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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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…
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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…