Does flight hours in a homebuilt experimental count?

[CBPo]

I was thinking on buying a rotowing or other equiv homebuilt experimental for the sole purpose of logging lots of flight hours (and joyriding of course )

 

So if an employer wants "X" flight hours can I count those spent on above aircraft as well as flight school hours and other hours spent on other aircraft? The experemental would be the largest chunk as I can't afford 1000-2000 hours on some turbine helicopter.

[67november]

buy a B47, or 300C, Or R22, but stay away from the homebuilts.

[Guest pokey]

buy a B47, or 300C, Or R22, but stay away from the homebuilts.

 

Excellent advice 67, but, you need to include TH-55, 269A & B also

[slick1537]

How much does a used R22 with say 1000 hours on it cost? It is my understanding that around 2200 hours the r22s have to be shipped back to the company to be refitted and rebuilt???

[Guest pokey]

How much does a used R22 with say 1000 hours on it cost? It is my understanding that around 2200 hours the r22s have to be shipped back to the company to be refitted and rebuilt???

 

 

take alook here at the market: http://www.aerotraderonline.com/

 

I think besides the 2200 hours, there is a time limit also---i fly 300's so i not familiar w/ R22

[flylow]

Although I agree that you are better off staying away from the experimentals, to answer your initial question, yes the time counts as both total time and helicopter time. Besides the models already mentioned, you can also look at the Brantly. Not the prettiest but probably the least expensive certificated helicopter you can get into.

[Brianmech72]

Although I agree that you are better off staying away from the experimentals, to answer your initial question, yes the time counts as both total time and helicopter time. Besides the models already mentioned, you can also look at the Brantly. Not the prettiest but probably the least expensive certificated helicopter you can get into.

 

I haven't checked out the Brantly personally but one of the other students I am in ground school with looked into one very thoroughly. He thought the helicopter was a very good choice but for one problem. Parts. Apparently some of the timed parts are simply not available. So you would have a new helicopter that would become obsolete in, what, 1000 hours? Maybe they have since remedied this? I heard MDs had the same problem before Lynn Tilton took over.

[flylow]

Most timed parts are either 2500 or 3250 hours. Many parts are lifetime (on condition). The factory is still in operation and has parts in stock. Some items may take a little time to get, but I have had very few problems with that.

[mechanic]

Hi all,

 

 

 

I am kind of fond of the Brantly. I would consider one if I had the spare change. They built them up till around 01'. I hear they have some partially assembled ones on the factory floor and waiting for an order.

 

Here is what the factory says about the older B2 and B2A models.

 

"SPARE PARTS

We have either in stock or can quickly manufacture all parts necessary to maintain, repair, overhaul or upgrade the Brantly B-2B helicopter. Plus, we would be happy to provide you with any technical answers we can to help you with these projects.

 

Most parts on the older B-2 and B-2A are identical to the B-2B. Those that are not are either in stock while supplies last or must be upgraded to the B-2B standard. Please call us to check for the availability of parts. We are committed to servicing the entire series of B-2 helicopters."

 

 

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