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	Spring 2008 Newsletter -

Welcome to the Spring Newsletter from the team at Helicentre.

Helicentre is experiencing the best time ever - students are gaining excellent results; new existing helicopters are due to arrive in the next couple of months and the charter team are acquiring new contracts.

The Helicentre is delighted to announce the new arrival of G-CBXK, a Robinson R22 mariner.

The Mariner is equipped with utility floats, allowing extended flights over water, landings on remote lakes and safer transit when flying over busy harbors

Everyone loves a makeover and G-FEDA, our new Eurocopter EC120 is no exception. The new multi-purpose single engine helicopter has been transformed from plain to perfection. So take a look at the photographs below and see for yourself. If you haven’t flown our latest speedy and Sexy helicopter, book now – ITS SERIOUSLY IMPRESSIVE.

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CONGRATULATIONS DES O’MEARA

Congratulations to Des who has just completed his Instructor Flight Course. Des will commence work at the Helicentre once he has his rating. Well done Des!

CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN COWPER

And another one!!! Our very own Guy Cowper who already has his ATPL (A) has recently passed his Commercial Skill Test in the rotary department!
Well done Guy – Happy Flying

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL GERRARD
Congratulations Paul. Paul has recently passed his Commercial Skill Test with the one and only Fred Cross. The Commercial Flight Course was conducted by our very own Paul Rodgers who has a 100% pass rate. Paul Gerrard is soon to commence his hour building towards the Instructor Course.

PAUL WREST

Congratulations Paul. Paul has recently completed his PPL on the Robinson R22 helicopter and is looking forward to gain some air experience and taking his friends out to enjoy a spot of lunch. What an achievement!

GRAEME RILEY

Well done Graeme. Graeme has just obtained his Private Pilots Licence in his own R44 helicopter. Graeme is looking forward to flying over to Mallorca for some sunshine and sangria. Congratulations, happy flying!!

RICHARD TYRER

The Helicentre would like to Congratulate Richard Tyrer who has achieved so much in a short period of time. Not only has he successfully gained his Private Pilots Licence in the Robinson R44 helicopter he has also passed his Schweizer Type Rate Conversion skill test and commenced his AS350 Type Rate Conversion.

WELL DONE RICHARD.

ANGUS THACKERY
Well done Angus! Angus has recently obtained his Private Pilots Licence in the Robinson R22 Helicopter. He is soon to commence the ‘Going 4 Gold’ flight course and the R44 Type Rate Conversion.

GUY STOREY

Congratulations to Guy who has just gained his PPL licence on the schweizer helicopter. Guy is already a fixed wing instructor and would love to obtain his helicopter instructor rating aswell. Good Luck Guy.

PAUL HACKNEY

Congratulations Paul. Paul has just completed an intensive PPL course on the Robinson R44 helicopter. He is soon to start a turbine conversion, the Mountain Flying and Go for Gold courses. He’s going to be a very busy chap! Well done Hackers!!

SIMON MAUDSLAY

What a huge achievement! Congratulations Simon. Simon has not only recently obtained his PPL(H) he has also successfully converted to the Robinson R44 helicopter. He has also booked in the flight diary to commence the Mountain Flying Course. Well done! (Not bad for a Liverpool Supporter!!!!)

MATT GRIMES
Congratulations Matt! Last year Matt ended the year on a high by gaining his Private Pilots Licence and what a way to start the year by obtaining a Type rate Conversion to the R44 helicopter. The worlds your oyster, well done Matt.

SIMON LEES-JONES

Congratulations to Simon who has recently gained his AS350 Type Rating.

STEPHAN SIKORSKI
The Helicentre would like to congratulate Stephan who has just gained his PPL (H) licence in the Schweizer helicopter. Stephan is looking forward to landing at one of his hotels to enjoy a spot of lunch and keep his staff on their toes!

CHRIS TADJERAN

Well done Chris. Chris has recently obtained his PPL (H) and his rating on the Bell 206 Jetranger. He is soon to complete differences training to a Long Ranger. Congratulations Chris.

What a huge achievement !

Congratulations to:-

Phil Casson, Paul Hackney, Aoidhan McGuiness, Michelle Neary, Jeff Corless, Roger Banks, Graeme Riley, Guy Storey & Gregory Clarke

Welcome to ALL New Students

This year has seen a welcome number of new customers who have all decided Helicopters are "the way to travel."

We are delighted you chose Helicentre Liverpool as your preferred school. We hope your enjoy the course and look forward to seeing your names listed above STUDENT SUCCESS !!

FURTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

RICHARD TYRER

The team at Helicentre would like to congratulate Richard who has achieved exceptionally high grades in his ATPL module one exam papers. We would like to wish you every success with module 2.
Congratulations

SEAN FUSCO

Congratulations to Sean Fusco who has successfully gained his R44 Rating. Sean is now looking ahead towards his Commercial and Instructor Flight Course.

CHRIS LEWER

Well done to our very own Christopher!!

Christopher has recently been accepted at Oxford Training School to commence his Air Transports Pilots Licence. Chris is due to start the course later this year. CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS, we are all very proud of you.

GOING FOR GOLD

Congratulations to Sean Fusco who has recently passed the Going For Gold Scheme. The world is his oyster!

Good Luck To

Congratulations to Tony Feury. Tony completed his helicopter training to Commercial standard and has been offered a job at Bristow Helicopters. Well Done, Good Luck and Keep In Touch

FLY THROUGH YOUR EXAMS

Don't get grounded with the paperwork

Helicentre offer one to one ground school tuition with your own instructor

FOR ONLY £40.00 per hour

If you are struggling with any subject and need some help, please contact the training school.

If you are interested in gaining a professional licence and have more questions than answers - book in for a free consultation.

Find Out:

How to get the most from your PPL

As part of your hour building, don't just burn hours in the sky , plan challenging NAV routes, visit other airports etc.

Convert to a commercial aircraft, such as the R44 or Jet Ranger, as part of your air experience

Find out what's happening in the industry-on shore and offshore. Who is taking on who?

Find out what loans are available and the relevant terms and conditions

INCENTIVE ON RECOMMENDATION

Reap the rewards of sharing your flying experiences with a friend. By introducing a friend to Helicentre Liverpool, you will receive a gift voucher worth £100.00. This can be exchanged for flying time, books, equipment or passed on as a gift. (Conditions apply.)

PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT COURSES

Available any time

throughout the year

Pilots vs Mechanics

After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during flight that require attention.

The ground crew read the gripe sheet and correct the problems, they then respond in writing on the lower half of the form what remedial action has been taken. The pilot reviews the gripe sheet before the next flight.

Never let it be said that engineers have no sense of humour.

P=Problem S=Solution

P - Left inside tyre almost needs replacing

S - Almost replaced left inside tyre

P - Evidence of oil leaks on right main landing gear

S - Evidence removed

P - Aircraft handles funny

S - Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious

P - Coffee machine inoperative

S - Coffee and water added to coffee machine