helicopter pilot questions

[zrock]

Any pilots out there?

[Tacit Blue]

I have done 'some' training, pretty well versed in the aviation area. What would u like to know?

[man11withaplan]

I'm a certified Private Pilot, but in the Fixed wing area. Might be awhile to be in the Rotary Business. Mainly because with my money crunch. VFR and with a total of flight hours around 90

[TrailerparkTrash]

Do you want answers from LE helicopter pilot(s) or civilian helo pilot(s)??? Ask away, what's your question?

[zrock]

Questions sent to trash and blue . Let me know if you did'nt get them.

Thanks z

[TrailerparkTrash]

PM sent to zrock..........

[Marty33]

I am a pilot, whats up?

[Ron-Solo]

Me ex-JAFO.

Just Another F Observer.........

[ironcross]

Me ex-JAFO.

Just Another F Observer.........

We call them TFO's down here. I guess a fancy naming for Tactical Flight Officer. AKA the Observer.

[Ron-Solo]

We call them TFO's down here. I guess a fancy naming for Tactical Flight Officer. AKA the Observer.

I think that's what they call them here now, too. They even have a POST certified training program for the position.

When I flew, it was"get in, strap in, and don't barf".

Sky Knight, LASD Lakewood, 1983-84.

[copter976]

Now you got us all curious! What did you need to know???!!!

[zrock]

Thanks guys

[Marty33]

Yes, you can join the "Mile High Club" in Helos too.

[TrailerparkTrash]

Now you got us all curious! What did you need to know???!!!

He had questions about T4, Ng & Torque (A-stars).

[Tacit Blue]

Those ghey Eurocopters, fly American instead ! The blade system on a Astar is clockwise for starters!!

You have to make opposite inputs for torque in a Astar, compared to 98% of all other helicopters..

A Bell 407, MD530's come to mind. Anything with a fully articulated rotor system, versus a semi rigid on a Huey.