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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2020, 00:54
Replies: 40
Views: 16,388
Posted By Gaseous

Dennis contacted me after I posted a picture of...

Dennis contacted me after I posted a picture of my Enstrom BDKD on here. He was generous with his time and he told good tales of the early days at Spooners. He had a genuine fondness for and even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2020, 16:26
Replies: 489
Views: 267,717
Posted By Gaseous

BN Islander spotted doing a flypast of Braye...

BN Islander spotted doing a flypast of Braye beach this week. Air Alderney training flight apparently. Unwelcome competition for Aurigny or the excuse they want to dump the island altogether?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2018, 19:44
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Over the 18 years I've owned Enstroms the cost...

Over the 18 years I've owned Enstroms the cost has been minimal compared with a Robinson - and that includes an engine rebuild and the TT strap conversion I'm about to have done. For me as a private...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2018, 09:14
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

AD for -11 and -13 main rotor spindles will come...

AD for -11 and -13 main rotor spindles will come in force on 21st Feb. 1500 hour life.
looks like most older Enstroms will be affected.:(
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2017, 10:05
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Morning All, Tom Kirk tells me he's stopped...

Morning All,

Tom Kirk tells me he's stopped doing Enstrom maintenance.
I know of Steve PR in Northampton but he's a bit far away from where the aircraft usually is.
Anyone know of any other...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2015, 15:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By Gaseous

There are 2 variants of U174 plug. As I recall...

There are 2 variants of U174 plug. As I recall most if not all the Robbies I ever flew had the US(?) version which has a chrome coloured pin. The Enstrom's here seem to have the UK version which is...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2015, 11:08
Replies: 15
Views: 4,103
Posted By Gaseous

280 is pretty much a 28A with a pointy front. ...

280 is pretty much a 28A with a pointy front.
Never heard of a 280F.
28F yes but thats a different beast as is the 28C/280C. All turbocharged.

280 has:
HIO360 C1B rated at 205 BHP - 28A has a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2014, 10:33
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Check flight North of England.

I need a new LPC. Is there anyone in the north west of England can do one? Just type ENF28.

Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2014, 10:37
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

240 is on the high side for normal running but ok...

240 is on the high side for normal running but ok for a warning level. Check everything is OK - oil coolers not blocked with grass etc. Check your mixture settings too.

I dont like repeated...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2014, 07:50
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Corrosion.

IV,

The degree of corrosion on your grips is not a cause for concern and is not unusual. Just clean it off. The grip spindles appear to have been cadmium plated from the factory but most older...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2014, 21:39
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,026
Posted By Gaseous

G-BDKD

For those interested in such things ex-met Enstrom G-BDKD is flying again after 5 years off!

Life in the old dog yet!

G.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2014, 18:57
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Chopjock. Running out of fuel is a big deal,...

Chopjock.
Running out of fuel is a big deal, even in an Enstrom. G-BAAU for instance. Ask the owner!
Have a look at the other Enstrom thread G-OJMF. I'm not saying it ran out of fuel although its a...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 23:35
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

The collective should not pop up when the...

The collective should not pop up when the friction is released. It should be set up so that the spring capsule is 'over centre'. The manual tells you where to measure and how much. At rest, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2014, 22:09
Replies: 40
Views: 8,380
Posted By Gaseous

Pedalstop was a mod in the early days. Not very...

Pedalstop was a mod in the early days. Not very active as I recall.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2014, 22:34
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Aeroshell 22 is not the best grease for...

Aeroshell 22 is not the best grease for reciprocating bearings apparently. There is increased fretting of the bearing surfaces with clay based greases (which 22 is). Soap based greases perform better...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 21:10
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

The 280 is the same as a 28a with a pointy front....

The 280 is the same as a 28a with a pointy front. The turbo on a C will not make any real difference at 1500-2000 feet. 28As are fine up to 7500 in the uk. Beyond that weight, temperature, bravery...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2014, 11:47
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

Well, I seem to recall saying on here years ago...

Well, I seem to recall saying on here years ago the 28A would be a great trainer with less weight, more power and a governor.

Looks like thats what the TH180 is. :p:ok:

I have no doubt it with...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2014, 01:26
Replies: 624
Views: 293,489
Posted By Gaseous

A few thoughts on tracking.

The new tracking tips are an improvement as is the advice on shimming the grips. Our experience of easing the grip friction so they drop under their own weight is it makes the whole tracking...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2013, 22:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,472
Posted By Gaseous

I cant help wondering if the new 'training'...

I cant help wondering if the new 'training' Enstrom will be an updated, lightened 28A which was a bit on the heavy side, particularly 3 up but if it could lose about 200 lb and be limited to 2 place...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2013, 13:59
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,026
Posted By Gaseous

The badkid's back!

Reports of its demise a few pages back were exaggerated.

Not quite ready to fly again but will be soon.


http://s20.postimg.org/9yajjvavh/BDKD.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2012, 21:01
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,026
Posted By Gaseous

G-BDKD

G-BDKD was mothballed following a main bearing failure in 2008. Parts were removed to repair the crash damaged G-BRZG which I bought, flew for a year and subsequently sold.


Since then BDKD has...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2011, 04:11
Replies: 19
Views: 5,008
Posted By Gaseous

Its got Lead bromide in it - or more accurately,...

Its got Lead bromide in it - or more accurately, it produces lead bromide when the TEL reacts with ethyl dibromide and sunlight will initiate that. The lead part will remain on your clothes after the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2011, 09:38
Replies: 369
Views: 100,236
Posted By Gaseous

One of my lyco 360s generated a small amount of...

One of my lyco 360s generated a small amount of metal in the fine strainer following a bottom end rebuild. General engineering consensus was to keep an eye on it. It did this for 300 hours when...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2011, 00:08
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,026
Posted By Gaseous

A few pages back Dennis mentioned David Voy...

A few pages back Dennis mentioned David Voy autorotating into South London. He was in this. G-BDKD is currently nearing the end of a total rebuild and should fly again later this year.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 20:55
Replies: 22
Views: 11,729
Posted By Gaseous

I think you misunderstood what I meant. To...

I think you misunderstood what I meant.

To clarify. Just because the regulator will work satisfactorily doesn't mean the device is safe to use. Its not fine unless it says suitable for 24v
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2011, 22:56
Replies: 22
Views: 11,729
Posted By Gaseous

Hmm. Lots of these small chargers use 78xx or...

Hmm. Lots of these small chargers use 78xx or LM3xx voltage regulator technology which will be OK up to 35 volt input and so will work. Other internal components such as capacitors may well only be...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2010, 20:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,860
Posted By Gaseous

Just renewed mine with Heywards. No change from...

Just renewed mine with Heywards. No change from last year but I only do third party. Yes - its a rip off.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2010, 18:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By Gaseous

I would have gone but am away. I normally only go...

I would have gone but am away. I normally only go to Barton for LPC once per year. I might be inclined to go more often if it wasn't a rip off to go there. I buy Avgas for a hell of a lot less than...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2010, 20:16
Replies: 35
Views: 6,075
Posted By Gaseous

I have one or two hours in 28As. The manual...

I have one or two hours in 28As. The manual throttle is fine. You can drop the revs down a bit in the cruise to save a bit of fuel- about a gallon/hour is easy - more is possible. You can wind it up...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2010, 22:18
Replies: 134
Views: 27,557
Posted By Gaseous

I never signed up at all but always get a copy in...

I never signed up at all but always get a copy in the post! - I think they use G-info. Its a good read. Dennis always plugs the Enstrom cause.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2010, 08:24
Replies: 286
Views: 73,683
Posted By Gaseous

My aircraft has been parked outside -in sunny...

My aircraft has been parked outside -in sunny Lancashire- unmoved since Thursday. There is now a significant coating of dust - enough that I could not fly without washing the screen. As a PPL I dont...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2010, 17:58
Replies: 61
Views: 11,750
Posted By Gaseous

CJ The problem with exceeding max weight is...

CJ
The problem with exceeding max weight is that there is no way of knowing what, if any effects there will be on the aircraft. Enstrom use many common parts across the range with different maximum...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2010, 18:33
Replies: 42
Views: 5,942
Posted By Gaseous

I have a pair of these for pax as well as a pair...

I have a pair of these for pax as well as a pair of Pilot DNC17-79 which are cheaper and look it. Both work well and the ANR is equal in both. The Bose are a nicer bit of kit. I got them off ebay for...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2010, 18:11
Replies: 41
Views: 15,388
Posted By Gaseous

True ground resonance occurs when the frequency...

True ground resonance occurs when the frequency of a vibration within the main rotor system is the same as the resonant frequency of the landing gear. The rotor feeds energy into the resonating...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2010, 18:20
Replies: 30
Views: 6,830
Posted By Gaseous

Not true. I wont fly an R22 anymore because I...

Not true. I wont fly an R22 anymore because I think I have a better chance of not dying if I fly something else. I trained in R22 and have hundreds of hours in them. They are less forgiving of...
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