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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2023, 17:39
Replies: 55
Views: 8,258
Posted By RINKER

Fantastic, thanks for these images and story.

Fantastic, thanks for these images and story.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2022, 06:22
Replies: 47
Views: 10,894
Posted By RINKER

My word it doesn’t get much closer than that....

My word it doesn’t get much closer than that. Strong ship to stay together for sure.

R
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2022, 06:21
Replies: 22
Views: 4,183
Posted By RINKER

Thanks LTP90 was just wondering. R

Thanks LTP90 was just wondering.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2022, 22:24
Replies: 22
Views: 4,183
Posted By RINKER

Way bigger than anything I’ve ever flown but do...

Way bigger than anything I’ve ever flown but do the experienced pilots on here think this type is
suitable for single pilot opps. Unless he mentioned he was going to have a second pilot.
R.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2022, 16:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By RINKER

Maybe the controls are too heavy for shorter...

Maybe the controls are too heavy for shorter cyclic and he needs the leverage as controls unlikely to be hydraulically or electrically assisted etc
R
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2022, 14:34
Replies: 88
Views: 15,516
Posted By RINKER

Apologies if already mentioned. Obviously little...

Apologies if already mentioned. Obviously little or no visual references but Is It possible he slowed down so much he lost translational lift, ran out of power and helicopter started to descend.
I’m...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2022, 09:11
Replies: 23
Views: 22,603
Posted By RINKER

Does anyone think a large bird strike could be a...

Does anyone think a large bird strike could be a possibility. Had a near miss in an R22 with a huge
white Swan as I lifted out of a fiends garden once. Don’t think it would have ended well for me...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2021, 17:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,047
Posted By RINKER

Also Skyhook Helicopters in Scotland. Don’t know...

Also Skyhook Helicopters in Scotland. Don’t know if they are hiring but may be worth a try.
R.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2021, 22:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,964
Posted By RINKER

Not sure the Chinese guy is a trained pilot....

Not sure the Chinese guy is a trained pilot. Anyone think he doesn’t know about avoid curve and vortex ring,
commendable as his achievement is.
R.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2021, 14:53
Replies: 25
Views: 7,574
Posted By RINKER

Very considerate of them to leave room for the...

Very considerate of them to leave room for the next landing.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2021, 06:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,097
Posted By RINKER

Far East Driver. They probably had an...

Far East Driver.
They probably had an accidental discharge shortly afterwards 😳
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2021, 07:27
Replies: 201
Views: 61,436
Posted By RINKER

I think small single or multiple rotors on long...

I think small single or multiple rotors on long tail boom more efficient due to leverage
rather than bigger propellers close to cockpit.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2020, 09:02
Replies: 31
Views: 5,709
Posted By RINKER

Hi Bell ringer. I think that’s why on the R22...

Hi Bell ringer. I think that’s why on the R22 part of check A said pins must be on door hinges
to stop it coming away from aircraft in the event of inflight opening. I did always check them.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2020, 18:44
Replies: 24
Views: 10,044
Posted By RINKER

Thanks Cornish Jack. I kind of thought that would...

Thanks Cornish Jack. I kind of thought that would be the case but wanted to be sure.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2020, 06:36
Replies: 24
Views: 10,044
Posted By RINKER

Sad to hear of this and condolences to friends...

Sad to hear of this and condolences to friends and family.
I know little about autogyros.Are they effected by low g like teethering head helicopters.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2020, 21:35
Replies: 31
Views: 5,709
Posted By RINKER

I always instructed pax how to close and open...

I always instructed pax how to close and open seatbelts and doors. Demonstrated it and got them
to show they could do it. Advised them if door unlatched it was no big issue as not pressurised like...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2020, 08:06
Replies: 8
Views: 4,857
Posted By RINKER

WOW. Absolutely amazing.

WOW. Absolutely amazing.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2020, 20:13
Replies: 45
Views: 11,341
Posted By RINKER

I understood what it was whilst learning to fly,...

I understood what it was whilst learning to fly, In R22, R44, B206 I didn't notice it too much but when i got rated on the Gazelle, even though I knew opposite rotation It took me a while to get used...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2020, 14:04
Replies: 24
Views: 10,323
Posted By RINKER

Angel Island hopping on the West of Scotland after...

Island hopping on the West of Scotland after dropping off mates at local golf course. Feeling proud of my organisation in my survival suit, lifejacket etc. Epirb in suit pocket too.
Upon landing at...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2020, 07:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,298
Posted By RINKER

212 man. Exact same thing crossed my mind. R

212 man. Exact same thing crossed my mind.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2020, 06:51
Replies: 67
Views: 14,924
Posted By RINKER

I’m no authority on Autos, always practiced with...

I’m no authority on Autos, always practiced with instructor of course.
On one occasion flying an R22 with fixed floats and an instructor we did some to the water
great fun and gentle touchdown. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2020, 09:52
Replies: 46
Views: 23,645
Posted By RINKER

Hi Apollo thanks for this, not sure the colour of...

Hi Apollo thanks for this, not sure the colour of the one I see, its dark blue maybe, not like the one you suggest,

R
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2020, 09:12
Replies: 46
Views: 23,645
Posted By RINKER

Long time since this thread was active, nice to...

Long time since this thread was active, nice to see a 119 around where I live in Scotland just North of Edinburgh, seems to come in and out of a private site on occasions.
Anyone know who operates...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2019, 16:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,121
Posted By RINKER

Thankfully there doesn't appear to have been any...

Thankfully there doesn't appear to have been any fire.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2019, 21:26
Replies: 123
Views: 73,249
Posted By RINKER

aa777888 I agree re button on panel I often found...

aa777888 I agree re button on panel I often found with young passengers
they were so excited to have a mic and headphones they couldn’t help themselves
so they did get muted occasionally.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2019, 17:29
Replies: 123
Views: 73,249
Posted By RINKER

Do they normally do these flights without...

Do they normally do these flights without headsets for pax.
Hard to communicate with pax and not too good for their hearing either.

Hi Static source, you certainly would not have let me away with...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2019, 11:59
Replies: 47
Views: 13,541
Posted By RINKER

Hi VF Sorry I missed your reply I’ve been busy...

Hi VF
Sorry I missed your reply I’ve been busy with work
That explains it well. I was told O2 above 10K on my pplh
but thought you guys doing it all the time may not use it all the time as you...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2019, 22:21
Replies: 47
Views: 13,541
Posted By RINKER

Yes 10,000 feet was what I recall. Never been...

Yes 10,000 feet was what I recall. Never been that high in rotary.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2019, 07:33
Replies: 47
Views: 13,541
Posted By RINKER

Hi vf I remember from my pplh about oxygen use at...

Hi vf I remember from my pplh about oxygen use at altitude.
sorry to ask a daft question but did you need to use oxygen at that altitude.
R
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2019, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,074
Posted By RINKER

At least without the helicopter you Could have a...

At least without the helicopter you Could have a pint
😁
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2019, 22:10
Replies: 25
Views: 11,861
Posted By RINKER

Good job by the pilot.

Good job by the pilot.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2019, 06:47
Replies: 58
Views: 28,889
Posted By RINKER

Talking I still remember when learning to fly. Out with...

I still remember when learning to fly. Out with instructor on the hovering square on a windy day.
I was having some difficulty with yaw control out of wind and I was using so
much pressure on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2018, 21:46
Replies: 35
Views: 6,644
Posted By RINKER

Unhappy I have had dreams (nightmares) of flying into...

I have had dreams (nightmares) of flying into wires.

R:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Nov 2017, 15:26
Replies: 46
Views: 32,101
Posted By RINKER

Whilst training out of Sywell 1997 for my PPLH. ...

Whilst training out of Sywell 1997 for my PPLH.
In R22 with instructor somewhere South of airfield at about 1500ft in LH turn . I see low wing poss PA28 right on top of us, Shout to instructor...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2017, 22:47
Replies: 90
Views: 48,021
Posted By RINKER

Thanks gullibell. I understand that but I meant...

Thanks gullibell. I understand that but I meant total loss of hydraulics.
I've only flown R44 and SA341 with hydraulics off for training which were
Manageable. But I thought the 350 was more...
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