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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2009, 22:05
Replies: 34
Views: 11,353
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

300cbi

'Every school that runs 300s that I have worked at, or hired from has always had problems with 300s'

Bournemouth swear by thiers and we have had one for two years and its been great...minor issue...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2009, 18:44
Replies: 380
Views: 106,365
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

300CBi

Wish I had seen this thread earlier…:ugh:

We have just purchased a new 300CBi as a training machine and priced it to match R22’s whilst trying to believe the marketing material on the operating...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2009, 15:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,303
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Willow Air - Southend

The aircraft is brand new (less than 150 hrs TT) and operated by Iris Aviation for use by Willow Air. It’s well equipped with GNS430, VOR and night capable with three landing lights. They are a new...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2008, 10:27
Replies: 21
Views: 5,416
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

There's brand new 300 CBi at Southend now £246...

There's brand new 300 CBi at Southend now £246 dual!! :)
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2008, 22:19
Replies: 27
Views: 2,928
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I think if you want to learn as close as possible...

I think if you want to learn as close as possible to the time allowed, your best bet is a 300 CBi. No training organisation in the world (not restricted to trying to find the cheapest helicopter to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2008, 01:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I have just purchased a heli and will be lucky...

I have just purchased a heli and will be lucky not to lose 10% to 15% of my capital per year!!!:\....hoping nothing expensive goes wrong with it. Saw another one in the hanger a few years old with...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2008, 20:40
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

md 600.. not sure CB stands for carburator,...

md 600..

not sure CB stands for carburator, think it stands for 'basic' like phil77 says. Although they seem to make a distinction with the CBi and CB, they do not seem to do the same with the C...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2008, 12:26
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

CB is not fuel injectd and CBi is fuel injected....

CB is not fuel injectd and CBi is fuel injected. I think the parts etc are nearly all the same for the C and the CB / CBi but they derate the engine to 170hp and the whole things revs lower extending...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2008, 09:02
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Actually was/am looking to buy a left hand PIC...

Actually was/am looking to buy a left hand PIC 300CBi in teach on. I guess the only issues are potentialy some extra stress for the student if they have to 'swap sides' at a later date and maybe...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2008, 15:24
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Was really wondering if there was some obscure...

Was really wondering if there was some obscure rule that said heli training had to be right pic only.

thanks

:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2008, 15:07
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Great thanks, Any CAA problems in the UK? ...

Great thanks,

Any CAA problems in the UK?

tks
:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2008, 14:55
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Training Left Hand Pic

Hi all,

Anyone think it maybe an issue teaching or learning on a left hand PIC Heli. Most of the 300c and some CBi's are left hand PIC. anyone have any thoughts or know of any issues?

thanks...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2008, 07:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,771
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

ooops sorry i missed this thread.... After...

ooops sorry i missed this thread....

After checking, the ADR course is one day for 1,000ltrs, Well equiped bowser from good manufactire is £7,500 plus vat.

I am working ont the insurance but...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2008, 19:17
Replies: 25
Views: 5,771
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Fuel Bowser - 1,000ltr

Hi All,

I need to buy a fuel bowser to keep on the airfiled. I guess i will go for a road legal version for Avgas. Questions are

1) Anyone recomend a manufacturer?
2) If we keep it on...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2008, 14:57
Replies: 26
Views: 2,740
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

good luck with the r44, why did you choose an r44...

good luck with the r44, why did you choose an r44 instaed of r22?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2008, 11:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Insurance

Actaully the idea came from fact that the main company looking to purchase the Heli is a Lloyd's broker. This will hopefully enable us to offer it for training at a great/good price provided it does,...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2008, 08:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I think a good check out on SFH....but woul dbe...

I think a good check out on SFH....but woul dbe more concerned about it going all day saturday for 45 SFH. this is easy to sort out though. Would actualy be very pleased if it did 300 to 350 hours a...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2008, 17:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Guys, Thank you for the feedback...if i...

Guys,

Thank you for the feedback...if i used 200 hours as the 'low side' (4 hours a week) and aimed for 300 to 400 hours (8 hours a week) on the high side this would be about right...:)

Just...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2008, 09:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I here Malta's very nice :ok:

I here Malta's very nice :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2008, 15:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Any idea what an average R22 flies a year in a UK club?

Was wondering what the average use of a R22 or R44 would be a year as a club or training aircraft in the UK?

Thanks

:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2008, 15:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Do we need to get rid of the N reg guys or amend...

Do we need to get rid of the N reg guys or amend our charging to be competitve???

Are N reg guys flying about with a worse saftey record??? Its the only justification for the charges otherwise we...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2008, 10:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,587
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Technical point but Insurance Brokers act for the...

Technical point but Insurance Brokers act for the client not the Insurance Company....supposed to safer to use a broker as they have similar interests to the client if that makes any sense. They want...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2008, 15:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Maybe the punter will not like the charge and not...

Maybe the punter will not like the charge and not pay it? Then maybe the compnay holding the AOC will go out of business?

Its not like they are flying 747's on full routes to HK three times a...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2008, 14:19
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Think the 206 or 206L is the only option for...

Think the 206 or 206L is the only option for turbine still....but thats another story....I am very happy with the feedabck for the 300CBi, think they are great! hope i do not lose a fortune :{. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2008, 13:09
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Would love too....how many hours do you want to...

Would love too....how many hours do you want to fly a year...will you pay in advance...:}...being serious for a second...how many hours a year did the 500 get for SFH or commercial work etc?
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2008, 09:48
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I think usefull load in the CBI is 662lbs less...

I think usefull load in the CBI is 662lbs less the fuel at 192lbs leaves about 460lbs in round figures, enough room for two fat blokes or two normal people with lots in reserve. Left hand PIC is an...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2008, 17:23
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

VeeAny...thank you very much for all your input....

VeeAny...thank you very much for all your input. I do not think an older machine would be worth the risk of an expensive bit going wrong...just don't know its history.

Maintenance has turned out...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2008, 10:47
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

I agree it costs more to buy but in theory it...

I agree it costs more to buy but in theory it could, or should, cost less per hour if you got good utilisation as the parts last a lot longer (4000 hrs for the expensive bits). The other big annual...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2008, 19:43
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Hi guys, Thanks for feedback, I was really...

Hi guys,

Thanks for feedback, I was really asking if it would be a real success (or really wanted / needed) to try and have one for hire or training, especailly if the same or similar price tot...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2008, 15:55
Replies: 51
Views: 7,888
Posted By Pigeon-dodger

Question What would you choose, R22 or 300CBi if a similar price (TO HIRE) ?

This is not really a question about which helicopter is a better training helicopter as I know there are loads of posts about this but just after some feedback.

If someone in the UK, say near...
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