Zaporizhzhya Helicopter Tour by helicopter Mil Mi-2 for 40 minutes
 

Hi,
Would like to share the video of Zaporizhzhya Helicopter Tour by helicopter Mil Mi-2 for 40 minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LB_93s9BOo



Pavel

Nice video. There are quite a few Soviet-era relics at that airstrip. Some look serviceable, some not so much...

I have to admit I didn't know what "Zaporizhzhya" was until I looked it up. :O

Thank you for your comment
 

There are really two different helicopters Mil Mi-2 in Zaporizhzhya for helicopter tours - one is Soviet Era (made in Poland) and another is completely updated that is in process of certification. Some pictures attached.
Pavel

Hmm, pretty luxurious, by some standards (at least for pax, though the cockpit looks comfy also). I would love to fly in one of those birds.

What's the story with MSA that the door doesn't match the rest of the scheme? Thanks.

A couple more questions, not aviation related and you're not obliged to answer:

What sort of surface mine is that at about 2:40 in the video? Coal for the powerplant next door?

Also, what is the project underway at about 5:00 min in? Thanks.

I'm not a spook, trust me. Those guys probably already know. Just curious. :)

Seats do look comfortable. But no seatbelts :=

The PIC seems to be going for a "most switches operated" award as part of the start up. It's either very manual with a lot of pumps/cocks/valves or he missed a few on the pre-start checks.

Questions - Answers
 

Hi,

1. What's the story with MSA that the door doesn't match the rest of the scheme?
Do not have an info, may be it was a repair of the broken door so there was a change a door without new painting.

2. What sort of surface mine is that at about 2:40 in the video? Coal for the powerplant next door?
Mokryansky Granite Quarrys №2 - develops of Mokryansky Deposit of granite. Mineral resource is unchanged and affected by weathering granite of Kirovograd-Zhitomir complex Archaea. Granites are gray and sometimes tinged with pink. The maximum design depth of development is 107 metres, at this stage of the development is 62 meters of depth.

3. Also, what is the project underway at about 5:00 min in?
Metallurgical Вumps of Balka Serednya - industrial landfill dumps of three largest metallurgical enterprise of Zaporizhzhya - "Zaporizhstal", "Dneprospezstal" and "Zaporizhia Ferroalloy Plant".

If you have questions - please, ask.
Pavel

Helicopter Mi-2 Training Simulator is certified | Motorsich
 

Helicopter Mi-2 Training Simulator is certified | Motorsich
https://ukraine-kiev-tour.com/2017/h...simulator.html

What a lovely looking helicopter.:ok:

You are Welcome!
 

Hi, thank you for your comment!
You are welcome to Ukraine!
Pavel

Helicopter MSB-2 Nadiya Serial Production in 2018 and Pilot Training Courses
 

Helicopter MSB-2 Nadiya Serial Production in 2018 and Pilot Training Courses
https://ukraine-kiev-tour.com/2018/h...motorsich.html
Pavel Korsun

That tour showed all the major highlights of Zaporizhya.
1) Khortytsia Island
2) The hydro electric power station
3) The new bridge they abandoned when they ran out of money

That's it.

Ukraine Championship of Helicopter Sports | 19.08 - 20.08.2017 in Zaporizhzhya
https://ukraine-kiev-tour.com/2017/u...er-sports.html
Pavel Korsun

Zaporizhia Aviation Tour | Heli Tour Mi-2, Motor Sich Aircrafts, Museum
 

Zaporizhia Aviation Tour | Heli Tour Mi-2, Motor Sich Aircrafts, Museum

Complete Zaporizhia Aviation Tour with sightseeing helicopter tour by helicopter Mil Mi-2 during 40 minutes, Motor Sich aircrafts An-74, An-12, An-24, An-140, Yak-40, Yak-42, Il-76 and helicopter Mil Mi-8 examination outside and inside, visit Boguslayev Technical Museum - aircraft and helicopter piston, turboprops and turbojet engines, collection of motorcycles and samovars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glXGYYuXbF4

Pavel Korsun