2008, 17:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,196
Posted By SEL

Love the comment from the witness about the...

Love the comment from the witness about the "black box", thats National Geographic for ya!

All the best to the pilot
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2008, 18:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By SEL

I stand corrected, initial post and title changed!

I stand corrected, initial post and title changed!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2008, 10:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By SEL

Any Chief Pilots up North/North West England?

Hi all,

An group in the North West England is serious about setting up their own AOC this summer but are having trouble finding a Chief Pilot.

The Chief Pilot can have a flying or non-flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2008, 19:58
Replies: 8
Views: 3,999
Posted By SEL

Bell 222 or Older A109?

This question grew from a discussion over coffee on a fog bound day the other week. Bearing in mind they both originated around the same era, what is the general consensus on the 109 and the 222 of...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2008, 20:44
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,516
Posted By SEL

UK Certification

Being a bit dim in this and many other matters, how will UK certification of the Cabri go? Having been EASA approved, how far does that go with the CAA here in the UK? Are we looking at a lengthy...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2007, 20:45
Replies: 288
Views: 90,950
Posted By SEL

One thing that often happens to me, being in the...

One thing that often happens to me, being in the hgeli industry, is people asking me about it. I tend to always give the same reply "Wait for the AAIB report".

In the media, after a lot of...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2007, 22:01
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By SEL

Thanks for that hihover, thats very useful. ...

Thanks for that hihover, thats very useful.

Hi B73, I do have a well thumbed, dog-eared and much treasured copy! Shame the CAA stopped producing it with no replacement, how unusual of them to do...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2007, 20:14
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By SEL

What replaced CAP 421?

Hi All

Quick question. Back when I did my FI course, I was given CAP 421 but now I cannot find it on the CAA site. I'm guessing it must have been replaced by a Standards Document, or similar but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2007, 19:40
Replies: 23
Views: 4,759
Posted By SEL

Hi Last time I was there, which was some...

Hi

Last time I was there, which was some time ago, CSE had a Hughes 300C for sale (G-BXMY). It is an old 1970's 300C but sweet to fly. When it was discussed, I think they were looking for £50-60K...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jun 2007, 20:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By SEL

Odd that. Google still points to the above...

Odd that. Google still points to the above address but it isn't working...eek
Forum: Rotorheads
30th May 2007, 20:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,688
Posted By SEL

This is why I always close the curtains and if...

This is why I always close the curtains and if I'm out, wear a cunning disguise of false beard and dark glasses.....not that I ever seem to get much chance to get up to anything illicit but I do like...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2007, 22:10
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By SEL

Oh, maybe its not so simple afterall...well, it...

Oh, maybe its not so simple afterall...well, it does involve both the CAA and the JAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2007, 13:27
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By SEL

CAA FTO and RF differences

Howdy folks, just a simple question or confirmation.

Is the difference between a Flight Training Organisation (FTO) and a Registered Facility (RF) that the latter may only train for PPL?

Also,...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2007, 22:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By SEL

Tis true, Shy Torque, a luxury shed with many...

Tis true, Shy Torque, a luxury shed with many windows. In fact, the window cleaner drives a Porsche (its the one with the ladders on the roof rack in the car park)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2007, 23:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,057
Posted By SEL

The first diagram is to do with some tail rotor...

The first diagram is to do with some tail rotor issues. On a helicopter with counter clockwise rotation, viewed from above (basically speaking, not French or Russian), the tail rotor thrusts to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2007, 09:57
Replies: 26
Views: 11,472
Posted By SEL

I agree with Starflex, there is way too much...

I agree with Starflex, there is way too much computer graphics in films. With something like Airwolf, you need a REAL helicopter doing its thing. Otherwise, with C.G. it's like watching a cartoon! ...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2007, 17:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By SEL

AOC, Ops manuals etc

Had a discussion about AOCs etc. today, such is the exciting life I lead. Whilst chatting I remembered there are people who will produce some parts of the material needed for the AOC.
I was then...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2007, 13:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By SEL

Yep, you're both right. Had a reply from Robinson...

Yep, you're both right. Had a reply from Robinson saying the same thing.

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2007, 17:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By SEL

R44 Camera Mounting

Here is a question I was asked and didn't know the answer.

To fit a camera to the nose of a R44, is it factory fitted or can it be fitted later? If able to fit later, who would take it on?...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2007, 00:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,095
Posted By SEL

FI Job in North of England

Hi All
I know that we're not meant to advertise but this isnt connected with me and hope this wont be a breach of any rules! I know of an FI job thats just come up in North of England , so if you...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2007, 17:55
Replies: 33
Views: 10,317
Posted By SEL

Odd how this thread is attracting so many brand...

Odd how this thread is attracting so many brand new members and that most seem to only post in this thread!

Moderators noticed this, I wonder?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2007, 13:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By SEL

One explanation I was given (and I'm no...

One explanation I was given (and I'm no mechanic!), is that it is to do with the shaft whipping about in the bearings. At high engine RPM, the shaft will oscillate about it's axis. When the clutch is...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2007, 13:11
Replies: 52
Views: 9,948
Posted By SEL

I definately agree that the 300 is the better...

I definately agree that the 300 is the better trainer. It isn't perfect but it's flying characteristics are spot on. (This is from experience as an instructor on both). Also, isn't it true that...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 11:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By SEL

Any luck finding out, Chester2005?

Any luck finding out, Chester2005?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By SEL

New Chester / Hawarden Heli Operation?

Hi all

Heard a rumour (well, it is a rumour network) that Hields have sold their Chester operation.

Anybody know any details?

SEL
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2006, 00:35
Replies: 9
Views: 4,906
Posted By SEL

Definately well deserved! He's simply a legend....

Definately well deserved! He's simply a legend. He had to be to have got me through my CPL and FI, despite my best efforts!

His expertise showed in his relaxed manner and teaching style whilst...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2006, 00:45
Replies: 28
Views: 4,940
Posted By SEL

Andy G. is well into his Hawaiian shirt and...

Andy G. is well into his Hawaiian shirt and shorts down on the beach, by all accounts!

Mike Green (formerly of Fast) also conducts courses at two North West airfields, if thats any use to you,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2006, 09:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,853
Posted By SEL

I shudder to think what 'crazy' things Bill has...

I shudder to think what 'crazy' things Bill has seen.........
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