hughes 300c
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From: Ontario, Canada
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.
Pilot DAR
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From: Swansea, South Wales,UK
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.
Hope that helps,
Mike
Hope that helps,
Mike
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
Well, the July edition of Today's Pilot has one advertised! However, whether it's the "right price and right condition", I cannot say!
Cheers
Whirls
Cheers
Whirls
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From: UK
sewing machine man
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.,
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.,
HeliFirst
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From: Lincoln & Norwich
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.
G
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.
G
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From: OS SX2063
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.
Cheers
V.
Other than that Aerosales have a C for sale in the current helidata 185,000 Euro.
Not being commercial, just answering the question.
Cheers
V.
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From: Canada
Whirlygig
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.
loggerman
Try this outfit: http://www.aogheliservices.com/history.html
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.
loggerman
Try this outfit: http://www.aogheliservices.com/history.html
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
slow on cruising speed.
Thankfully, it's not for speed kicks that I fly 'em.Cheers
Whirls
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From: North West
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.
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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From: Swansea, South Wales,UK
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.