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FAQ
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Why Twin-engined?
The advantages of a twin-engined
helicopter are that in the unlikely event of one of
the engines failing, the pilot will be able to continue
the flight to an alternative landing site. Single
engined aircraft do not have this capability and have
to execute an emergency landing immediatley.
Any commercial helicopter flight which takes place
at night, over water or over a built-up area must
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Where can we land?
Anywhere with permission from the land owner, as long
as the site is big enough for approach, (about 250m
without obstacles) and a place to set down on (about
the size of a tennis court). We routinely find sites
near to the client's destination (if for instance
it is in the centre of town) by calling local sports
clubs, hotels and schools to obtain permission. Night
landings will require an inspection by the pilot prior
to arrival.
Why two Pilots?
Helicopters as large as the Sikorsky and above require
two pilots to operate them. Smaller machines need
only one, but some clients prefer a second pilot for
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What is IFR?
IFR means Instrument Flight Rules and refers to flying
without reference to the ground, or generally what
is known as "blind flying" in cloud. Day
flights can be flown without IFR qualifications, but
these flights can suffer cancellations in poor weather
when an IFR pilot and machine could fly through cloud
and complete the flight.
Why RotorMotion?
Because our twin engined Agusta 109's are IFR rated
and flown by IFR pilots, we are able to get you
to your destination not only on time and in style,
but also secure in the knowledge that your saftey
and comfort is our prime concern.
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Hangar 5, Redhill
Aerodrome, Surrey, RH1 5JY, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1737 823700 | Fax: +44 (0)1737 823737
Based outside London
- and serving the whole of the UK
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