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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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…
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Maintenance by pilots – can the training be improved by sharing?
In an ideal world, a fully qualified engineer would handle every helicopter maintenance task, including daily inspections per the maintenance program. However, this isn’t realistic in many operations, especially those that are widely dispersed. Therefore, some pilots receive training and approval to perform simple tasks, optimising the use of manpower and expertise in maintenance and…
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Flight simulation revolution – A new method for matching training need to simulator capability
EASA has recently published a new Certification Specification for Flight Simulation Training Devices (CS-FSTD). This completely changes how FSTDs will be certified and, along with new aircrew and operations rules, will influence how training organisations and operators choose the right FSTD for their training needs. In this article we take a look at the new…