Thinking of an R22 - How about a Huey for the same money!
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Thinking of an R22 - How about a Huey for the same money!
How about this one on ebay - just what you need to start your ppl(h)
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Seriously,
How practical a proposition is it to maintain a Huey in airworthy condition? Is it the case that there are acres of cheap parts for these things or are they really eye-wateringly expensive?
Could be fun.
Hairyplane
How practical a proposition is it to maintain a Huey in airworthy condition? Is it the case that there are acres of cheap parts for these things or are they really eye-wateringly expensive?
Could be fun.
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Hairyplane,
The best place to check for parts is Trade-a-Plane. I know from personal experience that rotary wing machines can be very expensive to maintain and you can be in for some nasty surprises. When you start getting repair bills in the 5 figure category you realise that they are not cheap!
The best place to check for parts is Trade-a-Plane. I know from personal experience that rotary wing machines can be very expensive to maintain and you can be in for some nasty surprises. When you start getting repair bills in the 5 figure category you realise that they are not cheap!
Parts can be had, one would have to put it on the registry in the Experimental Catagory, do the latest engine AD, before "flying" it. The real question in these things is the "pedigree" of the parts. It is sure a "Buyer Beware" market. It might be all in order but a very careful check of the parts, historical data, and knowing which overhaul facility did the work would go a long way in preventing future problems.
If you have to ask the price....you cannot afford it!
If you have to ask the price....you cannot afford it!