FREE Ground School – Human Performance & Limitations
On Tuesday 17th January we will be focusing on Human Performance and Limitations at the usual time 18:00 – 20:00
Join Capt.White as he guides us through HPL and answer any questions you may have. Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety. Specific topics to be confirmed.
FREE Ground School – Human Performance & Limitations
Next session Tuesday 25th October we will be focusing on Human Performance and Limitations at the usual time 18:00 –20:00. We will be exploring whether seeing really is believing, effects of acceleration on the circulatory system, carbon dioxide vs carbon monoxide, visual scanning and detection techniques and importance of look out
Virtual Ground School – Flight Performance and Planning
We hope everyone enjoyed Operational Procedures at our last session, felt quite retro to be back online only again. Next up on Tuesday 8th November we will be exploring Flight Performance & Planning 18:00 - 20:00
The 7 Ps is a British Army adage for Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents P*** Poor Performance. As an instructor we teach a PIC (pilot in command) the importance of having a well prepared flight plan and a good understanding of your aircraft’s capabilities. On Tuesday we will be looking at LAT & LONG, Charts & Symbology, Airspace, Weight and Balance, PLOGS and the good old Whizz Wheel (CRP-1). Meet at the flying school or in our virtual crew room via 'ZOOM' don't forget to RSVP!
FREE Ground School – PPL(H) Quiz Night & BBQ
Our next Ground School is a throwback to a lockdown favourite! On Tuesday 30th August it's our Quiz Night at our usual time of 18:00 - 20:00. As always, the quiz will be based on questions across the entire theoretical knowledge syllabus from ALPHA to ZULU!
Virtual Ground School – Flight Performance and Planning
I hope everyone enjoyed our Meteorology ground school last week. It was fun trying to predict the weather and I think we learnt a lot during the session. Next up on Tuesday 15th March we will be focusing on Flight Performance & Planning at the later time of 19:00 - 21:00
The 7 Ps is a British Army adage for Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents P*** Poor Performance. As an instructor we teach a PIC (pilot in command) the importance of having a well prepared flight plan and a good understanding of your aircraft’s capabilities. On Tuesday we will plan a route together from scratch along with a few FPP highlights; Fuel planning, VFR Charts, Routes, Altitudes, NOTAMS, the good old Whizz Wheel (CRP-1)
Virtual Ground School – Human Performance & Limitations
We hope you enjoy our QUIZ NIGHT! Both teams pitted their wits against Capt. White’s (rather tricky this time) PPL questions. Team EN-GER-LAND fought valiantly scoring the number of players on the pitch 22/31 but were out classed by the very inappropriately named opposition GROSSLY UNDERPREPARED who scored a back of the net tastic 30/31. Thanks to all our players (pilots, students or other) and of course our referee/quiz master.
This week Tuesday 6th July we will be looking at Human Performance & Limitations at the usual time 18:00 - 20:00
Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety.
Virtual Ground School – Navigation
Thanks all those who joined us for our super special edition of RT with our fantastic guest speakers last time, our next session Tuesday 25th May we will be focusing on Navigation at the usual time 18:00 - 20:00 more details to follow. Whether you are currently training, a qualified pilot or perhaps you just share our love of helicopters you can escape into our virtual crew room and enjoy a couple of hours of pilot chat!
Virtual Ground School – Radio Telephony
We hope you enjoyed last week’s Flight Performance & Planning Ground School. Next up it’s Radio Telephony on Tuesday 11th May from 18:00-20:00 Whether you are currently learning to fly, studying for your RT exam or just want to brush up your radio skills, this is another 'not to be missed' Ground School as we have invited not one but two RT experts to join us in our virtual crew room. Some of you will recognise their voices from the radio or remember from previous sessions... Capt Helena Hughes an RT Oral Examiner, Air Traffic Controller, holds a CPL (A) , a PPL (H) and was also one of Capt. White's students! AND friend of the flying school Amanda Rhodes who is Radar Controller for Essex and Luton Approach.
SO if you need HOTEL-ECHO-LIMA-PAPA with your ROMEO-TANGO This will be a fantastic opportunity to ask any questions you may have about using the radio, protocols, test out your RT skills and get a masterclass in zone transits without having to fly at the same time!