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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2005, 12:00
Replies: 46
Views: 6,046
Posted By nulian

OK - so the same question applies to obtaining an...

OK - so the same question applies to obtaining an equivalent JAR license. Anyone know?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2005, 03:55
Replies: 46
Views: 6,046
Posted By nulian

Converting FAA license to Irish license

Hi -
Anyone familiar with the procedures (if any) to convert an FAA-issued PPL or CPL license to the equivalent Irish one?

Is it a straight-up change, or is there a flight test involved? Any...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2003, 20:58
Replies: 966
Views: 991,186
Posted By nulian

Any specific model of the Gallet helmet you would...

Any specific model of the Gallet helmet you would recommend?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2003, 22:52
Replies: 138
Views: 24,577
Posted By nulian

I agree with that - few sights have been more...

I agree with that - few sights have been more sobering to me than the video of the low-rotor RPM stall shown at the Robinson safety course.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2003, 22:24
Replies: 966
Views: 991,186
Posted By nulian

I've not used a helmet before - I fly R22s and...

I've not used a helmet before - I fly R22s and never seen anyone use one. After reading this thread, however, I've decided to obtain one.

The Gentex SPH5 seems to be the helmet of choice here - my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2003, 23:24
Replies: 49
Views: 14,034
Posted By nulian

same problem here - claims the file is not there.

same problem here - claims the file is not there.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2003, 03:16
Replies: 49
Views: 14,034
Posted By nulian

Both links to the 'finalbrit' video are broken -...

Both links to the 'finalbrit' video are broken - anyone mirroring it?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2003, 03:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,275
Posted By nulian

He's talking about the fact that since the...

He's talking about the fact that since the helicopter is in his name, the onus of making the payments is on him if the school goes under or reneges on the deal.

On the face of it, it looks like an...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2003, 23:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By nulian

I'd like a copy of that movie, please. Check your...

I'd like a copy of that movie, please. Check your PM inbox for the address.

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2003, 22:44
Replies: 417
Views: 142,231
Posted By nulian

I imagine the main reason people would have a...

I imagine the main reason people would have a problem with you working for free is that you screw the pot for the people who can't afford to work for free.

If I were an operator, why would I pay...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2003, 12:30
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,231
Posted By nulian

Lu - out of curiosity, do you remember the name...

Lu - out of curiosity, do you remember the name of the show you saw? I'd be interested to see if I can dig it up.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2003, 12:30
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,508
Posted By nulian

Lu - out of curiosity, do you remember the name...

Lu - out of curiosity, do you remember the name of the show you saw? I'd be interested to see if I can dig it up.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2003, 01:32
Replies: 1,031
Views: 222,306
Posted By nulian

Nice and cheap, but sort of a long trip from...

Nice and cheap, but sort of a long trip from Chicago =)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2003, 22:12
Replies: 1,031
Views: 222,306
Posted By nulian

I can recommend Sun Aero - got my PPL through...

I can recommend Sun Aero - got my PPL through them. They operate three R22s, one R44 and a 206.

The 22 goes for $205/hr wet, but block rates are available.

Anyone know of other schools around?...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2003, 21:58
Replies: 51
Views: 5,629
Posted By nulian

I have to agree that it is possible to...

I have to agree that it is possible to succesfully and harmlessly do a hover auto in the R22 from 10 feet - I've had it demonstrated to me by an instructor to show that it could be done.

Note -...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 23:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By nulian

Yes, that can lead to some awkward moments. ...

Yes, that can lead to some awkward moments.

Like while reviewing for the checkride, we had done a bunch of normal autos and did a hovering auto on the way in. Yours truly dumped the collective...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 23:09
Replies: 51
Views: 5,629
Posted By nulian

Let's try to keep this civil. coyote - yes,...

Let's try to keep this civil.

coyote - yes, that effect was in the forefront of my mind when I read about this maneuver. Nick et al - is this a significant factor?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 02:29
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By nulian

I'm sensitive to this issue because I've heard...

I'm sensitive to this issue because I've heard stories in the fixed wing world of pilots bending airplanes and getting reamed by the owner's insurance company.

Flying safely also doesn't make you...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 00:54
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By nulian

RD - so do you carry your own liability...

RD - so do you carry your own liability insurance? If so, what do you use?

I'm not real comfortable with being on the hook for millions if I have the misfortune to have to do a forced landing in...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 00:25
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By nulian

Insurance & Renting

Hi folks -
I'd like to get a read on what people in the US who rent are doing for liability insurance.

I know that my school has a policy that if you damage the helicopter in motion you eat the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2003, 20:01
Replies: 37
Views: 12,640
Posted By nulian

My condolences to the families of those who died....

My condolences to the families of those who died. The survivor filing suit against Eurocopter and Papillon before a cause of the crash is really known raises my eyebrow, though.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2003, 18:06
Replies: 51
Views: 5,629
Posted By nulian

Heh. Don't worry, as I stated in my post I...

Heh.

Don't worry, as I stated in my post I didn't think this would be terribly feasible in an R22. I was mainly wondering if such a maneuver was possible in the OH6, or if it was a case of a...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2003, 11:06
Replies: 51
Views: 5,629
Posted By nulian

Cyclic climb after entering autorotation

Hi folks -
Just read Hugh Mills' "Low Level Hell", in which he describes his first tour in Vietnam flying OH6As.

At one point he describes an engine failure due to gunfire while he was "about...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2003, 03:59
Replies: 583
Views: 51,125
Posted By nulian

<-- paddy pilot For me anyway, as much as...

<-- paddy pilot

For me anyway, as much as I'd like to move back to Ireland, I can't see myself doing it.

It's just too expensive to live there these days - even if you're being paid a decent...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2003, 22:27
Replies: 21
Views: 3,300
Posted By nulian

Hover - That's being a bit simplistic. However...

Hover -
That's being a bit simplistic. However the man in question ended up on the road, if he ended up in the side of the lorry then there's nothing the driver could have done. Same if he ended up...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2003, 01:28
Replies: 36
Views: 3,874
Posted By nulian

Any school that pushes you out the door at 40...

Any school that pushes you out the door at 40 hours gauranteed is one to avoid, in my opinion.

Best advice is to get referrals to a good school.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2003, 06:27
Replies: 36
Views: 3,874
Posted By nulian

Well, I have an FAA fixed-wing license, and am...

Well, I have an FAA fixed-wing license, and am about to take the checkride for my helicopter add-on. I have 40 helicopter hours, and you strictly need 30 for the add-on.

The main reason for going...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2003, 04:29
Replies: 56
Views: 5,806
Posted By nulian

Electronic logbook

Just curious - who among you is using an electronic logbook? I'm looking for one geared towards the FAA standards, rather than the UK. What I've found on offer hasn't been all that great, however.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2003, 06:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,359
Posted By nulian

Just went to see this today and thought it rather...

Just went to see this today and thought it rather good. Anyone know anyone involved in the production of it? Be interesting to hear their stories...

Cheers,
Peter
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2003, 21:19
Replies: 123
Views: 11,654
Posted By nulian

Steve76 - Rest assured, emergency procedures...

Steve76 -
Rest assured, emergency procedures are something I drill myself on.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2003, 06:21
Replies: 123
Views: 11,654
Posted By nulian

While I don't really agree with PPRuNeFan's...

While I don't really agree with PPRuNeFan's attitude, I do agree with his overall message.

I'll preface this by saying that I'm currently a student, flying robbies. I also hold a private...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2003, 20:58
Replies: 72
Views: 13,577
Posted By nulian

Haven't looked at the news yet today, so don't...

Haven't looked at the news yet today, so don't know if there are any more developments. Locally in Chicago, there is fairly good coverage of this, and for the most part the news channels appear to be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2003, 07:15
Replies: 72
Views: 13,577
Posted By nulian

This is no april fool's joke. My post was in the...

This is no april fool's joke. My post was in the morning CDT on the 31st. There is a live webcam at the adler planetarium that will show the damage.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2003, 02:32
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By nulian

Chicago politics is more of a monarchy than a...

Chicago politics is more of a monarchy than a democracy. I wouldn't be surprised if Daley was in office until he croaks.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2003, 02:32
Replies: 72
Views: 13,577
Posted By nulian

Chicago politics is more of a monarchy than a...

Chicago politics is more of a monarchy than a democracy. I wouldn't be surprised if Daley was in office until he croaks.
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