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Archive: September 2017




Sep
25
2017

ROTORwrench…Tips, Tricks, and Info - September 2017

Posted by Scott Skola

The eccentrics are an offset center adjuster that allows the taking up of play at the MRH damper fixed-lever, or damper piston anchor point. They are set at overhaul of the MRH, however it has been demonstrated repeatedly that the factory adjustments change after the MRH has been “run-in.” [Read More...]



Categories: categoryROTORwrench



Sep
25
2017

FAA DPE Program Overhaul: Here’s a Thought!

Posted by Randy Rowles

The Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) program is a key component to the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) ability to administer pilot certification within our current system. The largest majority of FAA pilot examinations are conducted by DPEs, however the DPE pool is shallowing. There are a multitude of reasons why there are less DPEs available with the difficulty of being selected to fulfill the role being at the top of the list. Since the FAA is potentially making changes to the DPE program, I thought I would throw out a few recommendations. [Read More...]



Categories: categoryRotorcraft Checkride



Sep
25
2017

Gene Reynolds Risk Resource Management

Posted by Randy Mains

In the Jan/Feb 2016 issue of Rotorcraft Pro magazine in my ‘My Two Cents’ Worth’ column entitled “Not So New CRM” I talk about the easy to use and understand Risk Resource Management decision-making tool that the pilots at Southwest Airlines use when making decisions. You can access that article at the following link. It begins on page 8. [Read More...]



Categories: categoryMy Two Cents Worth