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Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
15th Feb 2012, 13:40
Replies: 0
Views: 1,433
Posted By pa42

How to find draft drug testing program for 3-man operation?

Cannot discover how to satisfy local FAA office requirement for drug testing for local air tours. They insist on receiving a copy of our program, signed and approved by the FAA drug abatement...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Oct 2011, 21:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By pa42

Chinese job offer hinges on FAA flight time certification?

A potential employer in China has requested an FAA certification of my flight times/training in the USA. Everything I can find about FAA certifying flight times indicates the FAA only spits back my...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2010, 10:47
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,731
Posted By pa42

R44 Astro: super-stiff collective, no remedy?

Recently got assigned to a 1998 almost-run-out Astro, discovered the collective is really strange: before engine start, it almost wants to pop UP from the floor. After the rotor blades are turning,...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2008, 05:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By pa42

If in revision process, we need to move fast

Paco: How many talented persons are thus far involved in this anonymous revision-in-process? How can one contribute to it, the better to ensure that shortfalls in the old version are rectified?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2008, 13:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By pa42

The Rotorcraft Flying Handbook--how to make it better?

For some years I've been scribbling comments and revisions in my old dog-eared copy of the RFH, reminding myself of its numerous shortfalls and mis-statements and fuzzy-logic sentences so as to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Feb 2008, 13:17
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By pa42

found my answer

Interesting that 5 days of exposure on pprune and nobody responded--not a big issue, one suspects.

Anyway, tracked down a copy of 2003 FAQ's from FAA on FAR 61, answer found on page 170 (of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Feb 2008, 19:05
Replies: 23
Views: 3,341
Posted By pa42

come on in, the water's fine

Sure, lots of small schools in USA would be happy to have somebody volunteer their time, and the FAA has no problem with free instruction.

SOME insurance companies might balk at insuring the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2008, 12:07
Replies: 77
Views: 17,214
Posted By pa42

does USA RH Commercial really require RH Private prerequisite?

FAR 61.129 says one of the pre-requisites for a Commercial Certificate is a Private Pilot Certificate--but it doesn't say it has to be in the same category, so it's been assumed in some circles that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Feb 2008, 09:13
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By pa42

Instruments required for basic Commercial IR training?

Student shows up with his older two-place aircraft equipped only with needle, ball, airspeed, altimeter. No other gyros. No VOR or GPS, and just a magnetic compass and DR for navigation. Desires to...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2006, 12:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By pa42

You are correct, in part; now if we can get to paragraph two . . .

Dearest Winnie:

Of course. However, I fear that you have responded only to the subject line of my post (fastest draw in the west?). Now, if we can read all the way down to paragraph two, we find...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2006, 09:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By pa42

Can a Canadian Pvt F/W train in US for Canadian add-on Rotorcraft?

This is a challenge: vacationing Canadian F/w pilot (400 hr) shows up in FL wanting to do the training (ground & flight) for add-on Canadian rotorcraft rating. (warm weather, cheap rates)

Of...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2006, 15:46
Replies: 35
Views: 4,486
Posted By pa42

Cool no right answers; or perhaps two?

The question in the POST is can I explain the answer. Well, yes and no--the right answer is either doubled or MISSING! Bad question (typical bureaucratic incompetence).

But to amplify Nick (wow,...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2006, 14:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Posted By pa42

ambient temp deice fluid is OK, just SLOWER

Major carriers like it hot because it works so much faster--instant gratification! But the chemistry is the same, whatever, so if you've only got it cold, go ahead and use it. (If the deice fluid...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2006, 12:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Posted By pa42

conceptual chaos: momentary vs steady state

One doubts you'll get clear resolution of this one, either with your mates or on this forum. Even in the few posts thus far, we're beseiged with references to "it" and "this" and other vague...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 07:22
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By pa42

Employment note: brief report on just-completed HeliExpo Job Fair, Dallas

Mentoring Session: an hour of industry big-wigs providing excellent
expert comments on how to become a professional pilot (as distinct from
just possessing a Commercial Certificate). Basic...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2006, 13:43
Replies: 24
Views: 2,626
Posted By pa42

along with Shawn . . .

who I quote: "I'll be at the Aerosimulators stand (booth 4821 in the static display area) if anyone wants to come and see our new sim.... (blatant bit of advertising that I'm waiting to have my...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2006, 13:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,812
Posted By pa42

first guess: low rotor rpm

Note that the main rotor is still attached, little evidence in photo of rotation at impact in spite of nearby obstacles (blade straight in horizontal plane), helicopter fuselage level & intact. AND...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2006, 13:18
Replies: 390
Views: 217,208
Posted By pa42

tongue-in-cheek comments on Bell 412 website

Off-the-wall cute obscure website urls, V.1.

www.onefinalcoat.com

Now, would you think that had to do with helicopters? Guess again--it's Bell's 412 LUH advertisement! The...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2006, 10:24
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,104
Posted By pa42

RHC Training Manual: NOT worth getting!

Forgive my rant--but RHC did the industry, and themselves, a disservice by preparing that manual many years ago and THEN NOT IMPROVING IT! A small example: If you read this undated, unrevised factory...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2006, 10:24
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,429
Posted By pa42

RHC Training Manual: NOT worth getting!

Forgive my rant--but RHC did the industry, and themselves, a disservice by preparing that manual many years ago and THEN NOT IMPROVING IT! A small example: If you read this undated, unrevised factory...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2005, 11:02
Replies: 1,031
Views: 221,422
Posted By pa42

Just Do It

No question about it, choosing a location gets very tough when you have the (unusual) option of numerous countries and schools. Especially if you are planning on "only the best" jobs and working...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2005, 21:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,606
Posted By pa42

that wasn't frozen gas, it was ICE!

Gasoline doesn't freeze at any temperature found on the Earth's surface, or even inside a venturi. Too warm!

Those crystals in the carb throat were Hard Water (a.k.a. Ice) which had crept in...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2005, 12:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By pa42

miscellaneous sidebar readings

Ray Prouty articles http://safecopter.arc.nasa.gov/

www.r22helicopters.com/tech21.html

www.copters.com

www.dynamicflight.com
...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2005, 08:26
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By pa42

what makes intercom microphones inoperative?

Some of our headsets work fine with hot-mike switch ON (both pilots can talk same time). Other headset microphones become inaudible as soon as both microphones activated.

Have too few headsets...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2005, 12:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,400
Posted By pa42

a) meteorite b) the butler did it c)...

a) meteorite

b) the butler did it

c) small children on stepladder with sticks

d) any one of your enemies

e) any one of your friends
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2005, 06:08
Replies: 191
Views: 41,136
Posted By pa42

re: SASLESS cogent summation

. . . one wonders whether a smart dog can at least make sense of the scoreboard. At least much on telly HAS a scoreboard . . .

how 'bout if we form an umpire committee to keep score on the hot...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2005, 14:41
Replies: 31
Views: 3,458
Posted By pa42

NO, NO, NO, winds aloft do not influence constant-rate turns!

It is worrisome that certificated pilots may get through the system believing that bank angles (absent ground reference maneuvers) must be varied, or do vary, when a wind is blowing.

Let us be...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2005, 06:23
Replies: 59
Views: 11,640
Posted By pa42

apples vs oranges: wind speeds < 9k vs >9k

How interesting, none of us have broached the subject of increased HIGE power required between 2 knots airflow-past-helicopter and about 9 knots airflow-past-helicopter!

Refer, if you will, to...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2004, 18:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,942
Posted By pa42

IMHO, a classic scam

I've hung out at two or three SilverState locations, visited 4 others & interviewed for training, while they maintain a reputable front and have a justifiable business plan for themselves and...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2004, 23:11
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,104
Posted By pa42

my outback toolkit

Having operated off a trailer all over the western USA, this is a subject dear to my heart! The toolkit is still evolving, but so far:

spanners (5/8 & 11/16? I forget), funnel, and pint of MR/TR...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2004, 23:11
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,429
Posted By pa42

my outback toolkit

Having operated off a trailer all over the western USA, this is a subject dear to my heart! The toolkit is still evolving, but so far:

spanners (5/8 & 11/16? I forget), funnel, and pint of MR/TR...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2004, 14:11
Replies: 966
Views: 989,976
Posted By pa42

and how to match microphone impedance?

Right, helmets good idea. So along the way I bought a second David Clark headset (ebay) for pax comm. And, lo and behold, nobody had ever mentioned that mixing mike impedances would yank the rug...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2004, 13:48
Replies: 52
Views: 6,652
Posted By pa42

So far, so good: but keep going . . .

No-flare autos are becoming more of an R22 possibility as we go along, thanks all. But I can't put together a complete lesson plan yet: Spaced, what happens with the 40k forward airspeed (assume...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2004, 12:16
Replies: 52
Views: 6,652
Posted By pa42

YES at eng fail down collective AND flare!

Eyesout: widespread standard doctrine, so far as I've heard, simultaneous dump-and-flare. Cheap insurance against being too slow with dumping collective.

This was the subject of a recent safety...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2004, 18:37
Replies: 52
Views: 6,652
Posted By pa42

Shawn: don't stop now!

Clearly the BadJuJu sensor would be paramount.

But even better: do there not exist in the test-pilot caverns some inexpensive forms of vibration monitors? Hi-medium-low frequency sensors for...
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