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Flew to the Outer Banks in North Carolina this past week in my Brantly B2B. Following are a few of the pictures I took during the trip.
On the way there, landed in a field to let a thunderstorm pass by, in Maryland.
In North Carolina heading to, and then at the Outer Banks.
Here's where it all started. Wright Brothers Monument and First Flight airport.
A few of the mountain ranges in Virginia that I flew over.
On the way there, landed in a field to let a thunderstorm pass by, in Maryland.
In North Carolina heading to, and then at the Outer Banks.
Here's where it all started. Wright Brothers Monument and First Flight airport.
A few of the mountain ranges in Virginia that I flew over.
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From: USA
When not running, the blades are only a few inches above the bubble. As they spin up, they also lift up, maybe 9" or so above the bubble. When flying, there's no concern (after getting used to them) about the blades hitting the bubble, and you do not have to fly it any differently than those with the blades much higher. They actually offer more stability in hover work, as there is less pendulum effect. However, I'd still prefer higher blades. I've knocked my head on these many times during pre-flights.
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From: australia
Flylow,
Never been up to a Brantly before in the flesh. Are there rotor managment problems? given that they are so close to the bubble, im thinking windy conditions etc: from the pix seems to have a strange blade design, just a quick answer to satisfy my curiosity. cheers
Never been up to a Brantly before in the flesh. Are there rotor managment problems? given that they are so close to the bubble, im thinking windy conditions etc: from the pix seems to have a strange blade design, just a quick answer to satisfy my curiosity. cheers
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From: USA
Quick Release,
You don't have to fly it any differently, in any conditions that I know of, because of the low blade design on these. The blade stops prevent the blades from drooping low enough to hit the bubble. Again, when the blades are spinning, there is ample (relatively) space between them and the bubble. It is a unique design, but provides a very smooth ride.
Flylow
You don't have to fly it any differently, in any conditions that I know of, because of the low blade design on these. The blade stops prevent the blades from drooping low enough to hit the bubble. Again, when the blades are spinning, there is ample (relatively) space between them and the bubble. It is a unique design, but provides a very smooth ride.
Flylow
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From: N20,W99
These pictures are from a trip that began last Thursday, I had the pleasure of ferrying a new 407 to Cancun. I traveled 984 NM in a little over 8 hrs. due to bad WX.
These jungles are very dense and you can fly for a long time without having a suitable landing spot.
There are thousands of Mayan Archeological Sites, many of them only visible from the air.
Down the Beach,
Good compressor wash will be required
Cruise ship on its way to Cozumel
Anybody lose a ship?
There is German WWII submarine clearly visible from the air sunk infront of this rock, the WX was really bad and I couldn't get a picture.
These are some of the helicopters that fly offshore on the Mexican side of the GOM, the weather is really hot down here!
Oil rigs in the GOM, 34°C.
Cancun
Finally arrived, yes I know I am off center in the pad but there a boat behind me when I
This color you either love or hate.
These jungles are very dense and you can fly for a long time without having a suitable landing spot.
There are thousands of Mayan Archeological Sites, many of them only visible from the air.
Down the Beach,
Good compressor wash will be required
Cruise ship on its way to Cozumel
Anybody lose a ship?
There is German WWII submarine clearly visible from the air sunk infront of this rock, the WX was really bad and I couldn't get a picture.
These are some of the helicopters that fly offshore on the Mexican side of the GOM, the weather is really hot down here!
Oil rigs in the GOM, 34°C.
Cancun
Finally arrived, yes I know I am off center in the pad but there a boat behind me when I
This color you either love or hate.
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From: 1 deg south, avoiding Malaria P Falciparium
Here is one traveling through the Wilderness area in The northern San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The youngest chain in the rockies. still winter up there
Blender, want to trade weather for a few days
RB
Blender, want to trade weather for a few days
RB
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From: N20,W99
WIDESCREEN VERSION NOW AVAILABLE ! Calendrier de Juillet
Sorry for the delay, I thought it was somebody elses turn, thanks Heliport for reminding me!
I hope you like it, it was the best I could do at 0139 hrs.
I hope you like it, it was the best I could do at 0139 hrs.
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From: N20,W99
WIDESCREEN VERSION NOW AVAILABLE ! Calendrier de Juillet
Sorry for the delay, I thought it was somebody elses turn, thanks Heliport for reminding me!
I hope you like it, it was the best I could do at 0139 hrs.
I hope you like it, it was the best I could do at 0139 hrs.