Helitech - UK

[Autorotate]

Just wondering if anyone from the Rotorheads was coming to the Helitech show at Duxford from the 23rd to the 25th.

:E

[Hilico]

Not sure, even though I've got my ticket. Depends on several factors.

1. Whether I've got a job by then.

2. What the weather is like (not aviation weather, I'll be coming by motorbike).

3. Whether Noel Edmonds is turning up this time. If he's there, don't look for me.

Look for a middle-aged-ish very grey-haired individual of average height wearing glasses in a cheap dark suit carrying a battered briefcase. If you get close enough I might be wearing a badge saying 'aka Hilico'.

[bugdevheli]

Yes plus a couple of friends. Its woth going I find, if only to renew free subscription to Rotor and Wing, which despite me doing so, on each occasion, deliveries ceased after about four issues. Anyone else had the same problem.

[Thud_and_Blunder]

I'll be there - I'm off shift (our police force don't waste council taxpayers dosh by sending the crew there...) and fancy going to stay with kid bruv down the road from Duxford for a couple of nights. He'll be the one blagging all the freebies off the stalls; he even managed a Gerber tool last Helitech, jammy sod. :ok:

[md 600 driver]

see you all there

steve

[Dantruck]

I'll be there, journo's notepad in hand. But hey!... don't let that put you off strolling up, shaking me warmly by the hand and offering to buy me lunch...(Well, Hey!...I am a freelance journalist ya know!)

Seriously though, I'll be trawling for truth at the show. If you feel you've got something interesting you want or need to share, be it ON or OFF the record, try to find me. I'll be the thin guy with gold rim glasses, grey hair and a Billingham camera bag on his shoulder. Or leave a message at the press office and I'll find you.

Also, if you are one of those ppruners who think all journo's are the unprincipled son of satan, still come and find me. If you are genuinely interested I will try to explain (without excusing) the inner workings of the media,,, and maybe that will help.

Dan Coughlan
(aka Dantruck) :ok:

[pilotwolf]

I should be there too - probably the Wednesday.

Hopefully I ll persuade the lovely Aerbabe to escort me so look for Beauty and the Beast!

:D

[Autorotate]

Steve - Make sure you stop in for a chat. Are you flying the 600 in or is that still getting fixed :O

[md 600 driver]

autorotate
just awaiting gearbox bought a a ex mil gazzelle to use while its done i will soon hae my own airforce soon 600/hiller/gazzer
regards steve

[Autorotate]

Steve - If you are awaiting a gearbox from MD then I wouldnt plan on flying the 600 for quite a few months yet. :mad:

To all those wanting to attend Helitech. If I can help anyone get passes am happy to do so. Just send me a PM with names and details and will assist where possible.

:E

[t'aint natural]

I'll be there; might even manage two days.
Anybody who wants a free ticket can get one online on www.helitech.co.uk.

[Martin1234]

Can anyone please help me out with the co-ordinates alternatively the address of the main entrance to the exhibition?

I don't want to walk more than necessary if I don't find a taxi at the local train station.

[paco]

Yup - should be there on the 23rd - I'll be the one in the nice new suit (carrying a copy of Vertical)

Phil

[Arctic Tern]

Anyone going to Helitech interested in talking to a couple of SAR Boys who want to discuss role equipment, consultancy, new business, starting-out, sponsorship, etc? If so drop me a note in my PM slot.

[YBMC]

As a newly qualified pilot Helitech sounds like something I should be attending. Am I correct - what am I going to see there?

[CRAN]

I'll be there on the 23rd.

CRAN

[rotorboater]

I will be there, I am the tall guy with dimples & Blue Enstrom, easy to spot.
Maybe someone should arange a meeting time & place for the ppruners, any ideas?
See you there
RB

[topcat450]

I'll be there, Monday & Thurs..possibly weds...also think I'll be driving though :(

[Hilico]

YBMC - my target market is the small-ish operation with 3-10 machines and accompanying crewing level. Almost none of them have stands at Helitech because 'we're too busy trying to make money'. Eurocopter and Bell would be there, Bristows were last time, and there were all sorts of manufacturers of ancilliaries. It's very probable that none of them would be interested in what I write and sell.

Hence it's probably not worth my while from the sales point of view. Luckily there is reason 2 - I'm mad about helicopters so I'd go anyway. Hey, that's why I started writing aviation software in the first place.

(Edited for sp)

[paco]

what software do you do, and on what platforms - got a couple of ideas myself

phil

[md 600 driver]

autorotate
youve heard of the problems too ive waited neary 6 mths told 10 days now and counting, helitech should be a eye opener if not

steve :mad: :confused: :uhoh: :uhoh:

[t'aint natural]

Any ppruners exhibiting?

[Autorotate]

T'Aint natural - I am in Booth 1414. However cant say what I am exhibiting because I keep getting my hand smacked when I do. :ugh:

:E

[six-sixty]

Hi all,

Any N.Sea guys going to be there Wed 24th?

I'm just starting out (current fixed wing PPL starting CPL(h) next year) and I'd love the chance to bend their ear about stuff, hear about life up there etc before I go ther in person for a look around.

If anyone can, please PM me, much obliged.

S.S.

[md 600 driver]

off tuesday in a red ex raf gaz xx 382 seeeeeeeeeeeee you all there

steve

[DBChopper]

Well I'm flying in on Tuesday (weather permitting) in Rotorvation's R22 from Brands Hatch. The '44 should also be in attendance as we're having a bit of a day out...

See you there folks :ok:

[md 600 driver]

nobody else going

[VeeAny]

I'll be there Tuesday 11ish.

[RotorDompteur]

Hopefully I'll be there all thursday.

[muffin]

I'll be there Thursday. R22 I am afraid.

[Vfrpilotpb]

Anyone going Wed or Thursday from up here in the centre of the Country, I would love to fly inbut at the mo I am driving down for the attendance, for I have to be back at early PMs to organise children:ok:


If you would like me to share anything with you give me a PM to arrange :ok: :ok:

[john du'pruyting]

VFRPB.....You can't describe where you live as the centre of the country!!...It's almost bl**dy Scotland;)

[DBChopper]

Well - did anyone else fly in today? What FANTASTIC weather! Shame it took an hour to get fuel on arrival, but I suppose the bowser breaking down couldn't be helped...

Well done to Duxford's FISOs who did a great job despite some poor R/T from some (simple things like forgetting type, p.o.b., destination and startup clearance - shame it was one guy and all in the same message!).

So, did anyone else enjoy the stunning vis today?

[Vfrpilotpb]

JDP,

How the hell are ya, nice to hear from you despite trying to rubbish my statement, the OS people have described Ribchester, a small old Roman village as the CENTRE of the UK, as it is only a couple of miles from moi, how can I be classed as nearly in Billys land;)

[The Nr Fairy]

Anyone going up there from Wiltshire way tomorrow ? If work goes quiet in the next 12 hours I may be able to make it . . .

[JAFCon]

Been to Helitech Tuesday & Wednesday saw some old friends, Saw some very nice Aircraft Liked the look of the Sikorsky S92 (Looks very nice in the Green), Can't understand Agusta Westland No AB139, No EH101 (which I think is a far better Helicopter than The Sikorsky S92) obviously dont wish to sell their Aircraft.

Didn't see any pruners wearing the PPRUNE Badge, got some nice freebie's for the kids, weather was excellent.

Also went arond the Museum which was worth a look, had a great two days.

If you havent been yet and you can go Tomorrow.

[PAY HALF]

Hi there,
Did any of you people see the Jigsaw aircraft at Helitech.
I'd heard it was going to be there.
Did Bristows give the impression that things were looking good for that machine's future ?
Thanks

[md 600 driver]

autorotate

nev called to see you found stand left a card gear box leaving thurs flying 2 weeks on thurs
steve

[t'aint natural]

Autorotate: I called by your stand twice but you were off somewhere; I nicked a magazine though, very good.
Flying in was brilliant, especially coming out - vis was 50 miles. I managed to blag a ride in the S92, which included a max performance t/o, 2200fpm vertical.
Excellent day.

[Autorotate]

Sorry I wasnt there guys, busy playing and looking at all the toys :D

To anyone else going today make sure you stop in and visit. Will spend a bit more time on the booth today. Going to do some aerial shots of the show around 1pm so keep an eye out for that.

Great event so far and some nice machinery. Went for a walk along the visiting aircraft side and some beautiful looking machinery. Some really elaborate paint schemes and have to compliment a lot of UK owners as they are taking great pride in their machines. Some of the schemes on the Gazelles were awesome. :ok:

:E

[Vfrpilotpb]

Thursdays Helitech was a good afternoon,

WHAT ABOUT THAT SPITFIRE!! sounds like that should be provided weekly on the NHS:cool: ;)


What a lot of nice coloured Gazelles and EC120/30 Gazelle morphs, Eh!! altogether good time

Big thanks to ROTORBOAT, for the lift in his nice heli!:O
Peter R-B

[Hilico]

Anyone else have a go in that attack heli sim? It's a prototype so I didn't expect miracles, but the big disadvantage was the extremely notchy collective. One tester had said that the lever kept dropping whenever he took his hand off, but the resulting correction the engineers implemented made it far too stiff and notchy. Before I got in it I watched one amateur crashing it into the scenery, and then found he was the software engineer - and you'd think he would know how to fly it.

It felt so bad that afterwards I had to blag a sit in the HEMS 109 just so I could feel a smooth one (arf arf).

[MisNomer]

I was there on tuesday, liked it so much I went back today. Fantastic weather both days!

Wore my PPRuNe badge both days but didn't get accosted by anyone, well no-one I didn't already know

:O

Spent lots of time on one stand with a great bunch of guys who deserve some support, check out their site globaleagle (http://www.globaleagle.co.uk)

:ok:

[Martin1234]

While strolling among the helicopters on stand I noticed the S-76 operated by a hotel chain. The interior was luxurious and presumely so are the hotels. While I was walking around the helicopter I looked in the cockpit and found it quite worn, yet not in bad shape but not as fancy as the passenger cabin.

Is that just one of many intimates about the life of a helicopter pilot?

[MAXIMUS-1]

I thought the culmination of the superb weather, the attendance figures the atmosphere and the quality of the static aircraft on display will give the industry a much needed push toward better times.

[DBChopper]

Well I enjoyed bumping into you, MisNomer ;)

:ok:

[MisNomer]

:D Likewise DB :O

[The Nr Fairy]

DBC:

Bumping into MisN is always a pleasure. I've enjoyed it in the past !

[DBChopper]

So it seems Misnomer's following now extends to Rotorheads, too. :)

MisN, it seems you had better scrap the fixed wing and start playing with a chopper or two...

:E

[Thomas coupling]

DB / Nr fairy, prey tell?????
Who/what is this Misnomer:suspect:

[The Nr Fairy]

TC :

That would be telling.

Oh, alright. Since you've asked so nicely. She's a lovely lady PPRuNer from East Anglia, only bad point is she's into drugs and she doesn't fly helicopters.

[DBChopper]

She is indeed a lovely lady PPRuNer, who needs to get airborne again soon. I'm trying to work on the rotary thing, 'cos with the new car she really should be seen getting out of a helicopter and not a Cessna 150.

Oh, and we should add that she's into drugs professionally as opposed to recreationally ;)