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CryOfTheWind49 karma

Never heard an AME say it like that before. I'm used to being called job security though.

CryOfTheWind45 karma

The clutch light will come on sometimes in the R44. I never had a tourist say anything about it. Compare that to flying with geologists who are used to helicopters and they will notice the engine oil pressure fluctuate slightly.

CryOfTheWind38 karma

Don't worry about negative G bullshit. You'll be dead in most helicopters if they do that. http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/10987-low-g-condition-caught-on-video/ Edit: Most 2 bladed, not those fancy ones with the extra spinny bits and bendy tops, really why wouldn't you want to fly 206 or 212.

CryOfTheWind38 karma

A tour pilot I worked with hated giving commentary or really just talking with the people at all. Sometimes making up random names for mountain peaks was good for a laugh, "this is Everest Jr on the right and Mt (inset pilots name) on the left" etc. Especially if they don't really speak english.

CryOfTheWind26 karma

Happens a lot on aviation forums. Some really cool names get taken and never have any stories after flight school is over.