Vector Online - Page 2, In category Rotary operations

Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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Marlborough frost protection

This is a heads-up to helicopter pilots that frost protection procedures in Marlborough are no longer being promulgated by Supplement. Read the articleMarlborough frost protection

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 5 years ago

Safety in heli ops

The current accident rate in some commercial helicopter operations remains a concern for the CAA. Read the articleSafety in heli ops

Safety message: Secure loose items

Helicopter pilots and crews should make sure that all items in the cabin are securely stowed before take-of. Read the articleSafety message: Secure loose items

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 6 years ago

Airbus helicopters

A Safety Information Bulletin (EASA SIB 2018-13) has been issued following hydraulic failure on Airbus helicopters fitted with a single hydraulic power system. Read the articleAirbus helicopters

Vortex ring state

Vortex ring state is a serious hazard all helicopter pilots need to be aware of. Read the articleVortex ring state

Helicopter over water

As tourism increases, so do helicopter flights over water. Can more be done to protect passengers and crew? Read the articleHelicopter over water

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 7 years ago

Surviving 'engine out' in a helicopter

It’s the scenario nobody likes to think will happen to them. But if it does, a clear head makes all the difference.

Posted in Engines and engine failure, Rotary operations;

Posted 7 years ago

Flying heli-neighbourly

Complaints to the CAA are rising about noise around heliports. Read the articleFlying heli-neighbourly

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations;

Posted 8 years ago

External loads - how much do you really know?

There have been 20 accidents – five fatal – involving external load work in New Zealand since 1990.

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 8 years ago

Heli passenger seating - no more fish bins

Actually, your passengers can’t sit on fish bins and backpacks in the rear of your helicopter. It’s a breach of the rules.

Posted in Rotary operations;

Posted 8 years ago

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