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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2015, 01:34
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

The aviation world (at least in the U.S.) is...

The aviation world (at least in the U.S.) is going this way. Three light turbine helos (none with IFR certification) are currently certified with G1000H avionics: Bell 407GX, Agusta 119 Kx, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2014, 11:42
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Engine: Allison Model 250 - Wikipedia, the free...

Engine: Allison Model 250 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Model_250)

Seating: http://rototexheli.com/productos/480B-R44_Comparison.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2014, 16:56
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

ENSTROM 480B-G

I recently took delivery of a new Enstrom 480B-G equipped with Garmin G1000H avionics. Enstrom and Sharkey's Helicopters (Enstrom dealer) both went many extra miles to assure that the purchase...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2013, 15:23
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

E480B/Garmin G1000H

Recently had an opportunity to visit the Enstrom factory and fly the prototype 480B with Garmin G1000H avionics package (as announced at HAI in March). IMHO, transforms the helicopter! They have done...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2009, 01:00
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Hangar is even more effective!;)

Hangar is even more effective!;)
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2009, 21:32
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Inside the hollow mast ("shaft"):8 Like all other...

Inside the hollow mast ("shaft"):8 Like all other design choices, this involves certain tradeoffs. Being inside the mast, they are less vulnerable to wires, birds, etc; OTOH, more difficult to...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2008, 12:04
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Chuck, To each his own on the Chelton. As...

Chuck,

To each his own on the Chelton. As for me, I wouildnt leave home without it. For me, it makes the machine! I confess to being an avionics junkie, and consider the helo to be a platform to...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2008, 22:22
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

I placed the order for my 480B in Dec 2006. A few...

I placed the order for my 480B in Dec 2006. A few months later, Enstrom announced the availability of the Chelton EFIS/FMS, and I changed my configuration to include this. As things turned out, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2008, 21:14
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

I have been told that this may change to 1200...

I have been told that this may change to 1200 hours or perhaps "on condition" and that the 600 hour limit was imposed by the FAA until sufficient field experience was accumulated.



First...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2008, 10:42
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

B2F, About 180 lbs/hr at 60 PSI torque,...

B2F,

About 180 lbs/hr at 60 PSI torque, 110KIAS.

EN48
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 22:13
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

rick1128, Roger Sharkey is one of the most...

rick1128,

Roger Sharkey is one of the most knowledgeable Enstrom experts around. He has north of 20,000 hours in helicopters, a lot of which is in Enstroms. I did my helicopter add on training...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 19:14
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Finally ... new Enstrom 480B delivered!

After an 18 month wait, my new 480B was delivered on Wed. (The delay was due to issues with the Chelton software certification.) We immediately set out from the Enstrom factory in MI to our home base...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2007, 14:34
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

rick1128, Thanks for the tip. I learned...

rick1128,

Thanks for the tip. I learned this the hard way a few months ago. I have been trying to keep my helicopter activities concealed from my spouse. (No point in causing a domestic...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2007, 10:08
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

LTE question

Gaseous,

Thanks - the more I learn about the 480, the more impressed I am!

RB
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2007, 13:43
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Enstrom LTE question

Perhaps a dumb question, but while having decades of plank experience, I have only recently completed a PPL rating in an Enstrom 480B. I have a new 480B on order, and, in part, my purchase decison...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2007, 15:15
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By EN48

Thumbs up Enstrom 480B vs other light turbine helo's

All,

I have been flying fixed wing acft since 1966, and have intended for many years to add Helicopter and Instrument-Helicopter ratings to my Commercial certificate. My initial intent was to...
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