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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2016, 12:44
Replies: 60
Views: 51,908
Posted By B407

This may be somewhat of a solution, but still...

This may be somewhat of a solution, but still perhaps $140 - 150K installed if the pricing estimate of $120K is reliable. However, not certain if the reliability and repair costs for these displays...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2016, 21:23
Replies: 60
Views: 51,908
Posted By B407

Keep in mind that you are buying parts and...

Keep in mind that you are buying parts and services for a 10 + year old helo (market value perhaps $1.5 million U.S.) at 2016 prices. This helo purchased new today would sell at something like $7+...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2015, 20:50
Replies: 131
Views: 40,258
Posted By B407

Or this: Helitug (http://www.aviground.com/)

Or this:

Helitug (http://www.aviground.com/)
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2015, 19:03
Replies: 131
Views: 40,258
Posted By B407

Decided long ago after reviewing a number of...

Decided long ago after reviewing a number of accident reports in which someone died and/or the helo was destroyed from a botched cart/dolly landing that I simply wouldnt do it. This is a risk that is...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2015, 18:18
Replies: 35
Views: 9,791
Posted By B407

B407, of course. Fill the tanks, fill the seats...

B407, of course. Fill the tanks, fill the seats and cruise at 140 knots effortlessly! Smooth, quiet, fast! Baggage box is not huge but generous for a light helo.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 617
Views: 175,965
Posted By B407

Enough. :E Depends on the design of the fuel...

Enough. :E Depends on the design of the fuel system. In this case, not clear if the pilot would have ever turned the transfer switches back on. However, an earlier low fuel caution may have allowed a...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2015, 17:23
Replies: 617
Views: 175,965
Posted By B407

Well ... OK. No matter the size of the reserve,...

Well ... OK. No matter the size of the reserve, if ones uses it up, one likely arrives in deep stuff. But, does the required reserve anticipate the possibility of stranded fuel due to malfunction or...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2015, 16:34
Replies: 617
Views: 175,965
Posted By B407

Been following this accident from a great...

Been following this accident from a great distance for quite awhile. Easy to have missed this, but the question that keeps me thinking about this is, "why did this helicopter depart on the mission...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2015, 15:14
Replies: 56
Views: 27,508
Posted By B407

Not sure of all the facts, but this is the story...

Not sure of all the facts, but this is the story I heard when considering the purchase of a 429. Was told that Bell elected to take on the role of avionics system integrator, selecting subsystems...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2015, 22:56
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,251
Posted By B407

I visit this forum infrequently but when I do I...

I visit this forum infrequently but when I do I am invariably reminded of the old saying, "Often wrong, but never in doubt." Cant figure out why. ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2015, 17:00
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,251
Posted By B407

Now that IS superhuman! :ok:

Now that IS superhuman! :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2015, 15:30
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,251
Posted By B407

IIRC, S-76 C+ Initial training at CAE about 18...

IIRC, S-76 C+ Initial training at CAE about 18 months ago included 6-8 autos with both engines failed. Not requiring superhuman skills even for a student with no multi helicopter experience, but then...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2014, 13:16
Replies: 851
Views: 735,645
Posted By B407

"Especially with that Nodamatic trans mount." ...

"Especially with that Nodamatic trans mount."


Have heard that the Nodamatic mount has been deleted from the 505 spec to reduce cost. It doesn't seem to appear in the photo of the HAI mock up...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2010, 00:31
Replies: 145
Views: 76,013
Posted By B407

Have been using iBal and WingX on the iPhone for...

Have been using iBal and WingX on the iPhone for several months. Just took delivery of a new 407 with the PSE PMA8000BT audio panel with integrated bluetooth capability. What an amazing combination....
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