JKHelicopter Training

Yesterday we had a visit from our former student Holly, who completed her course with us 4 years ago in under 4 weeks. She came in her EC135 Juno helicopter that she flies for the Navy and will be moving on to Merlins as well.

It was commented by her trainer that she was easily able to hover the Juno without it's stability augmentation systems as she had learnt to fly the R22, while the others on her course found it far more difficult!

It was great to see her making her career in helicopters and doing so well!

Another Red Jacket joins the club. Huge congratulations Lyle on your very first solo flight!

Spread the word; no better Father’s Day gift!

What’s of interest here in this pic? And full points if anyone knows the full detail - please feel free to comment

A nav question for you today using today's forecast.

Today's F214 for the Gloucester area is 270/60 at 2000ft.

Plan a route from Wellesbourne Airfield to Shobdon Airfield using an IAS of 75kts (usual cruise speed for an R22 PPL). How long will it take you to get there? How long would the return trip be?

Now calculate using the same winds and IAS a trip to Wolverhampton Airfield to Gloucester Airport and back again. How much drift would you have in either direction?

All Phil wanted for Christmas was a red jacket and today he earned it when he completed his first solo. 🎅🍾🚁

A perfect idea for a fabulous gift this Christmas 😎🚁❄

A great trip down to Padstow for lunch. Beautiful weather, a great landing spot and a good time had by all.

4 helis all off to Padstow for lunch before G-JKHT times out.

2 Qualifying Cross Country flights done on this glorious day. Well done Captains!