What Bird Would You Like To See More...

[407 too]

if you look at the disk profile of a helicopter at a speed where a bird strike may cause problems, i would venture a guess that the bird would have to get through the rotor system first, or catch up to you from behind :shock:

 

(sorry, no more hi-jacking)

[Stab Bar]

transport canada doesn't like alot of things, but why does the rest of the world accept them? I believe we could find the answer to world hunger before we ever figure that one out.

I guess its kinda nice to run down to your local bike shop or canadian tire for replacement critical control cables what were they thinking :down: :down: :shock:

[Fenestron]

in your dreams stabby bar. I know you're just joking, but really don't dumb it down to Bell levels.

 

All of my points about this topic, although seem biased towards euro products, they are related to the whole idea of seeing new helicopters in Canada. you won't very often see many new helicopters enter canada when you see the walls TC builds to cover their own agenda.

 

How long was the Agusta certification? How long was the Kamov certification? I don't think either of them were expedited. We saw how fast the Mil made it in, but under special circumstances clearly. We know the TC offices are filled with lots of Bell background people, is there a connection perhaps? A big giant conspiracy? Who knows. all I know is that when the bar is set high to be a hinderence to your business, then you have a long road ahead and good luck to you.

[canuck]

What the deal with all those 412's that are registered to Bell?

[widgeon]

Any news on the 427 orphans operating in Canada ? , will they be replaced by 429 ( at no charge ). I recall when the BK117 was certified the collective handle had to be redesigned coz the TC check pilot was on the large size and it cought on his overly large buttocks. Other changes were to increase flow on the heater/ defrost and low temp seals on the rotor head which both made sense for the Canajun climate.

[Elvis]

They also required the boots for the pedals and collective be made out of leather, they didn't want the rubber booties that Germany provided to crack in our harsh winter weather.

 

:shock:

[A-Star Leader]

Just heard that 2 AS365 are heading towards Quebec to replace the Agusta in EMS mission with Air MEdic. They're actually on the boat right now departing from Sweden.

We'll finally have Dauphin in Canada. The responsible told me that they might have a third one in 2007.

YipEEEEEE!!!!

 

Slowly but surely we'll diversity....

[Fenestron]

there is a big story behind that venture too.

 

in a nutshell, what I heard was the company wanted Bells, Bell couldn't supply them, so they (Bell) procured a couple 365's for the interim.

[A-Star Leader]

The 429 has been delayed so...

Until the 429 is completed they had to turn to the AS365 which I think is really a good idea. :up:

I was so dissapointed when I realised that we didnt have a Dolphin in Canada.

YIPEEEE (still) :punk: !!!

[TopFuel]

Wow...how your opinion would change if you have flown one (145). Rigid head...gobs of power...full glass cockpit and fast! Oh ya...and you can take all of your buddies in to your spot with a 42' tail/rotors turning diameter.