AW169
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Europe
Posts: 562
Originally Posted by tottigol
If weight and power to weight ratio is the only parameter you take into account to determine a "412 killer" you are missing out on 40 years of technological and avionics advances.
Last edited by Phoinix; 27th Feb 2020 at 00:51.
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: daworld
Posts: 628
Originally Posted by Same again
It is only a '412 killer' if it can match or exceed the 412 in all other areas. I would be interested to see if it could fly 8 hours per day water bombing for weeks on end with minimal maintenance and few unserviceability issues. Very pretty though....
Stupid pendulum absorbers that broke apart every 50 hours. Stupid MR blades that are near impossible to balance if you breathe on them. Grrrrrrr. MR heads that would keep moving forever and never settle down after install, continuously affecting vibes. Oh and the governor rigging for the +2/-2. And AFCU failures all the time.
Yeah, I remember the 412. Not fondly.
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tax-land.
Posts: 903
Originally Posted by Phoinix
I wasn’t really implying it needs a killer, it’s dying of natural causes as we speak... even if it is gets the drone quad on the tail.
I remember Bell's ads on R&W when the DoD pulled the carpet from under them by adding the IFR requirement to the LUH competiotion.
I think I actually saved that somewhere.
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: daworld
Posts: 628
Originally Posted by Same again
Hmmm. That comment raised a few eyebrows and sniggers here in the bush and yes we are all familiar with both types.
I just wish they'd upgrade the slump pads to 6800 or 7000kg instead of being stuck at 6400kg.
Those doing sling work say it lifts really well. Although I'd also like to see the hook mounts beefed up.
I would not take a 169 bush though. It is not made for easy access without a hangar and work stands.
Perhaps I'm biased with 15 years on the 139 but it's served me well.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Nerd-land
Posts: 7
Has anyone flown with MaxViz EVS-2300.
What are your thought in comparison with other products?
Does it works better than single band product?
When IFR at night, is it possible to see clouds, layers?
Thank you!
What are your thought in comparison with other products?
Does it works better than single band product?
When IFR at night, is it possible to see clouds, layers?
Thank you!
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Europe
Posts: 562
SVS is right in front of you and does the job in the same way. Both are info only, SVS not limited by thick clouds though - in haze or thin layers of clouds you can see through, otherwise you don’t.
Flying based on any of these data is not an option (certification wise).
Personally, I didn’t like it, SVS all the way for SA purposes only.
Flying based on any of these data is not an option (certification wise).
Personally, I didn’t like it, SVS all the way for SA purposes only.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Nerd-land
Posts: 7
Originally Posted by Phoinix
SVS is right in front of you and does the job in the same way. Both are info only, SVS not limited by thick clouds though - in haze or thin layers of clouds you can see through, otherwise you don’t.
Flying based on any of these data is not an option (certification wise).
Personally, I didn’t like it, SVS all the way for SA purposes only.
Flying based on any of these data is not an option (certification wise).
Personally, I didn’t like it, SVS all the way for SA purposes only.
But if you would be IFR at 6000ft away from the ground and would like to find yourself between layers of clouds to avoid icing? Will it work just for this?
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: EGDC
Posts: 8,876
Water vapour - ie clouds and fog - attenuates IR frequencies so you can't see through them. An IR sensor detects differences in emitted radiation and the water vapour acts a a wet blanket, making everything the same emissivity.
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Europe
Posts: 562
Originally Posted by P1tchlink
Does anyone have experiences with tail mounted TLX searchlight for police landings in dark places? Does it have good freedom of operating from pilots viewpoint or bad shadowing of wheels and fuselage?
The two 169 landing lights are perfectly suited for the job.
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: HLS map - http://goo.gl/maps/3ymt
Posts: 428
Originally Posted by P1tchlink
Does anyone have experiences with tail mounted TLX searchlight for police landings in dark places? Does it have good freedom of operating from pilots viewpoint or bad shadowing of wheels and fuselage?
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Europe
Posts: 178
Originally Posted by Cencio
Hey
Anybody knows Where and How Much for AW169 type rating course?
Anybody knows Where and How Much for AW169 type rating course?
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Nigeria
Age: 55
Posts: 5,120
Originally Posted by ApolloHeli
AFAIK there's only Leonardo at Sesto Calende, Italy. I don't know the explicit cost, but I've heard of pilots bonded for £50k for the type rating.
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Nigeria
Age: 55
Posts: 5,120
Originally Posted by handysnaks
“pretty sure SAS in the UK do type ratings too”
SAS send their pilots to Sesto to do the Leonardo course.
SAS send their pilots to Sesto to do the Leonardo course.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: England
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by 212man
I see. I guess things changed https://helihub.com/2017/07/10/sas-t...ilot-training/
