waupo Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Anybody out there have any Hiller expierance? Looking to find someone with time in a C model, for advice. ::rotorhead:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDRickster Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I've always wanted to fly one, but I don't know of any in my area. There is a company in CT that uses a Hiller for training from time to time, but they haven't brought it out of annual for the last six months! I guess they are going to scrap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak Kelly Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I purchased a 12B/C last June, after a lot of research. I trained in a 269C and flew a F28C Enstrom and an R22. I think a Hiller is a great machine, only 4 life limited parts, it's tough and reliable. Parts do not seem to be an issue. I am thinking of up grading to a 12E4. You can get a new/refurbished one from Hiller 0 tome for $125,000 or a refurbished one from United Helicopters for about the same, just not 0 time. They fly great and are a true bargin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waupo Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 I'm currently flying a Bell 47 D1, with lots of G2 time under my belt. I got my rating in an R22, and moved on to the G2, 300c, Sokorsky S55 turbine, but I have always liked the 47 the best. I have a chance to go into a partnership for a very good price, and lease it back. It's a lowtime "C" model, that's IFR rated, so we can teach IFR in it. I like the Bell, but parts a getting scarce. Thanks for the comments. ::rotorhead:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesp Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 SpaceCoast Helicopters in Florida uses the Hiller 12C for training. www.spacecoasthelicopters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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