Blackmac 108 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 The original 500 had four blades and if I remember correctly Hughes said in an emergency they could fly on two blades. John Schultz was a Hughes sales person at one time, he might know for sure. Another person is Antoine Lebrun or Tony Brown, Elvis could ask him. Only the shadow knows!!!! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkbait 1 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 The original 500 had four blades and if I remember correctly Hughes said in an emergency they could fly on two blades. John Schultz was a Hughes sales person at one time, he might know for sure. Another person is Antoine Lebrun or Tony Brown, Elvis could ask him. Only the shadow knows!!!! Don I have heard the rumor but always thought it was a "helicopter myth" never talked to anyone who had seen it done, much less attempted it. It was once discussed as a way to get a 500 out of a hole when someone threw a tool into the rotor system and whacked a blade. It was an option not discussed for long! I recall they borrowed 2 opposite blades from another company's machine to get the machine the short distance home. I think this thread should get the prize for greatest drift off topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
47B3 3 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think this thread should get the prize for greatest drift off topic. Hee Hee !! Ya but a good one though !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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