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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2014, 09:31
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Let me tell you running out of fuel in an Enstrom...

Let me tell you running out of fuel in an Enstrom is a "non event". I suspect you were more scared due to ignorance of how well they glide. The fact you are talking about it proves that.
If ever I...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2014, 10:24
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

No I left the dampers (rotorhead and skids) to my...

No I left the dampers (rotorhead and skids) to my very competent engineer.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2014, 20:24
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Clutch would snatch and drag on idle. The belt...

Clutch would snatch and drag on idle. The belt would grab and vibrate whilst engaging and make a horrific noise. If you open the little inspection hatch by the clutch and look at the belt whilst the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2014, 11:43
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Just sprinkle half a handful of chalk around the...

Just sprinkle half a handful of chalk around the inside area of the belt, over the grooves. Rotate the head as you do it so the belt goes around, disengaged clutch obviously.:ok:
Then beat the belt...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2013, 11:34
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Also check the dampers are bled properly. You...

Also check the dampers are bled properly. You can try swinging the blades for and aft with your hand whilst on the ground,(hold tip of blade in your hand and swing forwards and backwards about one...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2013, 10:35
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Ivy, I owned a 280C for 16 years. If it was a...

Ivy,
I owned a 280C for 16 years. If it was a hot day and heavy, I would wind the rpm up to full, lean off the mixture to 130 pounds at 36.5 inches of manifold pressure and cushion creep slowly out...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 00:12
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

On my 280C I used to hold the blades by the tips...

On my 280C I used to hold the blades by the tips and swing them forwards and backwards to loosen the dampers, then take it out for a good thrashing, wing overs and stall turns etc. Did that about...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2013, 22:57
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

You don't need 30mph to enter autorotation, you...

You don't need 30mph to enter autorotation, you can even do it backwards if you like.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2011, 20:35
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Has anyone had an issue with dying magnetos on...

Has anyone had an issue with dying magnetos on the Enstrom? I've had to replace the capacitors in mine about 8 times in four years. On one occasion I had a mag die in flight whilst 40 miles out to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2009, 22:02
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

A little entertainment for those of you who like...

A little entertainment for those of you who like to watch the Enstrom fly. Did this today.:ok:

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Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2009, 19:12
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

Hi Dennis, She has belonged to Hovercam since...

Hi Dennis, She has belonged to Hovercam since 1995 :) Just running in the engine again. If you are down Devon way in August perhaps you could acompany me on a check ride?
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2009, 20:05
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

mine's still for sale...:) ...

mine's still for sale...:)

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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2008, 21:56
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By chopjock

F-28C nice but a bit slow. You might like to...

F-28C nice but a bit slow.
You might like to consider a 280C, just like the one I have for sale.:)
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