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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2021, 17:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By Maff

Our Helionix H135 is low impedance Bose A20's, as...

Our Helionix H135 is low impedance Bose A20's, as is our EC155.

We have tried the high impedance from our AS355 and they do not work in either the 135 or 155.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2018, 21:41
Replies: 617
Views: 176,449
Posted By Maff

In the H135 the transfer pump and prime pump...

In the H135 the transfer pump and prime pump switches are now of different design, so by feel you know which are which. Once on, you leave the transfer pumps on even if the main tank runs dry, or a...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2018, 13:13
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,867,585
Posted By Maff

I find this all quite interesting. Ford...

I find this all quite interesting.

Ford sells small cars, as do Mercedes.
Hertz hire Fords, as they do Mercedes.

People buy & hire what helicopter their budgets and fancies take, so why the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2018, 10:10
Replies: 380
Views: 106,605
Posted By Maff

a lot of the money spent on the Cabri design was...

a lot of the money spent on the Cabri design was the crash worthness in the event of a botched auto. It was proven during certification you can have an engine failure, lower the lever to the bottom...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2018, 20:44
Replies: 56
Views: 25,091
Posted By Maff

Whilst not knocking his flying, remember that for...

Whilst not knocking his flying, remember that for this film they had a full AS350 cockpit replica setup in the studio with a green screen where you can do whatever flying you like, with Tom flying in...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2017, 19:18
Replies: 65
Views: 34,183
Posted By Maff

Correct, but HQ have a club atmosphere that makes...

Correct, but HQ have a club atmosphere that makes owners feel welcome, and there is a personality there too. (Some like that ‘personality’, others don’t)

HQ are very very busy, over the ‘same’...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2017, 16:54
Replies: 65
Views: 34,183
Posted By Maff

I think we all know there is little money in...

I think we all know there is little money in Helicopter aviation in the UK, and with only so many GA customers out there it’s going to be tough for them.
Wycombe Air Park is a ghost town now and...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2017, 18:20
Replies: 270
Views: 223,565
Posted By Maff

From what I understand Mikes funeral will be held...

From what I understand Mikes funeral will be held in the early new year. I am sure details will be posted if the family wish for friends to attend, which I am sure they will.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2017, 17:01
Replies: 270
Views: 223,565
Posted By Maff

RIP to one of the rotorworlds truest nicest...

RIP to one of the rotorworlds truest nicest gentlemen, and one of the most experienced in the UK. I will miss you.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2017, 21:53
Replies: 11
Views: 5,975
Posted By Maff

Remember there is a big difference between an...

Remember there is a big difference between an EC130 (B4) and an H130.

I've ran an H130 for nearly three years and it's been a fantastic ship. 7 people, full fuel and bags with massive reserves of...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2017, 19:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By Maff

Make blind calls and land. I have landed many...

Make blind calls and land. I have landed many times at a site next to RAF coningsby inside their ATZ on weekends and never had an issue. And whilst they are not active on weekends they have much more...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2017, 11:21
Replies: 851
Views: 736,951
Posted By Maff

I've been quoted via the authorised dealer $1.5m...

I've been quoted via the authorised dealer $1.5m USD + TAX for a 505 with a reasonable spec, i.e rotor brake, bose headsets, carpet, dual controls.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2017, 15:21
Replies: 46
Views: 17,463
Posted By Maff

And with the AS350B3e and EC130T2 the FADEC...

And with the AS350B3e and EC130T2 the FADEC controls all. If you try to select ground idle in flight with the collective still 'up' it wont let you, it carries on (after a short blip) in flight mode....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2016, 19:11
Replies: 142
Views: 92,651
Posted By Maff

Photos on Twitter show something that looks like...

Photos on Twitter show something that looks like a bell 47 in military colours at the side of a taxiway, but not that clear.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2016, 19:32
Replies: 68
Views: 32,275
Posted By Maff

Based on my experience of buying a new Cabri...

Based on my experience of buying a new Cabri recently, the Cadet and Cabri are pretty much identical in price based on today's exchange rate.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2016, 15:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,334
Posted By Maff

I'd second Simon at Thruxton too, he has done two...

I'd second Simon at Thruxton too, he has done two machines for me and does a great job.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2016, 21:09
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,867,585
Posted By Maff

I'm looking forward to picking up my cabri in...

I'm looking forward to picking up my cabri in just over a week, which I guess will be the 19th in the UK, and little sister to my EC130 T2.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2015, 19:09
Replies: 29
Views: 11,740
Posted By Maff

Today's Twitter announcement was as clear as...

Today's Twitter announcement was as clear as mud...

.@AgustaWestland Twitter account will be renamed #Finmeccanica-#Helicopters in order to better represent the #OneCompany from 1 January 2016
...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2015, 18:26
Replies: 11
Views: 4,628
Posted By Maff

I was looking up some data in my EC130 T2 POH...

I was looking up some data in my EC130 T2 POH today and noticed it says relight can be done as long as you have at least 1000 agl at vy. Fadec engine switch to off, then on and it sorts the rest....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2015, 21:46
Replies: 62
Views: 16,230
Posted By Maff

I often park at vanguard when visiting London, no...

I often park at vanguard when visiting London, no issues so far.
Yes, CAA need to be informed, but only the once. Obviously little AOC traffic there unless it's a 135 or newer 109.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2015, 19:53
Replies: 62
Views: 16,230
Posted By Maff

I flew in to vanguard. 5 mins in a taxi and I was...

I flew in to vanguard. 5 mins in a taxi and I was there. I am sure others could have done the same, much easier than trying to land in a car park at the threshold of city's runway.

Had a good...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2015, 21:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By Maff

Fun police - the vision solutions systems...

Fun police - the vision solutions systems installed in new Airbus machines can be viewed by anyone with the software which you can download from vision solutions website. Just take the card out of...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2015, 19:31
Replies: 56
Views: 27,642
Posted By Maff

+1 I don't blame Dick at all.

+1 I don't blame Dick at all.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2015, 18:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,615
Posted By Maff

The pedal rigging has also changed, newer...

The pedal rigging has also changed, newer machines require less pedal input than older ones.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2015, 19:09
Replies: 25
Views: 6,638
Posted By Maff

EC145 T2 ?

EC145 T2 ?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2014, 22:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,826
Posted By Maff

Simple. Helicopter services at Wycombe, second to...

Simple. Helicopter services at Wycombe, second to none.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2014, 21:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,425
Posted By Maff

TRC - true, but CAP 437 Chap 7 related to...

TRC - true, but CAP 437 Chap 7 related to offshore, not on-shore, and does not provide any legal approval of fuel systems unfortunately.

It states: The contents of this chapter are intended as...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2014, 16:59
Replies: 10
Views: 4,610
Posted By Maff

Ive been taught to let go of starter button at...

Ive been taught to let go of starter button at 50%, if needed wind on a bit for FLI to come up, then do hyd checks etc, switch off prime pump and then when ready wind up to flight setting and...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2013, 20:52
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,222,044
Posted By Maff

I've just watched an interview with a chap who...

I've just watched an interview with a chap who was on the top of the car park. He states he heard what sounded like a car backfiring but ten times louder, looked all around, turned back to the way he...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2013, 17:01
Replies: 107
Views: 22,720
Posted By Maff

I flew in there today in my EC-120 which is on...

I flew in there today in my EC-120 which is on display at the entrance, we had bad weather but as soon as the time was right we set off and no issue from London City. Most big exhibitors have approx...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2013, 22:15
Replies: 20
Views: 7,754
Posted By Maff

I've recently bought an EC120 and had no issues...

I've recently bought an EC120 and had no issues with insurance. I had no hours on type and only 100h total time. Excess £2k and no requirement for a safety pilot or min hours.

However, regardless...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2013, 19:23
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,519
Posted By Maff

A SAR heli has so far rescued 9 people, 1 on a...

A SAR heli has so far rescued 9 people, 1 on a stretcher according to BBC News
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2013, 21:58
Replies: 28
Views: 9,214
Posted By Maff

Blimey I feel privileged Leon made me a cup of...

Blimey I feel privileged Leon made me a cup of tea on Friday afternoon! :O
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