Training
Helicopter Preflight
(Reviewed on 6th February 2021) Preparing For Flight We all go out to our helicopter and complete our daily preflight inspection before flying. But what exactly does the preflight consist of? Is it just a matter of checking the mechanics of the helicopter? Of course this is a very important check but there are many […]
Convert FAA License to European Part-FCL License
(Updated on 6th February 2021) Convert FAA PPL/CPL/ATPL to EASA PPL This post applies to anyone who has an ICAO helicopter license with a minimum of 100 hours flight time as a pilot. If you need to convert the ICAO licence to an EASA Part-FCL PPL license, this post will explain what is required. The […]
Measuring Latitude and Longitude
(Updated on 28th January 2021) As a pilot, you will be required to either plot a latitude and longitude on a map or to find the latitude and longitude of a specific location. To Determine the Latitude of a Location Refer to Figure 1 (below). Place your ruler east-west through the location on the map/chart. […]
The Flight Computer
(Updated on 27th January 2021) Flight Computer The flight computer is available in many formats and helps pilots complete navigation calculations. They come in both mechanical and electronic forms and are available as apps for most smartphones today. We are going to concentrate on the mechanical version today because most examiners will not permit you […]
