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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2011, 19:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,925
Posted By Hans K.

The MD 530 F is a hold out from the price jump....

The MD 530 F is a hold out from the price jump. No irritating Fadec or $18K Litton gauges. More seat room than a 407 in front.

The vendors got screwed sooo hard by the older MD operation. They...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2011, 12:35
Replies: 44
Views: 8,918
Posted By Hans K.

After 30 yrs of pilot /mech work . The thought of...

After 30 yrs of pilot /mech work . The thought of owning a machine that costs thousands in parts and AD inspections / rework , For only a few hours of joy .

Its like being married .

The best...
6th Oct 2010, 02:48
Replies: 21
Views: 2,280
Posted By Hans K.

Its higher in price . D90 , I think there is...

Its higher in price .
D90 , I think there is more used nikon gear out there .
I would get a copy of photo shop elements , maybe an
18-200 mm VR lens & 12-24 would cover 90% of whats needed....
27th Sep 2010, 12:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,304
Posted By Hans K.

1. Looking a a picture of a large aircraft in...

1. Looking a a picture of a large aircraft in flight the nose appears to be raised. To my mind this indicates that it is climbing or rather should be but it is not. Is this the "angle of attack ?"...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2010, 11:08
Replies: 34
Views: 6,691
Posted By Hans K.

This is fine for a flight school or military...

This is fine for a flight school or military operation . But a small operator would be "so safe " shutting down every refuel it would cause him to fold . Its different when you actually have to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2010, 01:10
Replies: 34
Views: 6,691
Posted By Hans K.

Yes 300s and 47s avgas is what I meant , the 1500...

Yes 300s and 47s avgas is what I meant , the 1500 euro guy said all machines with blades turning . I gave the turbines as an example with less issues .
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2010, 18:15
Replies: 34
Views: 6,691
Posted By Hans K.

I've done it hundreds of times , never fill the...

I've done it hundreds of times , never fill the tank ( watch for a wave from the pilot ). Low flow pumps are more controllable . Some make a cap filler , like a single point fuel fitting . Its all...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2010, 21:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By Hans K.

Some like the weight in the wind and seeing wear...

Some like the weight in the wind and seeing wear . Synthetic is much stronger for the weight / easy to handle .... it can fail without warning ( smaller line ) .
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2010, 20:32
Replies: 32
Views: 9,500
Posted By Hans K.

In the 80s I dipped the tail of G5 bell 47 in the...

In the 80s I dipped the tail of G5 bell 47 in the pacific , back to a hover I noticed I was spinning flat ( no roll from T/R thrust ) . I Figured I would just put it down in the sea than fly it away...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2010, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,023
Posted By Hans K.

I posted an obituary over on the Guam tuna boat...

I posted an obituary over on the Guam tuna boat pilot thread . The pilot was Perry Krinitt 43 , I'm guessing he had about 6- 7 K hours in turbine helicopters .

We worked for the same company in...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2010, 13:08
Replies: 245
Views: 175,188
Posted By Hans K.

Fish story ,,,, death of a retired tuna pilot .

We lost Perry J. Krinitt last month in a hiller crash / idaho ... he was 42ish . Just google it . He worked in guam in the 90s. Ended up a Kmax pilot for years .
Rest in peace brother . Any old tuna...
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