Insights from a Professional Helicopter Pilot
Dive into expert tips and aviation knowledge shared by a seasoned helicopter test pilot dedicated to elevating your flight knowledge and skills.
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Preparing for complete loss of engine power in helicopters
A sudden unexpected total engine power loss is a helicopter pilots worst nightmare but there is only one possible action. Get into autorotation NOW! But what if the power loss or autorotation are imminent rather than right now? How should the pilot fly the aircraft to maximise their chances of survival? In this article, we…
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Lessons in how to manage a helicopter engine malfunction
Recent accident reports have highlighted that understanding what has gone wrong is fundamental to safely managing emergencies in multi-engine helicopters. Whilst type specific training is essential, there are some general principles which can be applied to all multi-engine helicopter engine emergencies. In this article, we look at what can go wrong with helicopter engines and…
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Light twin helicopter AFCS – Have Airbus won the race?
On most light twin helicopters an autopilot is either part of the basic equipment or is available as a manufacturer option. But are they created equal or has Airbus’ Helionix-based Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) won the race? In this article, we look at the current state of play for light twin helicopter AFCS and…