That all changed in 1946 with the arrival of Bell’s Model 47, the first civilian-certified helicopter, which featured dual collectives. From then on, dual collectives became standard for side-by-side seating, and a helicopter pilot could fly from either the left or right seat.
I have flown Bell 47G2s. They are not easy to fly because any input - throttle, cyclic, collective, or pedals effects the RPM of the rotor which as I recall was to be maintained at 3000 RPM for a metal blade rotor system with a lycoming eingine (I flew a wooden bladed Bell 47 with Mayers engine on a few occasions and it had different characteristics). The military pilots are all a bit challenged with Bell 47s because they lack goveners which guarantee a set it and forget stance unaffected by control inputs with respect to rpm. Drop the RPM below 3000 RPM (if I remember correctly) on any part of an FAA check ride and you get to come back and try again. I have no idea which seat the pilot occupies in the UK but I do know its the left in the US. So one size might not fit all.
Absolutely, I was not allowed to touch anything except a few handles to hang on to and I WAS on the right side!! Maybe it's similar to the way we drive on the right side of the roads so the driver sits on the left, no idea.
With the British Army Air Corps, the pilot sits on the right so that switches can be effected with the left hand thereby keeping control of the cyclic. If the aircraft has a crew of 2 then the Aircraft Commander sits on the left allowing the pilot to fly while he or she operates the aircraft sensors or navigation equipment.
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
It would be nice to learn how to fly, sadly rather expensive to own and operate your own.
if you only take a few lessons it will be a worthwhile experience and one you will not forget. as far as aircraft ownership is concerned its almost cost prohibitive unless you are in partnership with others or the aircraft has a way of paying for itself. this ain't no dress rehearsal -
Google tells me it's Amy Johnson's birthday. Born 1903 Kingston upon Hull. Did lots of famous stuff as a lady plane driver. Killed by the RAF 1941 London upon Thames ..... and the guy who jumped in to save her drowned too.
No Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
Chris S_2 wrote: That all
I have flown Bell 47G2s. They are not easy to fly because any input - throttle, cyclic, collective, or pedals effects the RPM of the rotor which as I recall was to be maintained at 3000 RPM for a metal blade rotor system with a lycoming eingine (I flew a wooden bladed Bell 47 with Mayers engine on a few occasions and it had different characteristics). The military pilots are all a bit challenged with Bell 47s because they lack goveners which guarantee a set it and forget stance unaffected by control inputs with respect to rpm. Drop the RPM below 3000 RPM (if I remember correctly) on any part of an FAA check ride and you get to come back and try again. I have no idea which seat the pilot occupies in the UK but I do know its the left in the US. So one size might not fit all.
Just here to win
Just here to win
Chris S_2 wrote: MANY years
Absolutely, I was not allowed to touch anything except a few handles to hang on to and I WAS on the right side!! Maybe it's similar to the way we drive on the right side of the roads so the driver sits on the left, no idea.
I have no idea which seat the
In the UK the pilot sits in the RH seat.
http://www.army.mod.uk/aviation/29752.aspx
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
It would be nice to learn how
It would be nice to learn how to fly, sadly rather expensive to own and operate your own.
Jonathan_76 wrote:It would be
That is why there are clubs to spread the cost around.
Jonathan_76 wrote:It would be
if you only take a few lessons it will be a worthwhile experience and one you will not forget. as far as aircraft ownership is concerned its almost cost prohibitive unless you are in partnership with others or the aircraft has a way of paying for itself. this ain't no dress rehearsal -
Google tells me it's Amy
Google tells me it's Amy Johnson's birthday. Born 1903 Kingston upon Hull. Did lots of famous stuff as a lady plane driver. Killed by the RAF 1941 London upon Thames ..... and the guy who jumped in to save her drowned too.
No Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
Amy died long before I was
Amy died long before I was borne, I never knew the lady.
There is still some dispute
There is still some dispute regarding her death. I don't know the true answer.
Johnson Death
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now