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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by wsaraceni, Feb 8, 2012.

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  1. wsaraceni

    wsaraceni F1 Rookie

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    #1 wsaraceni, Feb 8, 2012
    i've always loved military helicopters. seems this is a new, civilan variant of the military little bird. anyone know anything about them, flown in them, like them, hate them?
     
  2. cheesey

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    #2 cheesey, Feb 8, 2012
    it is a revised contemporary version of the original Hughs 500 that's been around for a long time... it is a good whirly
     
  3. kylec

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    #3 kylec, Feb 8, 2012
    They are flown in hawaii with the doors off.
    I read a cool story online about a guy flying one from CONUS and delivering it to the caribbean.
     
  4. Jon H

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    #4 Jon H, Feb 8, 2012
    Well proven, been around for a long time. Original model (OH-6) was used in Vietnam.

    Very popular with police as they are fast and very manuverable.

    Many are used for forestry, power line, sling work, etc.

    As turbine helis go they are simple with no hydraulics, etc.
     
  5. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 GuyIncognito, Feb 8, 2012
    on a somewhat related note, thoughts on the NOTAR vs. tail rotor versions?
     
  6. wsaraceni

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    #6 wsaraceni, Feb 8, 2012
    what do these things cost new? i think i have the winning powerball number. and for the same price, what helicopter would you pick
     
  7. cheesey

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    #7 cheesey, Feb 8, 2012
    over simplified it takes an exposed propeller and moves it internally...open tail rotors have caused incidents...it should make it safer around the tail area of the helicopter
     

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