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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2023, 08:55
Replies: 0
Views: 939
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 plate

Hi all,
I have R44 PRH on Retention if of interest to anybody.
HP
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2016, 16:59
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,505,918
Posted By Hairyplane

Amy Johnson statue

The statue is lovely. They surely aren't going to place it there permanently?

Sorry, but isn't it well known that anything bronze - plaques, statues, whatever - are fair game for those who scour...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2016, 09:30
Replies: 23
Views: 12,354
Posted By Hairyplane

Helmets

Depending on how much you value your head, the Campbell Aero Classic hardshell helmet is unbeatable.

Campbell Aero Classics NZ Ltd (http://www.campbellaeroclassics.com)

I have worn mine for...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2016, 13:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,194
Posted By Hairyplane

Helicopter infringes Old Warden Reds TRA

At Old Warden yesterday - Reds display interrupted big style by a heli intruder well within the TRA.

The display season has started. As 'Red 10' stated over the PA, 'please check NOTAMS'.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2015, 07:59
Replies: 8
Views: 3,246
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 Rotor Blades

Hi all,

My June 08 R2 is a low time, privately owned cosseted machine with excellent blades. The dilemma I face is whether to replace them in accordance with the AD. I have until June 16, i.e. 8...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2015, 08:11
Replies: 13
Views: 5,436
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 blade

Hi Tinyjohnson,

In the process of going through the exercise myself -

As I understand it - If your blades are less than 8 years old, have less than 1800 hours on them and are airworthy(!), you...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2015, 12:17
Replies: 7
Views: 3,230
Posted By Hairyplane

Scam Ad for my aircraft

I see that my R44 G-NIKX is advertised here -

aircraft for sale, Airplane, classifieds, Helicopter Sales, Used airplanes (http://www.jet-scout.com/robinson_for_sale_listings.html)

The price is...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2015, 21:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,830
Posted By Hairyplane

Ploughed field Auto

If its soggy clay you won't get away without breaking the aircraft, especially if you have lost TRA. The furrows will just make it more difficult to walk to the pub for that stiff drink you have well...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2015, 08:49
Replies: 19
Views: 4,830
Posted By Hairyplane

R22 down

The 'rear rotor'(!) appears undamaged.

No 'run on' ability following TR failure(?) in a soggy ploughed field.

Well done to pull that one off under the circumstances.

HP
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2015, 17:41
Replies: 221
Views: 93,169
Posted By Hairyplane

Cockney Steve

I'm puzzled here. Why don't you read but not post?:hmm:

HP
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2015, 16:57
Replies: 221
Views: 93,169
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 crash

Hi Hughes 500.

The R44 uses IRO 55 litres per hour only.

I have had my issues with the machine - corrosion on my first one and now a blade swap at 550 hours, plus other lesser niggles. However,...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2015, 21:33
Replies: 7
Views: 4,033
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 crash

Having thought yet more about it....

What if the FS pax was green and the pilot hadn't briefed him properly on handling the controls?

The approach was made normally IRO 15 inches MAP yet the LR...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2015, 11:26
Replies: 7
Views: 4,033
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 crash

IMO he probably feared a dynamic rollover after a firm arrival on uneven ground and instinctively hauled the lever up.

He then found himself with insufficient power close to rooftops and, fearful...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2015, 16:17
Replies: 221
Views: 93,169
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 Rotorblades

I have until June 2016 to take advantage of the 50% discount offered by RHC to change my blades on my June 08 Raven2. I have ordered them now simply because (a) Its a safety related item. (b) If I...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2015, 16:03
Replies: 11
Views: 4,670
Posted By Hairyplane

Fuel bladders

Hi Mickjoebill,

In response to your initial post, I wouldn't fly or ride in a non-modded machine. The case for fitting bladder tanks is a complete no-brainer. I therefore hope that the programme...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2014, 21:51
Replies: 501
Views: 162,867
Posted By Hairyplane

Rock

Thanks Muffin.

( You have the same name as our big fluffy cat;)

HP
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2014, 19:08
Replies: 501
Views: 162,867
Posted By Hairyplane

Padstow

Hi all,

I'm sure the information I seek is in an old thread(?). However, I'm looking for somewhere to land my R44 as close to Padstow as possible - ideally within bag dragging distance. No probs...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2014, 08:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By Hairyplane

Heli Surfaces Permit

My 10 year Permit is about to expire. I remember filling out a weird form full of silly questions and getting my Permit several weeks later. Lets see if the new one is more relevant.

I must...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2014, 16:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,099
Posted By Hairyplane

FAA STC

..Is just that.

Not on the G....

HP
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2014, 13:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,099
Posted By Hairyplane

Fuel Flow

I guess you could fit an EDM or similar fuel flow meter but doubt if it has an STC in this Country?

I had an EDM700 on my Robin Regent but failed uphill in getting the fuel flow transducer...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2014, 10:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,734
Posted By Hairyplane

Bladder tanks

There have been previous posts on this subject on the main Robinson thread.
I wouldn't fly a non-modded R44, let alone take an unsuspecting passenger in one.
Mine was one of the first to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2014, 08:01
Replies: 28
Views: 10,059
Posted By Hairyplane

Scam Ads

Interesting to see my R44 on Buy Planes For Sale (http://www.Buyplanesforsale.com).

It has acquired air-con., done less hours and is offered at a price way below market value.

You can even...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2013, 08:09
Replies: 133
Views: 149,089
Posted By Hairyplane

Attessa 1V

Did you notice the billowing tablecloths on the deck beneath the pad?
What if........?!

Hairy
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 09:45
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,991
Posted By Hairyplane

Thank you!

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice/ PM. I am very happy with my CAMO and have remained loyal to them since they trained me and sold me my first brand new machine 9 years ago.

I'm sure they will...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2013, 16:23
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,991
Posted By Hairyplane

Clutch Actuator switch test

Will do. Always keen to share information.

All the best

HP
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2013, 16:53
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,991
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 Clutch Actuator

Hi all,

My 2008 Raven 2/ 430hrs is in for an Annual.

I am told that the Clutch Actuator has 'failed the switch test', taking 'four seconds as opposed to the allowable two' and needs to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2013, 15:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,096
Posted By Hairyplane

Plane Check - Scammers at work

Hi all,

A friend was surprised to see my aircraft on Plane Check. So was I!

Looks like I've acquired aircon and a few hundred extra hours too. Price looks really low....

PlaneCheck Aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2013, 09:49
Replies: 55
Views: 108,700
Posted By Hairyplane

My ten pen'orth

You get one shot at this life. Also consider choosing a career that could lead to a far greater income potential than working for somebody else.

You might then ultimately achieve your own personal...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2013, 08:21
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 mishaps

Thanks Jack. I have studied it. Anything like this is a 'must read' for pilots.
I'm hoping that Hughsey will post specific links.
All the best
HP
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2013, 19:15
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

Lost friends

Hi Hughsey.

So sorry to hear of your lost friends.

Are you able to post links to the Accident Reports?

I for one, as an R44 owner am very keen to learn from them.

Best
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2013, 07:45
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

60 minutes

I see on the 60 Minute website that there are a couple of related videos. When I select one, the ads play and I then get a 'your video will play after the ads.'
Nothing happens. Any ideas?
I do...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2013, 09:10
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

Can opener

Well put TLN,

Add the original rotor brake warning light switch as the ignition source just in case the mags etc don't do the job (the later switch, swapped with the mod, is described as...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2013, 11:54
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

AS350

Hi SuperF,

I would love a go in one! I'm in Warwickshire. Land at the house, nice lunch guaranteed. we could also nip across to a nearby airstrip for some open-cockpit fun.

My post related...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2013, 09:32
Replies: 39
Views: 9,606
Posted By Hairyplane

R44 bladder tanks

As previously stated, I believe it irresponsible in the extreme to fly innocent passengers in a machine that hasn't got bladder tanks. We pilots know the risks, they don't.

I love my R44....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2013, 13:24
Replies: 38
Views: 9,835
Posted By Hairyplane

The Crab, Chieveley, Berks.

Hi all,

I took the lovely Nicky down to The Crab last evening. I booked the Moroccan-themed La Mamoumia room, c/w private garden and hot tub. The service was superb, prices reasonable, food...
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