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hargreaves99 4th Dec 2023 11:23

If he had an engine running by now he would be shouting it from the rooftops.

revit 4th Dec 2023 11:39


Originally Posted by hargreaves99 (Post 11551058)
If he had an engine running by now he would be shouting it from the rooftops.

From what I picked up on in a previous update, they are holding back on large progress updates until the December event. Time will tell.

Best of luck to them; it’s in any case admirable to see someone attempt to shake things up and have a go at a different approach. It takes a lot to put yourself out there and open yourself up to the inevitable criticism.

chopper2004 5th Dec 2023 17:37

I've filled in the form below, so how many of us on here will.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.hillhelicopters.com/gmde">https://www.hillhelicopters.com/gmde</a><br /><br />cheers

https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net...kw&oe=657486DC

CGameProgrammerr 5th Dec 2023 19:05

Please take a bunch of photos tomorrow and post them here. I'm sure even the cynics would be very interested.

hargreaves99 5th Dec 2023 20:12

The day will be unforgettable as you'll witness a landmark moment – the grand reveal of the first HX50.

Step into the future as you explore this groundbreaking aircraft, experience the plush comfort of the luxurious interior, and behold the advanced Hill Digital Cockpit. Be a part of this exciting milestone in aviation history.

CGameProgrammerr 5th Dec 2023 21:05

Yes I'm sure it'll be a full-scale mockup essentially with no engine or gearbox, probably no rotors, but still interesting. Hopefully they've made good progress towards creating an engine.

VM325 6th Dec 2023 10:06


Originally Posted by CGameProgrammerr (Post 11551962)
Yes I'm sure it'll be a full-scale mockup essentially with no engine or gearbox, probably no rotors, but still interesting. Hopefully they've made good progress towards creating an engine.

Nope, definately no gearbox or rotors...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....50f81be5e8.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c4e76791b0.jpg

Bell_ringer 6th Dec 2023 10:18


Originally Posted by VM325 (Post 11552201)
Nope, definately no gearbox or rotors...

Call me old fashioned, isn't a gearbox conventionally attached to the airframe?
Sure, blades would be removed for travel, but are they assembling an aircraft onsite or is the transmission part of a static display?

chopper2004 6th Dec 2023 16:14

watching it now
 
https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net...9g&oe=657665B3

hargreaves99 6th Dec 2023 16:27

Crab - best hit "Defrost"?

FloaterNorthWest 6th Dec 2023 17:20

Sweepstake on the number of patent challenges Hill are going to receive?

The two idiot presenters are adding nothing to the credibility of the project.

chopper2004 6th Dec 2023 17:21

https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net...JA&oe=6574F10C
https://scontent-lhr6-2.xx.fbcdn.net...xg&oe=65759C9A
https://scontent-lhr6-1.xx.fbcdn.net...Mg&oe=6575ED1A
cheers

VM325 6th Dec 2023 17:25

Flight ops at Halfpenny Green...!
He's renting/buying 10 acres to create a flight ops centre.
No planning issues.
Apparently...

admikar 6th Dec 2023 17:39

Just came home from work. Did I miss anything big?
From photo above, damn, those are some wide skids. Is Hill concerned about fairly inexperienced owner doing dynamic roll overs?

CGameProgrammerr 6th Dec 2023 18:31

They don't look wide to me; the helicopter just sits lower to the ground than many others do, so the angle is more spread out.

hargreaves99 7th Dec 2023 06:44

Jason Hill said the HX50 should be flying next year (2024)

Engine currently not running.


Shagpile 7th Dec 2023 07:04

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This site has a 2mb limit for photos and won’t let me upload any more.


Shagpile 7th Dec 2023 08:20

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Shagpile 7th Dec 2023 08:21

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Shagpile 7th Dec 2023 08:24

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