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Search: Posts Made By: johned0
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Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2015, 22:11
Replies: 33
Views: 9,515
Posted By johned0

Govenor off training

I'm not sure how we had thread creep from the original question of govenor off to EOL to the ground. I think they are very different issues but I can certainly comment on govenor off training.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2014, 09:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,318
Posted By johned0

Thanks very much, Nigel, I'll check it out. :) ...

Thanks very much, Nigel, I'll check it out. :)
Cheers,
John
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2014, 09:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,318
Posted By johned0

Any updates since 2009 ?

Off to Crete in a few months and wondered if there might be an operator on the island these days ?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Cheers,
John
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2013, 23:45
Replies: 99
Views: 15,287
Posted By johned0

10k AGL on a beautiful gin clear day, in an R22....

10k AGL on a beautiful gin clear day, in an R22. A little weird but the most amazing view. The earth looked like a 250 thou map laid out below.

How about turning the question on it's head - How...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2012, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By johned0

I would echo CH's comments but in my case I refer...

I would echo CH's comments but in my case I refer to East Midlands Helicopters, at Costock - very professional.

Happy flying
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2011, 08:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By johned0

Thanks very much for your suggestion. I will pop...

Thanks very much for your suggestion. I will pop down and see what I can find.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2011, 21:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By johned0

Barbados flying recommendations

Dear All,

I will be in Barbados, next week, and I am wondering if any of you can recommend any flying opportunities.

I am current on R44 and interested in SFH or flying with a local safety...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2011, 21:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By johned0

I flew with Advanced several years ago and would...

I flew with Advanced several years ago and would thoroughly recommend them. They only had robbos though so no chance for 4+1 but no harm in giving them a call as they might have a 120 or 206...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2011, 09:06
Replies: 19
Views: 6,659
Posted By johned0

FAR 27.71 Glide

P-DAR :
What do you reckon the ROD would be and what height would you start the flare ;-)

J
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2011, 21:58
Replies: 21
Views: 3,521
Posted By johned0

The most friendly I have found by a long long way...

The most friendly I have found by a long long way was Peranporth so if you get down to Cornwall then pop into see them. I was there over a busy weekend where they had a parachuting competition, fixed...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2011, 21:16
Replies: 134
Views: 27,548
Posted By johned0

Got a refund

Called my credit card company and requested refund. Two days later a form arrived to complete and 5 days after that the funds were back in my bank.

Simples.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2011, 16:27
Replies: 134
Views: 27,548
Posted By johned0

Oh dear

Hello Dennis,

I am sorry to hear the news.

I'm off to phone visa for a refund.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2011, 21:35
Replies: 134
Views: 27,548
Posted By johned0

I assume Brabhams are the distributor. Don't...

I assume Brabhams are the distributor. Don't blame them for all their woes, Dennis. As I said, I have called 3times and 3 separate people have checked my subscription details and promised to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2011, 21:15
Replies: 134
Views: 27,548
Posted By johned0

Blades / Loop - What a joke - Don't waste your money

Subscribed in October to both loop and blades. I am receiving loop but not blades. I have emailed them and sent messages via the form on their web site - not a single response. I have called them 3...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2010, 19:29
Replies: 145
Views: 75,925
Posted By johned0

IM Apps

Could never quite see the point of WhatsApp (maybe i am missing something) because it uses a proprietary protocol and only works between two specific mobiles (Symbian and Android coming soon).

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2010, 15:30
Replies: 83
Views: 23,957
Posted By johned0

PPL Rules

I understand the new rules are :

a. Attended the official brief
b. Flown in on one of the Practice days
c. Had a check flight with a HeliAir pilot to prove capability to fly in on GP...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2010, 10:08
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By johned0

PPLH Flying in India - recommendations ?

Dear All,

I am off to India in a few weeks :ok: on business and would welcome any suggestions about where to rent a helicopter for a few hours - I am PPLH with 280 hrs, mainly fly 44s but also...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2009, 16:59
Replies: 80
Views: 28,569
Posted By johned0

206j - I will pass on your comments to the...

206j - I will pass on your comments to the gentleman concerned, I am not sure he has been compared to a box of frogs before but I think it will make him smile. He was at the Silverstone briefing -...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2009, 13:33
Replies: 177
Views: 19,229
Posted By johned0

Check out the efforts of g-mady (good boy) :ok: ...

Check out the efforts of g-mady (good boy) :ok:

http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/324957-i-guess-they-dont-like-helis.html

and mini suggested :



J.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2009, 09:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,210
Posted By johned0

Thanks for the replies. n5296s - good...

Thanks for the replies.

n5296s - good questions.

It will definitely be dual because I haven't got time to do all the FAA/CAA paperwork.

I am pretty flexible. I would like to do some flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2009, 21:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,210
Posted By johned0

San Francisco Flying Opportunities

Following on from Pitch Link's email about suggestions for LA, I am looking for some flying suggestions within 3 hours drive of San Fran, for April. I have done the bay and all the way down Big Sur...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2008, 16:01
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By johned0

Pleasure flying opportunities in Israel

Hi all,

I have to go out to Israel on business and thought I would tack on a few days pleasure. I would like to hire a helicopter (R44, JetRanger, EC120 or similar) with an instructor for a few...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2008, 21:10
Replies: 27
Views: 3,513
Posted By johned0

This issue came up at the HCGB safety day last...

This issue came up at the HCGB safety day last week and the RAF attendee said that the VHF kit at most RAF bases dates back to the last war.

Having said the above I think it is worthwhile adding...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2008, 11:23
Replies: 177
Views: 35,166
Posted By johned0

Prince William is to train as a full-time pilot with the RAF Search and Rescue

BBC NEWS | UK | William to train as rescue pilot (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7616497.stm)

I wonder what special lessons Crab would teach HRH ? - Suggestions on a postcard, please ;)

John
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2008, 21:47
Replies: 45
Views: 14,362
Posted By johned0

It is not just the potential for damaging the...

It is not just the potential for damaging the drive train.

Several years ago I was doing some pinacle approaches with a very experienced instructor to a peak at 5500' and around 30degrees (it...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2008, 16:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By johned0

Nice photo, RII, The JR looks a bit like...

Nice photo, RII,

The JR looks a bit like Billy-No-Mates amongst all those Robbies :)

John
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2008, 16:27
Replies: 18
Views: 1,295
Posted By johned0

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and...

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and advice.

I am off to check out the web sites.

Cheers,

John

PS 206 jock - I called Whitehall Farm and unfortunately they don't have horses to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2008, 14:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,295
Posted By johned0

Recommendation request - Helicopters and Horses

Bit of an odd ball request but here goes.

Mrs. Ed and I would like to go away for the weekend and she is into horse riding :{ so I am looking for somewhere in the UK that we can fly into that has...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2008, 15:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 763,349
Posted By johned0

Chinook lifting Sea King

BBC NEWS | UK | Chinook rescues helicopter (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7493547.stm)
Enjoy.

John
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2008, 22:18
Replies: 501
Views: 162,189
Posted By johned0

Thumbs up for Billesley Manor

Just a note to second the earlier recommendation for Billesley Manor (just west of Stratford Upon Avon).

Took mrs Ed in for lunch. No landing fee, fantastic food, very friendly staff and I was so...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2008, 21:22
Replies: 431
Views: 203,540
Posted By johned0

R101, you beat me to it. I did a touch and...

R101, you beat me to it.

I did a touch and go at Torrance a month ago but with hands on the controls there wasn't much opportunity to take photos.

It was parked near a Red 44 which gave a good...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2008, 18:51
Replies: 519
Views: 59,982
Posted By johned0

PPL(H) Sim night at Wycombe

Hi Phil,

Yes please,

John

PS I look forward to having another beer and a chat in the bar as well
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2008, 19:02
Replies: 177
Views: 19,229
Posted By johned0

"manipulate" the vote

Who's to say that they haven't already. Prior to our "intervention" the results certainly did not reflect a normal distribution that you would expect in this kind of poll. Even allowing for the fact...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2008, 09:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,539
Posted By johned0

Thanks all, While I am no longer working in...

Thanks all,

While I am no longer working in Bath as often as I was last year I will hopefully get a few spare evenings to try out at least one of the suggestions.

All the best,

John
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2008, 17:05
Replies: 519
Views: 59,982
Posted By johned0

I went to a CAA safety evening at one of the...

I went to a CAA safety evening at one of the flying schools at Coventry and they had all the necessary facilities - large room and bar (for those who aren't flying :) I did a web search but couldn't...
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