hkutcher: Ohio: the birthplace of aviation (or so our license plates read). Flat enough to make the barren lunar landscape seem
interesting. Yet California and Florida have the most helicopter flight
schools. Hmmm... What is it about CA and FL that make you wan... moreOhio: the birthplace of aviation (or so our license plates read). Flat enough to make the barren lunar landscape seem
interesting. Yet California and Florida have the most helicopter flight
schools. Hmmm... What is it about CA and FL that make you want to get in a
helicopter and flee the Earth? (Aside from 300+ days of sun.)
hkutcherIn defense of flight schools, sometimes their intentions are good. Students just starting out are more sensitive to failure. Often flight instructors want lessons to be positive, so they'll try to avoid situations where students are more likely to fail an... moreIn defense of flight schools, sometimes their intentions are good. Students just starting out are more sensitive to failure. Often flight instructors want lessons to be positive, so they'll try to avoid situations where students are more likely to fail and feel dejected (e.g., when students get tired, frustrated, or the weather gets more challenging). Rain and snow can freak some students out. Now, that's just for the beginners or especially self-critical students. Once you get close to a check ride, I think it's time for some light rain and snow (though nothing that threatens safety). less
November 17, 2011
scottswanberg
Regarding fog in the PNW: some people call them "sucker" holes. I like to call them "opportunity" holes!
Regarding flight schools pinching pennies: sometimes it's all they can do to stay afloat. Definitely a double edged sword.
mlangerI don't think flight schools should coddle students -- especially once they've gotten their private ticket and are obviously on a career path. I was coddled as far as flying in wind and talking on the radio were concerned. All that did was develop two wea... moreI don't think flight schools should coddle students -- especially once they've gotten their private ticket and are obviously on a career path. I was coddled as far as flying in wind and talking on the radio were concerned. All that did was develop two weaknesses in my flying skills -- weaknesses that I had to overcome on my own to move forward in my career. I think too many flight schools take the easiest path they can. Take the money, teach them enough to pass a check ride, and send them out into the world. That's wrong on so many levels. less
November 17, 2011
donhillbergSome manufacture of helicopters have a proplem with flight through rain, The Hughes 300 & 500 the rain can debond the leading edges and erode the paint on the main rotors, destroy some s/n tail rotor blades, The Bells have water intrusion on greesed parts... moreSome manufacture of helicopters have a proplem with flight through rain, The Hughes 300 & 500 the rain can debond the leading edges and erode the paint on the main rotors, destroy some s/n tail rotor blades, The Bells have water intrusion on greesed parts like swash plates & grips and shafting, The corrosion will wreck high priced parts. The last time I greesed a Bell 212 the greese went in and a stream of water shot out across the hangar,
hkutcher: Dutch artist, Henk Hofstra, keeps aerial photographers in business with his whimsical installations. You really have to get up high to enjoy The Blue Road, Invasion of the Ants, or his fried eggs. I would love to fly over these. moreDutch artist, Henk Hofstra, keeps aerial photographers in business with his whimsical installations. You really have to get up high to enjoy The Blue Road, Invasion of the Ants, or his fried eggs. I would love to fly over these. http://bit.ly/q3Hl7n
scottswanberg: 1 he·li·cop·ter noun \ ˈ he-lə- ˌ käp-tər, ˈ hē-\
: A machine that is in a constant state of self destruction due to the opposing nature of the forces it is subjected to during operation, and also flies.
hkutcher: Bush pilot’s plane mauled by grizzly – repaired with duct tap. OMG.
Clearly, the pilot is a whiz with the silver stuff. Hopefully, just a temporary repair. http://bit.ly/e7eAOu
December 29, 2010
fly911
Bush pilot handbook rule #1: "Never leave food in your airplane".
December 30, 2010
fly911
Bush pilot handbook rule #2: Always carry a case of duct tape in case you should forget rule #1.
Ry
Happy first Birthday RotorSpace. You've already significantly influenced my career as a pilot for the good, by connecting me with my pilot peers. Here's to many more.
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