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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How to create an instrument rating instructor (IRI) – A helicopter anomaly
In both the fixed wing and rotary wing worlds, a particular qualification is required to deliver training towards issue of an initial Instrument Rating (IR) – The Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI). However, due to a quirk with the aircraft used in training for an instrument rating, creating and sustaining IRI is much more difficult in…
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The evolution of Category A Helipad procedures – A strong foundation for VTOL to learn from?
In the not too distant future, provided the manufacturers can cross the certification finish line, we may see eVTOL flying around our cities and towns. To ensure the safety of 3rd parties is protected, the certification of these VTOL will need to consider what happens if something fails on the aircraft. Helicopter certification considers the…
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Strips vs dials – Which is better?
Anyone who has flown a few glass cockpit aircraft will have noticed that gauges that use strips for airspeed and altitude seem to be in fashion at the moment. However some aircraft manufacturers seem to have stuck with dials even in the digital age – particularly Sikorsky and Bell. Are strip gauges the right way…