Our new EC130!
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stacey_s : It's just a lot of work to get the approvals etc to have all the gear installed. I don't believe the Sagem screen is approved for the EC130 yet so there's an issue there.
Hooloovoo : I don't think he pulled it down, just held it to stop it flapping around.
corella killer : I believe the DOC's for the 130 are approx US$800/hr. I plan my flights at 120 knots and have found this to be a good average, that's pulling around 8.5 on the FLI. I've found that to be the best power setting for a smooth ride, it's gets a bit of 3/per shudder up if you pull MCP all the time. On my longer cross country flights I'll often take it up around 10,000', this gets the fuel burn down from 220L/hr at sea level to around 160L/hr, obviously this makes a big difference giving you an extra 30-40mins in the tank. With regard to the Starflex limitation, our last 130 was completely different to this one. With only myself on board I couldn't pull much more than 7.5 on the FLI without the 'LIMIT' light coming on, in our new 130 it isn't an issue at all. I have some extra avionics in this one so there's a bit more weight in the front which helps with the limit issue.
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Hooloovoo : I don't think he pulled it down, just held it to stop it flapping around.
corella killer : I believe the DOC's for the 130 are approx US$800/hr. I plan my flights at 120 knots and have found this to be a good average, that's pulling around 8.5 on the FLI. I've found that to be the best power setting for a smooth ride, it's gets a bit of 3/per shudder up if you pull MCP all the time. On my longer cross country flights I'll often take it up around 10,000', this gets the fuel burn down from 220L/hr at sea level to around 160L/hr, obviously this makes a big difference giving you an extra 30-40mins in the tank. With regard to the Starflex limitation, our last 130 was completely different to this one. With only myself on board I couldn't pull much more than 7.5 on the FLI without the 'LIMIT' light coming on, in our new 130 it isn't an issue at all. I have some extra avionics in this one so there's a bit more weight in the front which helps with the limit issue.
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Probably should have updated this thread before now. We actually sold the 130 shown in this thread after only 5 months with a grand total of 95hrs on it. 
I'm currently trying to find a replacement, possibly an AS350B2 or B3. A new B2 in Aus is US$2.3 with delivery around 2011. That's ridiculous
We need one now so I'll just have to find one soon....... somewhere.
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I'm currently trying to find a replacement, possibly an AS350B2 or B3. A new B2 in Aus is US$2.3 with delivery around 2011. That's ridiculous
We need one now so I'll just have to find one soon....... somewhere.CH
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Yep, would love to stroll over to the next suburb (it's that close!) and pick it up but it's a bit more than I want to spend.
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Capt Hollywood, pls pm me if you are interested in second hand machines. I have a selection of B3 and B2's going on the market soon-being replaced by EC130. B3(available mid next month) is a 2000 model with 2100 hours and Turbomeca report on engine. We can replace the bevel reduction and other close to due components or you can take her as is. Dependant on option we are looking at about 1.4-1.5 mil Euro. Interior will be semi-executive with dark grey finish swade seats or a variety of utility options.
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Not a silly question at all, someone made us an offer we couldn't refuse. Actually I could have refused it quite easily but it wasn't my decision. I haven't been flying anything since 
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Hollywood, Have you seen a new 130 around the east coast...blue with silver swoosh style markings. Used to be ours but found a new home down under. It has squirrel cheeks (that i am sure you have never seen before!!) We are wondering if it is in the air yet?
