Solo Flight, Helicopter
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Geico266
Touchdown! Greaser!
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Try doing it with a manual throttle then report back
sorry can't help but take a crack at governor babies... my humble opinion we have whole generation of drivers instead of aviators
Got several hours hovering in gusty wind with a manual throttle. I totally unashamed to admit that I want to be a governor baby.
Luvrv8
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Anyone that solo's helicopters has my praise. I took a few lessons and got a little stick time during my ARMY days. I never could hover. I watch Ken, the owner of Orbic Helicopters hover and he does it so effortless, wish I could.
Just takes a little practice! It's surprising how natural it becomes.
Geico266
Touchdown! Greaser!
Let me be the first to say congratulations!
The percentage of people that have flown an aircraft solo is very small. The percentage that have done it in a helicopter is even smaller. To have solo'd a helicopter places you in a very small (elite, and superior) group of aviators!
Thanks! It was really a none event after doing 4 approaches to hover and landings with the CFI, but it still felt cool. Nice to have it done!
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Geico266
Touchdown! Greaser!
Let me be the first to say congratulations!
The percentage of people that have flown an aircraft solo is very small. The percentage that have done it in a helicopter is even smaller. To have solo'd a helicopter places you in a very small (elite, and superior) group of aviators!
I was having trouble hovering too until one of my CFI's said; "Stop looking at the ground and look out about 200 yards, use your peripheral sight to hold position". Worked instantly. The ship stabilized as my inputs became more fluid in response to the needs.
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Take the doors off for a nape of the Earth flight with a friend. When you are ready, of course. Of course it means nothing unless along the coast below sea gull height.
I've often thought getting dual rated. Each time I've thought only of the UH-1 or AH-1.
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Govenor babies? Seriously? You make fun of pilots who fly Robinsons helos? Bad karma dude.
I just soloed in a Hughes 269a with under a total of 5 hours of total helo training (including 1.2 hours in an R-22.) Governor baby?
Ummm,,, sensitive much ?
and where exactly did I make fun of them ? you said you had difficulty in a 11kt wind with the aid of a governor, I challenged you to step it up? is this how you react to a challenge, all butt hurt? whatever, if you just want to be a driver, go ahead.I maintain, fly and teach in Robinson's as well as the 269 and the 47.
It was just a joke however maybe once you get some more hours under your belt you will understand better the aerodynamics involved in making 360 pedal turns with a manual throttle. It is absolutely no different then stepping up from your Cessna to a jet in that you need to learn to think 3 steps ahead. If you are playing catch up with a manual throttle while making 360 pedal turns you are already three steps behind. What are you going to do when your governor fails ? Lastly, in my experience students who "get it" with the manual throttle are way less apt to put themselves in a bad position than someone with primarily governor aided throttle time. Trust me, when you a pulling out of a hole and you feel your manual throttle hit the upper stop that is a whole new level of sucking the seat cushion up your butthole. Two cents worth.
PS - and my first helo solo was 18G25, sooo... who's epeen is bigger ?
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Ummm,,, sensitive much ?
I maintain, fly and teach in Robinson's as well as the 269 and the 47.
It was just a joke however maybe once you get some more hours under your belt you will understand better the aerodynamics involved in making 360 pedal turns with a manual throttle. It is absolutely no different then stepping up from your Cessna to a jet in that you need to learn to think 3 steps ahead. If you are playing catch up with a manual throttle while making 360 pedal turns you are already three steps behind. What are you going to do when your governor fails ? Lastly, in my experience students who "get it" with the manual throttle are way less apt to put themselves in a bad position than someone with primarily governor aided throttle time. Trust me, when you a pulling out of a hole and you feel your manual throttle hit the upper stop that is a whole new level of sucking the seat cushion up your butthole. Two cents worth.
PS - and my first helo solo was 18G25, sooo... who's epeen is bigger ?
I learned and got rated on governors (mostly R22, some R44). When I flew the 300CBi (modern 269) it was almost a non-event. Far easier to hover and auto than the 22/44 IMO. The non-governor was certainly an issue, but actually much easier than flying the 22/44 governor off. Fun machine, however. (But then all helis are.
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Geico266
Touchdown! Greaser!
Ummm,,, sensitive much ?
I maintain, fly and teach in Robinson's as well as the 269 and the 47.
It was just a joke however maybe once you get some more hours under your belt you will understand better the aerodynamics involved in making 360 pedal turns with a manual throttle. It is absolutely no different then stepping up from your Cessna to a jet in that you need to learn to think 3 steps ahead. If you are playing catch up with a manual throttle while making 360 pedal turns you are already three steps behind. What are you going to do when your governor fails? Lastly, in my experience students who "get it" with the manual throttle are way less apt to put themselves in a bad position than someone with primarily governor aided throttle time. Trust me, when you a pulling out of a hole and you feel your manual throttle hit the upper stop that is a whole new level of sucking the seat cushion up your butthole. Two cents worth.
PS - and my first helo solo was 18G25, sooo... who's epeen is bigger ?
I hereby nominate you for theWorld's worst CFI.
You don't know Geico if you think I would ever own a Cessna with pistons.
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