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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2024, 19:16
Replies: 1,304
Views: 595,905
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Depends on what you're planning to do with it and...

Depends on what you're planning to do with it and how many hours a year you plan to fly with it. The 505 is overall much more powerful aircraft, much more safe (easier auto-rotations, latest...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2024, 18:37
Replies: 186
Views: 38,898
Posted By PhlyingGuy

It's not the mechanical aspects. The 525 incident...

It's not the mechanical aspects. The 525 incident stopped flight test for an entire year and then the 787 Max issues added to the FAA being gun-shy around everything. You can read about some of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2024, 17:28
Replies: 186
Views: 38,898
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Couldn't disagree more.

Couldn't disagree more.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 15:14
Replies: 431
Views: 204,396
Posted By PhlyingGuy

The mounting of the Bell 505 stab is...

The mounting of the Bell 505 stab is significantly cheaper than the special type of welding that would have been required to integrate it into the tailboom.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Nov 2023, 16:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Thoughts on APG iPreFlight?

Exploring alternatives to our current solution. Anybody using this system today? Doesn't seem to be a lot of public reviews around it.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2023, 00:29
Replies: 344
Views: 171,353
Posted By PhlyingGuy

I heard at the Global Defence Helicopter show...

I heard at the Global Defence Helicopter show today that many of the operators (especially Sweden) were ranting about how unreliable and expensive the NH90 is and how they're all planning on moving...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2023, 15:03
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By PhlyingGuy

IR-OPS definitions / where to find

I'm looking for some help in finding the exact IR-OPS requirements for Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM), Usage Monitoring Systems (UMS), and Helicopter Operation Monitoring Programs (HOMP). ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2023, 02:41
Replies: 40
Views: 22,548
Posted By PhlyingGuy

The Marines basically mothballed brand new...

The Marines basically mothballed brand new ones... so that's where any foreign sales are likely to come from.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2023, 15:16
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By PhlyingGuy

"The Quiet Mode kit permits flight operations at...

"The Quiet Mode kit permits flight operations at 92% NR when above 50 KIAS and 200 feet AGL. Flyover noise level is reduced by 3.8 dBA SEL when in Quiet Mode. The kit consists of an electrical...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2023, 13:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,250
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Looks like an ugly mosquito!

Looks like an ugly mosquito!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2022, 14:11
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,313
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Yes, that's why I'm saying it'll be a kit...

Yes, that's why I'm saying it'll be a kit helicopter for quite a while. When their target market is private owners flying 1-4 people flying in VFR conditions... this aircraft is designed exactly for...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2022, 21:17
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,313
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Nearly two decades at an OEM working with PMs...

Nearly two decades at an OEM working with PMs pursuing multiple certifications... some based on updated variants and some completely new.

Again, I'm not hating on it. I think the design is...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2022, 15:46
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,313
Posted By PhlyingGuy

It's not that we're not supportive, we just...

It's not that we're not supportive, we just heavily punish unrealistic timelines and statements based on experience and knowledge of the industry. Especially anything requiring new certification.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2022, 15:15
Replies: 22
Views: 7,241
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Yeah... they're astronautics on the 429 and 412...

Yeah... they're astronautics on the 429 and 412 Astronautics...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2022, 19:47
Replies: 20
Views: 3,718
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Because him calling professional women "chick...

Because him calling professional women "chick pilots" isn't?
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2021, 14:48
Replies: 26
Views: 7,578
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Here's an old topic... I was wondering if there...

Here's an old topic... I was wondering if there are any industry solutions/apps that you've found that publishes fuel flow rates? I have a friend that is evaluating a few different helis, but it...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2021, 13:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By PhlyingGuy

maybe it was a typo, but I never heard of a 407GA?

maybe it was a typo, but I never heard of a 407GA?
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2021, 15:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,926
Posted By PhlyingGuy

I would maybe give a shout out to Air Zermatt.......

I would maybe give a shout out to Air Zermatt.... they have extensive experience with lots of aircraft including having both the 429 and the 135 in their fleets. But they did replace their 135s with...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2021, 01:58
Replies: 232
Views: 220,574
Posted By PhlyingGuy

They talk about the spacing at around 5:30 in the...

They talk about the spacing at around 5:30 in the video... 20" seats with a pretty big dude in it. I do know some offshore cajuns and nords bigger than that though! Always funny to see them squeeze...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2021, 02:10
Replies: 27
Views: 23,540
Posted By PhlyingGuy

It's the same 206L part number blade, but the Van...

It's the same 206L part number blade, but the Van Horn blades have to be STC'd and that hasn't been done (yet).
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2020, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Thank you... I saw "operation permitted only in...

Thank you... I saw "operation permitted only in accordance with FMA 11-11", but since I don't have access to the RFM it's really hard for me to understand the details. The flight envelope...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2020, 17:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2020, 14:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By PhlyingGuy

H135 "Alternative Gross Weight"?

AGW Certified (https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/01/airbus-helicopters-boosts-capabilities-of-its-h135-helicopters-through-new-alternate-gross-weight.html)

Can anyone explain...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2020, 21:18
Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Calendar Post

Calendar Post
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2020, 23:35
Replies: 34
Views: 17,613
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Heard it's about $100/hr for unscheduled coverage.

Heard it's about $100/hr for unscheduled coverage.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2020, 23:12
Replies: 34
Views: 17,613
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Exactly John's point.... even for new aircraft. ...

Exactly John's point.... even for new aircraft. A Bell 505 doesn't really have any calendar limits (other than TT straps), but it's more expensive than a used 120 or R44/66.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2020, 20:42
Replies: 77
Views: 31,372
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Definitely look at the Bell 505 then!

Definitely look at the Bell 505 then!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2020, 00:24
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,313
Posted By PhlyingGuy

designing their own airframe, engine,...

designing their own airframe, engine, drivetrain... that's going to be quite an accomplishment if they can do all of that. Especially in the timeline that they're suggesting!
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2020, 01:27
Replies: 22
Views: 7,247
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Here's AZ just recently talking about how much...

Here's AZ just recently talking about how much they really like the 429 for the missions: article 1 (https://www.militaeraktuell.at/hoch-hinaus-im-bell-429/) article 2...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2020, 01:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,659
Posted By PhlyingGuy

All composite rotor blades for the Bell 206 would...

All composite rotor blades for the Bell 206 would likely be made by Van Horn (https://vanhornaviation.com/products/206-b-main-rotor-blade/). They just upgraded to a version 12....
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2020, 16:46
Replies: 1,632
Views: 447,313
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Aeronautical Accessories has been selling these...

Aeronautical Accessories has been selling these types of windows for years for Bell 206s and 407s and have saved a lot of lives already because of it: 407 Polycarbonate Windows...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2019, 07:02
Replies: 851
Views: 737,816
Posted By PhlyingGuy

rated for 2000 lbs.

rated for 2000 lbs.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2019, 09:16
Replies: 390
Views: 218,642
Posted By PhlyingGuy

It says you're in Iran... so I think almost any...

It says you're in Iran... so I think almost any of us would get in trouble even giving you this advice!
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2018, 21:02
Replies: 20
Views: 3,912
Posted By PhlyingGuy

Like Leonardo for the 609 and Bell for the 525.

Like Leonardo for the 609 and Bell for the 525.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2018, 22:44
Replies: 851
Views: 737,816
Posted By PhlyingGuy

pubs

Pubs are digital, but can be downloaded for offline access. You have to pay extra for printed.
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