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Forum: Rotorheads

24th Mar 2017, 08:42

Replies: 171

AW169

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Posted By John Eacott

Ned, Not true: Lindsay's AW169 is going...

Ned,

Not true: Lindsay's AW169 is going strong and actually has the 4.8 tonne upgrade along with RNAV approaches. The undercarriage problems are also fixed.

The sale to UK was another...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Feb 2016, 21:22

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

You're a weird mob. Fancy arguing that it is...

You're a weird mob. Fancy arguing that it is perfectly reasonable to face a possible (remote, but nonetheless possible) scenario where you have a functioning machine flying on one engine but unable...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 06:44

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

AW169 cabin

These are only iPhone 6 photos, so a bit grainy in places: sorry!

Three reclining captains chairs facing for'rd, four fixed facing aft
...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 06:14

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

AW169 external

This is first of type on the CASA register, and also as a Part 61 registration for the pilot took proof that the Italian factory pilot who gave him his type rating was approved to do so. Bl**dy CASA...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 04:04

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

AW169 cockpit

http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/7463-2/01+AW169+cockpit.jpg

This shows the engines prior to start, with No 1 connected rather than APU. The fuel tanks have no low level interconnect, nor boost...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 03:26

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

Yes, the AW169 has an "APU" mode which matches...

Yes, the AW169 has an "APU" mode which matches the Accessory Drive so familiar to a Sea King driver: but all sorted via touch screen and simple switchology! It would be a big safety and convenience...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Feb 2016, 08:37

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

First hand report from a 169 driver (not me!): ...

First hand report from a 169 driver (not me!):

0: Good power margins equal to or better than AW139.
1: Fuel flow at 135 knots = 300kg per hour at 75% torque
2: Max fuel 1130litres
3: Built ...

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Jul 2015, 08:04

Replies: 171

AW169

Views: 151,010

Posted By John Eacott

Certification issued yesterday: well done :ok: ...

Certification issued yesterday: well done :ok:

http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/7204-2/10054040_CERT_REV_0_20150715.jpg

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