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Forum: Rotorheads

7th Nov 2008, 01:08

Replies: 390

Bell 412

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Posted By Gomer Pylot

The 412 AFCS doesn't really do a good job of...

The 412 AFCS doesn't really do a good job of anything. It doesn't maintain attitude for very long in cruise, and seemingly wasn't designed to do much of anything in a hover. It's better than...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Nov 2008, 21:48

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Experienced 412 pilots tend to have large right...

Experienced 412 pilots tend to have large right thumbs, from pressing and releasing the interrupt switch repeatedly. I sometimes just keep it pressed down, but get smoother results from pressing it,...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Oct 2006, 21:57

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

We still beep down to 97% as per the flight...

We still beep down to 97% as per the flight manual. It results in increased speed and a smoother ride. Anything you can do to smooth out the 412 is worth doing.

Forum: Rotorheads

13th Sep 2006, 14:41

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I can't believe Bell got that fuel transfer light...

I can't believe Bell got that fuel transfer light thing certified. At 2AM, on short final or just clearing the deck on takeoff, it is brighter than the sun. Even if you know it's going to come on,...

Forum: Rotorheads

29th Aug 2005, 20:35

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Came to this somewhat late, but why not jump in...

Came to this somewhat late, but why not jump in anyway!

IME the 412 ground bounce is usually caused by track/balance problems, and can't always be eliminated no matter how long you try. I've seen...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Nov 2004, 01:43

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I have to agree with Nick. If you look at...

I have to agree with Nick. If you look at accidents here over the past years, engine failures in twins are not killing people. Flying into the water, into rigs, into thunderstorms, etc are killing...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Nov 2004, 22:44

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

OMR, since the incentive bonuses of most upper...

OMR, since the incentive bonuses of most upper level managers, both helicopter and oil companies, are based on quarterly performance, there is little reason for them to care about long-term costs. ...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Nov 2004, 01:32

Replies: 390

Bell 412

Views: 218,365

Posted By Gomer Pylot

The usual technique over here is to get as close...

The usual technique over here is to get as close to the edge as possible, with the rotor over the water, and the toes of the skids just barely inside the edge of the deck. The rationale for this is...

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