I would be grateful if any member could furnish contact details for an FAA heli instructor in Ireland.

What happened to the Augusta 109 EI SBM, now de-listed, and recorded as destroyed?

I should have guessed there was more to it, but I wasn't aware that he didn't/wouldn't cooperate with authorities in the subsequent investigation. I'm guessing that there's possibly also a bit of history between himself and the managment of the shopping centre, because you would otherwise imagine th...

Was the sentence handed down today in Athlone not a bit severe?

Bear in mind that you may have trouble getting your hours logged if you're not operating from a licensed airfield.

Depending on the age of the 320 and whether or not the valves are suitable for running on Mogas it mightn't be that costly a conversion, since it's basically down to compression ratio, and changing it possibly through substituting different head gaskets.......but! However there is much more to be co...

Vortex Ring State, or Settling With Power, can occur when a helicopter inadvertently descends into its own vortices or "downwash." This situation disrupts the pressure differential that produces lift across the rotor blades. It occurs when the helicopter has three things occurring at the s...

tu154,

Thanks for your reply, and the info which is what I more or less expected the situation to be.

I don't suppose you know what airfields exist in the Louth/Meath area?

Can you do flight training in Ireland, with a CFI, from a private landing site, or does it have to be from a recognised airfield?

Anyone know the IAA requirements regarding insurance ?

Any other insurance related information, such as best companies etc., etc., would be greatly appreciated.

Heli1,

I have a feeling that you can't do training in Ireland in a Rotorway, and in the U.K too also....correct me if I'm wrong. It woulds a great way to do it if allowed.......unleaded fuel, to mention just one good point.

While you're busy being pedantic I'll just bet that the relevent qualified people will know exactly what I'm looking for, but just on the off-chance that is there one or two who don't.......an F.I. will also do......that is provided that he, or she, is suitably certified, or qualified.

I'm looking for a CFI for private tuition in a R44 Raven. The work to be done intensively, yet flexible, in other words, lots of flying hours but yet could be flexible to fit in with his , or her, other commitments.

Any takers ????

Thanks guys, and doesn't that illustrate the typical mindset of the revenue commissioners in Ireland. A guy works all week in his job and tax is TAKEN from him, and then when he ges out to enjoy himself in his chosen hobby he's nailed AGAIN for another 21%. If you were to compound that.......aw I wo...

Thanks Willo,

I would wager that you've nailed that one for me.

Thanks again for your help.