Flying
The ICAO Flight Plan
(Updated on 25th February 2021) The Flight Plan Correct use of the flight plan is essential for all pilots. In Ireland, flight plans can be filed by the following methods: Telephone Fax Electronically (IAA Website) In-flight This post will primarily focus on how to complete the written version of the ICAO flight plan. Students are […]
Passenger Briefing
(Updated on 20th February 2021) Passenger Briefing – Why? As pilots, when we take passengers flying, it is very easy to assume that they have a level of knowledge that they do not actually have. Many of your passengers will never have been in a helicopter before and it is our job to explain to […]
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 […]
The European Aviation Medical – Class 1 and Class 2
(Reviewed on 21st January 2021) All pilots have to undergo a medical examination at regular intervals. Even student pilots will be required to have a medical certificate before they go solo. Commercial pilots (CPL) are required to pass a Class 1 medical examination. Private pilots (PPL) are required to pass a Class 2 examination. A […]
