Mike Reyno Posted March 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Mawddog, Yes you are right, they did call Brown Helicopter to see how much the asking price was. I failed to mention that. Once they found out that they were $8 million a piece that was where it ended, so I was told. As far as the 210 goes, my understanding is that they are looking at using other companies' STCs that have been made to the 205 over the years, which is why certification should be fairly quick. Also, one other rumor I heard yesterday from a good source - a Canadian operator (no idea who yet) is supposed to be inking a deal for 'several' A109E Powers at HAI. Anyone else heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldMember Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Mr. ####, I do believe that you've spent an excessive amount of your spare time at the Eurocopter laboratories undergoing company-funded brainwashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch Link Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hey Vert, I Know of an Eastern Operator (who is growing fast) that was looking pretty hard at the 109"s last year. Possible Ski Machines.Nothing definite though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amodao Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Would it be possible to ski with a 109? No I don't think so, but a Koala 119 might work. The Koala looks like a nice unit. Is anyone else looking at a Koala? Being a biased pro-Eurocopter guy that I am, I must say that the 5 seat market for helicopters in Canada is sown up with the mighty old jetbox. Not even the EC 120 has made a dent against it and I think that Bell producing a 5ish seat fenestron-like aircraft will also have a hard time competing against it. I hope this new Bell light will look better than that silly JRX picture that has been circulating around. Why doesn't Bell make a L4 with the C47 and a decent set of large heavy blades? If they are upgrading the 205 to a 210 then up grade the 206 L4 to a 206 L47 HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldMember Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 My guess would be that a 206 L4 with a larger engine and wide chord blades would compete too closely with the 407. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldMember Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 C'mon Mag, it's okay, you can come out of the closet now; we all know that you secretly fantasize about Bell products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Not that many of you highly experienced pilots would remember,but I think there's already a patent out for "210", and it's for cleaning aircraft windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldEagle Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 I guess Bell is finally coming out of hibernation! :cold: Is it that they are "out of the cold" or is this already the result of the Agusta/Westland merger talks with Bell to better :censored: EC ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldEagle Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 I just asked a fair question, but no takers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldEagle Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Some detailed news about it. Mr #### your comments are always greatly appreciated Tired of second place, Bell vows improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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