I would really appreciate any words of advice on getting me started on my first helicopter.
My budget is about 150k GBP outright. I'd rather spend less than that and keep some spare cash for things that might go wrong.
I've got 10 hours on an Enstrom 480B, and loved it.
I'm really not a fan of Robinsons.
I will use it to gain my LAPL(H), so fly probably 50-60 hours in year one, then perhaps 30 hours year two.
I don't want to lease it back to anyone.
It will be based at my home - middle of nowhere, plenty of space to land. I'm going to put a hangar up shortly.
3 seats would be wonderful - for my wife (45kgs) and young son.
I'm thinking that the most obvious choice is one of the 28/280 Enstroms - perhaps the 280FX. however, can't see any for sale at the moment.
Thoughts appreciated
