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Old 14th Jun 2007, 23:19
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hughes 300c

does anyone know for any hughes 300c,s for sale at the right money and condition? to base at swansea airport.thanks if you can help.
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There's a Schweizer 300C here in Canada which is soon to be up for sale (I'll be sorry to see it go, it was my favourite to fly). Silverline Helicopters, Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Ian Rogers.

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Old 14th Jun 2007, 23:37
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Give Spencer Davies of Spencer Davies Engineering, Burry Port a ring. He may be able to point you in the right direction. He was rated to fly a 269 some years ago. My point is he’s a good networker and has many contacts. Also Paul Adams of PA Installations, Llanelli another 269 pilot. Both trained with Colin Larner at Great Dane Helicopters, Haverfordwest.
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Old 14th Jun 2007, 23:42
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Well, the July edition of Today's Pilot has one advertised! However, whether it's the "right price and right condition", I cannot say!

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Not quite correct, both PARTLY trained at PEMBREY by COLIN (RIP)
and Ray Jones.
BOTH completed with Ray Jones at Redhill (now at Gloucester)
Great Dane Helicopters did not exist then,
Great Dane was started by Colin AFTER Pembrey ceased trading.
Pembrey was started,owned and operated by Jeff lloyd,(Swansea boy), ex part owner of Redhill helicopters
Numerous other students done the same route then
Although, they (SP and PA) have both flown with GD at HAVERFORDWEST in recent years.
There is a privately owned 300c (G STEP),just up road from Swansea now, but it is NOT available to hire or use
Yes,agreed, 300c badly needed in area. nearest one now Gloucester.,
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 07:50
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There is a 300c for sale currently based in Bournemouth.
PM me and I will give you the contact details
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 08:31
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For Sale Hughes 300B
I'm sure owner would sell for about £45,000.
Interested??
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 09:02
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Is the 'B' model fuel-injected?

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Old 15th Jun 2007, 09:13
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Whirlygig.. yes it is
Differences are..
main and tail rotor blades are a bit shorter
'smaller' engine.
electics use 12volt system.
I 'borrowed' this aircraft for 20hrs or so for training a PPL/H
He actually got to like it .. even did his solo Qxcty in it.
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 09:30
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...hhhmmm could be tempted meself!!

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Old 15th Jun 2007, 10:08
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Jeff Lloyd. Where is he these days? I liked him. Gave me a trial in a real bone shaker of a machine. I think we were one step away from ground resonance that day
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 10:34
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I know where there is an immaculate 269CB with about 1300hrs on it, PM for details.

Other than that Aerosales have a C for sale in the current helidata 185,000 Euro.

Not being commercial, just answering the question.

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Old 15th Jun 2007, 14:15
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We owned a 269B - the correct designation. I really liked it but it was a little short on tail rotor authority and slow on cruising speed. Other than that no serious design problems.

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Try this outfit: http://www.aogheliservices.com/history.html
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 15:32
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slow on cruising speed.
Geez, how much slower can a Schweizer get? Thankfully, it's not for speed kicks that I fly 'em.

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Old 15th Jun 2007, 15:56
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It was embarrassing to be flying alongside a major highway and seeing the traffic beat you - we had a headwind that day. The machine did about 80 mph max.
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You can check if I am up for selling my 300C.
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Old 15th Jun 2007, 16:51
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Heli-Ice,

Can I check with you please whether you are up for selling your 300C?

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Dear Whirlygig.

You can check my equipment's condition and terms anytime!
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Old 16th Jun 2007, 19:40
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Hi

Last time I was there, which was some time ago, CSE had a Hughes 300C for sale (G-BXMY). It is an old 1970's 300C but sweet to fly. When it was discussed, I think they were looking for £50-60K for it but you'd have to contact them direct for latest info.
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Old 16th Jun 2007, 21:49
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Thought I recognised the G-BXMY. It was Colin Larner’s trainer. Great Dane Helicopters, Haverfordwest. I still have a copy of the weight and balance worksheet. My Log Book says G-BXRP which he must have had later.
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