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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2023, 20:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,602
Posted By Jelico

IF you dont need the altitude or lifting...

IF you dont need the altitude or lifting performance of the 530 the 500E may be just as practical (more so from a fuel burn perspective). The 505 is designed as a private helicopter where as the 500...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2022, 07:18
Replies: 18
Views: 3,106
Posted By Jelico

I have seen two situations with our twin...

I have seen two situations with our twin squirrels here in NZ with similar symptoms. One was as above, we had a bleed leak caused exactly as described. The other was a crack in the hot section can......
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2021, 11:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,181
Posted By Jelico

Try airlift in New Zealand. Pretty sure they have...

Try airlift in New Zealand. Pretty sure they have a couple for sale.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2021, 22:40
Replies: 113
Views: 31,112
Posted By Jelico

We operate an EC120 amongst other types. When...

We operate an EC120 amongst other types. When flying heavy you are in constant fear of an over torque. Takes you back to the robby days, of having to plan out every approach carefully beforehand to...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2021, 04:59
Replies: 52
Views: 7,771
Posted By Jelico

Thanks for everyones input. Obviously, flight...

Thanks for everyones input. Obviously, flight manual procedures come first. I was looking for general input to put a presentation together on the subject. Have even had the pleasure of a high side...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2021, 02:11
Replies: 52
Views: 7,771
Posted By Jelico

Multi engine helicopters - Governor failure procedure

Hi team,

On the hunt for some resources on procedures for governor/ECU failures in multi engine helicopters. Does anyone have anything available online they can recommend?

Also open to any...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2020, 21:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,746
Posted By Jelico

Thanks for the help. My wife is German and...

Thanks for the help. My wife is German and pushing to spend some time there in a few years time. I am realistic about flying opportunities but thought if I can get the jump on things by banging out...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2020, 09:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,746
Posted By Jelico

Foreign Licence to EASA conversion

Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to find some clear information on the steps that are required to convert a foreign (in my case a New Zealand CPL) to an EASA licence. From what...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2020, 08:04
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By Jelico

Part life engine modules - AS350BA.

Looking for a replacement Module 3 for an Safran Arriel 1B (to suit an AS350BA squirrel). They are getting hard to find so figured I would cover all bases and put the word out here too in case...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2019, 02:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,402
Posted By Jelico

Try Heliflite in Auckland New Zealand.

Try Heliflite in Auckland New Zealand.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2019, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,022
Posted By Jelico

Thanks Tom, sent you an email

Thanks Tom, sent you an email
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2019, 02:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,022
Posted By Jelico

AS350 BA Powercheck tool

Does anyone have a spreadsheet/tool available to work out the power check results for an AS350BA? I have found a few dead links online for excel spreadsheets, but nothing thats still there. Looking...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2018, 09:23
Replies: 70
Views: 15,587
Posted By Jelico

haha, but its the passenger belt tail that...

haha, but its the passenger belt tail that catches you out. When it happened to me someone (skinny) was strapped in. Nice little gotcha.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2018, 03:39
Replies: 70
Views: 15,587
Posted By Jelico

Obviously he looks to be down wind, but the way...

Obviously he looks to be down wind, but the way the machine was still power limited after it bounced I wonder if the seat belt tail got caught in the collective track. Has caused a few whoopsies in...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2018, 22:04
Replies: 851
Views: 735,609
Posted By Jelico

Curious to hear from others that have flown the...

Curious to hear from others that have flown the 505, how they find the feel of the cyclic? Is it light to move with the frictions off (like an R44, AS350, B206 etc) or does it feel stiffer?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2018, 00:25
Replies: 38
Views: 7,897
Posted By Jelico

Like the original poster I too have always...

Like the original poster I too have always wondered why there hasn't been more development in a two bladed rotor head that is either articulated or rigid. To my simple brain it seems like it would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2018, 22:36
Replies: 21
Views: 5,255
Posted By Jelico

I had a job last year that I initially thought...

I had a job last year that I initially thought was to retrieve a fixed wing, turns out it was a gyrocopter, so probably a fair bit easier to move than a plane. I did call a local legend pilot who had...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2018, 08:30
Replies: 149
Views: 41,280
Posted By Jelico

Hey Ned do you know if the High Skids will have...

Hey Ned do you know if the High Skids will have more landing cycles than the standard version? Seems a strange limitation of a machine like this.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2018, 07:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By Jelico

Thanks for the info, yes unfortunately the local...

Thanks for the info, yes unfortunately the local AH people couldn't give us a definite answer. Thinking I might have to go direct to the source at Helibras and ask the question. Cheers for the help.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2018, 07:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By Jelico

Helibras manufactured helicopters operating outside of Brazil

Hi All,

Have been trying to find out if Helibras manufactured aircraft (in this case a late model VEMD AS350 B2) is able to be operated anywhere a standard Eurocopter machine can operate. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2018, 07:30
Replies: 10
Views: 5,182
Posted By Jelico

Cant comment on the cost, especially as it...

Cant comment on the cost, especially as it includes parts replacement. In terms of labour, thats roughly what you will pay here in NZ for someone qualified to work on the 109. From memory, our 109...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2018, 02:01
Replies: 56
Views: 25,036
Posted By Jelico

From what I hear overspeed is an...

From what I hear overspeed is an understatement... I think all the dynamic components were scrapped.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2018, 06:50
Replies: 33
Views: 6,331
Posted By Jelico

We happily hot refuel a 355 F model almost every...

We happily hot refuel a 355 F model almost every day. No more risky than the 206 in my opinion. Biggest risk is flying off with the fuel caps sitting in the step. The good news is that when (not if)...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2017, 10:13
Replies: 12
Views: 4,987
Posted By Jelico

A lot depends on the machine you are using to...

A lot depends on the machine you are using to lift it too. I wouldn't go any shorter than around 120' line if you are using a squirrel. I recently lifted a Gyro copter that had suffered a similar...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2017, 10:07
Replies: 282
Views: 87,059
Posted By Jelico

When Tim Tucker demonstrated this technique to me...

When Tim Tucker demonstrated this technique to me as part of a Robinson course, we only had a 1000'-1100' cloud base. He was happy putting the machine in an 800FPM descent VRS before using the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2017, 22:14
Replies: 15
Views: 13,738
Posted By Jelico

I fly both regularly and really like the...

I fly both regularly and really like the confidence of the fenestron in tight spaces. Also find the visibility out of the 130 pretty good. I would happily say I would put a 130 anywhere I would put a...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2017, 00:00
Replies: 156
Views: 73,148
Posted By Jelico

Scary video. Reading this thread makes it seem...

Scary video. Reading this thread makes it seem like people think this guy happily flew into IMC and tried to fly to his destination on instruments. Seems more likely he felt he could sneak through...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2017, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 4,057
Posted By Jelico

old news. been posted a million times...

old news. been posted a million times...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2017, 07:14
Replies: 23
Views: 17,687
Posted By Jelico

What do they mean by elastomeric rotor head? I...

What do they mean by elastomeric rotor head? I always wondered why there aren't any (that I know of) two bladed articulated or even rigid rotor systems. Would be nice to have the best of both worlds...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2016, 21:31
Replies: 263
Views: 56,604
Posted By Jelico

I think the "Hydraulics Off" idea comes from the...

I think the "Hydraulics Off" idea comes from the Robby world. Theory being that the collective doesnt rise when the hydros are switched off. At least thats what I was told when I did my rating a few...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2016, 10:20
Replies: 71
Views: 40,725
Posted By Jelico

Plenty of sub 1000hr co pilots flying complicated...

Plenty of sub 1000hr co pilots flying complicated types around the world
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2016, 21:26
Replies: 20
Views: 12,960
Posted By Jelico

This is pretty common in both R44 and R22. Have...

This is pretty common in both R44 and R22. Have seen it (from the hangar) once in an R44. Damage was fairly minimal, an inspection and I believe a mag overhaul. Did you happen to check if the fan had...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2016, 21:16
Replies: 39
Views: 15,605
Posted By Jelico

18 roll - post of the year x2. Gold

18 roll - post of the year x2. Gold
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2016, 04:56
Replies: 108
Views: 49,801
Posted By Jelico

I know of two cases in NZ. In both cases the mast...

I know of two cases in NZ. In both cases the mast was bumped but not detached completely. I think there may be a Vector (local CAA magazine) article on the second instance which happened last year -...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2016, 09:29
Replies: 108
Views: 49,801
Posted By Jelico

Hi Crab, I try not to post on these forums,...

Hi Crab, I try not to post on these forums, especially to give advise but there seems to be some misinformation. My concern was the unnerving posts about people loading the disc with collective,...
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