Pardon me VFRpilotpb
Do you always bite the heads off newbies? How patronising!
I never said I dont know what delamination is and I didnt say I owned an Enstrom. I do know what it is [from many years with composite fixed wing aircraft] and I am merely looking around for a good second hand helicopter [and Enstroms appear to technically outclass other types in their class].
I'd really like to learn as much as I can so that I can spot a good one.
Certain people on PPRUNE always seem to assume their fellow aviators are stupid.
You suggest an engineer is the only safe route.
When considering buying a house you dont need a licenced engineer to spot if it is falling down. You simply dont buy the house. Do you also suggest paying 200 quid for a building inspectors report before you do your first recce.
You pay the licenced engineer for his professional opinion when you have done your own homework and satisfied yourself and before you have paid over the dosh.
I am looking for useful advice rather than the _____ obvious.
Like telltale signs of delamination on particaulr types.
How long you've got when its spotted?
How much, if any, is tolerated?
OOW