Heli Expo 2012

[chopper2004]

Its coming around to this time of the year :cool::ok: so who is coming from here?

Cheers

[JAA/FAA Pilot]

I will be there :ok:

[212man]

I'll be there, 9-16th

[Gordy]

I arrive on the 8th....

Doing the advanced SMS class thru the 11th.

Will be on the show floor 12th, and 13th, leave that night.

I will also be at the gov firefighting conference.

To get a hold of me, either on here or leave a message for me at booth #8440, (Rotorcraft Support Inc.)

[HillerBee]

I'll be there from the 9th - 13th.

[chopper2004]

I'll be there from 10th till 15th :)

:) Gordy whats on your stand? Have you got any airframe done up on display?

Guys,

Apart from Bell Magellan :), does anyone know if anyone else per say, Eurocopter gonna reveal anything?

Cheers

[Shawn Coyle]

I'll be there - teaching on the 11th (Responding to Helicopter Emergencies). Wandering the floor on Sunday and Monday...

[Gordy]

Gordy whats on your stand? Have you got any airframe done up on display?

Not my stand, but my bosses.... Will check for you. I was just there this last week and did not see any aircraft being prepped to go, but I could be wrong.

[PANews]

I cannot see any of the other players leaving Bell a free arena for however they intend to play their hand .... they will bring something to spoil their day.... a EC Super Alouette IVe.... AW Grand 109Zillion....

I just hope its not another Huey.:ugh:

[Encyclo]

Will miss Heli-Expo for the first time in over ten years :{

I'll let you know how exciting the Singapore Air Show is :8

At least no chances of ice storm over there in February...

[HueyDog]

I will be there on the 12th through 14th. Maybe Sikorsky will finally announce certification of the S-76D??

[PANews]

' let you know how exciting the Singapore Air Show is'

Please do Encyclo!

Lots of hair pulling on these two.... dates wise ... you cannot get to Singapore on a trade day unless you abandon HAI on day 1! I know the majors were struggling to find ways to get the important people to appear at both... be interesting to see how they overcome that one..... maybe bring Concorde out of retirement for the day?

Maybe next time [2014] someone will get the dates seperated!

[chopper2004]

PANews,

Might be a 5 bladed 3 engined Huey :p don't knock it :D:mad: until you see it my friend :cool:

[Dick Sanford]

I will be on the RHC stand, look forward to seeing one and all.

[longbox]

Defo going

[SHortshaft]

PA News,

It’s bad, but perhaps not quite that bad.

I am planning on leaving Dallas on Tuesday morning (the last day of HAI) and arrive in Singapore on Thursday about mid-day. Just in time to get to Changi for Friday which I believe is the last trade day there.

[chopper2004]

Just seen this on the Eurocopter website, be interesting to see what pops out

Heli-Expo 2012 | Eurocopter Events (http://events.eurocopter.com/en/article/heli-expo-2012)

[Brilliant Stuff]

That I would have thought will be the new Dauphin with it revolutionary non instrument panel.:ok::ok:

[Gordy]

You got that right SASless....

I will let you know---I just arrived in Dallas, waiting on my ride to the hotel now. "Her indoors" will arrive Friday---figure better get her used to these beasts... Oh and the aircraft too.......

[Bogsat]

Metro Aviation will display University of Michigan EC155b1 with EMS package. I wonder how many more months it will take for them to finally show up here. I heard Eurocopter will have a display next to it with a mockup of the EC175.

[SansAnhedral]

Even if they bring out a "new" model....how much you want to bet the Rotorhead shall be old time Bell stuff....and nothing along the lines of an articulated rotor head....or have all the rotors in the same plane....and certainly it shall have an even number of blades....either 2 or 4.

Quoted for posterity :}

[JulieAndrews]

our management will be there to sign for 175 s- will be interested to see how many turn-up to hold pen?

[tottigol]

No chance of overgrossing those.;)

[Senior Pilot]

Sikorsky have a site on the S97 Raider: (http://raider.sikorsky.com/index.asp) all that X2 research coming to a concept?

N9KV4Vi0gfg#!

http://raider.sikorsky.com/ui/images/raider-overview_03.png

[SASless]

Did they not say the same thing about the Commanche?

[birrddog]

Photo of a 417 in the rotor magazine handed out at the Expo...

Will try and upload a photo later if someone does not beat me to it.

[206Fan]

HELI-EXPO 2012 Fly-In Mil-24D "Hind" Arrival - YouTube

HELI-EXPO 2012 Enstrom 480B Ride-Along - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tscRzwHInpM&list=UUCqXaC15pDbYpWGS9cxSO1Q&index=1&feature=plcp

[chcoffshore]

So what are the big orders so far that have been placed?

[212man]

15 AW189s for Gulf, I think.

[chopper2004]

Was slightly disappointed by Eurocopter unveiling the EC-130T2 as was expecting maybe the X4 to be unveiled?

Round 2 tomorrow!

Cheers

[Encyclo]

Was slightly disappointed by Eurocopter unveiling the EC-130T2 as was expecting maybe the X4 to be unveiled?

Yes but it does have an improved ventilation system :confused: :rolleyes: :ugh:

Agreed, big disappointement.

With the 407GX, 429 + 500Lbs & Magellan, Bell does seem to be on a roll :ok:

[DauphinDude]

Now we just wait for the Eurocopter X4... Looking forward to see the avionic suite for THAT!

[Savoia]

Birddog; you mentioned something about the B417.

Is there any further info about this - a 407 with more horses - will it compete with the B3?

[victor papa]

Which B3 do you want to compete with? The B3 or the B3e or maybe the new EC 130 T2 with the same engine as the B3e the Arriel 2D and enhanced performance? Will be interesting indeed, however slapping on a more powerful engine is not the only solution, what about Tail Rotor authority to accommodate the horses especially if you get heavy and/or hot and high? I would presume with a engine will come TR improovements as well on the B417? Good to see all the new developments at this years show!

[Aser]

Maverick Helicopters orders 50 EC130T2 helicopters (http://www.helihub.com/2012/02/12/maverick-helicopters-orders-50-ec130t2-helicopters/)

Papillon orders 20 EC130T2 helicopters (http://www.helihub.com/2012/02/12/papillon-orders-20-ec130t2-helicopters/)

Blue Hawaiian orders 20 EC130T2 Aircraft (http://www.helihub.com/2012/02/12/blue-hawaiian-irders-20-ec130t2-aircraft/)

We have a winner for Heliexpo 2012...

[victor papa]

Just saw some figures on the EC 130 T2 on a press release. MGB improovements so full hp of Arriel 2D used-952shp(not down rated to 750 I think ap the B3 thus 200shp more available?) thus major performance benefits. Max all up internal weight now 2500kg and external 3050kg:D. 70 Percent of airframe changed for strentgh and weight. New light interior incl seats and flat floor all the way. Tinted windows all around and a dual aircon circulation system ala 175. American EC to do full glass cockpit STC which will be available as retrofit and a 1500kg cargo swing! Arriel 2D 6000hr TBO and use less fuel for more horses than Arriel 2B1. Crashworthy fuel tank.

Would love to see one up close and the interior. Maybe thats the reason for the orders? Big performance improovements without weight penalties.

Would love to hear comments from those who get to fly and operate her.

[mfriskel]

If they are allowing more horsepower and more gross weight, did they do anything to the anti-torque part of the helicopter? Any changes to the Star-Flex?

[victor papa]

On the photos the starflex head is the same-remember also on the 355 so within proven weights etc. The TR is off the 135 a mirror image so should be well within spec too-thats if you understand you are flying a fenestron not a TR so either a hinderness or a bargain(not gonna go into fenestron argument as there is enough flying). On the photos it is clear that different horizontal stab and looks composite instead of 350 one with added piece. Maybe changes to angles-dont know? Wish I did. Big change seems to be 225 anti vibration system to nullify buffeting hence the min 10kts increase claimed 145kts cruise. I just studied the photos and if you look there is a new bulge on the RH side lower panels. Dont know-maybe hybrid system fitted? Auto pilot but shouldn't need bulge in panels. 70% of airframe claimed new so we will only know once all reveiled.

Dont think it will have a 105 orders and so many companies involved if it didnt proove itself to those involved already-to many companies at stake to attach themselves to a farce?

[andyhelo]

Just read on Twitter from Sikorsky Aircraft: Bond signs agreement for 16 S-92's at #EXPO12.

https://twitter.com/#!/SikorskyAircrft

Any more info?

[bolkow]

I wonder what the going rate for those buses are per unit? Maybe they get one or two thrown in for free given its a multiple fleet purchase?

[MyTarget]

Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen To Buy 10 Eurocopter EC175s | Aviation International News (http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/hai-convention-news/2012-02-13/noordzee-helikopters-vlaanderen-buy-10-eurocopter-ec175s)

:D

[JulieAndrews]

.........answer to my earlier question - 6 to hold the pen
bring 'em on!

Belgian NHV Places Significant EC175 Order - YouTube

[victor papa]

Does anyone have a short list of how many of what was ordered by whom? Will be interesting to see on 1 page. I am too lazy to puzzle together the press releases so anyone interested in giving us a list pls? Good to see all the new developments and some orders-hopefully a sign of big growth?

[HueyLoach]

I attended the Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic at the HeliExpo in Dallas a couple of weeks ago. The Aerodynamics presentation was done by Nick Lappos.
I truly enjoyed it. Even though I didn't learn any new concepts or information, I am always seeking new and better ways to teach the material to my students. Good job Mr Lappos and HAI. I hope to see him in future FIRCs.