When
our students are ready for their private or commercial pilot check
rides, we arrange to meet with my former student Steve Foster of
Bulldog Helicopters of Searcy, Arkansas. Steve now operates both
a fixed wing, autogyro, and helicopter flight training center. For
the helicopter check ride the examinee is transitioned into the
Bell 47 G2 pictured below. Both Steve and Orv take turns flying
with the examinee until they are ready for the check ride. |
Above
Scott Worthington observes as Steve shows him how to perform the
pre-flight inspection on the Bell 47. Scott built his Rotorway 162F
and Orv traveled to Scott's home in Texas on two occasions to provide
his Phase I hover and Phase II altitude training including cross
country and night requirements. |
Above
Steve (seated) introduces Scott to the controls and instruments
on the Bell 47 |
Above
Steve guides Scott through the start and warm up procedures prior
to Scott's first practice flight in the Bell 47. |
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In
the photo above Orv guides Scott through the maneuvers that he needs
to practice following Scott's introductory flight with Steve. |
Above,
following Scott's practice flights with Orv and Steve, Scott
is ready for his Private Pilot Practical Test with Steve.
Here Scott is showing Steve the run-up procedure on the
Bell 47. |
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Above
Scott hovers the Bell 47 out to the active runway during
his Private Pilot Practical Test flight. |
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Above,
Steve congratulates Scott following his successful completion
of his check ride. Scott started his flight training in
his Rotorway and has now earned his Private Pilot, Helicopter
rating. |
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Above
Scott is congratulated by Orv following his private pilot
check ride. Way to go Scott!!
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Scott Wrote:
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Fellow
Rotorway Owner/Builders and student helicopter pilots,
Orv Neisingh and Steve Foster offer us a real, enjoyable
and fun option to complete your Oral Exam &
Check-out Ride for Private Pilot Helicopter. Fly
to Little Rock Arkansas and then drive 1 1/2 hours
north/east to Searcy. Let Steve get you transitioned
into flying his magnificent 1957 Bell 47 G2 &
Orv will provide you the required (3) hours of prep-work
for your check out ride. Steve is a certified Examiner
in Helicopters and loves to fly all types of aircraft
including fixed wing and Gyro's. You are going to
be really busy your first full day, but the Bell
47 is easier to fly than a Rotorway, relax, stop
over-controlling and let the Bell sort itself out.
Truly an enjoyable experience.
Scott Worthington
Private Pilot Helicopter. |
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