The new Robinson R88!
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G'Day Hollywood
An insperational thread, so much so it has made me finally get off my preverbial and post on prune.
Great design, it is admirable that you have added so many features making this little machine so versatile through out the Industry, it has got to be a money maker!!! Especially with the extreme list of optional extras (minus the Chrome Winscreen Wipers, Oh well?).
But what about TOURISM, how about adding in some bubble windows and an inbuilt DVD display/recording system for the ulimate addition to the tourist's experience.
Keep up the good work.
The Flying Mullet.
An insperational thread, so much so it has made me finally get off my preverbial and post on prune.
Great design, it is admirable that you have added so many features making this little machine so versatile through out the Industry, it has got to be a money maker!!! Especially with the extreme list of optional extras (minus the Chrome Winscreen Wipers, Oh well?).
But what about TOURISM, how about adding in some bubble windows and an inbuilt DVD display/recording system for the ulimate addition to the tourist's experience.
Keep up the good work.
The Flying Mullet.
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How about doors that stay shut and won't pop open in flight, either that or doors that can withstand the weight of a pilot jumping on them from three feet...
mr hollywood..
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Fascinating. Is this how aircraft are designed? Imagine the size of the thread at Airbus or Boeing. ;-)
For what its worth, I'd like to see a piece of string on the front. I've not flown in many helis but the ones I have have always had a piece of string near the windscreen. This safety feature must surely be added.
For what its worth, I'd like to see a piece of string on the front. I've not flown in many helis but the ones I have have always had a piece of string near the windscreen. This safety feature must surely be added.
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Capt Hollywood
Nice machine ,
whats the franchise worth?
there is a use for this type, like who hasn't been conned to carry st nic around sometime?
needs a big rear baggage space,
dickey seat like bonney and clyde days,
vertical chimney insertion probe,
double half sucked back MAP for the kiwis who have a rep for flying away with the chimney, mohommad, mountain an all,
personal ID for the eight drivers, rudolph and co,
large PA speaker for jingly tunes on finals
Yeh! and in me dreams a few pressies from luvly ol Frank for all of us.
whats the franchise worth?
there is a use for this type, like who hasn't been conned to carry st nic around sometime?
needs a big rear baggage space,
dickey seat like bonney and clyde days,
vertical chimney insertion probe,
double half sucked back MAP for the kiwis who have a rep for flying away with the chimney, mohommad, mountain an all,
personal ID for the eight drivers, rudolph and co,
large PA speaker for jingly tunes on finals
Yeh! and in me dreams a few pressies from luvly ol Frank for all of us.
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warrigal . . Do you mean one of the legendary hughes 500 maintenance masters?? i havnt seen them for a while i must catch up with them when im back in nz
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The unveiling of the R88 at the recent Heli Expo in Dallas was a huge success. Hundreds of onlookers waited in queues for hours to catch a first look at the newest edition to the rotorcraft world.
Note the disappointed P&W rep in the bottom left of the photo. Whilst the current Honda powerplants are performing perfectly we are currently in discussions with engine manufacturers to offer alternative options to satisfy customer demands.
CH
Note the disappointed P&W rep in the bottom left of the photo. Whilst the current Honda powerplants are performing perfectly we are currently in discussions with engine manufacturers to offer alternative options to satisfy customer demands.
CH
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I like the way it's got two turbine engines beneath the rotor, plus the usual piston engine under the cowling at the rear.
Dual fuel ?
Oh - and why is Santa wearing a blue suit ?
Dual fuel ?
Oh - and why is Santa wearing a blue suit ?
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Capt H,
I sincerely hope the spy with the camera, standing at the rear of the hall, was apprehended. He's the one with the green light above his head (I think it was his flash ready light).
If not, before you know it, this design will be in Flight International, with a cutaway version on the centre pages.
I sincerely hope the spy with the camera, standing at the rear of the hall, was apprehended. He's the one with the green light above his head (I think it was his flash ready light).
If not, before you know it, this design will be in Flight International, with a cutaway version on the centre pages.
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Capt Hollywood - You've outdone yourself now...this gets better and better!
I guess the next shot will be of the first satisfied customers? Pics of them in, or next to their new machiens???
MADY
I guess the next shot will be of the first satisfied customers? Pics of them in, or next to their new machiens???
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Come on Captain Hollywood, I'm still waiting for the chrome windscreen wiper blades which some how have been scuppered from the show vehicle. You have done a brilliant job of launching the pilots ideal aircraft but whatever you are brilliant at, you have forgotten my wiper fit and my boss, the skinflint with the bulging pockets has been on my back and so I'm passing on the hassle to you. Fix it now!!!
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HT, Chrome windscreen wipers would be a definate no no as the reflection would be a certification issue and also no one has manufactured chrome ones since the 1980's. Anyway the R88 uses P2 bleed from the donks to blow over the screen anyway just like a Citation Jet... so can you please leave it alone now.