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Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jul 2020, 17:37

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EC135 training helicopter crashed in a corn field in Germany

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Posted By ShyTorque

Not sure about that. We first tourist youngsters...

Not sure about that. We first tourist youngsters must have been a big worry to our flight commanders, tbh.

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jul 2020, 15:04

Replies: 41

EC135 training helicopter crashed in a corn field in Germany

Views: 14,859

Posted By ShyTorque

I was sent to do the RAF QHI course at the end of...

I was sent to do the RAF QHI course at the end of 1983, after only one RW tour. “Sent“ is the word as it certainly wasn’t my personal choice. I didn’t think I had enough experience with only 1400...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jul 2019, 16:24

Replies: 41

EC135 training helicopter crashed in a corn field in Germany

Views: 14,859

Posted By ShyTorque

In my time in the military, NATO required a pilot...

In my time in the military, NATO required a pilot currency minimum of 12 hours per month to retain "combat ready" status. Obviously, some 25 years later, things aren't the same.

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jul 2019, 22:51

Replies: 41

EC135 training helicopter crashed in a corn field in Germany

Views: 14,859

Posted By ShyTorque

Things can easily go wrong on this type of...

Things can easily go wrong on this type of flight. Learning how to instruct puts different pressures on pilots and the learning curve is very steep. For example:

Early on during my QHI course, in...

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