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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2022, 20:11
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Rotorhead84

Replace Ferrari with higher end manufacturer you...

Replace Ferrari with higher end manufacturer you want. Honda doesn't build better cars than Rolls Royce, Merc, BMW, whatever. Honda builds cheap **** that passes for a car.

You get what you pay...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2022, 03:13
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Rotorhead84

The reason being that operators will buy the...

The reason being that operators will buy the cheapest thing they can get their hands on that will do the job or fill contract requirements and run it into the ground. Especially if the people...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2022, 03:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By Rotorhead84

I've been hearing for a while now that the van...

I've been hearing for a while now that the van horns are actually beating the crap out of helicopters. Especially utility ships. Premature failure of transmission mounts, bearings, etc. 110% rumor...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2022, 01:43
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Rotorhead84

I've flown 3 different SN#s. 1 P1 and 2 P2+. ...

I've flown 3 different SN#s. 1 P1 and 2 P2+. Again not a lot of time in them. Its our maintenance spare. We used to have a 407 as a back up, would much rather fly that. Im positive more time in...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 14:34
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Rotorhead84

Not particularly. Don't want to derail OPs...

Not particularly. Don't want to derail OPs thread.

Painfully slow. Under powered. Uncomfortable. Cramped rear. Flies like ass in even the slightest breeze. Ugly as hell.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 12:35
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Rotorhead84

I've got a little over 1k hrs in the 429. The 429...

I've got a little over 1k hrs in the 429. The 429 burns between 475-550lbs/hr depending on DA. On average I'd say it burns 500-525lbs/hr for us at terrain/field elevations from 1000-3500' MSL. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2021, 22:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,026
Posted By Rotorhead84

RR/Allison 250 series temperatures while starting

Legend tells of a letter or guidance issued by either RR or Allison eluding to the engine manufacturer's preference to the engine being started quite warm.

My first run in with this tale was about...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2019, 16:37
Replies: 5
Views: 4,930
Posted By Rotorhead84

Great information so far. Thanks for the Charts...

Great information so far. Thanks for the Charts Gordy!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2019, 02:33
Replies: 5
Views: 4,930
Posted By Rotorhead84

Longranger confusion

In the market for an L model. Utility work so the most useful load is all I care about. Price is obviously a factor, but secondary to useful load. I had heard that L's were getting cheap, but L4s...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2019, 19:52
Replies: 27
Views: 11,586
Posted By Rotorhead84

Is there a specific written procedure from the...

Is there a specific written procedure from the manufacturer about switching oils?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2019, 18:45
Replies: 27
Views: 11,586
Posted By Rotorhead84

None of them do, no. ​​​​​​​ How did...

None of them do, no.

​​​​​​​

How did you go about figuring this out? Our fuel is delivered by the same company as always, but could have switched where they got it from.

​​​​​​​

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2019, 02:46
Replies: 27
Views: 11,586
Posted By Rotorhead84

Thanks for the tip! Will give it a try. And...

Thanks for the tip! Will give it a try.

And yes, we spin blades backwards religiously also. Once right after blades stop turning, and then once 5-10 minutes later after clean up of the aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2019, 22:40
Replies: 27
Views: 11,586
Posted By Rotorhead84

Allison/RR 250-C20 Engine Coking

I have 3 OH58A+ helicopters with the C20 in them. Have had them different amounts of time. Our oldest ship we've had for about 15 years. Our newest ship we've had about 4 or 5 years. Starting to...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2017, 22:13
Replies: 13
Views: 19,799
Posted By Rotorhead84

I can't help with the comparison as I've never...

I can't help with the comparison as I've never flown a 145. But I fly a 429 in a HEMS configuration if you have any 429 specific questions feel free to PM me.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2015, 17:25
Replies: 8
Views: 2,173
Posted By Rotorhead84

You've got me thinking now longbox... I...

You've got me thinking now longbox...

I wonder if the twist grips on the dual controls (that we use once every decade) would fit...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2015, 16:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,173
Posted By Rotorhead84

Cleaning tips/tricks for Bell 206 twist grip?

Anybody aware of a good method for cleaning the cork material that is on bell 206 twist grip handles? We have a few that are very sticky. Thinking about maybe just wrapping them in stakeboard tape...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2015, 15:29
Replies: 19
Views: 9,362
Posted By Rotorhead84

I'm not sure I've ever seen a friction ring. We...

I'm not sure I've ever seen a friction ring. We have 3 58s and none of them have friction rings that I know of. Do you have a picture of one?



It was strange for sure. It sheared at about a...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2015, 01:22
Replies: 19
Views: 9,362
Posted By Rotorhead84

Thanks all for the replies. Not sure to...

Thanks all for the replies.


Not sure to be honest. From what I remember the voltmeter reads ~28v when the gen is on just like the other ships we run. Haven't flown this particular aircraft in...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2015, 11:58
Replies: 19
Views: 9,362
Posted By Rotorhead84

3 sheared generator shafts in a week

Bell 206 w/ 250c20. We have one particular ship that is eating generator shafts like candy.

We have only had it a few years. The first few years were fine, I don't believe it ate any shafts...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2015, 13:26
Replies: 32
Views: 17,653
Posted By Rotorhead84

I went to flight school there. Never flew their...

I went to flight school there. Never flew their Enstrom ships though.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2014, 20:19
Replies: 38
Views: 10,660
Posted By Rotorhead84

We've got 3 that are late 60's early 70's

We've got 3 that are late 60's early 70's
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2014, 18:49
Replies: 22
Views: 14,810
Posted By Rotorhead84

What do all the colors represent? It seems...

What do all the colors represent? It seems straightforward for those who know how it works, but for those that don't, a "key" of sorts would be helpful. Very cool.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2013, 01:21
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,591,442
Posted By Rotorhead84

http://www.m1heli.com/helicopter%20pictures/pprune...

http://www.m1heli.com/helicopter%20pictures/pprune/b/b30.jpg




Does the door still pop open randomly on this sucker?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2013, 21:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rotorhead84

Thanks for the lead!

Thanks for the lead!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 13:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rotorhead84

Hiller 12E Parts

I have a pilot door and full interior in mint condition that I need to get rid of. Anybody interested or know about what the going rate for such parts is?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2012, 21:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By Rotorhead84

Average hourly rates for airframes?

Curious what the average/reasonal prices are for hiring a helicopter per hour for various sorts of work.

Powerline, pipeline, charter, etc.

Interested in hourly rates on 206's, 500's, 300's,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2011, 04:06
Replies: 44
Views: 8,905
Posted By Rotorhead84

A 500 or 206 Classic looks and well proven.

A 500 or 206

Classic looks and well proven.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2011, 14:14
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

Is it the fashionable attire that makes you think...

Is it the fashionable attire that makes you think I have aged 10 years and moved to indiana? :O

Ill get the photos back up. I didn't realize I had killed the links when I re-organized my photo...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 21:06
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

Tractors are slow and cumbersome. Field...

Tractors are slow and cumbersome. Field conditions or wind usually keep them out 50% of the time when you're ready to go or they'll mess up the row crops. So if you farm 1500ac you won't be able...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 18:06
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

Anybody ever seen this video? Not me of course...

Anybody ever seen this video? Not me of course as I do not work in Indiana. I've never seen these types of Ag turns utilized. Anybody else fly like this? Seems to be more stress on the aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 14:20
Replies: 1,224
Views: 764,078
Posted By Rotorhead84

Some crop dusting footage. Never seen ag turns...

Some crop dusting footage. Never seen ag turns like this before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN4IXwJjzWY
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2011, 14:33
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

Not sure how the insurance thing works when it...

Not sure how the insurance thing works when it comes to not wearing a helmet or nomex. I'm going to look it up though and make sure that I'm not shooting myself in the foot. I do plan to get myself...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2011, 19:17
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

I understand the concern. I was thinking about...

I understand the concern. I was thinking about at least getting a helmet. As far as a flight suit, too hot for this kind of work. I've never seen a single ag pilot wearing a nomex jump suit. Even...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2011, 20:40
Replies: 112
Views: 64,049
Posted By Rotorhead84

Introduction

Hello, just wanted to introduce myself. Name is Matt and I've been flying for going on 2 years now. I have my FW PPL and I got my commercial rotorcraft ticket last May. I've been addicted to...
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