I own a 47 and I think there should be a market here in Australia. We have many 47s on the Australian register.
However I would be even more excited if I heard they were going to be made out of metal in the conventional way.
Tail rotor blades are available in composite but I hear they are non repairable unlike the metal variety and they have a different 'feel'. Repairability to me is a big factor since i have already had a main blade 'saved' by an allowable repair.
If I were to buy composite main blades next time I could be convinced if I heard that the manufacturer had a good deal of experience with composite structures.
Why not enter the market building a metal tail rotor blade at less cost than Bell. I need a pair of those real soon!
OOW
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