by Rotorworks Inc | Jan 30, 2018 | Rotorworks Blog
A big congratulations to RIck who took an R22 solo earlier this month for the first time. It's a moment you'll never forget.
by Rotorworks Inc | Dec 1, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
I'm sure you all remember the international standard atmospheric lapse rate from your ground school (it's 1.98°C per 1000 ft in case you need a hint) but it's that time of year again when you may have noticed your outside air temperature...
by Rotorworks Inc | Oct 1, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
We know. Nobody is ready to start talking about winter but it's fast approaching. This means it's time to start considering icing. As helicopter pilots the vast majority of us fly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and consequently never fly through clouds. This...
by Rotorworks Inc | Sep 18, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
The snow might not have stayed but whether you're willing to admit it yet or not winter is coming and the overnight temperatures are starting to drop. To start with a silver lining, at least the cooler temperatures mean an increase in performance for us all,...
by Rotorworks Inc | Jul 26, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
A big congratulations to barrie for passing his Private Pilot's flight test! It's been great to have you around and we hope to see you in the air soon.
by Rotorworks Inc | May 31, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
At long last summer is here and hopefully for a very long time to come. This is a great time to talk about power management. In the middle of winter that cold, dense air gives bags of power and density altitude isn’t even a thought in most pilots heads. Now the...
