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Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2024, 14:27
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

I agree with Pittsextra, from what I understand...

I agree with Pittsextra, from what I understand on the engine after watching every video:

Starter generator manufactured by contractor, awaiting testing on their own test rig.

Every other...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 18:42
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

[QUOTE=wrench1;11617239]I think this is the...

[QUOTE=wrench1;11617239]I think this is the attitude of a large number of HX50 depositors from what I've learned. I know two people who have made deposits, where both are also current helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 19:49
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

Hughes500 You said previously "A gas turbine...

Hughes500

You said previously "A gas turbine is not rocket science, it is a simple engine and been around 60 years !"

It may be simple but progress seems to be very slow.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2024, 11:57
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

At 35 gallons an hour the fuel tank must be at...

At 35 gallons an hour the fuel tank must be at least 175 gallons capacity............if it has 5 hour duration. Now that is quite a large fuel tank(s).
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 16:56
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

I have just watched an early youtube video from...

I have just watched an early youtube video from Hill Helicopters from 3 years ago, where it is stated the engine is an extremely efficient engine consuming 34-35 gallons per hour (HX50 Behind the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2022, 13:05
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

Having studied the pictures of the first engine,...

Having studied the pictures of the first engine, the second engine looks a completely new design, nothing looks interchangeable. Does that mean engine design is only at its initial stages and all...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2021, 06:45
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

That certain guy in New Zealand is an engineering...

That certain guy in New Zealand is an engineering genius, he worked tirelessly 18 hours a day for decades on successful products, his life is total aviation, his product did not make it to market...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2021, 11:12
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

I am quite impressed that it will only takes 2...

I am quite impressed that it will only takes 2 weeks to build, must be modular.......the owner will probably just watch the process, which in the eyes of the CAA is "participation".

Most of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2021, 11:02
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

As nobody has built (or even seen) the helicopter...

As nobody has built (or even seen) the helicopter or engine, the build instruction manual is going to be an interesting detailed read, The manual will have to be extremely detailed as every single...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2021, 06:44
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

The website states "it is built in our UK CAA...

The website states "it is built in our UK CAA approved factory".

A FACTORY, not an approved maintenance organisation.

Not EASA approved, but CAA approved..........
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2021, 11:38
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

The website states "it is built in our UK CAA...

The website states "it is built in our UK CAA approved factory".

So has one actually been built in the UK CAA approved factory ?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2021, 07:45
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

I read on the Hill Helicopters website that "...

I read on the Hill Helicopters website that " they have an excellent working relationship with the regulators". Now retired after 30 years working with regulators I never really succeeded in having...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2021, 13:41
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

We watch with interest, the company Hill...

We watch with interest, the company Hill Helicopters Ltd is only 7 months old so no track record to review, hope it all works out for everybody.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2020, 11:33
Replies: 1,651
Views: 453,665
Posted By PEASACAKE

Build at the factory in two weeks, well ask any...

Build at the factory in two weeks, well ask any AME, doing an annual with the owner helping is more work than doing it by yourself.

Doing anything with the owner helping is more than I could ever...
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