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Comment on TR Pre-flight Scenario by Rodrop

Rodrop — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:39:37 +0000

I think I would be a bit worried if the site glass was pretty full and then half full when I got back less than an hour of flying.

You should have done this photo and asked what is wrong with this photo? Took me awhile to even notice :)

Comment on Quick R22 Weight and Balance Calculator B3 Release by David

David — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:03:37 +0000

I’m impressed. I get sooo sick of going through weight and balance every time on paper. This is amazing and I checked accuracy and it seems to be right on the money. Of course I’m not using this as the sole weight and balance because I’m sure it’s not FAA approved but nonetheless it is a great tool and will be great for my future students. Thanks Chris!!!

Comment on Acronymns and Mnemonics by hurley

hurley — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:32:20 +0000

91.205-b-17
Helicopter manufactured after 1992 a shoulder harness for each seat

Yea technically speaking don’t need Manifold Pressure gauge for helicopter but good luck flying without it. Also if you read the FARS 91.9. You have to operate the helicopter within it’s operating limits per the POH. So how do you do that without a MAP Gauge

Comment on Acronymns and Mnemonics by Chris

Chris — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:13:36 +0000

Look it up…this is absolutely correct! Thanks Chris.

Comment on Tim’s VOR Simulator by Bassam

Bassam — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:10:36 +0000

great site

Comment on Acronymns and Mnemonics by Chris G

Chris G — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:24:25 +0000

Altitude engine….only altitude engine that would come close would be a P51 Mustang with a two stage supercharger. It still doesn’t apply to helicopters. I have been taught CAMAFOOTS forever as well and I believe if I reading and researching correctly, it’s incorrect.

Comment on Acronymns and Mnemonics by Chris

Chris — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:25:58 +0000

91.205(b)(8): Manifold pressure gauge for each altitude engine.

Can you explain why this would only apply to fixed wing aircraft? Shoulder harnesses should also be included, since this is required under ~(17), depending on the date of manufacture.

Thanks for your comment!

Comment on Acronymns and Mnemonics by Chris G

Chris G — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:07:56 +0000

Where under 91.205b does it list in the acronymn CAMAFOOTS, manifold pressure? It does if you are a fixed wing pilot. But we are heli pilots and it doesn’t apply. It applies under the POH of Robinson’s list of MEL’s. For Rotorcraft under 91.205b it lists, seat belt and safety harness. So we can take everything else from CAMAFOOTS minus the M and add S, S and we have SOFATACOS.

Comment on Aerial Photo Cockpit Views by Heather

Heather — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:08:41 +0000

I’m not a pilot, I’ve only been on a plane twice in my life, and I’ve certainly never been in a helicopter. I just wanted to thank you for the cool videos, though… Really felt like I was along for a ride I’ll probably never get to take. So just wanted to say thank you!

Comment on Two New Lessons by Rodrop

Rodrop — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:38:33 +0000

good piece!