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Electricity Terms for PPL Theory

Definitions relating to electricity. Required knowledge for PPL training.

Helicopter Checklists

Here are some helicopter checklists that will be useful for all pilots. I have made these checklists in different sizes and one or both of these should be suitable for all helicopter pilots. These checklists are available to purchase and download as a PDF file. You can then print them and if you wish, you […]

Renewing an Expired EASA Type Rating

(Updated on 5th April 2021) If you have let your helicopter type rating lapse – i.e. you forgot to do the annual License Proficiency Check (LPC) on time; then you will have to renew the rating before you can fly as PIC. Under EASA regulations this is quite practical and very straight forward. The amount […]

Helicopter Power Checks

(Updated on 5th April 2021) When is the last time you had to do a confined area approach or take-off? Do you still remember how to do a helicopter power check? If not – you need to read this post. Power Checks There is no point in attempting to do a confined area approach without […]