RWS 47 – First Around the World Solo and Australian Regulations with Dick Smith
This 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 ...
21 Mai 201658min
Vietnam Huey Combat Pilot Robert Mason on Flying and Writing Chickenhawk
The 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 m...
7 Mai 20161h 14min
RWS 45 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 2
In 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 te...
6 Apr 20161h 1min
RWS 44 – Rosemary Arnold – First Australian Female Helicopter Pilot – Part 1
In 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 te...
30 Mar 201648min
RWS 43 – Bell 525 Relentless with Larry Thimmesch
Our 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 Helicopte...
3 Mar 20161h 19min
RWS 42 – Spidertracks Real-Time Tracking with Dave Blackwell
Spidertracks 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 th...
29 Feb 201644min
Autorotation Entry Technique: When to Use ‘Cyclic Back’ with Pete Gillies
The 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. Depe...
22 Feb 20161h 10min
RWS 40 – Cabri G2 Introduction with Joey Arena
The 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 G...
16 Feb 20161h
