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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2009, 19:39
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By Ewe Turn

Do a half hour flight in a R22 from Bankstown...

Do a half hour flight in a R22 from Bankstown with an instructor. That'll give you time to get into R405 via the Olympic Stadium, low level up the river to the harbour Bridge for a few pictures and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2009, 15:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By Ewe Turn

I always think of Gary Powers, the U2 pilot who...

I always think of Gary Powers, the U2 pilot who got shot down over Russia when I hear of incidents like this. It's worth bearing in mind.

From Wiki

Powers died, aged 47, on August 1, 1977,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2009, 16:22
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Ewe Turn

So where did you sign to say you had done an A...

So where did you sign to say you had done an A check ? And where did you do the loading sheet/W&B for each sector ????? What about number of landings, CAT or PVT etc ,defects, hooks etc? Where did...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2009, 13:21
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Ewe Turn

I remember speaking to Fred shortly after the...

I remember speaking to Fred shortly after the document refered to in the above post was published.

Whirls, sitting in the left hand seat aside, I believe it stems from the fact you don't sign for...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2009, 22:38
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Ewe Turn

The CAA will not, I believe, accept the time you...

The CAA will not, I believe, accept the time you spend 'flying' the BoatPix helicopter towards the totals required for issue of your CPL(H). Same with 'Traffic watch' flying in a 206 or similar. You...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2009, 21:50
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Ewe Turn

Hi .....Cheers for the thought matey but have...

Hi .....Cheers for the thought matey but have done a little research and I think I will be okay where the cash is going!......

I heard someone else say something similar once just before they...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2009, 18:29
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

further... I had an Australian CASA CPL(H) and...

further... I had an Australian CASA CPL(H) and converted it over to a JAA one. A right royal P.I.T.A but it can be done:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2009, 18:23
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

But it's still ok for European flying jobs to be...

But it's still ok for European flying jobs to be advertised internationally ? Sauce, goose and gander, come to mind !

Hmmm..... not quite the same my fellow. The European jobs don't discriminate...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2009, 11:49
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

TET Re your dyslexic Post People story....

TET

Re your dyslexic Post People story. Reminds me of a recent National Air Traffic Services recruitment ad for a Controller over here in Pommieland.

... we seek applications from all sections...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2009, 08:42
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

WOW!! People on this forum are way too sensitive...

WOW!! People on this forum are way too sensitive and take offence WAY TOO EASY!


TL Old Bean. I wasn't offended all all by Geoffers post and having spent a good few years in Libya have a pretty...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 20:04
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

What the Imans don't tell you is that the virgins...

What the Imans don't tell you is that the virgins in Paradise are all men....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 19:52
Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ewe Turn

Why not ammend your post to NO JEWS, CHRISTIANS...

Why not ammend your post to NO JEWS, CHRISTIANS OR OTHER KAFFIRS/INFIDELS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

That's what your saying right ?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2009, 18:49
Replies: 21
Views: 8,868
Posted By Ewe Turn

great pic !:ok:

great pic !:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2008, 16:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ewe Turn

I actually have £12k cash set aside for an FI...

I actually have £12k cash set aside for an FI course but give the current economic climate and the fact the clock is ticking on my exam passes I think I'm going to go ahead an do the ME IR(A).

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2008, 16:40
Replies: 18
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ewe Turn

I'm just going on the stated requirements on...

I'm just going on the stated requirements on CHC's last ad for co-pilot positions. It said applicants who held an IR(A) would be eligible to apply.

Doing a fixed wing IR would give me something to...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2008, 16:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ewe Turn

I noted from CHC last job openings in the UK that...

I noted from CHC last job openings in the UK that they would consider you if you had a fixed wing IR. Is this still the case?

I have a JAR CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory credits under the fixed...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2008, 10:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,313
Posted By Ewe Turn

Speaking from experience, it appears that you...

Speaking from experience, it appears that you can, as I did, do the rating and test in 3 hours if the TRTO has CAA approval to do so.

I had an R22 rating on my JAA CPL(H) and needed an R44 rating...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2008, 20:14
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,087
Posted By Ewe Turn

Jazzy78910 The offer of a 'job' is the...

Jazzy78910

The offer of a 'job' is the classic line a school will use to lure keen, but somewhat naive wannabes such as yourself, in.

How can they offer you a job as an instructor when you...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2008, 17:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ewe Turn

Right then. Have you checked out boatpix ?

Right then. Have you checked out boatpix ?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2008, 17:09
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ewe Turn

At the risk of repeating myself. You can forget...

At the risk of repeating myself. You can forget about the J1 visa if you already have a CPL. You can also forget about it if you have more than 50 hours post PPL issue.

If you don't have a CPL...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2008, 20:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ewe Turn

Oh yes one other thing: DON'T PAY ALL YOUR...

Oh yes one other thing:

DON'T PAY ALL YOUR MONEY UP FRONT!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2008, 20:51
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ewe Turn

With the fuel surcharges most US schools seem to...

With the fuel surcharges most US schools seem to be charging you will be lucky to get a R22 for much less than $300 per hour. Factor in your flights over there plus accomodation, car hire and living...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2008, 18:35
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ewe Turn

If you have a CPL you are not eligible for a J1...

If you have a CPL you are not eligible for a J1 visa.
If you are going over to hour build then you do not require a visa.

ET
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2008, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,663
Posted By Ewe Turn

Some 'paperwork' issues???? You're not kidding !...

Some 'paperwork' issues???? You're not kidding ! :eek:

Who was this pilot and has he faced any charges ?
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2008, 09:12
Replies: 245
Views: 175,175
Posted By Ewe Turn

WTF??????:eek: Amazing!

WTF??????:eek:
Amazing!
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2008, 17:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,550
Posted By Ewe Turn

Hi I'm a bit 'touchy feely' apparently but...

Hi

I'm a bit 'touchy feely' apparently but certainly not touchy. One must have a thick skin in this game surely??? (Oh and I save my constuctive ,professional remarks for work and annual...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2008, 17:39
Replies: 30
Views: 3,550
Posted By Ewe Turn

Flyboy23454 I don't know where you get your...

Flyboy23454

I don't know where you get your figures from, do you just pluck them out of thin air? I hope you are a bit more precise with your numbers when starting a Jet Banger or similar! .........
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2008, 16:48
Replies: 30
Views: 3,550
Posted By Ewe Turn

and you're privvy to this 'wallys' licence type,...

and you're privvy to this 'wallys' licence type, ratings and total hours flown I presume ????
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2008, 22:19
Replies: 30
Views: 3,550
Posted By Ewe Turn

Flyboy Why are you overly concerned about...

Flyboy

Why are you overly concerned about newly qualified CPL's conducting pleasure flying? You infer that there may be an increased risk.

Individuals holding a CPL have passed the exams, a CAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2008, 20:13
Replies: 35
Views: 9,235
Posted By Ewe Turn

Machine was an Astro so no hydraulics to fail...

Machine was an Astro so no hydraulics to fail unless it was one of the few that were retrofitted as an aftermarket modification?

As for the low rotor rpm horn coming on and the machine being at...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2008, 09:23
Replies: 402
Views: 139,790
Posted By Ewe Turn

So you've had the 47 put back together and are...

So you've had the 47 put back together and are now moaning about a lack of useful answers in relation to costs?:confused:

BTW Removal of blades, head, mast, skids etc is hardly what I'd call...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2008, 21:32
Replies: 500
Views: 124,566
Posted By Ewe Turn

My 2c worth. Forget about doing your PPL on...

My 2c worth.

Forget about doing your PPL on a 500. Do it in a 300 or, if you must a 22.
Then when you think you can fly, do a turbine rating.

I see from your other post that you got burnt for...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2007, 13:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,635
Posted By Ewe Turn

Hi I was in a similar position to you being...

Hi
I was in a similar position to you being 6'2" and 17 stone ie. Right on the limits for the R22 as per the POH.
Prior to my latest bought of training and JAR Class 1 I went on the caveman diet...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2007, 16:07
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By Ewe Turn

Hi I have a CPL(H) and wanted to do the fixed...

Hi
I have a CPL(H) and wanted to do the fixed wing Principles of Flight and Performance paper when I did my JAA ATPL(H) exams.
The CAA said I was unable to do this until I had a PPL(A) so I suggest...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2007, 22:35
Replies: 159
Views: 29,013
Posted By Ewe Turn

Hi Whirls I distinctinctly remember having to...

Hi Whirls
I distinctinctly remember having to do a hellish 3 hour Performance: Flight Planning and Monitoring exam in my recent ATPL(H) exams. :ugh: It was pure 100% fixed wing.
No fun at all I...
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