Our new EC130!
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I take it in the meantime you are hiring another one or are you on extended Gardenleave? Or are you making the most of young married life?
Then again you can tell to mind my own beeswax.
Then again you can tell to mind my own beeswax.
Typically EC can build one of these things in a week or less. Completion P & I can take (as we see in this case) 4 months.
Its a bit like a Porsche, buy it drive it for a year, sell it for a profit!
There are a few aircraft like that out there. EC130 EC135 demand seriously exceeds supply!
In helicopter savvy NZ there are customers on their 3rd or 4th B4/B3 doing exactly the above.
Its a bit like a Porsche, buy it drive it for a year, sell it for a profit!
There are a few aircraft like that out there. EC130 EC135 demand seriously exceeds supply!
In helicopter savvy NZ there are customers on their 3rd or 4th B4/B3 doing exactly the above.
I'll get me coat......
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MADY : Yes the WPS EC130 was my 'old' machine. I've been given a direction that the aircraft is not to run out of warranty prior to delivery of the next one. In fact I need to order the next one very soon as there is currently a 3 year wait for a new EC130.
Brilliant stuff : Not hiring a new one, except for the odd job here and there. I am currently flying a Bobcat at one of our vineyards whilst our new 130 is assembled! As for making the most of married life I'll leave that up to your imagination!
CH
Brilliant stuff : Not hiring a new one, except for the odd job here and there. I am currently flying a Bobcat at one of our vineyards whilst our new 130 is assembled! As for making the most of married life I'll leave that up to your imagination!
CH
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Capt Hollywood these pictures are uncannily like that super project that you were involved with, the R88.
I think the PPruners would like to know the progress on the now almost forgotten R88.
I think the PPruners would like to know the progress on the now almost forgotten R88.
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EC120 Technical Specs
Arrius 2F Standard Seating Capacity 2 + 3 or 1+4 * Performance data is provided at Sea Level, ISA conditions, maximum gross weight, with standard fuel. It is not intended for flight planning purposes. Performance Data Never Exceed Speed 150 kts. Fast Cruise Speed 120 kts. Maximum Range (with no reserves) 383 nm. Maximum Endurance (with no reserves) 4.3 hrs. Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling 9,250 ft. Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling 7,600 ft. Rate of Climb 1,150 fpm. Takeoff Power Per Engine 504 shp. Exterior Dimensions
Overall length with blade in front 37.79 ft. Overall width with 2 blades removed 8.53 ft. EC120
EC130 Technical Specs
1 TURBOMECA Arriel 2B1 turbine engine
Standard Seating CapacityMedium Density 1 + 6
1 + 7 * Performance data is provided at Sea Level, ISA conditions, maximum gross weight, with standard fuel. It is not intended for flight planning purposes. Performance Data
VNE 155 kts. Fast Cruise Speed 130 kts. Maximum Range with no reserves 329 nm. Maximum Endurance with no reserves 3.8 hrs. Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling 10,165 ft. Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling 8,325 ft. Rate of Climb 1,770 fpm. Takeoff Power 847 shp. Exterior Dimensions Overall length with blade in front 41.47 ft. Minimum width with all blades 26.50 ft. Overall width with 2 opposite blades removed 8.95 ft. EC130
Regards, HawkRx.