Rotary Wing Show - Interviews from the Helicopter Industry
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RWS 63 – 2011 Brisbane Floods & Lifesaving Helicopter Rescues
March 11, 2018 22:49 - 127 MB“On 9th and 10th of January 2011, heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to occur across parts of Queensland resulting in widespread damage to property and 35 fatalities. Grantham, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba were severely impacted. Due to landslides caused by flooding, and water blocking the Warrego highway, the Lockyer Valley became isolated; police and emergency … Continue reading "RWS 63 – 2011 Brisbane Floods & Lifesaving Helicopter Rescues" The post RWS 63 – 2011 Brisbane Floods & Li...
RWS 62 – Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team
February 22, 2018 10:39 - 99.3 MBNestled in the north west corner of the US, just north of Seattle is Snohomish County and the operating base of their Helicopter Rescue Team. The HRT conducts approximately 80 rescues a year, predominantly mountain rescues of hikers. Two of their team, Chris Moriarty and Bill Quistorf, took the time out for a chat about … Continue reading "RWS 62 – Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team" The post RWS 62 – Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podc...
RWS 61 – Virtual Reality Helicopter Sims with Sérgio Costa
December 13, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBVirtual reality hardware and software have crossed a threshold where their use in supporting helicopter training and currency/recency provides an amazing experience. In this episode we break down what you can expect and what you will need to get started. Hopefully you will never look at computer helicopter flight simulators the same after listening to … Continue reading "RWS 61 – Virtual Reality Helicopter Sims with Sérgio Costa" The post RWS 61 – Virtual Reality Helicopter Sims with Sérg...
RWS 60 – 20 Crew Resource Management Diamonds with Randy Mains
October 17, 2017 22:37 - 108 MBAs helicopter systems, engineering and processes continue to get safer, the human component becomes the focus to further improvements in accident rates. Randy Mains shares his 20 CRM Diamonds in this interview. Randy Mains was 22 years old when he deployed to Vietnam to fly UH-1H Hueys. On return to the US with over 1000 … Continue reading "RWS 60 – 20 Crew Resource Management Diamonds with Randy Mains" The post RWS 60 – 20 Crew Resource Management Diamonds with Randy Mains appeared first...
RWS 59 – Himalayan Rescue Ops with Andrew Gutsell
October 02, 2017 08:38 - 96.8 MBThe elevation of the Himalayan mountains puts them at the extreme of human and helicopter performance. For climbers it can be a 2 week trek out or a 30 min helicopter flight to safety if they find themselves in trouble. Andrew Gutsell is part of the Alpine Rescue Service run by Air Dynasty that services … Continue reading "RWS 59 – Himalayan Rescue Ops with Andrew Gutsell" The post RWS 59 – Himalayan Rescue Ops with Andrew Gutsell appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 58 – The Helicopter Page with Aaron Kenworthy
September 20, 2017 22:06 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAaron Kenworthy started The Helicopter Page as a way to learn more about the helicopter industry and to provide a place to share information from around the globe. Today we go behind the scenes of the largest helicopter focused Facebook page and perhaps the largest helicopter online platform in the world. With a following of … Continue reading "RWS 58 – The Helicopter Page with Aaron Kenworthy" The post RWS 58 – The Helicopter Page with Aaron Kenworthy appeared first on The Rotary Wing Sh...
RWS 57 – Three Journeys Round with Peter Wilson
April 18, 2017 11:37 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBPeter Wilson is currently making and around the world flight and talks to us about some of the planning and lead up to the trip. More information and photos to follow shortly. Getting this out the door so you listen and follow Peter using his tracker. See links below. Podcast: Subscribe in iTunes | … Continue reading "RWS 57 – Three Journeys Round with Peter Wilson" The post RWS 57 – Three Journeys Round with Peter Wilson appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 56 – The Chickenbone Story with Matthew Barker
March 17, 2017 21:09 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBDuring 30 years of flying with the Australian Army Matt Barker has got to try his hand at a wide range of roles. He has picked up some tales of close calls and funny incidents along the way. Episode 55 contains the first half of this interview which is also well worth listening too In … Continue reading "RWS 56 – The Chickenbone Story with Matthew Barker" The post RWS 56 – The Chickenbone Story with Matthew Barker appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 55 – Close Calls and Funny Stories with Matthew Barker
March 06, 2017 12:22 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBDuring 30 years of flying with the Australian Army Matt Barker has got to try his hand at a wide range of roles. He has picked up some tales of close calls and funny incidents along the way. In the 1980’s the RAAF was directed to transfer its helicopters to the Australian Army. This brought … Continue reading "RWS 55 – Close Calls and Funny Stories with Matthew Barker" The post RWS 55 – Close Calls and Funny Stories with Matthew Barker appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 54 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch Part 2
December 22, 2016 10:36 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBJack Lynch was a ‘Bushranger’ pilot in Vietnam for the Royal Australian Air Force. These were Iroquois UH-1H helicopters fitted out as aerial gunships which provided close air support to Australian troops. Listen to Part 1 of the interview here A pair of low flying Sabre jets over Jack Lynch’s childhood property was the seed … Continue reading "RWS 54 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch Part 2" The post RWS 54 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch Part 2 appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podca...
RWS 53 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch
December 16, 2016 01:05 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBJack Lynch was a ‘Bushranger’ pilot in Vietnam for the Royal Australian Air Force. These were Iroquois UH-1H helicopters fitted out as aerial gunships which provided close air support to Australian troops. A pair of low flying Sabre jets over Jack Lynch’s childhood property was the seed for a 50+ year career in and around … Continue reading "RWS 53 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch" The post RWS 53 – Huey Gunships with Jack Lynch appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 52 – Interview with Ken Vote Part 2
December 04, 2016 12:14 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MBLanding in the urban jungle of inner Sydney is a far cry from dropping off SAS troops in the jungles of Vietnam – Ken Vote has done both in his career as a Navy and EMS helicopter pilot. >> Listen to Part 1 of this interview here << Ken started his helicopter career … Continue reading "RWS 52 – Interview with Ken Vote Part 2" The post RWS 52 – Interview with Ken Vote Part 2 appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 51 – Australian Navy, Vietnam and EMS with Ken Vote
November 25, 2016 12:54 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBLanding in the urban jungle of inner Sydney is a far cry from dropping off SAS troops in the jungles of Vietnam – Ken Vote has done both in his career as a Navy and EMS helicopter pilot. Ken started his helicopter career with the Australian Navy, spent time in Vietnam, instructed in the military … Continue reading "RWS 51 – Australian Navy, Vietnam and EMS with Ken Vote" The post RWS 51 – Australian Navy, Vietnam and EMS with Ken Vote appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 50 – The God Machine with James Chiles (Helicopter History)
October 25, 2016 12:22 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe God Machine: From Boomerangs to Blackhawks, The Story of the Helicopter by James R. Chiles delves into the origins of the helicopter and the people that made them into the machines they are today. It has been another long break between episodes but we are back this week with a stroll down memory lane … Continue reading "RWS 50 – The God Machine with James Chiles (Helicopter History)" The post RWS 50 – The God Machine with James Chiles (Helicopter History) appeared first on The Rotary ...
RWS 49 – Toronto Traffic Helicopter with Dini Petty
June 13, 2016 00:02 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBDini Petty forged her mother’s signature on a permission form for skydiving lessons when she was 17. By age 22, Dini Petty was flying above Toronto, Canada as the first female traffic helicopter pilot who was also giving traffic reports while flying. Dini was tapped on the shoulder in a Toronto restaurant to fill a … Continue reading "RWS 49 – Toronto Traffic Helicopter with Dini Petty" The post RWS 49 – Toronto Traffic Helicopter with Dini Petty appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Pod...
Extra – Impromptu Session at Rotortech 2016 About AHIA and Regulation Progress
May 30, 2016 03:35 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis is a recording from a session at the Rotortech 2016 expo on the Sunshine Coast. Vice President of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), Ray Cronin leads a discussion about regulation change and recent progress. This audio is what you can call an extra from our normal interview series that I’m going to slip … Continue reading "Extra – Impromptu Session at Rotortech 2016 About AHIA and Regulation Progress" The post Extra – Impromptu Session at Rotortech 2016 About AHIA...
RWS 48 – The Case For Full Down Autos with Glen White
May 26, 2016 12:32 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBGlen White has been providing recurrency and initial training to helicopter pilots around the world through his company Eurosafety since 2004. He is a strong proponent of the benefit of full touchdown autorotations in training. Glen first learnt to fly in France in a Bell 47 before picking up roles in flight training, tours based … Continue reading "RWS 48 – The Case For Full Down Autos with Glen White" The post RWS 48 – The Case For Full Down Autos with Glen White appeared first on The R...
RWS 47 – First Around the World Solo and Australian Regulations with Dick Smith
May 21, 2016 12:16 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis is Episode 47 of The Rotary Wing Show and our main interview today is Dick Smith, the first person to fly a helicopter solo around the world plus a bunch of other aviation first and records. For Australians, Dick Smith is someone that doesn’t need too much of an introduction. He is very active … Continue reading "RWS 47 – First Around the World Solo and Australian Regulations with Dick Smith" The post RWS 47 – First Around the World Solo and Australian Regulations with Dick Smith app...
RWS 46 – Chickenhawk with Robert Mason
May 07, 2016 12:50 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe Vietnam war has been called the helicopter war. They were used as troop carriers, gunships, medevac, heavy lift, observation and aerial trucks. Chickenhawk author Robert Mason shares some of his memories of flying the Huey in this episode. They fundamentally changed the way that war was fought. Probably nothing is more iconic from that … Continue reading "RWS 46 – Chickenhawk with Robert Mason" The post RWS 46 – Chickenhawk with Robert Mason appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podc...
RWS 45 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 2
April 06, 2016 11:26 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn 1965 Rosemary Arnold became the first Australian female helicopter pilot, the first female helicopter pilot in the southern hemisphere and Whirly Girl No.99 In this episode listen in as Rosemary tells the story of her 50yr+ career in aviation. You can find Part 1 of this episode here. In Part Two we continue to … Continue reading "RWS 45 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 2" The post RWS 45 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – ...
RWS 44 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 1
March 30, 2016 11:27 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn 1965 Rosemary Arnold became the first Australian female helicopter pilot, the first female helicopter pilot in the southern hemisphere and Whirly Girl No.99 In this episode listen in as Rosemary tells the story of her 50yr+ career in aviation. It is a career full of firsts – as well as the above, Rosemary was … Continue reading "RWS 44 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 1" The post RWS 44 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Pa...
RWS 43 – Bell 525 Relentless with Larry Thimmesch
March 02, 2016 20:06 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBOur guest today is Larry Thimmesch, Vice President Bell 525 Relentless Sales. Larry has been involved with the 525 for the last 5 years from the program’s very earliest days. The 525 is Bell Helicopter’s largest helicopter to date and weighs in at 20,000lbs or 9000kg. It has been created off a completely clean sheet … Continue reading "RWS 43 – Bell 525 Relentless with Larry Thimmesch" The post RWS 43 – Bell 525 Relentless with Larry Thimmesch appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 42 – Spidertracks Real-Time Tracking with Dave Blackwell
February 29, 2016 01:31 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSpidertracks is a New Zealand company that produces a real time tracking solution for general aviation allowing owners and operators to know exactly where their aircraft are and to greatly increase the speed of rescue if something should go wrong. Dave Blackwell is the CEO of Spidertracks. In this episode he talks about the technology … Continue reading "RWS 42 – Spidertracks Real-Time Tracking with Dave Blackwell" The post RWS 42 – Spidertracks Real-Time Tracking with Dave Blackwell appe...
RWS 41 – ‘Cyclic Back’ in an Autorotation Entry with Pete Gillies
February 21, 2016 23:50 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe difference between an expensive falling brick and a helicopter is rotor RPM. Pete Gillies talks about the importance of aft cyclic in autorotation entry to conserve rotor RPM in this episode. Depending on where you did your training this might come across as ‘yeah, of course, doesn’t everyone do this’. If that’s you then … Continue reading "RWS 41 – ‘Cyclic Back’ in an Autorotation Entry with Pete Gillies" The post RWS 41 – ‘Cyclic Back’ in an Autorotation Entry with Pete Gillies appe...
RWS 40 – Cabri G2 Introduction with Joey Arena
February 15, 2016 21:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThe Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter has a lot going for it. One of the type’s biggest fans is Joey Arena of Texas Rotorwing Academy. Joey operates two Cabris with another two on order. The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat light piston-engined helicopter designed by Bruno Guimbal, a former Eurocopter engineer. The aircraft are built … Continue reading "RWS 40 – Cabri G2 Introduction with Joey Arena" The post RWS 40 – Cabri G2 Introduction with Joey Arena appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Po...
RWS 39 – Pete Gillies Talks About Learning to Fly Helicopters
February 08, 2016 03:22 - 44 minutes - 41 MBImagine the flying experience, tips and tricks that you would pick up in a helicopter career spanning 5 decades. Pete Gillies has just retired from full time work in the industry and in this episode he talks about his first experiences of learning to fly a helicopter in the 1960s and passing his commercial helicopter … Continue reading "RWS 39 – Pete Gillies Talks About Learning to Fly Helicopters" The post RWS 39 – Pete Gillies Talks About Learning to Fly Helicopters appeared first on Th...
RWS 38 – Rotors ‘n Ribs Fly-In with Randy Sharkey
February 01, 2016 20:32 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBBilled as the largest Helicopter Airshow in the US (possibly the world?), Rotors ‘n Ribs is in its 5th year running at Goshen Airport, Indiana. In this episode we chat with event president Randy Sharkey about what he and his team of directors have in store for attendees. Randy is the Chief Pilot at Indiana … Continue reading "RWS 38 – Rotors ‘n Ribs Fly-In with Randy Sharkey" The post RWS 38 – Rotors ‘n Ribs Fly-In with Randy Sharkey appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 37 – Tuna Helicopter Flying with Francis ‘Moggy’ Meyrick
December 19, 2015 12:14 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBLook online for information about helicopter operations in the tuna industry and it won’t be long before you see mention of Moggy’s Tuna Manual. Author of the manual Francis ‘Moggy’ Meyrick is our guest in this episode of the Rotary Wing Show. Francis is Irish born and had a number of years helicopter flying experience … Continue reading "RWS 37 – Tuna Helicopter Flying with Francis ‘Moggy’ Meyrick" The post RWS 37 – Tuna Helicopter Flying with Francis ‘Moggy’ Meyrick appeared first on Th...
RWS 36 – Survival and Rescue with John Hudson
September 25, 2015 11:11 - 1 hour - 56 MBJohn is the UK military’s chief instructor in Land, Sea and Extreme Environment Survival. In this episode he talks about the priorities of survival should you find yourself forced to land in a remote location. How much attention do you pay to what you wear or carry on you when you go flying? For some … Continue reading "RWS 36 – Survival and Rescue with John Hudson" The post RWS 36 – Survival and Rescue with John Hudson appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 35 – Superyacht Helicopter Operations with Gareth Ross
August 29, 2015 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn terms of wealth probably nothing says you’ve made it more than owning a superyacht – unless of course its owning a superyacht with helicopter landing facilities. In this episode we find out about the section of the helicopter industry that operates off these exclusive vessels. Gareth Ross from Superyacht Aviation served 26 years in … Continue reading "RWS 35 – Superyacht Helicopter Operations with Gareth Ross" The post RWS 35 – Superyacht Helicopter Operations with Gareth Ross appeared...
RWS 34 – Special Operations Aviation with Mike Durant
August 11, 2015 04:18 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBFlying long range assault missions at extremely low altitudes on NVGs with a cabin full of special forces soldiers is all in a days work for the men and women of the 160th Special Operations Regiment. Mike Durant was a Blackhawk element flight lead with the ‘Night Stalkers’ and in this interview talks about his … Continue reading "RWS 34 – Special Operations Aviation with Mike Durant" The post RWS 34 – Special Operations Aviation with Mike Durant appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Pod...
RWS 33 – Helipaddy with Paddy Wills
July 27, 2015 11:31 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAs a private pilot Paddy Wills wanted to find new and interesting places to fly to and explore. This involved asking around, researching locations, trawling forums and poking around on Google Earth. He thought there must be a better way so he went and created one. Helipaddy is a mobile app for helicopter pilots that … Continue reading "RWS 33 – Helipaddy with Paddy Wills" The post RWS 33 – Helipaddy with Paddy Wills appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 32 – Helicopter Flight Paramedics with Bernie Walker
June 29, 2015 03:36 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBBernie Walker is a Flight paramedic working with STARS – which is the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service – an EMS organisation that covers most of Western Canada. Bernie has been with STARS as a flight paramedic for over 16 years now and these days plays a big part in their educational programs. So he … Continue reading "RWS 32 – Helicopter Flight Paramedics with Bernie Walker" The post RWS 32 – Helicopter Flight Paramedics with Bernie Walker appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 31 – AOPA Hover Power Blog with Ian Twombly and Markus Lavenson
June 07, 2015 11:39 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest general aviation body in the United States. Hover Power is the association’s helicopter themed blog covering a mix of news, stories and advice. In today’s episode we cover a heap of ground as we talk about the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in the US, … Continue reading "RWS 31 – AOPA Hover Power Blog with Ian Twombly and Markus Lavenson" The post RWS 31 – AOPA Hover Power Blog with Ian Twombly and Markus Lavenson ap...
RWS 30 – Touchdown Autorotation Competition and more with Jerry Trimble
May 25, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWith the ink still drying on his A&P licence Jerry landed a job at Robinson Helicopters and went flying on his first day on the job with Frank Robinson in R22 serial number 2. We cover several of the experiences from Jerry’s career in this episode. Jerry Trimble is today’s guest and is the owner … Continue reading "RWS 30 – Touchdown Autorotation Competition and more with Jerry Trimble" The post RWS 30 – Touchdown Autorotation Competition and more with Jerry Trimble appeared first on The ...
RWS 29 – Ocean Rescues and a Tail Rotor Failure with Jerry Grayson
May 14, 2015 11:33 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAs a Royal Navy SAR pilot Jerry Grayson was involved in a number of high profile rescue missions along with the crews of the Wessex helicopters he piloted. He has written a book – Rescue Pilot – that captures many of the stories of this part of his career. Jerry decided early on in life … Continue reading "RWS 29 – Ocean Rescues and a Tail Rotor Failure with Jerry Grayson" The post RWS 29 – Ocean Rescues and a Tail Rotor Failure with Jerry Grayson appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Po...
RWS 28 – Vietnam, Culture and Helicopter Company Management with David Earley
May 02, 2015 13:08 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBFrom the outback of northern Australia, to the jungles of Vietnam and the mountains of Papua New Guinea and Nepal – plus much of the US, time in the Philippines, Columbia and Russia, David Earley is one well travelled helicopter pilot. Along the way he has held almost every position from line pilot to a … Continue reading "RWS 28 – Vietnam, Culture and Helicopter Company Management with David Earley" The post RWS 28 – Vietnam, Culture and Helicopter Company Management with David Earley ap...
RWS 26 – US Forest Service Helicopter Ops with John Harris
April 03, 2015 21:49 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHelicopters are uniquely suited to the demands of the US Forest Service. John Harris is one of the Service’s inspector pilots and in this episode talks about his career and his current role. Based in Missoula, Montana, John is responsible for checking and qualifying contractor pilots for the US Inter-agency Helicopter Pilot Qualification Card. This … Continue reading "RWS 26 – US Forest Service Helicopter Ops with John Harris" The post RWS 26 – US Forest Service Helicopter Ops with John H...
RWS 25 – Aviation Vision Science with Warren de Haan
March 18, 2015 13:07 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDr Warren De Haan has been an Aviation vision specialist for 48 years and is considered the world’s leading expert in the field. In this episode we will be talking about vision science, tips on looking after your eyesight, better habits to help you detect obstacles, the effects of aging on sight and considerations for … Continue reading "RWS 25 – Aviation Vision Science with Warren de Haan" The post RWS 25 – Aviation Vision Science with Warren de Haan appeared first on The Rotary Wing Sho...
RWS 24 – CoaX Helicopters with Richard Woodward
March 08, 2015 12:47 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBToday’s episode is about a single seat helicopter design being developed in Australia that makes use of a coaxial rotor system. And who better to talk us through the design than Airbus A380 captain Richard Woodward. That’s right, Richard is not only Manager of Flying Operations and Chief Test Pilot at CoaX Helicopters but also … Continue reading "RWS 24 – CoaX Helicopters with Richard Woodward" The post RWS 24 – CoaX Helicopters with Richard Woodward appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show...
RWS 23 – Helicopter Helmets with Mark Jones
March 01, 2015 20:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTo take us through everything you ever wanted to know about helicopter aircrew helmets we are joined today by Mark Jones of Gentex Aircrew Systems. The modern helmet does much more than just provide head protection as you are about to find out. Should you get one? What should you look for in a helmet? … Continue reading "RWS 23 – Helicopter Helmets with Mark Jones" The post RWS 23 – Helicopter Helmets with Mark Jones appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 22 – Kiowa Warrior in Iraq with Robert Mills
February 18, 2015 06:55 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBBlackdeath 23 was Robert Mill’s callsign in an Air Cavalry Unit operating the Kiowa Warrior in Iraq. Robert has published his journal as a book of the same name covering his two tours in Iraq and the daily challenges of operating a scout helicopter in that environment. The Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a light … Continue reading "RWS 22 – Kiowa Warrior in Iraq with Robert Mills" The post RWS 22 – Kiowa Warrior in Iraq with Robert Mills appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 21 – V-22 Osprey with Mike McKinney
February 11, 2015 20:10 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBA battle truck that cruises at 240kts and can land in your supermarket car park – the V-22 Osprey is one of the more unique aircraft kicking around. Ok, technically its a tiltrotor design but we’ll adopt it as more rotary wing than fixed wing. The Osprey was developed from earlier tilt rotor aircraft … Continue reading "RWS 21 – V-22 Osprey with Mike McKinney" The post RWS 21 – V-22 Osprey with Mike McKinney appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 20 – Aerial Firefighting with Gordy Cox
February 01, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBA great example of the utility of helicopters is their use in firefighting support. There is more to it than meets the eye though. [Warning: This is a longer episode, approx 85mins, so you might want to download the file and play locally] Using underslung buckets or bellytanks helicopters are able to provide water … Continue reading "RWS 20 – Aerial Firefighting with Gordy Cox" The post RWS 20 – Aerial Firefighting with Gordy Cox appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.
RWS 19 – Height Velocity Diagram with Shawn Coyle
January 15, 2015 04:29 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhether you walk away from a landing after an helicopter engine failure or not depends on many things but one good predictor is the Height Velocity(H/V) diagram. The H/V diagram (also known as H/V curve and dead man’s curve) represents combinations of airspeeds and altitudes that have been determined for that helicopter type where it … Continue reading "RWS 19 – Height Velocity Diagram with Shawn Coyle" The post RWS 19 – Height Velocity Diagram with Shawn Coyle appeared first on The Rotar...
RWS 18 – Around the world solo in 17 days with Simon Oliphant-Hope
December 23, 2014 05:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBA box full of maps, a sat phone, a support crew of 1 in a British hangar, full tanks and off you hop for an around the world record flight in an MD500 helicopter – that’s what Simon Oliphant-Hope did. Podcast: Subscribe in iTunes | Play in new window | Download 00:45 Thanks for your feedback … Continue reading "RWS 18 – Around the world solo in 17 days with Simon Oliphant-Hope" The post RWS 18 – Around the world solo in 17 days with Simon Oliphant-Hope appeared first on The Rotary Wing Sh...
RWS 17 – Helicopter Aircrew Recruiting with Mark Weeden
December 10, 2014 10:59 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIts time to dust off your CV and step behind the scenes of a helicopter aircrew recruiting office so you can be better prepared for your next job application. Several times in our flying careers we’ll need to go through the process of applying for a position and mostly likely interviewing against other candidates. As … Continue reading "RWS 17 – Helicopter Aircrew Recruiting with Mark Weeden" The post RWS 17 – Helicopter Aircrew Recruiting with Mark Weeden appeared first on The Rotary Win...
RWS 16 – Helicopter Instructing Tips with Philip Greenspun
November 18, 2014 01:52 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBEducating or instructing can be it’s own skill set regardless of the actual content taught. Philip Greenspun is a MIT lecturer and a flight instructor and shares his own approach to flying training. If you are a helicopter instructor or in a check & training role then brush up your thought processes as we chat … Continue reading "RWS 16 – Helicopter Instructing Tips with Philip Greenspun" The post RWS 16 – Helicopter Instructing Tips with Philip Greenspun appeared first on The Rotary Wing...
RWS 15 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 2
November 09, 2014 11:17 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis is part 2 of the interview with British helicopter display pilot Dennis Kenyon. For part 1, listen to Episode 14 In this episode we delve deeper into the preparation, setup and mindset needed to be a display pilot. Dennis is a CAA appointed Display Authority Examiner and does train and approve other pilots but … Continue reading "RWS 15 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 2" The post RWS 15 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 2 appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Pod...
RWS 14 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 1
November 04, 2014 03:02 - 50 minutes - 46 MBDisplay flying has captured the imagination of the public ever since the very first flights. One the longest performing and well respected helicopter display pilots in the world is UK pilot Dennis Kenyon Note: This is part 1 of the interview. Look for part 2 in Episode 15 Dennis ‘the maestro’ Kenyon got his flying … Continue reading "RWS 14 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 1" The post RWS 14 – Display Flying with Dennis Kenyon – Part 1 appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podc...