Alouette
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: east sussex
pandalet
There have been several groups of 6+ al2's sold by the German army.
The last batch was sold mid 2008, typical prices for a fully working machine E160K, there are no more !
Hungary CAA has been willing to provide a full EASA CofA once 'civilianization' work is complete. overall machine cost E200K on the reg.
Hungary is a good reg for Helicopters.
Hungary CAA visit UK each year to sign off the Annual
Insurance is typically E800 (yes that right £ 600 ish)
You need a Hungarian airman's certificate and Hungary based training.
Maintenance can be done in UK by two UK based, Hungarian approved engineers - who are very experienced on AL2's - great chaps, reasonably priced.
Spares can be tricky, but I (and other al2 owners) build up stocks of parts and between us with have, so far, not had a problem. Clutches, pumps, some sensors are hard to find but not impossible. MR Blades will eventually be the limiting issue.
My machine (3 yrs - 200+ hrs) is Very reliable, a little thirsty (160 Ltr/hr), noisy but great to fly.
100+ Kts - 5 seats, 3hr endurance, loads of lift, no great vices.
I can't think of a better, low cost, turbine.
if you looking for one I know of 2 that may be for sale. if you want to see one 'in the flesh' come visit at eastbourne.
Ian
The last batch was sold mid 2008, typical prices for a fully working machine E160K, there are no more !
Hungary CAA has been willing to provide a full EASA CofA once 'civilianization' work is complete. overall machine cost E200K on the reg.
Hungary is a good reg for Helicopters.
Hungary CAA visit UK each year to sign off the Annual
Insurance is typically E800 (yes that right £ 600 ish)
You need a Hungarian airman's certificate and Hungary based training.
Maintenance can be done in UK by two UK based, Hungarian approved engineers - who are very experienced on AL2's - great chaps, reasonably priced.
Spares can be tricky, but I (and other al2 owners) build up stocks of parts and between us with have, so far, not had a problem. Clutches, pumps, some sensors are hard to find but not impossible. MR Blades will eventually be the limiting issue.
My machine (3 yrs - 200+ hrs) is Very reliable, a little thirsty (160 Ltr/hr), noisy but great to fly.
100+ Kts - 5 seats, 3hr endurance, loads of lift, no great vices.
I can't think of a better, low cost, turbine.
if you looking for one I know of 2 that may be for sale. if you want to see one 'in the flesh' come visit at eastbourne.
Ian
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: USA
Alouette II
Hi
New to the post. Does any one know or have info on Alouette II as a crop duster? How does it perform? any recurring maintenance issue etc. Also am looking for a POH as well as maintenance manuals for 318C in English, thanks in advance.
New to the post. Does any one know or have info on Alouette II as a crop duster? How does it perform? any recurring maintenance issue etc. Also am looking for a POH as well as maintenance manuals for 318C in English, thanks in advance.
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: In the air with luck
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Try Mike based in West Virginia
Try Mike based in West Virginia
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: USA
Alouette II POH, M&O manuals
enstrompilot
I am looking for both POH and maintenance & Overhaul manuals for Alouette II, send me an e-mail at [email protected] thanks
I am looking for both POH and maintenance & Overhaul manuals for Alouette II, send me an e-mail at [email protected] thanks
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: germany
FOM for Allouette
Hallo, please send me FOM for Allouette and you have..., I need ASAP! I can send for you a any Enstrom280...I have FOM, Engine manuals... and more...forFX
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: yorkshire uk
Enstrom Pilot ....i am surprised at you with a name like that saying it is the best first turbine !! What about the 480B ? It costs almost nothing to maintain , v cheap spares and insurance , 5 seats (just) , almost half the fuel burn , longer endurance much faster (115kn)....AND very quiet !!! You can get a 4 to 5 year old one with only 5-700 hrs for under $500k . Best safety record in the industry and very easy to fly ....what more could you want ??
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From: swansea, wales
I'd try the Irish Air Corps who I belive have their remaining seven lying up idle and stored after buying their newer hardward. Most have around the 8000 mark in terms of airframe hours accumulated over a 40 year period.
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From: east sussex
nigelH
you are spot on the 480B is a great machine !, shame that it has an allison engine (i heard its easy to spoil your day when starting) and shame only nearly 5 seats, a little sad the limited range and sader still that a 5 yr old one cost 500K (only ?)
agree re safety record and great to fly
alouette has more range, more lift, lower cost of ownerhip, lower purchase cost (£130-£150K), is old, ugly and noisey (and for a turbine slow ish), so not every ones first choice, but they are a turbine for piston costs (with turbine reliability and rugged engineering !)
I guess you pays your money and makes your choice !
what else would be a good first turbine ? whst if one has a thing against the Allison, what other choices ?
you are spot on the 480B is a great machine !, shame that it has an allison engine (i heard its easy to spoil your day when starting) and shame only nearly 5 seats, a little sad the limited range and sader still that a 5 yr old one cost 500K (only ?)
agree re safety record and great to fly
alouette has more range, more lift, lower cost of ownerhip, lower purchase cost (£130-£150K), is old, ugly and noisey (and for a turbine slow ish), so not every ones first choice, but they are a turbine for piston costs (with turbine reliability and rugged engineering !)
I guess you pays your money and makes your choice !
what else would be a good first turbine ? whst if one has a thing against the Allison, what other choices ?