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SASless
30th Nov 2008, 13:26
A little birdie whispered in my ear this morning that a new little birdie may be coming to Wesham near Blackpool to join its bigger brother Huey 509.:ok::D
Anyone know when this will happen?
VfrpilotPB/2
30th Nov 2008, 15:37
Sas,
If the "Little Birdie" is as good as the "Big Birdie" then I think we are all going to want to know What, When and can we touch!!
Thas geet mi all excited naw;)
Peter R-B
Vfr
WASALOADIE
30th Nov 2008, 16:14
I heard it from one of the pilots on Friday night that it is a container on its way as I type and they are looking at another potential stablemate too.
rufus.t.firefly
30th Nov 2008, 18:11
Rumours about a Cobra and a Loach have been doing the rounds for a while:)
Good news if thats whats on the way
SASless
30th Nov 2008, 18:22
The real treat will be next.....but this new ride on its way is going to be hoot for Phil and the boys to fly.....and a whole lot cheaper to operate.
I hope they have a strong right thumb?
Is this the creation of the Wesham Air Cav?:uhoh:
At least Neil will not have to carry along a sand bag for weight and balance problems anymore!:ok:
VfrpilotPB/2
1st Dec 2008, 18:52
Sas,
the only thing I can think of needing a strong right thumb for, is starting one of my Chain Saws, gee I have never seen a heli that needs starting that way.:p
Peter R-B
Vfr
SASless
1st Dec 2008, 19:58
R-22's use a pull cord starter just like a chain saw don't they?
Some helicopters are flown by a thumb button.....and followed up by the stick.....this particular type works best with the frictions removed too as I proved on a company check ride one time. :oh:
Hughes500
2nd Dec 2008, 07:14
Did Phils check ride for the little bird 3 weeks ago, it arrives Jan, I think its stable mate will have the Campaign against working overtime !!
Did Phil's training for the little bird 3 weeks ago,
well done Phil.
Brilliant Stuff
2nd Dec 2008, 12:52
So that leaves only the OH-58/Cobra/Chinook/CH53 (apologies if I got the designators wrong) to come. Oh and I forgot the Skycrane. That will be the whole trainset then. :ok::ok::ok::ok::ok:
http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=5580&d=1227625173
H1HU ;)
ShyTorque
4th Dec 2008, 18:05
That's just a picture of the first aid kit, isn't it? :)
This is pretty much how it looks.
http://photovalet.com/data/comps/MYA/MYAV03P14_15.jpg
H1HU
rufus.t.firefly
4th Dec 2008, 19:22
Wow looks great , whats the eta:D:D
Before Resto :=
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/xxipara/Aircraft/DSCN4864.jpg
After............:ok::D:ok:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/xxipara/Aircraft/10-29-08005.jpg
Arriving Early January '09.............................:O:O
206Fan
5th Dec 2008, 09:18
Beautiful Little Bird :ok:
Will she be going alongside the Huey at the shows??
Brilliant Stuff
5th Dec 2008, 13:59
Very Nice!! :ok::ok::ok::ok::ok:
would like to think so but......that will depend on the show organisers.
H1HU
mustangpilot
9th Dec 2008, 07:02
3 things to remember Phil (and Ron)
1. Trim
2. Trim
3. Trim
SASless
9th Dec 2008, 10:01
Mustang,
As I said way early in the thread...."Strong right thumb required!" (....and remembering to remove the cyclic frictions).
Shoulders like Arnold Schwarzenegger too....if the trim runs away to the limit!
500 Fan
9th Dec 2008, 15:22
H1HU, can you shed any light on the previous operators of your Loach. In particular, did it fly with any Law Enforcement Agencies, given that it was put on tall skids and seems to have a few extra aerials as well. Was it with a Police Force or some Goverment Agency? There is an OH-6A here in Ireland in a similar paint scheme with additional aerials and tall skids. It seems almost all (if not all) OH-6As that are now in private hands went from the Army into Law Enforcement use before trickling onto the open market for private ownership. Thanks.
500 Fan.
SAS
If it happens bet they remember where the breaker is on the panel for next time:E