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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2009, 15:36
Replies: 497
Views: 154,194
Posted By nimbostratus

(The f****in Puma is nearly 25 feet high) ...

(The f****in Puma is nearly 25 feet high)


Yeah, in the hover, maybe.
4.95m is a little over 16', the pilot eyeline at about 8'.
You're trying to mandate and change procedures when you don't...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Jul 2007, 16:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,254
Posted By nimbostratus

As I see it, it's because there are few...

As I see it, it's because there are few helicopter pilots around willing to work for nothing. There is still (thankfully) a general opinion within the rotary industry that anyone offering their...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2007, 14:31
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,913
Posted By nimbostratus

FH1100 Pilot; Spot on!:D

FH1100 Pilot;
Spot on!:D
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jun 2007, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By nimbostratus

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th May 2007, 05:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,930
Posted By nimbostratus

VOR holds

If you 'know' that this 'bombastic 'knowall' ' is wrong, surely this must mean that you know what is right.
At the risk of seeming a bombastic knowall, I use the same procedure (sector 1...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2007, 16:21
Replies: 19
Views: 2,482
Posted By nimbostratus

Zero G/Weightlessness

What you are experiencing is apparent weightlessness. This is similar to that which you would experience if you were dropped out of a plane in a container. Ok, I accept that in a free-fall situation...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2007, 07:28
Replies: 19
Views: 2,482
Posted By nimbostratus

:ugh: It's not 'zero G'. You will still be...

:ugh: It's not 'zero G'.
You will still be subject to the same 'G' as you would if you were outside the aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2007, 18:58
Replies: 20
Views: 5,876
Posted By nimbostratus

If you're flying IFR, it's IFR. It doesn't matter...

If you're flying IFR, it's IFR. It doesn't matter that the weather is CAVOK or not. You can fly IFR in VMC.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2006, 17:27
Replies: 109
Views: 32,165
Posted By nimbostratus

I truly believe that people who live in glass...

I truly believe that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. What I posted earlier (in this post) was correct. However, we all make mistakes, and I agree that Mr. M.C's past should...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2006, 09:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,582
Posted By nimbostratus

Dunker training

Is it mandatory to undertake 'dunker training' for commercial ops? I've heard that the North Sea pilots are not forced to do it (although it could be part of the employment conditions I suppose).
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2006, 22:58
Replies: 91
Views: 11,890
Posted By nimbostratus

In my experience it's only the Longranger that...

In my experience it's only the Longranger that has a boost pump that is operational with the battery switched off (could be wrong though!).
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2005, 16:14
Replies: 121
Views: 18,875
Posted By nimbostratus

Coconutty points out that the top ten donations...

Coconutty points out that the top ten donations (actually all of the donations) come to rather less than the cost of running a 'large turbine' (or turbo, whatever) helicopter for a single hour.
Note...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2005, 17:49
Replies: 121
Views: 18,875
Posted By nimbostratus

This has got to be a scam. Either that or...

This has got to be a scam.

Either that or the organisers are just seriously naive.
Just check out their sponsorship packages: www.worldrecordhelicopterteam.com/2006SponshorshipPackage.doc
...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2005, 10:25
Replies: 649
Views: 206,736
Posted By nimbostratus

barbecue plate

It is (or so I'm told), the 'corrugated' titanium plate which attaches the base of the MRGB to the transmission deck. You'll find it somewhere between the race cart and the dog kennel; I hope that...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2005, 16:25
Replies: 1,303
Views: 591,877
Posted By nimbostratus

As an examiner, I have to assess the applicant's...

As an examiner, I have to assess the applicant's ability to follow the approved checklist. The majority of checklists in the UK include the instruction to start the engine with only one fuel boost...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2005, 05:43
Replies: 63
Views: 9,690
Posted By nimbostratus

Wouldn't it be more logical if 'BR' stood for...

Wouldn't it be more logical if 'BR' stood for 'brume'? That, (according to my French/English dictionary), is the word for mist.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2005, 21:21
Replies: 82
Views: 59,333
Posted By nimbostratus

ATPL (H)

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopters)

This is the licence towards which all pilots should aspire.
The requirements are as follows:

To be aged at least 21 years;
Pass the fourteen...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2003, 06:38
Replies: 302
Views: 93,738
Posted By nimbostratus

re: helicentre

If you'd asked this question a few months ago, I'd have advised you to go elsewhere, but Helicentre Ltd have sold the L'pool operation to the new MD Andrea Brown. The instructors there ( Jonathon &...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2003, 14:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By nimbostratus

In the UK, a radio telephony licence is required...

In the UK, a radio telephony licence is required to be held by anyone who operates the radio (if you don't have/don't operate a radio you don't require a licence). There are exemptions to the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2003, 13:19
Replies: 30
Views: 4,591
Posted By nimbostratus

Whirly, after re-reading my post it is apparent...

Whirly,
after re-reading my post it is apparent that it could be taken that I doubt your abililty to teach so I'd like to take this opportunity to clear things up.



Best of luck with your...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2003, 11:24
Replies: 30
Views: 4,591
Posted By nimbostratus

Welcome to PPRune! When you've contributed as...

Welcome to PPRune!
When you've contributed as much to this site as Whirlybird, your unkind and sarcastic comments may not be deleted.
Until then ................ :mad:


Heliport
Super...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2003, 03:03
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,152
Posted By nimbostratus

It couldn't be the 7 degree washout on the R22...

It couldn't be the 7 degree washout on the R22 blades could it?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2003, 03:03
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,470
Posted By nimbostratus

It couldn't be the 7 degree washout on the R22...

It couldn't be the 7 degree washout on the R22 blades could it?
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