DualRatedFlyer
fly911-Good point! as far as I know all 300cbi's spin counter-clockwise, and lets assume all helicopters do for the sake of this argument.
August 5, 2011
scottswanbergAfter examining that comment a little closer, I can see where the DPE is coming from. What I think he meant is that when the aircraft is no longer under power, all the left pedal input (which is no longer required) is going to yaw the helicopter to the l... moreAfter examining that comment a little closer, I can see where the DPE is coming from. What I think he meant is that when the aircraft is no longer under power, all the left pedal input (which is no longer required) is going to yaw the helicopter to the left and right pedal must be used to counteract this. I do not think he was talking about the minimal amount of, we'll call it, "right of neutral" pedal that may be required to counteract transmission drag.
August 5, 2011
donhillberg
Depends what type of helicopter ! Chinook? Kamax? Kamov? RotorWay? Hughes? Astar? Hit the books ! (Just add or take out what you need to keep the heading) Keep it simple.
August 5, 2011
scottswanbergAs Don says: let's not over think this. We need left pedal to counter torque. Remove the torque and what happens? We have a tail rotor that is producing lift, but no force that it is countering, so we get a left yaw. We need right pedal to counter tha... moreAs Don says: let's not over think this. We need left pedal to counter torque. Remove the torque and what happens? We have a tail rotor that is producing lift, but no force that it is countering, so we get a left yaw. We need right pedal to counter that left yaw. Where the pedals end up to keep us in trim will vary on the aircraft. I really think that was all the DPE was looking for and he was misunderstood.
August 5, 2011
fly911
Yeah, it's not so much that your putting right pedal in as you are taking left pedal out.
scottswanbergI think the punishment for this should be getting a laser pointed directly into the culprits eyes until their retinas are damaged. I have had this happen to me. NOT fun. When I found out a coworker of mine had done it, got caught and gone to jail, I wa... moreI think the punishment for this should be getting a laser pointed directly into the culprits eyes until their retinas are damaged. I have had this happen to me. NOT fun. When I found out a coworker of mine had done it, got caught and gone to jail, I wanted to punch him. I have no idea what possesses people to do this.
June 27, 2011
DualRatedFlyerAnyone use an IPad in the Helo? If so, where can I find a good kneeboard to mount it to?
scottswanberg
Dang.... I need one of those. Its like having your own portable glass cockpit!
April 2, 2011
mlanger
"Portable glass cockpit" is a great way to put it.
April 3, 2011
hkutcherI did have the GPS antenna on the iPad loose connectivity once. Just once though. The GPS track appeared as a dashed vs. solid line. This happened at City Airport (Coleman Young) in downtown Detroit. All my GPS tracks have been below 2,000 MSL, so I can't... moreI did have the GPS antenna on the iPad loose connectivity once. Just once though. The GPS track appeared as a dashed vs. solid line. This happened at City Airport (Coleman Young) in downtown Detroit. All my GPS tracks have been below 2,000 MSL, so I can't comment on higher altitudes. Will post if I experience any further errors.
mlangerI wonder what kind of accuracy difference they're seeing? I don't need it for instrument approaches or anything precise. It's just nice to see where I am on a sectional chart. I have an iPad 2 on order because my original doesn't have 3G/GPS; now you're ... moreI wonder what kind of accuracy difference they're seeing? I don't need it for instrument approaches or anything precise. It's just nice to see where I am on a sectional chart. I have an iPad 2 on order because my original doesn't have 3G/GPS; now you're making me wonder if I should just cancel the order and buy the Bad Elf.
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