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Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2024, 22:45
Replies: 604
Views: 182,237
Posted By PowerPedal

hi everyone, realise this is a very old post, but...

hi everyone, realise this is a very old post, but just wanted to share our experience with the Gen light not going out after start and the generator not coming on line- we had this issue and found it...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 19:36
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

just a clarification here- HX50 owners/pilots are...

just a clarification here- HX50 owners/pilots are not allowed do their own maintainence any more than replenish fluids etc just as per existing regulations.True, they’ve got to technically “build”...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 10:00
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Nothing really new. JH seems to be now getting...

Nothing really new. JH seems to be now getting more reluctant to give firm timelines (sensible), stating the main focus is getting the engine running by the end of the year, then having flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 00:29
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

there were a lot of direct questions at this...

there were a lot of direct questions at this weeks AMA about the timelines and production volumes. As more people put down deposits (now around 1300), Hill are being held more and more accountable....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 00:42
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

There’s a very real possibility of this! And the...

There’s a very real possibility of this! And the deposit holders have knowingly gone into it with eyes open.

Nonetheless, and unlike in the automotive industry, the concept of HX50 has many merits...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2024, 23:29
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

I'm a doctor and I can't wait to go over and...

I'm a doctor and I can't wait to go over and assemble my HX50. That is not an issue- esp for aviation enthusiasts, regardless of their day job. We would make a holiday out of it. Prob then go fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 20:25
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

No, Safran are taking the piss. Recently had our...

No, Safran are taking the piss. Recently had our Arrius 2F sent back for calendar life extension- charged us 75,000 EUR to inspect the engine, was returned back to us with a 2% drop on the power...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2024, 19:54
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

And you've hit the nail on the head Crab....

And you've hit the nail on the head Crab. Although you are obviously a very experienced helicopter pilot and no doubt have been around the industry a long time, I suspect you've never actually owned...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 20:43
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

don’t we all wish we had a Megan!

don’t we all wish we had a Megan!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 12:08
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

hi David, welcome to the forum! Great to have...

hi David, welcome to the forum! Great to have someone of your calibre providing input.

I think we’d all agree that Robinson has fallen a bit behind to date on innovation and would love to know...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 11:46
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Not only is there absolutely no comparison...

Not only is there absolutely no comparison between the outdated and rather embarrassing R66, which not only costs significantly more to purchase (as you've pointed out), but the R66 needs to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2023, 08:43
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

it does have an annunciator panel: ...

it does have an annunciator panel:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1452x1148/img_3406_169b65178eb9f988bcc978393f5d778ba7cba5d4.jpeg

better still it then displays a pop up box...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2023, 13:11
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Skids

[QUOTE=helispotter;11553455]In one of the photos shared by chopper2004 in post #1291, the skidded version shows the skids project slightly forward of the front 'cross tube'. But I don't think this is...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 12:13
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Clearly you have vast experience Crab....

Clearly you have vast experience Crab. Congratulations. Regardless of the difference in philosophy and opinion here, of course there’s inter-pilot respect for anyone with that sort of aviation...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 07:20
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

[[email protected];11511177][1000 hour...

[[email protected];11511177][1000 hour pilots were considered the most dangerous and most likely to have a crash because they thought they knew it all./QUOTE]

yep agree with that.
And also...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 02:28
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

see this is exactly what we are talking about...

see this is exactly what we are talking about Crab- spouting off ill informed comments- you claim the wise old pessimists on this forum have a quote “huge wealth of knowledge and experience” yet you...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2023, 19:46
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

completely agree Shagpile. It’s getting tiring....

completely agree Shagpile. It’s getting tiring. This forum has become about a bunch of grumpy old knockers, not helicopter enthusiasts. Rather than great dialogue about a new helicopter being...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2023, 00:21
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

haha you guys are a tough crowd to please!! Just...

haha you guys are a tough crowd to please!! Just watched the latest update this morning (available to deposit holders only via the App) and again the Hill team have been busy manufacturing all sorts...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2023, 21:19
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

yep you are right 206Jock. He’s been way off with...

yep you are right 206Jock. He’s been way off with his timelines. Agree nothing airborne till end 2024 and nothing in production till 2026 and even then will be ambitious to produce 100 in first year....
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2023, 10:24
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

being negative again Crabby! The HX50 will...

being negative again Crabby!

The HX50 will be exactly the same as the certified HC50 version, and built to certification standards, but with the following differences:
1. it will be available...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2023, 06:57
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Dont know. But I would imagine that if FAA...

Dont know. But I would imagine that if FAA approves then CASA will likely follow.

However If for any reason CASA won’t allow HX50 a permit to fly, then our contract of sale stipulates we will be...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2023, 01:35
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

hill will train and certifies your local engineer...

hill will train and certifies your local engineer of choice as part of your purchase order. They will supply parts etc. That’s no big deal.

theres already 40 HX50 orders from Australia, and this...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2023, 01:16
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Sounds like we are reaching common ground...

Sounds like we are reaching common ground Admikar.
I’m probably going to head over to England in early Dec to see the 2 prototypes at the launch.
i would be very surprised however if mine (serial...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 17:11
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

haha no affiliation. Just a private helicopter...

haha no affiliation. Just a private helicopter pilot from Sydney that owns an EC120 and has a deposit down on a HX50, I’m not Jason Hill if that what you’re getting at!! 🤣

I’m realise the HX50...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 11:25
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Clean sheet design. New in house turbine engine....

Clean sheet design. New in house turbine engine. First carbon monocoque helicopter. All for under US600k
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 11:20
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Then took another 4 years before entering...

Then took another 4 years before entering production…


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/920x2000/img_1734_297b2371f84723de6f6ddb65d78c43ea14fd7a81.png
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 01:11
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

You’ve put it all perfectly Shagpile. Exciting...

You’ve put it all perfectly Shagpile. Exciting times ahead. The Jason Hills of the world is what takes us forward, challenges the status quo, and is what we need.
If the world was filled with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 22:38
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

prob correct. So what? if the biggest gripe...

prob correct. So what?
if the biggest gripe you have is the timeframe then I’m ok with that.
I flew an R44 again over the weekend for first time in a year (normally fly my EC120) and just...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 22:33
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

via App only. Very detailed 30 min update across...

via App only. Very detailed 30 min update across all aspects of the program from JH on 18 sept.

big leaps forward
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 22:30
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Again wrong. latest update was 18 September....

Again wrong.
latest update was 18 September. 30 min presentation by Jason himself.
only visible via the App though.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 22:29
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

that’s completely incorrect. They are making...

that’s completely incorrect. They are making actual components and assembling the physical aircraft at a rapid pace.
2 complete aircraft (one with skids, the other retracts) are being manufactured...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 11:02
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

the pace of progress from one fortnight to the...

the pace of progress from one fortnight to the next is impressive. The engine development, avionics, drive train, rotor system, lighting, trim, it all jumps significantly each fortnight.

sure he...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2023, 10:56
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

wrong update. That’s just a side thing by a...

wrong update. That’s just a side thing by a junior called Milan. Fluffy- forget those.
The latest fortnightly update was 2 days ago by Jason Hill. Great progress
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2023, 19:58
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

It was presented by Jason Hill- not sure what you...

It was presented by Jason Hill- not sure what you mean?
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2023, 12:02
Replies: 1,637
Views: 448,561
Posted By PowerPedal

Gotta give credit for the pace of progress on development

No negative posts for 10 days!! Don’t tell me you’re all getting tired of hx50 bashing!!

Regardless of whether you’re a “hilliever” or a sceptic, one must at least give credit for the amazing...
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