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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Under the weather – are UK HEMS weather rules broken?
Aviation is a complicated business, requiring complicated rules. In the field of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) the rules for weather limits are complex but have they become too confusing, leading to mis-understanding and a normalisation of deviance? In this article we look at the current state of play for UK weather operating limits for…
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Mastery of the GTN 750 – Ten things you should know
The GTN 750 and the newer GTN 750 Xi are standard equipment in many light twin helicopters. As the main interface for navigation and communications, pilots need to use it effectively. This article covers some tip and tricks to make your life easier and allow you to focus on operating the aircraft. The topics included…
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Checking anomalies – The weird requirements of helicopter proficiency checks
As a civilian licenced helicopter pilot, you will have undertaken numerous tests and check rides and not given a second thought to the elements an examiner has to test each time. Getting this testing and checking correct, while being fair and objective is a challenging task. However, there are some requirements in the tests and…