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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H145 Aerodynamic Tweaks Explained: Gurney Flaps and Tail Design
The H145 helicopter is a very stable but controllable aircraft and in its latest D3 form, a very smooth ride. But take a look at the tail and there are a lot of aerodynamic tweaks that have been added to help make it a pleasant aircraft to fly. In this article we look at the…
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FSTD Capability Signatures (FCS) – A hidden threat for training?
EASA has recently published its new rules for the certification of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD). We covered the introduction of the new FCS rules and regulations in our previous article. You should really read it first so you understand the new language – Flight Simulation Evolution. In that article we alluded to some issues…
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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…