WOW! I’ve done it now, all 5 hours....
What an awesome experience! We did a bit of everything on the PPL(H) syllabus, even including engine off landings, vortex ring, crazy 360deg turn autorotations and simulated IFR (with ‘foggles’, which is very tiring!). I even managed a 45 second controlled hover!! if only I had the spare cash to carry on lessons! Think i might be calling a favour from nigel maggs to have a go in the 109 now....
Thanks so much for recommending Vanguard, it has been such a good
experience – we have been briefing in the pilots office, taking off from
the airfield here and landing at west coker – I got a good aerial view of
my house yesterday too! I have had a total of 15 hours briefing and
debriefing plus the 5 hours flying – it’s worked so well.
Cheers,
Andy Ramage
The Royal Aeronautical Society recognises the achievements by Young Persons, both to individuals and teams. The Alan Marsh Award is conferred to a young person showing technical promise, where five hours of helicopter or fixed wing flying tuition will enhance their career. Andrew Ramage was nominated for the 2008 Award for showing potential in the field of helicopter engineering including icing trials on the EH101 and Apache helicopters. Andrew is employed by AgustaWestland at Yeovil where he works in the Engineering Department on UK Rotorcraft and Technology, the latter including active rotors and wireless transmission for control within the aircraft.