Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

[Bell_ringer]

It's a mockup. Wouldn't expect it to be perfect.

[GrayHorizonsHeli]

Originally Posted by Bell_ringer

It's a mockup. Wouldn't expect it to be perfect.

actually I would...sorry.
if it's the product you're showcasing it better be very tight on the fit and finish.

[nigelh]

But who makes the mock up ? Maybe it's not Bell .... anyway I don't care about it and expect my 505 to be really well finished and if it's not ....I ain't payin'!!!!

[Tickle]

Maybe it got damaged by someone who sat in it during the display and caught something, pulled it off the trim with their long robes.

[ascj]

Are there helicopters out there that are waterproof?

[OttoRotate]

Originally Posted by FH1100 Pilot

BAAAAHAHAHA, here's the first nail in the coffin of the 505. Gee, who didn't see *this* coming?
theadvertiser.XOM/story/news/2016/05/19/bell-helicopter-pulling-its-ranger-x-facility-out-lafayette/84603984/

""The 505 Jet Ranger X manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, will relocate to our Maribel manufacturing and distribution facility in Canada, "Snyder said. "We remain committed to our Lafayette employees in the state of Louisiana. Therefore the Lafayette facility will receive the Bell 525 Relentless cabin sub-assembly, relocating from Amarillo."
Published 3:25 p.m. CT May 19, 2016

Over 18 months later and the Lafayette facility remains a ghost town. A skeleton crew of less than 20 employees are still waiting for the first 525 parts to arrive and be loaded into the new tooling fixtures. How long will it remain feasible to keep the doors unlocked?

[chopper2004]

Bell 505 UK first customer

Bell makes its European debut for 2 x a/c delivered to UK customers

https://www.heliukexpo.com/news/the-...uropean-debut/

cheers

[chopper2004]

Bell 505 deliveries in Pacific region

Australia
BELL DELIVERS FIRST 505 JET RANGER X HELICOPTERS INTO ASIA PACIFIC - Bell Helicopter (news)

Japan
BELL DELIVERS FIRST 505 JET RANGER X HELICOPTERS TO JAPAN - Bell Helicopter (news)

Vietnam
BELL HELICOPTER SELLS FIRST TWO 505 JET RANGER X HELICOPTERS TO VIETNAM - Bell Helicopter (news)

Cambodia
BELL 505 TO ASSIST IN RECOVERY OF MISSING US MILITARY PERSONNEL IN SOUTHEAST ASIA - Bell Helicopter (news)

[ethicalconundrum]

OK, not afraid to show my ignorance. Does anyone know what that club sticking out of the top of the mast is for?

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X - Bell Helicopter

I go back a few years to the OH-6, or Hughes 500. Was super glad back then for the triangle support structure in that little dude. Was also a real fan of the ability to kickout easy with rudder and not worry about gyroscopic issues.

[The Sultan]

Eth,

That is the slip ring used flight test instrumentation.

[beebo]

Originally Posted by chopper2004

Cambodia
BELL 505 TO ASSIST IN RECOVERY OF MISSING US MILITARY PERSONNEL IN SOUTHEAST ASIA - Bell Helicopter (news)

Lol

Progress in Cambodia > Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency > Article View

That ain't happening any time soon...

[rotorrookie]

notice the sandbags on both skids, cant they build ground handling wheels

[John Eacott]

Originally Posted by rotorrookie

notice the sandbags on both skids, cant they build ground handling wheels

They look like blade tie-downs to me?

[nigelh]

I wasn't sure about the looks of the 505 but it has really grown on me . When they fit the longer skids I think it will be a real looker ! Can't wait for delivery of mine in June/July .....
Ps . Does anyone know much about wrapping helicopters in this country ??

[Agile]

Saw the 505 at the Singapore air show this week.

Nice stuff.
cockpit instrument panel, well positioned, nice screens
good downward view through the front windows at your feet
roomy well positioned baggage compartment
durable looking 206 components (tail rotor for example)
roomy inside with nice crash resistant seats
power promised to be good enough
only one button on the collective to go to FLY mode

Disappointing stuff.
some inside component look like they could have been borrowed for the R44 (collective lever...)
the front of the landing gear is so far behind the pilot

I know people will buy it for the operational value but if only they could have made it a bit more sexy looking...!

[toptobottom]

When they fit the longer skids I think it will be a real looker !

Lol! It’s one of the ugliest helicopters I’ve ever seen! Longer skids will make no difference. The only good thing about the 505 is that the Arrius2F now has a much nicer maintenance regime (for EC120 owners - a very pretty aircraft).

[nigelh]

I have seen a picture with the longer skids and trust me it really makes a huge difference to the look ....having said that , I am buying mine to fly and not to pose in ..so the looks are not really a problem !! At least it looks like a proper helicopter with proper controls which is more than can be said about Robbos . It is really just an L4 with new cockpit and engine but half the price !!

[chopjock]

only one button on the collective to go to FLY mode

Is there a twist grip or a switch for throttle control?

[Agile]

There is no twist grip, just big red switch to move from "idle" to "fly"

Flying the AS350 without twist grip, I know I would have to reach to the fuel lever and find some compromise switching my left hand between collective and fuel lever in case of regulator failure.

How does it works now in the 505? Is it because of the dual FADEC that there is no need for a throttle control? somebody else will have to help me understand how this works.

[bellblade2014]

Originally Posted by Agile

How does it works now in the 505? Is it because of the dual FADEC that there is no need for a throttle control? somebody else will have to help me understand how this works.

Very simple on the 505. If the pilot and copilot switches are set to idle, the aircraft will startup to idle or reduce to idle if infight (For a Training autorotation). If either collective switch is set to “FLY”, the RPM goes to 104%. The rpm increase is quick coming up and tightly governed at the top.... slowish to decay at flat pitch due to heavy 206L rotor. Couldn’t be much simpler or safer....