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Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2024, 19:31
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By wrench1

So, I take your answer to the question is no… you...

So, I take your answer to the question is no… you have not talked any of the 1200+ HX50 deposit holders. Because had you talked to them, you would have found that quite a few of them are nowhere near...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2024, 18:05
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By CGameProgrammerr

Crab, I hope you're sarcastic, because the idea...

Crab, I hope you're sarcastic, because the idea of a hydrogen-powered helicopter is incredibly stupid. Hydrogen is stored as a highly compressed gas, requiring an extremely heavy fuel tank, and there...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2024, 15:00
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

The worrying thing is people are placing deposits...

The worrying thing is people are placing deposits thinking that deliveries are starting in 2025 and they will make 500-1,000 a year (as per what is on their website and what Jason has said many...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 06:04
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Agile

All good points, I think no reputable engine...

All good points, I think no reputable engine supplier would engage working with Hill on a joint development, they have become more and more liability shy, and potential hungry.
We have seen the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 22:45
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By CGameProgrammerr

It's not just designing a new engine, it's...

It's not just designing a new engine, it's manufacturing one. Everything has to be done VERY precisely, including the metallurgy. I understand why he's trying for maximum vertical integration but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 05:03
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Shagpile

This thread sounds like the board room of VW when...

This thread sounds like the board room of VW when Tesla came onto the scene.

To answer the Q about turbine blades: they have been onto this for years now. One of the first things they did was pour...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2024, 06:58
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By mechpowi

Turbine blade manufacturing

So in addition to learnging to bulid a helicopter, they are planing to learn advanced metallyrgy. For me this has always seem to be by far the biggest challenge of manufacturing the HX50. (And not...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 21:02
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

Someone needs to design a 3-4 bladed 4-5 seat...

Someone needs to design a 3-4 bladed 4-5 seat aircraft that uses a RR300 (R66) engine. - an aircraft that you don't have to throw away after 12 years/2,000 hours
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 08:43
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Bengo

I dont think anyone anyone is saying ...

I dont think anyone anyone is saying technicalities mean it cannot be done so no point in dicussing them. The general discussion says it looks great, but the technicalities have too little ...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 07:13
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Shagpile

Do the armchair experts here expect a fully...

Do the armchair experts here expect a fully assembled production engine without the individual steps required to build and test each part?

It seems blindingly obvious to me this is forward...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 17:34
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Hughes500

Well the Safran guys can afford to take the piss...

Well the Safran guys can afford to take the piss as they severely take the piss on what they charge for their engines , spares etc etc
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 17:04
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By [email protected]

So, essentially, no further forward other than a...

So, essentially, no further forward other than a shiny mock-up for HAI and burning fuel in a box. Wow I bet the OEMS are really shaking in their boots now.........

And they have re-invented the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 10:08
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By 206 jock

Do people really think that this aircraft will be...

Do people really think that this aircraft will be flying in 2024? That's my hat safe if not - my shoe was already saved by the lack of flight in 2023.

More like 2026...if at all.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 09:35
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By toptobottom

If this is the stage he’s at now, it just shows...

If this is the stage he’s at now, it just shows how much work is left to do and how long it will be before we see a fit for purpose, production quality engine. As for the back drop… :ooh:
Not the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 09:13
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By 212man

In front of a skip, in the car park outside, by...

In front of a skip, in the car park outside, by the looks of it! Pretty sophisticated……..
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 08:45
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

Some fuel has been ignited in a box ...

Some fuel has been ignited in a box


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7kKlA5R9w
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2024, 08:45
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By [email protected]

Why do you think maintenance costs are high? It's...

Why do you think maintenance costs are high? It's because the components are far more complex than on a FW.

I haven't owned my own nor ever will but I know quite a few owners and fly for one who...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2024, 16:22
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By JDJ

Yes, I would order an HX50, and buy a 206 or 505...

Yes, I would order an HX50, and buy a 206 or 505 while I waited.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2023, 16:18
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By RVDT

Engine designs with a static front compressor...

Engine designs with a static front compressor support without the convenience of integral heating are all effected.

i.e every MD500 and Bell 206 and 206L ever built plus the Robinson R66 all have...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2023, 07:35
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Shagpile

I’m glad other helicopter manufacturers are...

I’m glad other helicopter manufacturers are following HX50 progress. Disruption usually happens from an outsider, because businesses never make new products that compete internally with their cash...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 13:49
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By DavidSmithHeli

We have spent a lot of time listening to...

We have spent a lot of time listening to customers over the last year and are investing in several key parts of our business to address that feedback. We have also brought in a number of new team...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 11:44
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By helispotter

Jetexec: I certainly understand your message. I...

Jetexec: I certainly understand your message. I visit this thread frequently as it is interesting to track progress being made, but also to read the spectrum of view being expressed, both positive...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 09:00
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

As I understand it most Gazelle's in the UK are...

As I understand it most Gazelle's in the UK are also "permit to fly", as will be the HX50. As much as Gazelle's are nice to look at and fast, I imagine they are a little "old tech" (analogue dials,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 06:57
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Aser

Am I missing something here... What country...

Am I missing something here...
What country allows VFR flights in IMC ?
wtf? :ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 06:27
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Shagpile

I'm not sure if this is representative of all...

I'm not sure if this is representative of all Gazelle's, but I went for a spin in an ex-warbird one, and it was very agricultural; built for hauling troops, not for comfort or style. The one I went...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 00:04
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By DavidSmithHeli

Hello to all, I’m new to posting in the forum...

Hello to all, I’m new to posting in the forum here, but would like to introduce myself. I chose this subtopic for reasons that will be more obvious as you read my introduction.

My name is David...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2023, 22:02
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Jetexec

I was one of the more fortunate ones who was able...

I was one of the more fortunate ones who was able to attend the latest gala Jason Hill held at Duxford. Aside from the 3 fantastic days I had checking out Cambridge, we also had the opportunity to...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 11:58
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

Not yet it isn't

Not yet it isn't
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2023, 20:44
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

I also think it looks like something from a car,...

I also think it looks like something from a car, and not in a good way

Eurocopter screens are brilliant, why not just copy those?

...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2023, 09:13
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By hargreaves99

silence from crab? most unusual !

silence from crab? most unusual !
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2023, 00:13
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By tbtstt

Top tip: don't have a conversation about someone...

Top tip: don't have a conversation about someone called Richard while you are in the middle of typing a forum post! :O

My apologies, it was of course Jason, not Richard! And yes, I have caught...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2023, 07:04
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Shagpile

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7179_8bf38138430e0a428cff88eabed7450e9c5b09b8.jpeg
...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 21:46
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Ok, thanks. Hope it works out. :ok:

Ok, thanks. Hope it works out. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 18:50
Replies: 1,640
Views: 449,123
Posted By admikar

How dare you! To compare Rotorway to our Hill-god...

How dare you! To compare Rotorway to our Hill-god of all things flying?
Power pedal, you are one of the rare few buyers that actually admits that Hill overpromised. So far, he fell short on timeline...
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