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Forum: Rotorheads

11th Dec 2018, 17:56

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Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

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Posted By Bell_ringer

Go pick any movie, which one has a Robbie in it? ...

Go pick any movie, which one has a Robbie in it?
Busy watching the rock being shot at from a helicopter.
Is it a 44? Nope, good ole JetBanger :}

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Dec 2018, 03:34

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

Views: 26,684

Posted By Bell_ringer

The cost isn't that high a percentage but it is a...

The cost isn't that high a percentage but it is a significant chunk, largely depends on the hours you do how much of a problem it is.
As they approach rebuild the value drops to next to nothing,...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Dec 2018, 16:41

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

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Posted By Bell_ringer

They auto identically? There must have been...

They auto identically?
There must have been something very wrong with that 206.

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Dec 2018, 17:16

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

Views: 26,684

Posted By Bell_ringer

I didn't ask about making money. I said if money...

I didn't ask about making money. I said if money wasn't a factor, which would you want to own or fly.

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Dec 2018, 15:45

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

Views: 26,684

Posted By Bell_ringer

But if you could choose which one you wanted to...

But if you could choose which one you wanted to own or indeed fly (finances not a consideration) you would choose the Robbie every time?
Pull the other one :E

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Dec 2018, 13:42

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

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Posted By Bell_ringer

Avgas is generally a fair bit more expensive than...

Avgas is generally a fair bit more expensive than jet a1 (depending where you find yourself), that can even out fuel costs somewhat.
The general rule is people buy what they can afford, that's why...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Dec 2018, 07:16

Replies: 42

Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44 ?

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Posted By Bell_ringer

A good 206 (there are some horrid ones about) is...

A good 206 (there are some horrid ones about) is a much nicer place to be. More comfortable, more space, more refined.
You will also be able to fly through turbulence without having to drop to 60kts...

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