Robinson Safety Course
** Feb 11th - 13th 2010 - Tim Tucker 3 day Factory Safety Course - Ardmore
Tim set up and has been running the approved factory course since its inception in 1983. This is a MUST attend course and we are delighted to support Heliflite Pacific in bringing Tim to NZ. The 3 day course will equip both experienced and novice R22 and R44 pilots with the right knowledge to fly these great machines safely and to help eradicate accidents.
Call or email us now to book your slot as places are limited. Cost is $775 pp
Also in conjunction with Heliflite Pacific the Robinson dealers, our one and two day courses have been running successfully since 2005 around the country . Closely aligned with the approved factory course set up by Tim Tucker in 1983, our full length courses are designed to equip pilots of all experience levels with the right knowledge to fly safely around gorgeous NZ.
The Australians have successfully reduced their accident rate by over 60% since the inception of their course in 1994 and with over 400 people attending last year, are a testament to their success!
As an added bonus our course meets the standard required to meet Avsure, Boston Marks Group, Co-Op Underwirters Pacific and Hood Insurance discount schemes.
We can cater for all of your requirements and our informative staff are here to help so..
2 day Draft Programme (Auckland 2007)
Day 1
08:30 - 09:10 "Purpose of safety course."Opening address by John Fogden, Manager Rotary Wing, CAA NZ. Venue host Brett Sanders will welcome you all and explain his new organisation. Rob Rich will then outline the course objectives and history of safety education in the light helicopter industry. How we compare to other nations in the Asia-Pacific region. The size of the NZ industry will be a surprise to many.
09:20 - 10:00 "Robinson Company History.” A look at the reason why we are all here today. Over the past twenty five years the Robinson R22 has not really changed a great deal. The larger R44 is now more popular that the R22. With over 6,000 helicopters to their credit, the Robinson Company can be proud of their heritage. Rob Rich.
10:00 - 10:30 Morning tea – sponsored by Air BP.
10:30 - 11:10 "Overseas accidents." Why is our accident rate almost twice that of the USA? Also a look at R44 accidents causes. Nothing wrong with the R44, just the nut behind the wheel! Another R44 crashed a several months ago – was poor weather a factor? A fun syndicate exercise. Can your team do better than the one across the room? Rob.
11:20 - 12:00 "NZ accidents." Review of NZ Robinson helicopter accident patterns. Chief Flying Instructor John Clements and CAA Flight Examiner from North Shore Helicopter Training Limited will tell us of his research. John Clements.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch sponsored by CAA NZ
1:00 - 1:40 "Energy Management.” Helicopters operate close to the ground and into confined spaces often with heavy loads. Time to react to an emergency is limited. You must understand the characteristics of a low inertia rotor. Making the best use of friendly (and life saving) principles of flight. Low inertia vs. high inertia rotors, which is best? A refresher on rotor stall and what Frank Robinson has been teaching us for years. Rob Rich.
1:50 - 2:30 "Aviation Insurance Awareness.” In 1988 a CASA video suggested the life of a helicopter in Australia was twelve months. By the mid nineties it stretched out to four years. Today, we can probably make one last six years! We have noted in the past that pilots do not always understand aviation insurance – so what should we know? Bill Beard, Insurance Broker, Boston Marks Ltd. More info: bmg@bmg.co.nz
2:30 - 3:00 Afternoon tea – sponsored by Air BP.
3:00 - 3:40 "Wire strikes are the number one killer of helicopter pilots!"Why do we always hit the wire we know is there? How come we keep hitting them - even experienced pilots? Learn about the human brain and the limitations of short term memory - a possible cause of all these often fatal wire strikes. Some agricultural pilots have found the answer! Rob Rich
3:50 - 4:30 "Maintenance Updates.”An update on pilot maintenance and the latest CAA NZ directives on the R22 and R44. Carie Jarvie, an engineer for North Shore Aviation Services Ltd also talk to us about what to look for on pre-flights etc. (Carie is also a helicopter pilot).
Day 2
08:30 - 09:10 "Unfriendly principles of flight – Part 1."A look quick at the principles of flight; if ignored can really cause you grief! Unfriendly aerodynamics can really bite if you fly like a gorilla - the boss probably hates being made a monkey! We will also cover some of the new changes to operating procedures recommended by the factory. Carburettor icing has again been an item of concern and we will explain why you can use carburettor heat at all times. New from factory. Rob Rich.
09:20 - 10:00 "Real men don't need human factors - where do you buy some anyway?Real men are accepting the fact 90% of accidents are caused by the nut behind the wheel - why? What is the Reason "Swiss Cheese" model? Are you a victim of your "culture". Also, we hate people who fly Robinsons at night! Hopefully, our presentation will cure you of this! Feed back on ATSB study into mustering accidents. Why do mustering pilots crash at predictable times?
10:00 - 10:30 Morning tea – sponsored by Air BP.
10:30 - 11:10 "Unfriendly principles of flight – Part 2.” Part one continued. Rob Rich will take us through dynamic rollover, settling with power, low “G” manoeuvres and other dangers lurking in the sky.
1120 – 1200 "Robinson R22 Helicopter Limitations and Emergency Procedures" – Part 1. Are you really sure about the limitations of the R22 and R44? What will you do when you have an emergency? Let's look at some case studies. Are touchdown autos necessary? - Group discussion. Up to date handouts provided. Manual throttle limitations explained. Rob Rich.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch sponsored by CAA NZ
1:00 - 1:40 "Mountain, pinnacle and ridgeline flying”. Australians are impressed by the fact that Kiwis do mountain flying as part of their helicopter license course. Aussies tend to skip the basic pinnacle stuff because the “Greenies” have made most of our accessible pinnacles out of bounds. Rob Richwill refresh us on the recommended procedures.
1:50 - 2:10 “Are you really prepared?” We are all nervous about our next check ride? Prior preparation and knowing what mistakes to avoid is the key to success. John Clements will discuss the common faults and errors he notices when he does BFR, PPL and CPL flight tests.
2:10 - 2:30 "Are you sure? – Personal liability.” Unfortunately, with our accident rate, one in six pilots will be involved in an accident each year. Kevin Allen, Insurance Consultants, will cover this subject.
2:30 - 3:00 Afternoon Tea – sponsored by Air BP.
3:00 - 3:40 “Safety in Light Helicopters.” We are honoured to have Rosemarie McRae as a guest speaker. Rosemarie has over 13,500 hours on both FW and RW. Most of her flying has been in remote areas. Rosemarie has owned several companies and seen the best and the worst of the industry. She has spent many years at some well-known mustering centres such as VRD and others. She will share with you those things which have taught her to be a better and safer pilot – and a better boss! Rosemarie is now Vice President of the HAA.
3:50 - 4:30 “What should we have taught you?” Bruce Byron, CEO of CASA has requested that industry bring their concerns to an independent industry panel sponsored by CASA. This follows claims our safety record would be improved if we had a more modern approach to training. Naturally, step one is to find out what can be improved. This programme now involves 80% of the CFI from Australia’s 24 schools. What are your views and what about touchdown autos? Have your say and we will take it back to the HAA workshop and pass to CASA’s Flying Training Industry Development Ian Ogilvie for action.
4:30 "Closing address" .......and thank you to our sponsors and hosts.