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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2020, 17:15
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

aa you have put together a specific scenario of...

aa you have put together a specific scenario of a/c , lightweight battery etc which may or may not be correct but for most people like myself I am only interested in the spec I have . It can also...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2020, 10:19
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Don’t think twice about it ..., it’s a fabulous...

Don’t think twice about it ..., it’s a fabulous machine !!! I was going to sell mine but have really fallen in love with it now . Couple of small issues early on with engine which were all...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2020, 11:32
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

No I have kept it and sold my 109 to Canada . i...

No I have kept it and sold my 109 to Canada .
i have sold a few blocks of 25 hrs and am allowing some SFH out of Wycombe and Goodwood . Also doing a number of type ratings over the next few months...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2019, 15:23
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

That is same price as from factory now ...

That is same price as from factory now ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2019, 21:55
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I really don’t want to sell it as I truly believe...

I really don’t want to sell it as I truly believe it will 1) be extremely cheap to run especially during the 1000 hrs warranty 2) appreciate in value as people realise that it is extraordinary value...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2019, 17:21
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

The 505 has just done its high altitude trials in...

The 505 has just done its high altitude trials in Nepal and apparently been a great success . It is now I think cleared for elevations of up to 22,000 ft ( da ) and was happily flying at 125 Knots...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2019, 15:36
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

FYI Quote ........Good point you bring Gray H;...

FYI
Quote ........Good point you bring Gray H; who will maintain these things? I'm hearing that even a simple TT Strap change (required at 36 months/1,200 Hrs) will not be done by the local CSF, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2019, 01:05
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

.......oh dear ..... and just as I was beginning...

.......oh dear ..... and just as I was beginning to warm to you, you go and remind me why we fell out last time !!! Whatever awful thing Bell Helicopters did to upset you so much... I think it very...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2019, 11:42
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I think Kiwi Ned knows a few operators who are...

I think Kiwi Ned knows a few operators who are lifting with them . I only know that in the early days they were happy with the lifting capacity !
FH1100 ..... What sort of weight did they...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2019, 23:37
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Funnily enough FH1100 for once I agree with you...

Funnily enough FH1100 for once I agree with you !!!
The figures you show of around 2000lb being doable on the hook is , to me anyway , impressive enough !!
i am not aware that it was built to be a...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2018, 20:44
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

From what I hear it is doing everything it was...

From what I hear it is doing everything it was promised to do !!! It is still my belief that it will go up in value / cost over the next couple of years as Bell don’t need to sell it cheap any...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2018, 10:52
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

No . Think last one is sitting at Mirabel.

No . Think last one is sitting at Mirabel.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2018, 16:42
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

The price has already risen about 10% over last...

The price has already risen about 10% over last year or so but it’s still incredibly cheap @ $1.3 approx . I think it would still be excellent value @ $1.5 pre extras . The old L4 would be very...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2018, 19:29
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Personally I quite like the end plates and would...

Personally I quite like the end plates and would be quite happy but not sure what they are needed for ... she was rock solid at all speeds and personally I didn’t have any yaw problems.
i think...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2018, 23:54
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

It arrived in Southampton on Monday and is being...

It arrived in Southampton on Monday and is being rebuilt next week . I have never posted photos so I may need an idiots guide !!! It will be ( sadly ) tentatively going on the market soon but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2018, 16:56
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

FH .... I knew it was too good to be true !! ...

FH .... I knew it was too good to be true !! Back to form being an old has been chippy buffoon 🙈
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2018, 09:21
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Agile ... I can only assume you are not an owner...

Agile ... I can only assume you are not an owner / operator !!!! To us the looks are way way down the scale of importance !!! For me the economies rule every time . The 109 is more...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2018, 16:18
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

FH 1100 ..... well I would never have believed it...

FH 1100 ..... well I would never have believed it !!! After locking horns so many times you then put in a message that is almost 100% spot on !!
The 109 is an amazing machine which , for a private...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2018, 22:43
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I don’t really understand your point ! The 505...

I don’t really understand your point !
The 505 is fabulously and I would love to keep it .
The 109 needs to be sold . If I can’t sell it then I have no choice but to sell the 505 !!! Simples ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2018, 17:17
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Don’t want to sell it but I also don’t really...

Don’t want to sell it but I also don’t really want two helicopters!! I am trying to sell my 109 but am not prepared to give it away especially as it’s just come out of Annual and is flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2018, 22:08
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Velocirotor ..... make me a bid on mine if you...

Velocirotor ..... make me a bid on mine if you want to jump the queue . I am having mine rebuilt at Heliwork at Thruxton. Come over and try it !
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2018, 23:10
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I tried to pm you but you need to delete some...

I tried to pm you but you need to delete some private messages as your box is full ......
Basically it is an amazing helicopter and I am sure you will do very well buying one before the price gets...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2018, 23:08
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Off to Canada on Tuesday to do the acceptance...

Off to Canada on Tuesday to do the acceptance flight !
trouble is that since I have had the old 109 spruced up I am beginning to have second thoughts ..... yesterday I flew from Yorkshire ( north of...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2018, 14:02
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

So now we have an operator regularly lifting...

So now we have an operator regularly lifting 800kg on the hook and flying in the green ......... even more hat eating to be done !!!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2018, 09:15
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I think I meant 200lb !!!! Long time since I...

I think I meant 200lb !!!! Long time since I was 100.......!
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2018, 16:13
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

You are a very jealous little boy Grey !!!! ...

You are a very jealous little boy Grey !!!!

and there will be no sulking ! I will sell , make a really healthy profit on the $ and look at buying a 350D2 ( think that’s the one with the 101...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2018, 14:25
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Well Grey , we shall see . I don’t think your...

Well Grey , we shall see . I don’t think your analogy is a good one at all . Maybe you should look at the other aircraft out there that can lift 8-900 kg and look at the prices . I think the 505...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2018, 09:15
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

if you look at the figures you have approx 2300...

if you look at the figures you have approx 2300 lb from empty weight to max ( 4500lb) . I think this means a 100lb pilot can take off with 2-300lb fuel with 2000lb on the hook . We shall see if...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2018, 19:03
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I chickened out and went for the dark blue with...

I chickened out and went for the dark blue with tan leather ... classic ! May do a crazy wrap if I can find out more about it and check legals but being on the G it is bound to be a no !!!
Ps...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2018, 13:35
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Irrelevant I think ! You are also higher than...

Irrelevant I think ! You are also higher than the used S76 , A 109 Power . And you could buy 3 Agusta 109 Mk2 ,s for the same price !!!! Mine is now below £350k fresh out of annual !!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2018, 12:52
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

With all the extras it will be around $1.6 as a...

With all the extras it will be around $1.6 as a guess . I didn’t bother with synthetic vision and TCAS but went for Radalt , Frahm damper and hook provisions.
Think 900kg is possible with standard...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2018, 22:51
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

You just can’t help yourself can you .....

You just can’t help yourself can you .....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2018, 19:14
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

Well I hope all those who slagged this Helicoper...

Well I hope all those who slagged this Helicoper off saying it wouldn’t go fast , wouldn’t lift 900kg , wouldn’t get built etc etc are now eating humble pie ( hat) !!
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2018, 23:06
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

My God FH1100 ... you have mellowed !!!! ...

My God FH1100 ... you have mellowed !!!! Welcome back we were missing you !!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2018, 17:33
Replies: 851
Views: 736,614
Posted By nigelh

I tend to agree with Super F . The 505 is , I...

I tend to agree with Super F . The 505 is , I believe , in a different league to the 66 .... but I would think that as I really don’t like Robinson’s at all !!!
I flew the 505 again last w/e...
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