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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 14:18
Replies: 8
Views: 3,087
Posted By rotorfun

Anyone have a tail number on this?

Anyone have a tail number on this?
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2023, 17:28
Replies: 25
Views: 5,626
Posted By rotorfun

When installing main rotor tie down, AFM for Bell...

When installing main rotor tie down, AFM for Bell 505 indicates rotating rotors in the opposite direction. Not sure why...

"Rotate main rotor blades in opposite direction of rotation until main...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2023, 04:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By rotorfun

Thanks for the input everyone. I don’t tend to...

Thanks for the input everyone. I don’t tend to fly in low light very often, so I think clear makes sense for me as I’d use it more often. I wonder if they can be swapped easily if I knew I was flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2023, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By rotorfun

Clear Visor

I currently have grey/smoke (inner) and yellow (outer). I never use the yellow (outer) visor. Is there any good reason to swap the yellow (outer) visor for a clear (outer) visor?

I’ve seen a few...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2022, 18:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,381
Posted By rotorfun

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm waiting on...

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm waiting on my noise level monitor to arrive from Amazon so I can find out at least the dB reading in the helicopter. Then will consult a pediatrician as to...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 22:34
Replies: 33
Views: 5,381
Posted By rotorfun

The risk of injury or fatality is far greater in...

The risk of injury or fatality is far greater in a car than in a helicopter. This is not really a concern to me.

But it does seem the collective opinion here is not to bring her for a bit.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 19:44
Replies: 33
Views: 5,381
Posted By rotorfun

Earplugs is a good idea. She never takes her...

Earplugs is a good idea. She never takes her toque off so could perhaps try the earplugs underneath a toque.

Bell 505 so I think its around 90dB but I've never tested it myself. I've taken my...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 19:40
Replies: 33
Views: 5,381
Posted By rotorfun

Mostly so that I can still go flying on weekends...

Mostly so that I can still go flying on weekends and don't leave my wife at home with all the kids. Clearly it is expected that having kids would make it more difficult to go flying, but was hopeful...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 15:04
Replies: 33
Views: 5,381
Posted By rotorfun

Toddlers Flying

Hi everyone. I have a 20-month old daughter. We took her flying when she was about 17 months old. She didn't mind the flight, but she really struggled to keep her headsets on. I'm worried if she...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2021, 12:45
Replies: 851
Views: 735,783
Posted By rotorfun

Nigel, is that your 505 G-IGGI for sale? Why are...

Nigel, is that your 505 G-IGGI for sale? Why are you selling?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2021, 14:27
Replies: 0
Views: 652
Posted By rotorfun

Sagem 6a

Anyone here have any experience and review of the Sagem 6a pfd and mfd?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2021, 02:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,527
Posted By rotorfun

Bell 505 Experience

Hi, does anyone have experience on the Bell 505 from an operator and maintenance perspective? I'm looking at EC120's and Bell 505's. I'm finding it hard to find a good EC120 that doesn't have some...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2020, 23:13
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,398
Posted By rotorfun

To fend off those sneak attacks the 505 didn't go...

To fend off those sneak attacks the 505 didn't go with an enclosed tail rotor.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2020, 14:52
Replies: 34
Views: 17,456
Posted By rotorfun

Yep I think you nailed it. If you are 1,000hrs...

Yep I think you nailed it. If you are 1,000hrs TSO, then take 1,000hrs x $100/hr = $100,000. You should deduct this off the purchase price for the engine overhaul. Same goes for gearboxes, etc.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2020, 14:36
Replies: 34
Views: 17,456
Posted By rotorfun

I don't think you can beat the cost of the r66 if...

I don't think you can beat the cost of the r66 if you want a light single turbine; but to echo Apollo, I'd much rather be flying around in the EC120!

aa, where did you get the $208/hr from for...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2020, 22:39
Replies: 851
Views: 735,783
Posted By rotorfun

One thing I have learned is that the 505 does not...

One thing I have learned is that the 505 does not have any calendar items other than TT straps every 4 yrs). Is that correct? This is a major $$ saver as I'm hearing this 12yr inspections on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2020, 15:41
Replies: 851
Views: 735,783
Posted By rotorfun

Curious to know if anyone has had any experience...

Curious to know if anyone has had any experience on both the EC120 and the Bell 505? It seems that a REALLY nice EC120 will go for a similar price to a pre-owned 505. Most of the 505's for sale are...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2020, 04:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,920
Posted By rotorfun

Bell 505 Maintenance

Anyone have any idea what the scheduled maintenance is on these machines? Major component times? Are there any calendar items?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2020, 17:13
Replies: 34
Views: 17,456
Posted By rotorfun

Thanks for the info everyone. I spoke to a local...

Thanks for the info everyone. I spoke to a local EC120 operator and was informed the costs I could expect:
- $5k/yr for 100hr inspection
- $25k every 2 yrs
- $60k every 7 yrs
- $250k every 12 yrs...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2020, 14:47
Replies: 34
Views: 17,456
Posted By rotorfun

Thanks, although I don't know how accurate it is....

Thanks, although I don't know how accurate it is. the fixed costs seem outrageous to me. I expect you'd be able to pick one up for $600 to $700k, so hull insurance around $30k, hangarage around $10k,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2020, 17:54
Replies: 34
Views: 17,456
Posted By rotorfun

EC120 Op Costs

Anyone have experience with op costs on the EC120? Seems you can get them cheap on the capital side but difficult to find info on maintenance/op costs. Interested for private flying ~100hrs/yr. Do...
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