MileHi480B Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 OK, here it is, the first photo of my Enstrom 480B since officially taking ownership! It is being shipped from England. Well, the photo is not that flattering. On a serious note ... this is the first time I have extensively researched a product through Google, interviews, reviews, books and magazines ... and NEVER found one negative comment about the model. I feel I made an excellent choice ... and thank Jack at Mountain One Helicopters for all the help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Lift Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 She looks sweet...are there many aerodynamic challenges with that sort of airframe? The drag would be a bitch I'm sure Best of luck with it. I have yet to fly one of those but they do seem to get great reviews. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Congrats!! Much better choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Congrats!! Much better choice!! Now gotta change my VR Screen name ... mmmmm, how about MileHi480B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Now gotta change my VR Screen name ... mmmmm, how about MileHi480B? I like that name! And Jack is a great guy!! I've only talked with him a few times, but he was super nice and knowledgeable!! Edited February 16, 2011 by adam32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFLY Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 With a max gross over 71,000 pounds would'nt you need a type rating??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280fxColorado Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Congrats on the upgrade! I just delivered your (former) pretty red R44 over the hills to Colorado's Western Slope. It's new owner is equally thrilled . You took great care of that puppy. Enjoy the 480B! --JMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congrats on the upgrade! I just delivered your (former) pretty red R44 over the hills to Colorado's Western Slope. It's new owner is equally thrilled . You took great care of that puppy. Enjoy the 480B! --JMc No more hydraulics! I've always wanted to fly one, so just bring her out to the west coast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundwing Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I am looking forward to seeing your butterfly after is breaks out of its cocoon. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 She's beautiful Tom! Container Grey is such a great color for a helicopter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 N74816.. I brought that thing back from Arkansas! such a pretty R44. Tom, hurry and open the box. I wanna see the helicopter, and I'll be up there soon to take a flight in the 480. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto-Rotation-Nation Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 So I'm still pretty naive on this form of rotary wing, what is the transition speed for this 53foot grey beauty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 So I'm still pretty naive on this form of rotary wing, what is the transition speed for this 53foot grey beauty? I don't recall all the numbers, I think best glide is the same as the 206, maybe 55 knots or so? However I hear that the flare required to stop your descent is pretty drastic. Might want to practice that with someone who has lived thru it before you try it yourself. Maybe the last guy that went over Niagra in a barrel could shed some light on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 OK ... HERE IS A REAL PHOTO! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Floats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) FLOATS WERE NOT INCLUDED! The helicopter was used to fly back and forth over the English channel. Edited February 18, 2011 by MileHi480B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Here is the latest photo of my Enstrom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guardian Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Congrats MileHi.... I've been drooling over that one on the Controller website for like two years now! Glad to see it headed back into the air! Have fun and fly safe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollthbns Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Congrats on the upgrade! I just delivered your (former) pretty red R44 over the hills to Colorado's Western Slope. It's new owner is equally thrilled . You took great care of that puppy. Enjoy the 480B! --JMc I think I might have been this new owners instructor..... what a small world this is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 IT'S HeeeeeeeeRE! In the US, I mean. Now on a rail car on its way to Denver, then a truck to me! "Yippeekayay!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badz32 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm gunna have to holla at my boy's with the honda civic's.. does it say "rogers" on the side of the truck??? lolcongrats, how exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 IT'S HeeeeeeeeRE! In the US, I mean. Now on a rail car on its way to Denver, then a truck to me! "Yippeekayay!" After your first couple flights I would like to chat and see what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) After your first couple flights I would like to chat and see what you think of it. Already have 5 flights in a very similar 480B (got a head start on transition). I can tell you now. -The cockpit is unbelievably roomy.-Turbine procedures and management are simple-Power is incredible-The "trim" instead of hydraulics is more difficult to fly than the R44 but I like the direct control "feel".-I love the idea that I can do hammerheads, ag turns with negative g's and other maneuvers without worrying about mast-bumping.-I love that it doesn't dance around near the ground.-I don't like the mild wobble while on the ground at idle.-I love the forgiving landing gear-I love the rock-solid feel in the air. Way more substantial than than the R44.-I love the simplicity BUT MY FAVORITE HELI WOULD BE A CROSS BETWEEN THE 480B with some of the characteristics of the R44. Edited March 13, 2011 by MileHi480B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanFoster Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Tom- I am happy for you and am looking forward to seeing some pictures. Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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