EC120
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From: UK
There are 17 EC120's on the UK Register.. .. .The CAA's website lists them all. <a href="http://www.caa.co.uk/srg/aircraft_register/ginfo/search.asp" target="_blank">Click here</a>. .. .You asked the same question this time last year? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 12 March 2002, 21:01: Message edited by: Heliport ]</small>
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I believe that Aeromega at Stapleford also now operate the EC120.. .. .In the UK, most EC120s will be privately owned, even if they are operated commercially via a lease arrangement as well.. . . . <small>[ 13 March 2002, 13:44: Message edited by: Helinut ]</small>
Eurocopter EC 120B
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From: 50 deg Nth.
Hi farrari,
I've been flying the EC120 in a corporate role in Europe for the last 2 years and find it a good machine to fly in the role we use it for.
I've been flying the EC120 in a corporate role in Europe for the last 2 years and find it a good machine to fly in the role we use it for.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
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From: poor gps coverage
ec 120
i have been flying them for two and half years now,
excellent helicopter
very quiet
very safe
very good looking
very easy to fly
very very very long wait for the eurocopter guys to get back to you if there is a problem
i just hope they sort out the customer back up, even up to half the standard of bells customer service would be fantastic
ah well i suppose it could be worse!!! Agu**a
Ciao
i have been flying them for two and half years now,
excellent helicopter
very quiet
very safe
very good looking
very easy to fly
very very very long wait for the eurocopter guys to get back to you if there is a problem
i just hope they sort out the customer back up, even up to half the standard of bells customer service would be fantastic
ah well i suppose it could be worse!!! Agu**a
Ciao
Last edited by whatsarunway; 16th April 2002 at 22:12.
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From: FL
Thoughts about EC120??
Hi,
I'm thinking about buying an EC120 and was wondering if any of you had any first hand experience with this helicopter. I would be mainly using it for personal use and a little charter use.
I was wondering about the operating cost compared to that of the 206B.
thanks for your comments.
ushka.
I'm thinking about buying an EC120 and was wondering if any of you had any first hand experience with this helicopter. I would be mainly using it for personal use and a little charter use.
I was wondering about the operating cost compared to that of the 206B.
thanks for your comments.
ushka.
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From: the other America
Ec120-d
Well the EC 120B is touted as the 206 killer, I gotta admit they are a nice bit of kit.
No bulkhead in the cabin, Swish panel with VMED (now they gotta start puttin those in all helo's, must be great to have the ac tell ya there's enough power for the landing site).
Good clean lines, comfy seating, nice quiet shrouded TR, decent cruise speed, now all the need to do is pack a few more horses up under the bonnet.
Bring on the D model.
40C & 2000 AMSL the 206 at half the price wins hands down.
No bulkhead in the cabin, Swish panel with VMED (now they gotta start puttin those in all helo's, must be great to have the ac tell ya there's enough power for the landing site).
Good clean lines, comfy seating, nice quiet shrouded TR, decent cruise speed, now all the need to do is pack a few more horses up under the bonnet.
Bring on the D model.
40C & 2000 AMSL the 206 at half the price wins hands down.
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From: 50 deg Nth.
Hi Hone,
Whereabout are you flying the EC 120?
Some time ago I tried to find out if there were any others on the forum flying the 120 but to no avail except for one pilot over in Ireland.
I have been flying the 120 for the last 2 years in a corporate role.
I reckon it is a wonderful machine, like to get do some utility work in a 120 one day.
Safe flying
Off road
Whereabout are you flying the EC 120?
Some time ago I tried to find out if there were any others on the forum flying the 120 but to no avail except for one pilot over in Ireland.
I have been flying the 120 for the last 2 years in a corporate role.
I reckon it is a wonderful machine, like to get do some utility work in a 120 one day.
Safe flying
Off road
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From: Oxford
STAR in Durban are flying a 120 in HEMS role, moved there after it was based at Pietersburg. Doubt it has the stamina for mountain rescue work in the area, but they seem pretty happy with it.
Here are your pictures Anton - Helidrvr
Here are your pictures Anton - Helidrvr
Last edited by helidrvr; 15th June 2002 at 16:12.
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From: Yendys
Don't know about 206 killer yet Hone22, but the EC120 is quite nice but definately needs more guts.
Airconditioning is ESSENTIAL if you are in Aust or anywhere the OAT rises above 20 degrees (c). The blower fan is useless without a/c and there is stuff all ventilation.
That aside it is a really stylish pax machine and is pretty functional for film (weight limits aside). The boot is huge.
Have a fly of one if you get the chance, it is so easy to start you may think that you have missed some steps.
Gibbo
Airconditioning is ESSENTIAL if you are in Aust or anywhere the OAT rises above 20 degrees (c). The blower fan is useless without a/c and there is stuff all ventilation.
That aside it is a really stylish pax machine and is pretty functional for film (weight limits aside). The boot is huge.
Have a fly of one if you get the chance, it is so easy to start you may think that you have missed some steps.
Gibbo
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From: 50 deg Nth.
Hi Gibbo,
Would you have any contacts, operators that use an EC 120, for me in Oz?
As an expat living in the low countries, having flown the EC 120 for 2.5 years now, I am looking at returning to Oz preferably flying an EC 120 if I can.
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
Off road
Would you have any contacts, operators that use an EC 120, for me in Oz?
As an expat living in the low countries, having flown the EC 120 for 2.5 years now, I am looking at returning to Oz preferably flying an EC 120 if I can.
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
Off road
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From: the other America
No stick time, only been allowed to drool in the vicinity (then ordered off smartly once the saliva problem was noticed, ohh the leather upholestry ).
Two based in Canberra. One private ac owned by the Airport operator.
One on lease and operated by Canberra Helo's (Have'nt seen a blade turned in anger yet).
Bloke I know flew the private machine occasionally (yep got the air con +++ all the other extra's). Had mentioned the lack of Grunt on hot/high days (Canberra's at 1800ft AMSL and during the summer temps are around 30+ most days).
I know of an ag operator in NZ bought one (errr I don't think it was for ag work though- - maybe he was moving to the corporate stuff???)
Anyway a logging ship ran aground and the 120 with grapple was used to unload some of the timber (+a heuy from the same operator). Would be interesting to see the fuel/load figures for that op.
).Two based in Canberra. One private ac owned by the Airport operator.
One on lease and operated by Canberra Helo's (Have'nt seen a blade turned in anger yet).
Bloke I know flew the private machine occasionally (yep got the air con +++ all the other extra's). Had mentioned the lack of Grunt on hot/high days (Canberra's at 1800ft AMSL and during the summer temps are around 30+ most days).
I know of an ag operator in NZ bought one (errr I don't think it was for ag work though-
- maybe he was moving to the corporate stuff???)Anyway a logging ship ran aground and the 120 with grapple was used to unload some of the timber (+a heuy from the same operator). Would be interesting to see the fuel/load figures for that op.
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From: the other America
Thanks for the pics Anton.
any more info on the 120 (Echo 4) would be appreciated.
I wonder how it will handle the EMS role, with the enivitable creep as far as mission equipment weight is concerned in this capacity.
What sort of D-Alts/Temps.........etc do you normally see over the summer?
any more info on the 120 (Echo 4) would be appreciated.
I wonder how it will handle the EMS role, with the enivitable creep as far as mission equipment weight is concerned in this capacity.
What sort of D-Alts/Temps.........etc do you normally see over the summer?