Gazelle: Flying, operating, buying
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MW Helicopters at Stapleford not only restore and sell Gazelles but maintain more of them than anyone in the UK, probably the world.
Their restored Gazelles are widely considered to be better than when new. Never having seen a new Gazelle, I don't know if that's true but, having seen and flown a few MW restorations owned by friends of mine, I can believe it. They are absolutely stunning.
I suggest speaking to Martin Woods at MW would be a good place to start. Even if MW haven't got anything suitable for sale, he's likely to know if there are any available or about to become available.
FL
MW Helicopters at Stapleford not only restore and sell Gazelles but maintain more of them than anyone in the UK, probably the world.
Their restored Gazelles are widely considered to be better than when new. Never having seen a new Gazelle, I don't know if that's true but, having seen and flown a few MW restorations owned by friends of mine, I can believe it. They are absolutely stunning.
I suggest speaking to Martin Woods at MW would be a good place to start. Even if MW haven't got anything suitable for sale, he's likely to know if there are any available or about to become available.
FL
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Thanks for the lead. I have been to see Martin Wood a couple of times, and he is looking out for a Gazelle for me. They were mainly built 30 yrs ago, so new ones don't exist. It's like buses i'm told, never one when you want one, then 3 come at once. Will just have to be patient and wait until one comes on the market.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for your time.
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Thanks for the advise on Mark Weir's Gazelle, and yes I would appreciate his tel number.
You can email me direct on [email protected] or call 07785 734629. Many thanks for the lead.
You can email me direct on [email protected] or call 07785 734629. Many thanks for the lead.
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can anyine help with some minor q's
What is the engine tbo for the std civy and ex-mil machines
are the running costs more than a B206 purely due to the engine or is there something else.
What is the engine tbo for the std civy and ex-mil machines
are the running costs more than a B206 purely due to the engine or is there something else.
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As this thread has re-appeared by some strange coincidence, I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Escapada and his wife.
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VERY BRIEFLY
civil 341g 1500 or 1750
ex uk military 2500
but unlike alisons most go to there tbo without problems
parts are sometimes difficult to find but all parts are available ,the gazelle uses more fuel than the JR [some one care to do the maths if it uses more fuel per hour than a jet ranger when the speed and 5 persons on board are taken into account ]
but its much much more fun to fly and a lot faster you can also fill with passengers and put in full fuel without severe problems
steve
steve
civil 341g 1500 or 1750
ex uk military 2500
but unlike alisons most go to there tbo without problems
parts are sometimes difficult to find but all parts are available ,the gazelle uses more fuel than the JR [some one care to do the maths if it uses more fuel per hour than a jet ranger when the speed and 5 persons on board are taken into account ]
but its much much more fun to fly and a lot faster you can also fill with passengers and put in full fuel without severe problems
steve
steve
Is the Gazelle uninsurable for new-owners?!
I recently made enquiries with a certain leading Aviation Insurer, as I had fancied 'upgrading' to a Gazelle. However, I was quickly and politely informed that despite my (claim free) 800+ PPL(H) hours, I would need:
2,000+ P1 rotary hours
1,000+ minimum hours on turbines
500+ hours minimum on type, and (wait for it...)
A safety pilot at all times!!
Is it me? I've never had a claim and yet unless I already own a Gazelle, I don't see how I ever will. My only option would be to look at the Hungarian register and corresponding insurance (which, despite all the downsides, would only cost in the region of £800 p.a.).
Anyone else been through this?
2,000+ P1 rotary hours
1,000+ minimum hours on turbines
500+ hours minimum on type, and (wait for it...)
A safety pilot at all times!!
Is it me? I've never had a claim and yet unless I already own a Gazelle, I don't see how I ever will. My only option would be to look at the Hungarian register and corresponding insurance (which, despite all the downsides, would only cost in the region of £800 p.a.).
Anyone else been through this?
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Buy it, insure it, I will fly for you and you can be my safety pilot!
Wait a minute, are they saying you could be my safety pilot despite not having the required hours?
How does that work?
Wait a minute, are they saying you could be my safety pilot despite not having the required hours?
How does that work?
TTB,
You might also want to check up on the maintenance costs if the machine is ex-military....surplus/military spec parts are really...really...really expensive.
The same part good for use on a civvie machine is like about a third the cost of the milspec parts.
A JetRanger might be a better choice for you although not as sexy.
You might also want to check up on the maintenance costs if the machine is ex-military....surplus/military spec parts are really...really...really expensive.
The same part good for use on a civvie machine is like about a third the cost of the milspec parts.
A JetRanger might be a better choice for you although not as sexy.
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I'm with SASless on this..
I do adore the Gazelle but you need deep pockets! True, the B206 will do 95% of what that Gaz can do at prolly half the cost... you'll even quickly get used to the traditional collective in the Bell! Good luck anyway BM
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gazelles are civil too in the uk there are more civil gazelles in the uk flying than ex military
ex mil surplus gazelle parts are not that expensive its the civil parts that are
i can buy any gazelle part ex military and they are a good deal cheaper than civil parts for a jetbanger
toptobottom have sent you pm
gazelles are civil too in the uk there are more civil gazelles in the uk flying than ex military
ex mil surplus gazelle parts are not that expensive its the civil parts that are
i can buy any gazelle part ex military and they are a good deal cheaper than civil parts for a jetbanger
toptobottom have sent you pm
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Looking for a SA 341G Gazelle
Sorry to intrude on the Rotorheads forum I'm in GA, but got a mate who's now a rotor boy in the US looking to buy a Gazelle for some heavy lifting.
Doesn't mind coming over to pick up and ship back if the price is right
PM me with info would be most grateful,, cheers
Hoopla
Doesn't mind coming over to pick up and ship back if the price is right
PM me with info would be most grateful,, cheers
Hoopla
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Heavy Lift? Gazelle? How about something that can lift a Gazelle!
Or even something that can lift the Sea King?
BBC NEWS | UK | Chinook rescues helicopter
Cheers
Whirls
Or even something that can lift the Sea King?
BBC NEWS | UK | Chinook rescues helicopter
Cheers
Whirls
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I'll raise your Chinook,
