Chopperpilot47,
Hmmm... Bell 47 D1
I guess my thinking on Bell 47 was that of very old and out of support from factory. Maybe 50-60 years old I guess. I owned a Hiller UH-12B back in 1978. I was too young and could not find an instructor back then so I sold it without flying it. Probably should have kept it. It was old back then and now its 27 years older.
I understand wood blades are hard to keep balanced, but they do have unlimited life (on condition).
Do you train in the older model?
Are parts still available?
And one other question if you have a moment.
An old mechanic told me that you can remove the Bell flybar and throw it away. Saves 65lbs or so.
Is that true?
Thanks
slowrotor