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Dec
15
2009
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Posted by Admin
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Otto Rowe-Tate's Excellent Aeronautical Library by Otto Rowe-Tate
From time to time questions are posted in the forum here at Just Helicopters that deal with aerodynamics, performance, or some other technical aspect of helicopters. While I enjoy answering them, as I am sure others do as well, we sometimes end up spoon feeding our youth – something which I have been chided for, and perhaps rightly so at times. Simply admonishing someone to look something up for themselves can, however, be useless advice. While there are plenty of sources of information out there, people just entering into aviation (and some who have been at it a while) may not be aware of them. With that in mind, I have compiled a list of books and internet sites that both beginning and experienced pilots will find helpful.
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Training
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Dec
15
2009
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Posted by Admin
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OAS Carded Vendor Helicopter Pilot Requirements by OAS Department of Interior
Vendor Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Helicopter. Pilots shall meet the PIC requirements of 14 CFR 135 and the following for helicopter VFR and IFR operations. All PIC time listed below listed below shall be in helicopters.
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Helicopter Sectors
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Dec
15
2009
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Posted by Admin
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Musings of an unknown helo driver... by Author Unknown
Anything that screws its way into the sky flies according to unnatural
principals.
You never want to sneak up behind an old, high-time helicopter pilot and clap your hands. He will instantly dive for cover and most likely whimper...then get up and smack you.
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Humor & Poetry
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Dec
15
2009
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Posted by Admin
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MILITARY to Civilian Flying. Advice on making the jump by Anonymous Visitor
At the request of many JH visitors, we have extracted this post from the forum as a resource for those in need of some advice on making the transition from Mlitary to Civilian flying. The post was made anonymously.
...I have a few words for those who are trying to start a civilian flying career.
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Helicopter Sectors
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Dec
15
2009
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Posted by Admin
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While few places can match the truly amazing collection of aviation history that is on display at the Smithsonian National Air Space Museum, those with a particular interest in rotary wing flight might be left wanting a little more after a visit to the Smithsonian.Luckily there are some great aviation museums scattered around the country that, while not as large individually as the National Air and Space Museum, collectively hold an equally impressive amount of aviation history.
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Dec
14
2009
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Posted by Admin
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...I have a few words for those who are trying to start a civilian flying career.
You should understand I'm a twenty-year retiree who served in two AD branches, plus the National Guard. So if you're smart, you'll listen, because I'm going to talk to you out of actual experience.
The most important thing I can say to you is: Stay in the military until you can retire. Having a pension is the difference between poverty and worry-free living in this industry. If you are really smart, you will bank your flight pay and live off your base pay.
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Dec
14
2009
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Posted by Admin
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Is now a good time to become a Helicopter Pilot? by Lyn Burks
On the supply side there is a trend occurring that is beginning to create a shortage of qualified helicopter pilots. There are many factors that are influencing that trend. One of the factors is that over the last decade the rate at which new pilots are being trained has been steadily decreasing.
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Becoming A Pilot
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Dec
14
2009
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Posted by Admin
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Instrument Instruction Required for the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate by Randy Rowles
Can the Instrument Instruction required for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter certificate by given by a CFI that DOES NOT hold an Instrument Rating on their CFI certificate?
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Regulatory
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Dec
14
2009
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IA - Initial Attack! by Ken Carlton
I.A. means initial attack, that’s what I do with a helicopter. The Viet Nam Vets who are honest will tell you that they miss the adrenaline rush they got from flying helicopters. There is something about being shot at and missed that has a way of focusing your attention. Flying the helicopter well under combat conditions is the very best part of flying...if you can't do that then there's I.A.
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Regulatory
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Dec
14
2009
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How to Operate a Helicopter Mechanic by William C. Dykes
A long, long time ago, back in the days of iron men and wooden rotor blades, a ritual began. It takes place when a helicopter pilot approaches a mechanic to report some difficulty with his aircraft. All mechanics seem to be aware of it, which leads to the conclusion that it's included somewhere in their training, and most are diligent in practicing it.
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Humor & Poetry