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Old 14th Jun 2018, 06:10
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bvgs
 
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I too have had R22’s, R44 and Enstrom’s. The Rotorway is a huge disappointment from its poor engine to its flimsy doors. I really wish it was better as I now no longer fly due to the costs. People slag off the rubber band tail rotor system but to be honest it’s fine as long as it’s tensioned correctly. The blades don’t have a chord in them so I found myself flying in a rather strange up and down motion albeit slight. Electricity is like fuel on the Rotorway, run out and the donkey quits and the new cog system is much better than the old chain and oil. I heard that many conflicting reports that I went and flew one myself. The people at Southern Helicopters are really accommodating and to be honest that’s the best thing to do. You’ll also nite that you don’t see many with huge hours and you have to ask yourself why. It’s a great pity it’s not better as it does tick a lot of boxes. I hope you get sorted one way or another👍🏻👍🏻
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