Murdoch

I'm guessing you're referring to the EOS test switch. From what I remember, yes, the Soloy conversion does have one if you get the 700 series engine (aka gold package?). If I remember correctly it was a safety covered toggle switch mounted right where the panel and centre consol meet, so right near your left knee. What don't you like about it? Where was it mounted for yours?

Now THAT'S funny! pilot5: Are you only comparing operating costs or are you also factoring in how much the helicopter can lift? Just curious because it seems like you changed your tune to the L4 when you were originally asking about the 407 and B2.

I think lama's look great... So, out of curiosity, where does the K-max fit on the list?

Need someone to man it once it's installed? I'll even wear my nice khaki pants to keep HJ happy.

York Regional Police's EC 120 used to be like a lullaby at night when they were around my old area. An occasional high banked turn was the loudest thing that came from that machine. I wish I had a nightsun.

I'll go pull the bambi bucket out and make sure it's ready to go

Don't forget that in flight there's centrifugal force acting upon the blades so they're more resistant to 'folding up'. At rest, well, you know, it's a little different. Might it be a bad thing to completely clear one blade then the other? If it was me I'd clear them a little bit each at a time starting at the tips... maybe I'm just too careful. And I'm glad I've got hangars to use.

Quoting FREDDIE "Heard one the other day don't know if it is true but do not use a tiger torch to de-ice blades they don' fly to well after." :shock: Heard a similar story but it was a guy flying a 206 for a company with a less than favourable paint scheme/colour. Also, I agree with other posts. Dress like you might be out there for a while. If passengers want to take their coats off and get 'comfy' then they've got the wrong idea. Let em know. Politely. And even if you're not a smoker, keep a lighter in your pocket (one closest to you body heat), it's way more han

Yeah, come on Old dog, clue us in. I love the 214 story but I've never felt like I've heard all of it. Add what you can. And thanks to Cap for providing more of it (more of it for me anyway). Murdoch

I'm not sure about leasing but E&B helicopters has an ad in Vertical that includes the words "Approved Robinson Dealer" "New and used sales" so you might to get in contact with them. www.ebhelicopters.com or fax:250-287-4352 or info@ebhelicopters.com Almost forgot to mention that they're in Campbell River so your ferry flight won't be as long as from Robinson themselves or National in Ontario

I'm glad you got a kick out of it... and that you weren't offended.

WOAH :shock: That's a lot of questions, I think you scared a few people away from responding. Not to worry though since enthusiam is a good thing. Resesarch is good as well. Take your time picking what's right for you. Is it right for you? Try out an intro flight and see how it feels. Don't spend too much money though... and keep your receipt. Love at first sight? For some, yes, some, no. Some were kind of born into this industry (mom dad aunt uncle used to fly and lil' Jimmy got to come along every once in a while) and others got hooked and it became an addiction (careful, it seriously c

This topic came up in discussion with a few friends recently. Someone suggested "Bring a box or two or 26er bottles and sell them for at least double the original price.... on the day that you leave" Might be bad advice though... I don't know. I'm still figuring out some of my own morals.

I chuckled at the last line, but I laughed out loud at the earlier one.

Good reading people (especially over a morning coffee) Thanks for sharing, everybody, including sh*tshow. Good stories. and, I hate to be 'that guy' but a hanger is something you put clothes on and a hangar is something you put aircraft in. Sorry, my mother is a teacher, I can't help it. Adios, I have to be at work. Murdoch

Thanks Bullet. I appreciate the explaination. All of it. Funny though, I was in a military surplus store yesterday looking at a pair of coveralls with two clips on the left thigh and I thought that would be perfect for holding a map.... Murdoch

.... But now that I think about it a little more, I don't think Air America used Military designated helicopters, I think they bought civilian versions since they were saying at the time that they had no affiliation with the military. This is just me guessing though. Not fact. Perhaps the lady in the purple dress could sort this out for me. Please?

There was a difference in the sheet metal thickness. I've read that you could measure it with a micrometer somewhere hear the pedals or chin bubble. If an owl shows up around here he could provide the measurements to distinguish the two apart... but Elvis or some Habs fan might provide a link to the thread where that was previously shared. They know how to search this site well. Me, not so much. Love them Huey's (204/205 and 212 to us civilians though of course) Murdoch

I've been reading and everyting has been duly noted. Unfortunately I can not comment or offer an informed opinion yet (I am not a pilot yet but I want to be a safe pilot) and I am very curious. What is a DG? Thanks for you help. Murdoch

I should have looked at the picture a little more carefully. Jet Ranger, clearly. I'll go sit in the corner for a while. Who's got one of those pointy hats for me?

I think I see Associated Helicopters..... but I might just be tired.

Oh the irony just kills me... but as you said, to be replaced by a 429.

Perhaps the pilot doesn't usually fly a helicopter with pop out floats and forgot about them with the onset of the engine difficulties.... pilot probably felt pretty silly once they were all out and swimming around an upside-down Astar. Question though: You can see those bags on the skid from the pilots seat, right? I guess if you're starting to get really worried (I'm being careful not to use the word panic) I think ones field of vision would narrow quite some.... but then again these are all "PERHAPS" statements. I wasn't there.

Regarding the question/answer between Lunchbox and Blackmac: I see Lunchbox asking the question "Which agendas regarding engineers does the association plan to advance?" and I read the answer from Blackmac as saying in a way (and this is MY interpretation of it): We would like people to sign up, get involved and let the association know what your concerns and agendas are and we'll go from there. That's the way I interpreted the answer.... how far off am I? and for the record, I'm neutral on this subject... just trying to sift through the issues and discussions and feel thin

What if the fasteners for the door posts were covered with something that required a special tool to remove the cover? The special tool would most likely not be available on the side of a hill in a logging (or whatever) operation and therefore removing the door post with the blades turning would probably never happen. I guess this would force the patient to be loaded in sideways across the seat as someone previously mentioned, but hey, they're in and headed for better medical atention than would be available on the side of a hill, right? Now this is just an idea. I don't know the p