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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2013, 16:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,630
Posted By Avnx EO

Do you believe in Santa??

Most people think Santa Claus does not exist…. But the truth is he simply gave up on delivering gifts for the following reasons:

10: FAA would not grant a gross weight exemption for the full...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2013, 23:34
Replies: 36
Views: 28,448
Posted By Avnx EO

Bell 412 EPI

From Heliexpo:

Heli-Expo 2013: Bell unveils two new variants - News - Shephard (http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/heli-expo-2013-bell-unveils-two-new-variants/)

:=Well I gues that...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2011, 01:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,989
Posted By Avnx EO

Decathlon / Citabria Tires.

I recently bought a 2005 Decathlon and it's a great aircraft - except the wheel pants. They break very easily. (e.g. land on grass and catch some sod in the back of the wheel and the whole thing...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2010, 04:08
Replies: 64
Views: 32,334
Posted By Avnx EO

Actually, the 427 is CAT-A certified by TCCA and...

Actually, the 427 is CAT-A certified by TCCA and EASA (VFR). It was not the CAT-A system separation that was the issue with the 427. It was the number of systems that had to be re-designed for IFR...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2010, 03:45
Replies: 487
Views: 272,267
Posted By Avnx EO

Mercy One's 429 enters service

Mercy One's 429, N911ED, entered service last week in Des Moines. :ok: It was the helicopter on display at Heli-Expo in Houston, and it definitely had the clamshell doors in the back for loading and...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2010, 03:44
Replies: 44
Views: 19,989
Posted By Avnx EO

One more thing.... If I go to AC 27-1B ...

One more thing.... If I go to AC 27-1B Appendix B section b(6) Stability Augmentation System it states: That's the FAA's definition of a SAS per the advisory material, and it is pretty clear to...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2010, 02:56
Replies: 44
Views: 19,989
Posted By Avnx EO

Shawn... it can't be a "series" actuator unless...

Shawn... it can't be a "series" actuator unless its in "series". I've seen the installation and it is a parallel actuator (they don't cut the control tubes to put in the actuator.)
I've also heard...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2010, 02:27
Replies: 44
Views: 19,989
Posted By Avnx EO

Actually AFAIK, the "Bell Subsidiary" picked up...

Actually AFAIK, the "Bell Subsidiary" picked up the SAGEM/SFIM STC as part of the package deal when HAS went bankrupt (i.e. they didn't specifically go out and choose that system.) My understand is...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 01:37
Replies: 44
Views: 19,989
Posted By Avnx EO

I think it's a great idea that someone has put a...

I think it's a great idea that someone has put a low-cost autopilot system for helicopters on the market. I think it is a great pilot aid for VFR flight.:ok: But ironically, the one thing this...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2010, 04:04
Replies: 390
Views: 218,810
Posted By Avnx EO

No.... the current Canadian CH-146s have the...

No.... the current Canadian CH-146s have the standard, non-FADEC'd PT6-3D somethings. (I think they are -3DF.)
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2010, 22:57
Replies: 390
Views: 218,810
Posted By Avnx EO

Never heard 'em called "super EPs" before... but...

Never heard 'em called "super EPs" before... but I like it:ok:. There was actually one on display at Heli-expo 2003 in Dallas and they called it the "412 ASAR" (advanced search and rescue). This...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2009, 18:16
Replies: 39
Views: 8,689
Posted By Avnx EO

A few things stike me as odd here. For one, it...

A few things stike me as odd here. For one, it looks like the EGPWS is being used as a means to meet JAR-OPS 3.660 which requires that all helicopters flying extended over water be equiped with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2009, 21:15
Replies: 32
Views: 12,954
Posted By Avnx EO

Twin Ranger

Ahhh.... I thought the Twin Ranger was a Soloy Conversion STC. I know at one time there was a deal where Bell wanted to productionize the STC rather than engineer its own light Twin, but they had...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2009, 23:03
Replies: 32
Views: 12,954
Posted By Avnx EO

The 2 digit model numbering was for the original...

The 2 digit model numbering was for the original piston stuff. The three digit and the associated model sequencing came with the turbine helicopters. That's why someone had the idea of starting the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2009, 02:10
Replies: 32
Views: 12,954
Posted By Avnx EO

What's in a name?

No such thing as a Bell 540. And as far as the rotor system goes, I thought it was called the "680 rotor system."

I can't even see how a 540 fits in the Bell naming convention. The MAPL series...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2008, 03:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,347
Posted By Avnx EO

You have to be careful. Not all EVS systems are...

You have to be careful. Not all EVS systems are created equal. Some are very restricted in IR bandwidth due to the technology they use. For example, I was surprised to find out that fog actually...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2008, 01:46
Replies: 11
Views: 6,585
Posted By Avnx EO

Your basic comment is right, EN48. The SAGEM...

Your basic comment is right, EN48. The SAGEM system is really a fairly standard depiction of traditional flight instruments. However the advantage of the SAGEM system (as in the STCs on the 407 and...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2008, 02:59
Replies: 19
Views: 13,838
Posted By Avnx EO

With 2 and 4 bladed systems, I could never...

With 2 and 4 bladed systems, I could never understand where the 3-per-rev came from. Then I got a really good explanantion from a rotor dynamics guy... (I'm going to embarrass myself by trying to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2008, 22:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,443
Posted By Avnx EO

With regards to having a mixed bag... I can...

With regards to having a mixed bag... I can understand that. I visited an EMS operator in west Texas about 2 years ago and they had 4 MD-902s and a BK-117. All the MDs were grounded awaiting parts....
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2008, 21:13
Replies: 59
Views: 12,280
Posted By Avnx EO

Where will MD Helicopters land.

Reports in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on Sunday were that Alliance Airport (Just North of Fort Worth) is out as the new location for MD. Something about not liking the idea of being on the same...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2008, 18:51
Replies: 75
Views: 20,553
Posted By Avnx EO

From Fort Worth Star Telegram Thursday: ...

From Fort Worth Star Telegram Thursday:


So Nick gets the R&D and research side, but the basic "program" engineering(existing programs like 429, V22, H1 and ARH) goes to Lowinger. Anyone in...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2008, 17:01
Replies: 30
Views: 5,677
Posted By Avnx EO

So after a year, in an absurd twist of irony that...

So after a year, in an absurd twist of irony that I didn't anticipate, I finally get to finish this thread.....



..... I wonder whose job he's interviewing for?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2008, 01:22
Replies: 75
Views: 20,553
Posted By Avnx EO

Unfortunately, Nick is likely to be as hamstrung...

Unfortunately, Nick is likely to be as hamstrung as those who preceeded him. Bell mgt. will expect nothing less than miracles from Nick, and then they'll tie your hands behind your back. And even...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2008, 23:47
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By Avnx EO

Guess the search engine didn't like the way I...

Guess the search engine didn't like the way I spelled 206B - Thnx:}
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2008, 21:39
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By Avnx EO

206BIII Production Shutdown

So what do people think about Bell's decision to stop 206BIII production? :{:ugh::rolleyes: ... It was announced along with shut down of the 427 and 430 (understandable given the success of the 429)....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2007, 17:23
Replies: 36
Views: 28,448
Posted By Avnx EO

Ah... I love it when a question drops into my...

Ah... I love it when a question drops into my lap.

The Royal Saudi Bell 412.... Sixteen were built (8 by Bell / 8 by Agusta). Agusta built an additional 5 with a follow on of 4 with a mission...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2007, 23:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Avnx EO

Sorry for the confusion, inmate.. I'm talking...

Sorry for the confusion, inmate.. I'm talking about both the battery cart style external power unit, and the generator style (which is what I meant when I said "regular GPU"). It is the generator...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2007, 15:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Avnx EO

Question Battery-type GPUs

Question.....

Are there a lot of people out there using battery type GPUs for - say light twins or larger? Someone told me there are operators out there who use battery-type GPUs to do the engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2007, 19:06
Replies: 140
Views: 48,966
Posted By Avnx EO

Maybe you'd get more responses if you explained...

Maybe you'd get more responses if you explained what an FS2004 (FS9) Helicopter Project is...:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2007, 19:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Avnx EO

There are really two issues to deal with... one,...

There are really two issues to deal with... one, The "E3" issues as already mentioned (radio frequency interference.) The night sun uses a carbon arc light and generates a boat-load of RF...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2007, 15:12
Replies: 487
Views: 272,267
Posted By Avnx EO

I agree... the media relations are more than a...

I agree... the media relations are more than a bit odd on this one....

I suspect that given the recent CEO swap at Bell, that the PR organization is still trying to find its feet.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2007, 03:54
Replies: 487
Views: 272,267
Posted By Avnx EO

Bell 429 continues to impress in flight test.

For those nay-sayers who claimed Bell's 429 first flight was only for show... Not only is she continuing test ... but she reached over 150 knots today.... Very smooth I'm told.:cool:
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2007, 05:09
Replies: 30
Views: 5,677
Posted By Avnx EO

Can't believe this..:ugh: . two pages of thread...

Can't believe this..:ugh: . two pages of thread and no one adds anything to the list. ..... It's all about who pays for lunch.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2007, 21:09
Replies: 30
Views: 5,677
Posted By Avnx EO

Smile Top Ten remarks overheard when Nick Lappos Visits

Top ten remarks overheard when Nick Lappos visits your booth at HAI….
….

10. I know he was smiling while he said it…. So how come I still feel insulted.
9. 10 bucks says you can’t find a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2007, 20:58
Replies: 7
Views: 4,282
Posted By Avnx EO

Adds to the list of ridiculous Bond helicopter...

Adds to the list of ridiculous Bond helicopter stunts..... can't even remember the titles anymore... But you've got the motercycle chase through some Asian setting, and they come after him with an...
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