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| Subject | Date Asked |
| UH-1 Tail rotor failure | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: At normal cruise speed and altitude, if you suffer tail rotor failure would you have to enter auto ... A: Lee, First thanks for using AllExperts, to answer your question I will give two answers one by the ... | |
| Piloting crossover | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: My question is, how easy would it be for a pilot who is reasonably experienced flying light planes ... A: Jason, Here at Ft Rucker the home of Army Aviation and it's helicopter flight school, we see guys ... | |
| qualities of aviator | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: what should be the good qualities of an aviator? A: The qualities of a good aviator are really no different than those of other fields. ... | |
| help please!!! | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: can you please help me find a scholarship from the U.S army. i am a 16year old girl from fiji and i ... A: Alena, first sorry for late reply I did not see the question just just now. You will need to ... | |
| Blue to Green Aviation | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: my name is George Noah and I am a 2d Lt in the AF. I am currently assigned as an aircraft ... A: George, I understand your frustration, and it certainly would not hurt, to give it a try. The Army, ... | |
| Autogyro | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Sir I've noticed that all tandem rotors use landing wheels instead of landing skids like other ... A: 1. They use wheels because of the gross weight of the machine, skids might sink into the ground or ... | |
| hello | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Greets Sir In a tandem rotor helicopter, how do the rotors avoid knocking each other since they are ... A: The rotors don't mesh because the individual gearboxes are synchronized. Lift is a measure of ... | |
| Tandem rotor | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Greets sir How does the Tandem blade helicopter move forward and backward? What kind of engine ... A: Prashanth, Welcome back...first the movement is just like single rotor system helicopters, it tilts ... | |
| organizations | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My father-in-law just moved to Reno, NV to live with us. He was a WW2 pilot and flew airplanes as a ... A: I applaud his accomplishments, sounds like an interesting man. Try EAA.com Experimental Aircraft ... | |
| blue to green pilot | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: If so would i need to finish the degree or would the certifications be enough? A: Cameron, First thanks for using All Experts. As prior service you have a leg up on those coming off ... | |
| Career as helicopter pilot | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: 15 in about a month. I have always had a passion for driving things and flying things and have an ... A: Hey again Benjamin, Ok let me be as accurate as possible, things change often in the military as ... | |
| Career as helicopter pilot | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: 15 in about a month. I have always had a passion for driving things and flying things and have an ... A: Benjamin, Hi and thanks for using All Experts. Let me start by saying the aviation field is a ... | |
| army aviation | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Mike: I am going to enlist in the Army. What is the best route to become an enlisted army aviation ... A: Well let me see if I can give you the answer you are looking for. first The Army's Safety Center is ... | |
| aviation | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been an aviation nut for many years and have check all kinds of resources to find ... A: Ed, I feel your pain, flying is an expensive endeavor to pursue. The military is probably the ... | |
| Army Aviation Height Requirements | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I've heard of the requirements for the navy, marines, and air force a lot, but not so much for the ... A: Ok Chrissy let me say this, I as an Evaluator here at the Aviation Center have seen allot of women ... | |
| helicopters | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: my name is C.J.Easter I am 18 years old. I have wanted be a helicopter pilot for as long as I can ... A: CJ well I am surprised the military would not take you because of the screws, anyway probably the ... | |
| helicopters | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: i am an engineer & want to become helicopter pilot. my height is only 158cm's.can FAA allow me to ... A: First of all I do not have knowledge of the FAA requirement for height, but let me say this.. I am ... | |
| question | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: what are the procedures for missed approach? A: Zeneba A missed approach is excactly that, it is a point in space where a decision is made to ... | |
| control rod ends | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: my question is, how many threads, if any should there be showing from a rod end bearing jam nut. ... A: Hey Keith, It makes me wonder , if it does not state a required thread count in the -23 then I ... | |
| Apache | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: What is the combat survivability of the AH-64 Apache? Is it possible to take it down with small arms ... A: The Apache is one of the most ballistically protected Helicopters the Army has ever operated. With ... | |
| Class E extension | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Mike, I fly near an airport in the San Diego area (Palomar Airport in Carlsbad) which has a class E ... A: Without having acces to a VFR map of the area here is the best I can do..hope it helps I found a ... | |
| Airplane operations | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: If you were told to approach ILS, do the hdg and crs match? If ATC says make a right traffic 6R ... A: WOW ok one at a time! An ILS (instrument landing system) is done using it's own freg. which has a ... | |
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Mike Hicks
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Expertise
Military/Civilian Helicopter operations, general questions about helicopters, flying helicopters and their operational use. Instrument Flying, Military and Civilian Aviation,
Experience
With over 18,000 flying hours 8,000 helicopter and 10,000 in airplanes. Retired military instructor pilot of both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. Currently as an Pilot Examiner at the home of Army Aviation, Ft. Rucker AL.
Organizations
Professional Helicopter Pilots Assn.
Publications
Army Aviation Magazine
Education/Credentials
BS Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University
Awards and Honors
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Broken Wing x2
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