N Reg Bell47 From Milan to UK?
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Well looks all set for engineering inspection next Wednesday, so fingers crossed. Being impatient and considering the time of year, I am bending towards a trailer. Anyone got one for loan or hire? Might not make the photograps as interesting
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47 type ?
BVGS,
any update ? what type of B47 are we talking about ?, it's not by any chance G2 N74084 ?
wishing you all the best with your progress, a B47 is always a welcome sight in UK.
any update ? what type of B47 are we talking about ?, it's not by any chance G2 N74084 ?
wishing you all the best with your progress, a B47 is always a welcome sight in UK.
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How lucky...
I cycled from London to Milan in 1991, I'd love to fly back on that route!
Feathering tickles, don't know when you went there, If nothing has changed recently:
If you plan to land in the private area in Rapallo or Portofino, send a fax to Genova Airport and Carabinieri with all details. Don't know if that law is still alive. And keep on mind that there's a no-fly zone over Portofino and the park.
In Monaco you're allowed to land only with floats.
Check AIP or Bottlang and give a ring to the airports before you plan.
More airports in Italy don't accept helicopters with skids.
If you have weels, take them with you. They could be useful to move the bird if they ask you.
This is the italian AIP
You have to register to get in. As a sample, have a look at recent downloads here in my remote box AIP - Folder Shared from Box - Free Online File Storage
This is the french AIP
https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv...set_aip_fr.htm
If you fly in italy you will find this one very useful Avioportolano Italia
When you give a call to ULM clubs they are always happy to give you assistance.
Went on the alps with a heavily equipped H300 for pipeline patrol, wouldn't go again... Collective lever at the rivets, full throttle, 50 kts and always thinking "if it fails now..."
Would choose the other way.
Hope you'll post video and pictures! If you need translation/assistance, PM me.
I cycled from London to Milan in 1991, I'd love to fly back on that route!
take the scenic route along the Riviera initially, maybe stop at Monaco Helipad (no AVGAS but worth a visit for novelty value). Maybe stop at Portofino for lunch (PM for nearby private landing site details)
If you plan to land in the private area in Rapallo or Portofino, send a fax to Genova Airport and Carabinieri with all details. Don't know if that law is still alive. And keep on mind that there's a no-fly zone over Portofino and the park.
In Monaco you're allowed to land only with floats.
Check AIP or Bottlang and give a ring to the airports before you plan.
More airports in Italy don't accept helicopters with skids.
If you have weels, take them with you. They could be useful to move the bird if they ask you.
This is the italian AIP
You have to register to get in. As a sample, have a look at recent downloads here in my remote box AIP - Folder Shared from Box - Free Online File Storage
This is the french AIP
https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv...set_aip_fr.htm
If you fly in italy you will find this one very useful Avioportolano Italia
When you give a call to ULM clubs they are always happy to give you assistance.
Went on the alps with a heavily equipped H300 for pipeline patrol, wouldn't go again... Collective lever at the rivets, full throttle, 50 kts and always thinking "if it fails now..."
Would choose the other way.
Hope you'll post video and pictures! If you need translation/assistance, PM me.
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SOOOOO dissapointing!!!! Yes it was a G2 Reg N74084. Sadly the aircraft needs a lot of work from leaking oil seals, leaking Hydraulic servos which have leaked onto the engine rubber mountings. The tailrotor drive shaft is out of alignment and has caused some damage. Paint is very poor and nothing like as good as it appears on the pics and I could go on and on. Totally gutted as I spent a fair bit going out there for 3 days with my engineer but in the end I'm sure money well spent. Thanks to all who took the time to give their advice.
May we assume the trip is cancelled?
Might I suggest you actually buy a helicopter before planning your next long helicopter trip ?!! Just a thought .....good to dream so don't worry .....where's the next trip then ?
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Hmmm. Well Nigelh, in getting a full set of component lists, having them verified by the company that carried out the work, having (alledged) up to date photos emailed and dealing with a machine that had allegedly done 70 hours since a full 1200 hour rebuild. Then on flying myself and an engineer out to Venice for 3 days hotels and expenses, I don't really call that dreaming but reality. It was my intention to transport the helicopter in January thus my request for advice based upon believing what I was told from the seller and the low time since rebuild. So once again thanks to everyone for their help and advice.
That came across as more sarcastic than tongue in cheek , sorry !!
I sold my 3B1 some years ago but loved it and would love to find another for sunny weekends ... No long journeys with a wind
I will never forget aged 20 setting off from Shropshire to a grouse moor in Yorkshire ... My father set off in his Range Rover 15 min after me and was on his second g&t when I landed!!
Good luck
I sold my 3B1 some years ago but loved it and would love to find another for sunny weekends ... No long journeys with a wind
I will never forget aged 20 setting off from Shropshire to a grouse moor in Yorkshire ... My father set off in his Range Rover 15 min after me and was on his second g&t when I landed!!Good luck
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Nigelh, no probs just mega pi*@ed off at the moment. That trip cost me best part of £2k grrr. I hear what you say re the speed wind etc and I am aware of that but just love the look of them and I only fly for fun so getting there quickly isnt that important, mind you at the fuel burn, maybe I'll eat my words. Cheers!
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Dodged a bullet
I assume you met with Yoyo, the S64 pilot.
Boy did you dodge a bullet!!!
N74084 has a bunch of liens against it, one by a friend of mine in the USA.
He left Camarillo owing over $50,000 in cash taken from his students. TwinAir is the company and if you ever can kick Yoyo in the yahoo, do it.
Definately a bad apple.
Boy did you dodge a bullet!!!
N74084 has a bunch of liens against it, one by a friend of mine in the USA.
He left Camarillo owing over $50,000 in cash taken from his students. TwinAir is the company and if you ever can kick Yoyo in the yahoo, do it.
Definately a bad apple.
