Top of the World: photos from Nepal
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VF great to have this thread going again !! few ?'s What altitude was that B3 with the busted tail at ? and how will it get removed ? Also, curious how does the L model work at altitude ?? What levels are the L's good to ? Thanks for sharing all the great posts !!
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Post #5603, I'm rather surprised to hear that Simrik are selling their 407GXP because it "...didn't work up high & cargo space near zero." I know of this helicopter and despite it's stated "VIP config" it does not have a heater or air conditioning therefore the empty weight can't be that great! So why doesn't it work "up high"? As for cargo space - the baggage compartment is generally sufficient for a VIP helicopter - so what are Simrik carrying, or attempting to carry, in theirs? Remember, VIP helicopters should not be used as "cargo" carriers, particularly in the cabin. I suspect there's more to this "sale" than performance and cargo space
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Originally Posted by coochief
VF great to have this thread going again !! few ?'s What altitude was that B3 with the busted tail at ? and how will it get removed ? Also, curious how does the L model work at altitude ?? What levels are the L's good to ? Thanks for sharing all the great posts !!
The L4; not sure but won't work at eXtremes like Nepal, it'll work OK to around 12,000' especially if she's equipped with the high alt. tail rotor..there is only one for that sort of work; the B3. Welcome Brother 
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Originally Posted by Saint Jack
Post #5603, I'm rather surprised to hear that Simrik are selling their 407GXP because it "...didn't work up high & cargo space near zero." I know of this helicopter and despite it's stated "VIP config" it does not have a heater or air conditioning therefore the empty weight can't be that great! So why doesn't it work "up high"? As for cargo space - the baggage compartment is generally sufficient for a VIP helicopter - so what are Simrik carrying, or attempting to carry, in theirs? Remember, VIP helicopters should not be used as "cargo" carriers, particularly in the cabin. I suspect there's more to this "sale" than performance and cargo space
For further details please contact Capt SG 
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To Be or Not to Be
Originally Posted by SRFred
Was the Warragamba Dam picture included because the air quality in eastern Australia makes Kathmandu look pristine?
Sydney is 104 on the same day 
All the very Best 
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HuH the H is moving
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Originally Posted by Vertical Freedom
Morning SRFred...Naaaar it's 170 in KTM today, seen it as high as 244 Sydney is 104 on the same day All the very Best
Sydney is 104 on the same day All the very Best https://aqicn.org/city/australia/canberra/civic/
Almost see blue clouds today so the aircraft might be able to get at some of the fires in the Snowy Mts, well hills compared to Nepal.
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'tis a bit chilli up here
Originally Posted by SRFred
Check Canberra out, 608 on the 6th according to the Health Department.
https://aqicn.org/city/australia/canberra/civic/
Almost see blue clouds today so the aircraft might be able to get at some of the fires in the Snowy Mts, well hills compared to Nepal.
https://aqicn.org/city/australia/canberra/civic/
Almost see blue clouds today so the aircraft might be able to get at some of the fires in the Snowy Mts, well hills compared to Nepal.
Krikey Mate...looks a tad high
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I always marvel at these wonderful photos and then reflect on how totally unforgiving this environment is if the weather goes bad or the mechanicals have an off day.
Does one always have a plan B and a Plan C?
Does one always have a plan B and a Plan C?
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Air-Truck or Air-Bus
Originally Posted by etudiant
I always marvel at these wonderful photos and then reflect on how totally unforgiving this environment is if the weather goes bad or the mechanicals have an off day.
Does one always have a plan B and a Plan C?
Does one always have a plan B and a Plan C?
As for an plan B/C/D, sometimes yes, but some extreme missions.....afraid not 
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Thank you for sharing your so impressively beautiful pictures Vertical Freedom, I'm sure I'm not the only one that you make feel jealous!
Again, did you ever think to compile them and publish a book?
Again, did you ever think to compile them and publish a book?
