Originally Posted by
Aser
My experience is in the 412 and I could not load full fuel plus 2800lbs of bucket (setting aside performance) without exceeding the max. gross weight, that's why I was surprised. I guess you are talking about a B3 or other "plastic helicopter"
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I was always using a bucket restricted to 90 or 80% and ~1.5h of fuel
Regards.
Yes, I’m talking about a H125 “plastic” as you call it.
The 412’s I share the circuit with carry 1500 litres & do a 1.5 hour fuel cycle, I carry 1000 litres & do a 2.5 hour fuel cycle - I love those plastic machines!😉