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MileHi480B started following Top 10 improvements on my RotorWay helicopter and KOBE BRYANT'S HELICOPTER
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Shocked to see not a word on the fatal crash of Kobe Bryant's S76. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/26/helicopter-crash-california-kills-5/4581709002/ Of course, the accident sparked the usual gossip on how "unsafe" it is to fly helicopters. It is interesting to note that this twin-engine ship appears to have been flown straight into the ground at a high rate of speed, probably developing full power. Also interesting to note that the weather conditions were extremely foggy.
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Top 10 improvements on my RotorWay helicopter
MileHi480B replied to arthur gemperle's topic in General Helicopter Forum
Has anyone ever considered a Hummingbird kit? Or do you have one? Or any experience with them at all? They look like a great value. You can probably deck on out with professional assistance for around $250,000. -
Regarding TT straps, here is something I do not believe I have heard discussed. I am hoping there are those more knowledgeable on FAA procedures than me, who can chime in. I am wondering why someone has not come up with an "Alternate Means of Compliance" (AMCO) for the TT straps. It is an unfortunate reality that all too many perfectly good TT straps are being tossed away due to calendar time - with little flight time - and no real aging. So, why hasn't someone come up with an inspection process to serve as an AMCO. I realize that no one wants to take a chance with unsafe straps, and that
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Have you ever had anything go "Klunk!" in Flight?
MileHi480B replied to Francis Meyrick's topic in HeloStories
I had just taken off with wife and kids. About 1 minute into the flight ... KLUNK!. Then everything was smooth - like always. I landed immediately and checked everything. I have an Enstrom 480B ... turns out that my right skid did not fully "release" or extend right after takeoff - as they are meant to do. They are hydraulic and are designed to fully extend after takeoff, then compress as you land. On this occasion, the skid shocks let go one minute into the flight causing the "KLUNK". Air in the system can cause intermittent problems.- 40 replies
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I need a recommendation for a good helicopter tour company with experienced pilot/s? Or ... are there any schools there that would allow a CFI to take a few people (thereby allowing one of them to "play")? Just asking.
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Not to pick a fight ... but some of you have a lot of specific information and opinions about certain makes and models ... and it begs the question: Do you have any firsthand experience? Or even direct second-hand experience (from a good friend or associate)? I do ... both building, flying and associating with "experimental" folks ... and many of the assumptions and assertions are just plain inaccurate and at the very least ... exaggerated. Most (not some) but most of the guys I know involved in experimental aviation are very knowledgeable, skilled, safe and diligent. As I said ... not
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Helicopters Beware: Sonoma Sky Park (0Q9)
MileHi480B replied to HeliNomad's topic in General Helicopter Forum
What? I didn't get that "I'm always right" tone from him. -
How long is where it gets weird?
MileHi480B replied to WolftalonID's topic in Helicopter Career Forum
You know what they say ... "Once you go glass rack ... you don't go back." -
The Mosquito, Helicycle, Safari, Rotorway and Hummingbird are all great machines if built and maintained properly. Most, in my opinion, are NOT. Either do it yourself or find someone you trust enough to put your life in their hands.
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Got 300 hours in a 480B. Love it.
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I fly mine all the time. Never had a problem doing anything and everything my heart desires. Mountains - no problem Heat - no problem Performance and hovering - no problem I have flown on days where density altitude was 10,000 feet - no problem. I have always carried plenty of fuel and usually have two or three passengers. Tom
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Other than military flying ... are there documented cases (incidents/crashes) where the use of a helmet actually saved someone's life or lessened their injuries? It's logical that a minor accident can be a fatality if our heads are hit hard ... but does that happen? I know they look cool and all ... but do helmets save lives? Really? No opinions - just the facts.
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I'm a private pilot, 4000 hours (500 helicopter) ... own my Helicopter ... and I do a lot of work for charities. Wondering ... do I need a commercial license to drop gold balls at charity tournaments if I do it free, with no compensation at all? I attend a lot of these and hate watching hundreds of charity dollars going to pay for a chopper. And on another note ... you would think they'd come up with a gold ball drop system for UAV's (those little quadrocopters)?