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Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2008, 01:52
Replies: 31
Views: 6,171
Posted By Heli-kiwi

From an Engineers point of view the 500 is a...

From an Engineers point of view the 500 is a great machine but some parts are getting hard to find and if you operate in a dusty environment the head is going to require a little more attention down...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2008, 00:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Heli-kiwi

She may be a hard woman but she'll be...

She may be a hard woman but she'll be gentle......:eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2008, 00:40
Replies: 46
Views: 7,413
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I just love the sound of a 500 in a steep...

I just love the sound of a 500 in a steep descending turn... but the movie producers/editors insist that stock Bell 47 sound footage will do it every time.
I have seen one movie with a helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2008, 01:19
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Having done my time on 3 Sqn as a techie I can't...

Having done my time on 3 Sqn as a techie I can't believe the choices they have made, I'm sure the pilots will be loving it as it brings them into the 21st century at last but unless the flying budget...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2008, 05:40
Replies: 464
Views: 116,292
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Simondlh I believe New Zealand could be...

Simondlh

I believe New Zealand could be cheaper. CPL is 150 hours, we have mountains (Real ones) and a sling rating is part of the syllabus too.
I did my CPL (with a 23000hr instructor) for just...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2008, 01:02
Replies: 26
Views: 3,439
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I see the video has been removed from...

I see the video has been removed from Youtube......Feeling guilty perhaps?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2008, 00:35
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Its been a while since I flew back home, Is WG...

Its been a while since I flew back home, Is WG Whitianga?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2008, 00:31
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,537
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I watched as CHCs S92 strolled back into town...

I watched as CHCs S92 strolled back into town yesterday under its own steam. Its been out in the bush for 9 days and certainly looked like it too.
Talking to the guys, they carried out various...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2008, 23:15
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,537
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I see the EC225 uses Glycol injection for those...

I see the EC225 uses Glycol injection for those moments when the oil wants to be somewhere else. The transmission is rated for 30 minutes while running this way and certainly requires the big...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2008, 04:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Well I stand corrected, There are very few twin...

Well I stand corrected, There are very few twin turbine models around but this guy has done it and made a very nice job of it too :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2008, 00:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By Heli-kiwi

It is highly likely that it is a single engine as...

It is highly likely that it is a single engine as the power requirement for what is effectively a fiberglass empty shell. The fuel burn is huge on these smaller engines not to mention the expense....
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2008, 12:03
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,537
Posted By Heli-kiwi

The story as relayed to me by those involved.... ...

The story as relayed to me by those involved....
Day before yesterday an S92 was onroute to Broome on a return flight from an offshore rig when a main Txmsm low oil pressure was noted, shortly...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2008, 08:51
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,537
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Had it been 10 mins earlier that S92 would have...

Had it been 10 mins earlier that S92 would have been in the drink for sure...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2008, 00:51
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,537
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Mmm 2 broken oil filter studs = 2 soiled flight...

Mmm 2 broken oil filter studs = 2 soiled flight suits.....
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2008, 08:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
Posted By Heli-kiwi

It looks like every other single seat helicopter...

It looks like every other single seat helicopter out there.....
Hats off to him if he is self taught although those rapid vertical descents are gonna bite him one day if he is not careful especially...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2008, 02:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,836
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Another cool new small helicopter

Check these guys out.
http://www.wielandhelitech.com/index.php
and here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usycKA64jS0

Now that is a smart looking machine with some innovative ideas.:D
I like...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2008, 00:53
Replies: 19
Views: 4,401
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I remember a B2B at my airfield which was painted...

I remember a B2B at my airfield which was painted black, As an engineer I was curious to have a look around it which I did. The main unusual things I noticed were the very high angle change in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2008, 01:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I finished my CPL 2 years ago in our 1986 R22...

I finished my CPL 2 years ago in our 1986 R22 Alpha s/n 680 which had 7900 hrs on it.
It is coming up on its 4th rebuild and it just keeps on truckin', This alpha averages 6-650 hours a year and was...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2008, 02:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Ask your student if he is prepared to open his...

Ask your student if he is prepared to open his wallet further or even lose all his money - Being a twin and not a hugely common one at that could mean he is inheriting a very deep moneypit. If he...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2008, 01:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,836
Posted By Heli-kiwi

PANews - thanks for your correction. Dave - I...

PANews - thanks for your correction. Dave - I believe the servo flap system results in the same cyclic control response, The Swashplate setup is the same but there are a series of Stainless steel...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2008, 01:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,836
Posted By Heli-kiwi

They also make MD fuselages. The Seasprite was...

They also make MD fuselages. The Seasprite was unusual in that it had servo flaps on the rotorblades and an automatic tracking system on the rotorhead.When the cyclic was opperated in flight with...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2008, 20:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Stacey s, I wanna see this water...

Stacey s,
I wanna see this water polo played WITH the horses.....
I've had moments of boredom but was given an electric battery operated flyswat, The competition is in the sound. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2008, 22:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,653
Posted By Heli-kiwi

I understand that the RNZAF will be retaining a...

I understand that the RNZAF will be retaining a few UH1Hs, It is possible that ab intio could be performed on these (still) very good machines. A defence force the size of NZs is going to feel the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 99
Views: 20,137
Posted By Heli-kiwi

The safety and security of Australia is in the...

The safety and security of Australia is in the hands of these overpaid monkeys..... thats another project butchered - the blood has been hosed away.....bring in the Super Hornets that the yanks don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2008, 23:53
Replies: 369
Views: 100,291
Posted By Heli-kiwi

So Robinson do have dipsticks then? Do they do...

So Robinson do have dipsticks then? Do they do one for the R22?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2008, 23:16
Replies: 369
Views: 100,291
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Hook up the drain to a clear hose and swing the...

Hook up the drain to a clear hose and swing the hose back up into the tank. for the R22 I'd put 10 litres in at a time then line up the broomstick beside the tube and mark away.
The syndicate I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2008, 21:41
Replies: 115
Views: 16,252
Posted By Heli-kiwi

500E, Like a great woman, it looks sexy in black,...

500E, Like a great woman, it looks sexy in black, its quiet, its fast, has nice long legs, Is smooth and when you rock on in to the party all your mates want a turn too. (and it doesn't mind if you...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2008, 07:46
Replies: 464
Views: 116,292
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Thats about it, I am in that boat but am awaiting...

Thats about it, I am in that boat but am awaiting paperwork via my sponsor. I've been told it could be anywhere from 5 weeks to 5 months before it comes through so I am in a bit of a holding pattern...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2008, 20:11
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Having worked on the Seasprites for a couple of...

Having worked on the Seasprites for a couple of years I know that the Navy are pretty happy with them. The only issues are parts and how hard they are to get....Although I know of one outfit that...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2008, 18:59
Replies: 369
Views: 100,291
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Poor Southerner, Parts are fewer and simpler,...

Poor Southerner,
Parts are fewer and simpler, Just look at the drivetrain of a 300 vs an R22, look at the undercarrige of the 300 and note all those extra parts including shocks that need to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 19:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By Heli-kiwi

and deploy the downward pointing RAT......

and deploy the downward pointing RAT......
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 19:25
Replies: 52
Views: 9,628
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Not to mention the flying budget changes, I think...

Not to mention the flying budget changes, I think the Airforce are in for a shock when they realise that keeping all those pilots current to todays standards just may not be possible even on triple...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2008, 18:46
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,864,959
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Quote: Why not? Obvious : there is not ANY...

Quote:
Why not? Obvious : there is not ANY 100kW turbine available for that kind of job.

I believe there is and it doesn't have to be complicated either.
Simple = reliable.....and oh my look at...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2008, 20:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,784
Posted By Heli-kiwi

B206....Goodbye?

This is great news for the engineering buisness though, Rebuilds/ Refurbs will remain the best way to go as it seems to be now. The trusty old 205 can pretty much be converted into whatever option...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2007, 01:44
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By Heli-kiwi

Urgently seeking a C18

If anybody out there knows of an Allison C18 for sale can they please PM me.

Cheers
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