Enstrom 480B in Australia
 

Any one own operate the 480 in Australia that could expand on handling, cost, service, speed, seating just interested from the point that you don't see many Enstroms of any type around, but I read that the 480 is quite good.

You might check this thread, could be some Ozmates here:

http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/190...om-corner.html

There is only one 480 on the VH register, and it was written off in a crop spraying accident in February - operator was Fox Air if that helps

Hugh Fox is also the Enstrom agent: he should be able to help you :ok:

Thanks for the replys

Ensroms in Australia
 

John has beaten me to it but for my 2cents worth, Fox Air will set you straight.
Ho hum, back to my shell..!
cheers all

The 480B is a very good entry level turbine - safe, comfortable, reliable, easy to fly, nice cabin, proven engineering. The new parentage, investment and expansion programme should see the 480B enjoy increasing popularity.

Enstrom 480B
 

Its good helicopter in single turbine engine category for survey, joy ride and training purpose, though its capability lowers substantially at higher temperature and humidy. Dusty area is bad for its transmission system as it has very unique belt to transmit engine power to main rotor hub.
So at and above 35-40 degree latitude and at sea level without air condition and an advanced GPS its beautiful machine to fly.
Happy landings!!

Owner not Foxair ?
 

I believe that Hugh had sold the 480 and it was the new owner who had the really bad day

happy hovering !!:ok: