Our new EC130!

[Capt Hollywood]

Arrived on Wednesday, scheduled for delivery to us in late September, let the fun begin!

CH :cool:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/New130RHside.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/New130LHside.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tail.jpg

[kookabat]

Looks like it's missing a few bits to me.... :eek:

[g-mady]

Didn't Wright Patent Shakespear Racing used to have a EC130 (your old heli)?
Why have you changed it for the same thing again? Hours?

MADY

[cptjim]

Someone's a happy bunny!! :ok:

[Brilliant Stuff]

I take it in the meantime you are hiring another one or are you on extended Gardenleave? Or are you making the most of young married life?

Then again you can tell to mind my own beeswax.

[RVDT]

Typically EC can build one of these things in a week or less. Completion P & I can take (as we see in this case) 4 months.

Its a bit like a Porsche, buy it drive it for a year, sell it for a profit!

There are a few aircraft like that out there. EC130 EC135 demand seriously exceeds supply!

In helicopter savvy NZ there are customers on their 3rd or 4th B4/B3 doing exactly the above. :8

[Capt Hollywood]

MADY : Yes the WPS EC130 was my 'old' machine. I've been given a direction that the aircraft is not to run out of warranty prior to delivery of the next one. In fact I need to order the next one very soon as there is currently a 3 year wait for a new EC130.

Brilliant stuff : Not hiring a new one, except for the odd job here and there. I am currently flying a Bobcat at one of our vineyards whilst our new 130 is assembled! As for making the most of married life I'll leave that up to your imagination!

CH :cool:

[Capt Hollywood]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/19thJune20072.jpg

[helipilot82]

Good work seeing as though you havent even taken the "how to build" instructions off the windscreen yet! I can't even put a lego one together.

:ok:

[Head Turner]

Capt Hollywood these pictures are uncannily like that super project that you were involved with, the R88.

I think the PPruners would like to know the progress on the now almost forgotten R88.

[500e]

color almost matches me, hope all extras included:(

[O/S and BLEEDS]

That's not the instructions on the window, it's the invoice!:ok:

[Helipoc]

:ok:Of course - the invoice - time to take care of it, ha ? ;)

Nice images Capt Hollywood, keep them coming!

[Capt Hollywood]

Coming along slowly.....

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/26thJune20074.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/26thJune20075.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/26thJune20073.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/130dash.jpg

[nimby]

... it seems less complete than when the stork delivered it!

:)

[Capt Hollywood]

The seats are out being retrimmed in black leather and the standard avionics package is being upgraded.

CH :cool:

[Brilliant Stuff]

What does your wife think about you building the helicopter in her kitchen?

[nimby]

What does your wife think about you building the helicopter in her kitchen?

... remember to take it outside before putting the blades on.

[helidriver]

Hey Capt H,

The cockpit console even comes with a kitchen sink! Serious question-What is the differance between an EC120 and an EC130?

h

[Hawkrx]

http://www.eurocopterusa.com/images/Logo40.gif
EC120 Technical Specs
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General Data EC 120 Empty Weight of Standard Aircraft 2,127 lbs. Maximum Takeoff Weight 3,780 lbs. Useful Load 1,663 lbs. Maximum Takeoff Weight . . . with Ext. Load 3,968 lbs. Usable Fuel Capacity . . . Standard Tank 107 gal. Cabin Volume 70.0 cu.ft. Baggage Compartment Volume 33.8 cu.ft. Power Plant 1 Turbomeca
Arrius 2F Standard Seating Capacity 2 + 3 or 1+4 * Performance data is provided at Sea Level, ISA conditions, maximum gross weight, with standard fuel. It is not intended for flight planning purposes. Performance Data Never Exceed Speed 150 kts. Fast Cruise Speed 120 kts. Maximum Range (with no reserves) 383 nm. Maximum Endurance (with no reserves) 4.3 hrs. Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling 9,250 ft. Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling 7,600 ft. Rate of Climb 1,150 fpm. Takeoff Power Per Engine 504 shp. Exterior Dimensions

Overall length with blade in front 37.79 ft. Overall width with 2 blades removed 8.53 ft. EC120 http://www.eurocopterusa.com/Product/ec120/Specs_ec20colibri.gif

http://www.eurocopterusa.com/images/Logo40.gif
EC130 Technical Specs http://www.eurocopterusa.com/images/print_off.gif (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:window.print%28%29;)
General Data EC 130 Empty Weight of Standard Aircraft 3,040 lbs. Maximum Takeoff Weight 5,351 lbs. Useful Load 2,311 lbs. Maximum Operational Weight . . .with External Load 6,172 lbs. Usable Fuel Capacity . . . Standard Tank 143 gal. Cabin Volume 130.7 cu.ft. Baggage Compartment Volume 38.7 cu.ft. Power Plant 1 TURBOMECA Arriel 2B1 turbine engine
Standard Seating Capacity
Medium Density 1 + 6
1 + 7 * Performance data is provided at Sea Level, ISA conditions, maximum gross weight, with standard fuel. It is not intended for flight planning purposes. Performance Data

VNE 155 kts. Fast Cruise Speed 130 kts. Maximum Range with no reserves 329 nm. Maximum Endurance with no reserves 3.8 hrs. Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling 10,165 ft. Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling 8,325 ft. Rate of Climb 1,770 fpm. Takeoff Power 847 shp. Exterior Dimensions Overall length with blade in front 41.47 ft. Minimum width with all blades 26.50 ft. Overall width with 2 opposite blades removed 8.95 ft. EC130 http://www.eurocopterusa.com/Product/ec130/SpecsEC130B4.gif


Regards, HawkRx. :cool:

[helopat]

What is the differance between an EC120 and an EC130?

10...sorry, couldn't resist:}

[SilsoeSid]

Are you sure thats not a Gazelle?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/19thJune20072.jpg

[22clipper]

329nm! U can male YLHI in that Captn H!! And, your owner can probably afford the avtur prices there too?
What's that, U want me to show U around? Sure! I'll have 2 orbits of Balls Pyramid then a run over to Middleton reef please.

[Capt Hollywood]

Delivered to the paint shop on Monday......

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/PacificCrownHelicopters24-7-07.jpg

Should look something like this when finished.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/Hosted%20pics/Blacktail.jpg

[Brilliant Stuff]

That is a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaantastic paintscheme.

[C4]

Hope you got great discount for having to assemble it yourself!!!:}:}

[O/S and BLEEDS]

Hey C/H,

I see the training wheels are still on! :):):)

[Capt Hollywood]

Makes the run on landings oh so smooth! :ok:

CH :cool:

[Capt Hollywood]

Paint and interior should be done in about 6 weeks. Delivery is scheduled for late Sept.

CH :cool:

[wobs]

Is the paint being done by Jacko the bus painter on the Sunshine coast?
Looks a lot like the scheme he and Rob did on Mick Doohan's B3 five years ago.
One of the best and most subtle paint jobs i ever saw. Only blemish was a bubble in the fibreglass on the nose. I believe they wanted to fix it but EC said 'she'll be right'. - Just a rumour by the way!
I had some great photos of it, but not sure where they are now!

[belly tank]

Hey C/H,

I see the training wheels are still on!

thats the EC155 wanna be option!!!:{

good on ya H,Wood!! cant wait to see it down our way!!:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

In primer..... paint tomorrow...

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Inprimer15-8-07.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Inprimer15-8-072.jpg

[ChopperFAN]

Capt Hollywood, That looks sweet you gotta let me know when it will be in Adelaide... I saw your old bird a few years ago at the V8's.

My jaw dropped i love watcing these come in, so sliky smooth, kinda reminds me of the excitment when i saw my first S76, good helicopters are rare here so Im sure the new bird will collect many admires peeking through wire fences...

Where is the assembly taking place? It looks like a kit helicopter with all those pieces and the trim from inside... I guess new means it can be set up to suit from word go. Im keen to see it finished and with the interior, i do Motor Trimming would have loved the chance to do a helicoper... :oh: Good Luck, all the best

Simon

[Capt Hollywood]

It came out of the paint booth yesterday Simon so will try and get some pics up soon. The trimming should look awesome, I'll also get some pics of the interior up for you also.

CH :cool:

[Capt Hollywood]

Tail art being applied today. There's a few days left in it yet, the airbrush artist starts creating the rippling flag effect tomorrow.

CH :cool:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/3.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/4.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/5.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/2.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/1.jpg

[Brilliant Stuff]

What a beauty!:ok::ok::ok::ok:

[Hughesy]

Not to bad for an Aussie machine :} Go the AB's!!!!

Looking good, cant wait to see finished product.:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

Tail art completed.......

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tailart4-9-072.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tailart4-9-07.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tailart4-9-073.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tailart4-9-074.jpg

[jetbox 21]

Keep it comming Holywood, cant wait for the next instalment ! :eek: :D

[Te_Kahu]

Hughesy, it wouldn't take much of a touch up to make it look like a real machine from down under!

TK

[Heli-kiwi]

I think there are a couple of stars too many.......

[VfrpilotPB/2]

Helidriver,

I think there will be more bits in the EC130, needing a bigger kitchen to build it in, a little like the Airfix kits , ie tea tray for the Spitfire, kitchen table for the Lancaster;)

Peter R-B
Vfr

[Hughesy]

For sure Te_Kahu
Be much better with a few less star's!!:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

Paint work finished today, looks outstanding. Two weeks to go.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Paintfinished.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tail2.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Tail-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Exhaust.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Skidfairings.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Door.jpg

[aberdeenpilot]

thats a sweet looking chopper!!

[Bravo73]

thats a sweet looking copper!!

'Ello, 'ello, 'ello. ;)

[aberdeenpilot]

soz bravo73 never noticed the spelling lol

[Brilliant Stuff]

Beautiful!:ok::ok::ok::ok::ok:

[DoinTime]

I think the tail looks awesome!!!! but the plain black is just that...plain.

Are they doing anything else with the body or just leaving it black??

[Bravo73]

Dointime,

From post #25 of this thread:


Should look something like this when finished.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/Hosted%20pics/Blacktail.jpg

[ScrumpyLuvver]

CH

If it's possible, you just made me even more of a wannabe than I was before.

yours jealously

SL

PS.. Being a wannabe I can ask dumb questions and it won't be the last... Black cabin black trim... Does it come with aircon? or are you planning to boil alive? :eek:

[Floppy Link]

CH
Apologies for the hijack...

Our new 135

http://www.espotlight.co.uk/mysterypic.jpg

Paint scheme not as good as yours though....

[MB27]

This thread is fantastic. Really nice to see this coming along. Any chance of getting the first flight on tape?

:ok:

[22clipper]

Mate, you can't fly it with those crinkles in the tail fin surely?!

[Capt Hollywood]

Doin time - Trust me, it looks better in the flesh, there's actually a blue pearl in the black which shows up nicely in the sun. The idea that I sold to the boss is the ability to adapt the side of the aircraft to suit the occasion, as we own a V8 Supercar team here in Aus and also a Champ Car team in the US these we can apply some decals to suit the event.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/130withlogos.jpg

As you can see in the previous photos we also had a lot of the screws polished which break the black up a bit.

Scrumpyluvver - I'm sure it will get a little warm but then a few minutes with the a/c on fixes that. Our last one had a lot of black on it and it was fine with the a/c on.

Floppy Link - I got the exhaust tip polished which should turn a nice golden colour once we fire it up.

[estepo]

Here's what you can expect from the exhaust.

The first photo is just after they've fitted it new, and the second, after a few days use.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff26/roryleader/L1030193_edited.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff26/roryleader/L1030243_edited.jpg

Enjoy the EC130. It looks amazing.

[500e]

We are now getting to the bottom of the design team of the 88.
Looks great like the polished flue

[ChopperFAN]

OMG That looks so good... Cant wait to see it in the air, you gotta let me know when your in SA next...

Simon ;)

[Capt Hollywood]

I should be in Adelaide in March next year.

[O/S and BLEEDS]

Well Capt H, what's the latest??:confused:

[Capt Hollywood]

Delivery was supposed to be last Friday, we're now looking at the 18th of October....... maybe.......

[ECL_FTE]

Any photos of the interior (instrument panel, center console, ...) ?
If it's as nice as the outside, it's an amazing machine.

[Capt Hollywood]

Pics taken today - 5/10/07 or for those of you in the US 10/5/07!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/4-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/1-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/7.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/2-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/6.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/5-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/3-1.jpg

[John Eacott]

Just a good looking piece of kit, CH :cool:

Will it be ready in time to take SWMBO somewhere nice for your 1st wedding anniversary?

:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

Well funny you should say that John, I'll be in Tassie with the V8 Supercars for my first anniversary!! I'm very lucky there John, she's very understanding......... so far anyway!

CH :cool:

[ECL_FTE]

Beautiful machine ! Great job for the interior :ok::D

[Tango and Cash]

Man oh man, where do I get one like that? Beautiful aircraft! :D

[Brilliant Stuff]

Achingly beautiful!:ok::ok:

[Doors Off]

A wonderful aircraft set up to very high standards. Well done to you and the maintainers. Thank you for sharing the build with us.:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

Aircraft delivered 17:00 on Friday, 12th October 2007. We're taking it out today (Saturday) so will post some pics over the next day or so!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[AussieAndy]

10:30 here in the UK, so you must have a story to tell now CH?

Also, is that a twin-cab Commodore Ute I saw in an earlier pic?

[international hog driver]

Andy its called a Holden Crewman, basically a wagon with a ute bum.

http://www.nextcar.com.au/rt.holden.VZ.crewman.SS.05jan.html

[B Sousa]

I have been a Bell guy for over 30 years but after a year or so in the EC-130, I find its a really sweeeeet machine. (www.papillon.com) This one gives new meaning to the term "Some Assembly Required"
Also I have mentioned this to others when it comes to paint schemes, find a guy who knows an Air Brush and see what he can do.. That is a very nice job.

Fly Safe...........

[Max Shutterspeed]

What happened to the first flight pictures? The thing looked pretty cool in the hangar....

Max

[Capt Hollywood]

Sorry about that, I've been waiting for some decent pics to post. This is the only airborne pic I have at the moment, taken by one of the engineers on the first flight. Not the greatest, but proves it flys! Thanks for the comments B Sousa, the boss is very happy with the paint scheme which is good as I hadn't shown him any photos until a week before delivery, I was going for Shock & Awe at the unveiling! The tail art cost approx $10,000(AUS).

CH :cool:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/danodwyer/EC130/Airborne.jpg

[snowy_owl]

Just one thing to say - that is an AWESOME machine!

[Capt Hollywood]

So after a couple of months with the new toy, we want to modify it! Early next year we are looking at having an autopilot installed. To make room for the controller on the dash, there's bugger all room for it at the moment, we are also looking at removing some of the 'steam' gauges and installing a Sagem screen. I can see the engineers and avionics boys now. :ugh: :ugh:

CH :cool:

[Graviman]

I've enjoyed this thread! Great work, Capt Hollywood!

[stacey_s]

so! what do you think experienced licensed 130 b4 engineers will say ?

[corella killer]

Gday capt do you know the an estimate on the DOC of the 130 plus whats max average air speed 1up full fuel with the star flex limitation cheers:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

stacey_s : It's just a lot of work to get the approvals etc to have all the gear installed. I don't believe the Sagem screen is approved for the EC130 yet so there's an issue there.

Hooloovoo : I don't think he pulled it down, just held it to stop it flapping around.

corella killer : I believe the DOC's for the 130 are approx US$800/hr. I plan my flights at 120 knots and have found this to be a good average, that's pulling around 8.5 on the FLI. I've found that to be the best power setting for a smooth ride, it's gets a bit of 3/per shudder up if you pull MCP all the time. On my longer cross country flights I'll often take it up around 10,000', this gets the fuel burn down from 220L/hr at sea level to around 160L/hr, obviously this makes a big difference giving you an extra 30-40mins in the tank. With regard to the Starflex limitation, our last 130 was completely different to this one. With only myself on board I couldn't pull much more than 7.5 on the FLI without the 'LIMIT' light coming on, in our new 130 it isn't an issue at all. I have some extra avionics in this one so there's a bit more weight in the front which helps with the limit issue.

CH :cool:

[corella killer]

Thanks captain for the hands on info its great to hear from a local operater:ok:

[Capt Hollywood]

Probably should have updated this thread before now. We actually sold the 130 shown in this thread after only 5 months with a grand total of 95hrs on it. :{:{:{:{:{:{:{:{:{

I'm currently trying to find a replacement, possibly an AS350B2 or B3. A new B2 in Aus is US$2.3 with delivery around 2011. That's ridiculous :ugh: We need one now so I'll just have to find one soon....... somewhere.

CH :cool:

[Mark Six]

Mick Doohan's B3 is for sale, but I'm sure you already knew that.

[Capt Hollywood]

Yep, would love to stroll over to the next suburb (it's that close!) and pick it up but it's a bit more than I want to spend.

[victor papa]

Capt Hollywood, pls pm me if you are interested in second hand machines. I have a selection of B3 and B2's going on the market soon-being replaced by EC130. B3(available mid next month) is a 2000 model with 2100 hours and Turbomeca report on engine. We can replace the bevel reduction and other close to due components or you can take her as is. Dependant on option we are looking at about 1.4-1.5 mil Euro. Interior will be semi-executive with dark grey finish swade seats or a variety of utility options.

[Capt Hollywood]

victor papa - Check your pm's

[Brilliant Stuff]

Is this a silly question or how come you sold the last one so quickly? what are you flying in the meantime?

[Capt Hollywood]

Not a silly question at all, someone made us an offer we couldn't refuse. Actually I could have refused it quite easily but it wasn't my decision. I haven't been flying anything since :(

CH. :cool:

[chutedragger]

Hollywood, Have you seen a new 130 around the east coast...blue with silver swoosh style markings. Used to be ours but found a new home down under. It has squirrel cheeks (that i am sure you have never seen before!!) We are wondering if it is in the air yet?

[Capt Hollywood]

Can't say that I've seen it.... Mind you the east coast is pretty big! Any idea where on the coast it went?

[chutedragger]

This is what you are looking for. Should be around bankstown. http://TRK HELI (BC)\AIRCRAFT\Operating Aircraft\EC130 B4 C-GTXK\Yukon Pics

[Brilliant Stuff]

Thanks C.H. Well if you keep building such fine helicopters no wonder people want to buy them off you.

Good luck with your search.