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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2008, 04:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,546
Posted By HFT

Just completed 3000 mile trip in company with a/c...

Just completed 3000 mile trip in company with a/c version R44II and my machine hasn't air, no noticeable difference in fuel consumption. In fact the a/c equipped was 3-5 knts faster for same...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2007, 03:00
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,136
Posted By HFT

not sure if this should be in the R22 section but...

not sure if this should be in the R22 section but in reply to the discussion on the R66 engine a search of RR300 engine and prdomain.com. Shows an anouncement from RR that they ARE to supply frank...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2006, 21:33
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,888
Posted By HFT

Buying R44

Is it possible to buy a new R44 from the US and ship to another country say Aus and maintain full warranty. Web search shows that there is about 10k price difference advantage after o/s purchace and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2006, 06:32
Replies: 26
Views: 7,288
Posted By HFT

Have flown many hours on pest destruction mainly...

Have flown many hours on pest destruction mainly wild pigs, in a R22 and R44 the R22 is better for the shooter as the door is better positioned than the R44 which is more forward of the shooter. 44...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2006, 22:55
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,888
Posted By HFT

Email the factory and ask the cost of a rebuild...

Email the factory and ask the cost of a rebuild kit / by 2200 and thats your rough per hour price. Use a 10 yr avg for your currency conversion. Take the rebuild cost off the new price and that is a...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2006, 03:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By HFT

Not viable

Having had a blade strike in a R44 with no other damage to airframe to worry about I paid nearly $200,000 Aud to have it rebuilt baldes, mrgb,hub,flex plates, etc sudden stop on engine that always...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2006, 09:25
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,888
Posted By HFT

Hairyplane Have flown R44 with all...

Hairyplane

Have flown R44 with all conbinations of doors on and off, have not had any bad effects, most of the time the noise you here is seatbelts flapping. Make sure there is nothing to fly out...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2006, 05:50
Replies: 1,505
Views: 560,888
Posted By HFT

Robinson hire rates

Ive owned 14 Robbys both R22 and R44 and its just been pointed out to me that I don't actually own any of them at all. I get the use of them for 2,200 hours or twelve years. I can sell or buy a new...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2006, 04:06
Replies: 624
Views: 293,176
Posted By HFT

Smile Enstrom 280fx

Could anyone who operates an Enstrom 280fx advise on their feelings about this type, speed,smoothness,maintenance in Australia, throttle control, tail rotor effectiveness,fuel economy etc, for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2003, 06:12
Replies: 263
Views: 56,527
Posted By HFT

hydraulics off?

In the R44 when in a older non hydraulic model the cyclic will slowly move to some very odd (dangerous) positions with frictions on or not ,if left unattended on wind down. The hydraulic version will...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2003, 07:18
Replies: 263
Views: 56,527
Posted By HFT

Two things to remember if you do get out and the...

Two things to remember if you do get out and the helicopter does roll up on its own, so as to be still insurable.
1 I had to get out for a safety check, funny noise, pax safety, etc, don't say a got...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2003, 17:50
Replies: 34
Views: 8,018
Posted By HFT

spinning r44

I don't wish to make specific reference to this accident only say that on my last r44 100hry the tail rotor pitch control bearing was rather dodgy, hours and maintenance are all 100% on this machine...
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