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Tragic R44 crash captured on video from inside

Last post by Bell 407 « Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:54 pm
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by Raffles » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:52 pm

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I'm guessing that the horn going off is low rotor rpm? Looks like they were in IMC.

:rip2:

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It really is gut wrenching to see this. No need for it at all.

Shows you how quickly it can go wrong when flying into IMC and you are not prepared for it. Sadly it all could have been prevented just...

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Last post by Bell 407
Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:54 pm
New "Flying Car" concept

Last post by Bell 407 « Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:29 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:30 pm

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:29 pm
Helicopter crashed in Msikaba in O.R.Tambo district.

Last post by 87Juliet « Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:18 pm
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by avi-addict » Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:17 pm

UPDATE: Four bodies, all male, have been found following a tragic helicopter accident in Msikaba in the OR Tambo District. The bodies were found floating in a river gorge.

The aircraft is believed...

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Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:18 pm
Helicopter pilot who crashed in central London felt 'pressure' to fly despite bad weather

Last post by Raffles « Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:57 pm
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by Les Nessman » Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:41 pm

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Helicopter pilot who crashed in central London felt 'pressure' to fly despite bad weather

A helicopter pilot who crashed in central London felt under pressure to go ahead with the flight despite...

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I know all about it. Companies putting pressure on pilots.

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Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:57 pm
Clutha crash: AAIB says fuel switches in 'off' position before tragedy

Last post by bmused55 « Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:29 am
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by Les Nessman » Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:32 am

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Relatives of the 10 people who died in the Clutha helicopter tragedy in Glasgow have been told fuel switches were in the off position when they should have been on.

Air accident investigators have...

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Basically no new findings since the interim report said exactly the same thing.
Pretty basic mistake from the pilot. So sad it was fatal.

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Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:29 am
AW189 LIMITED ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION

Last post by Richard Cranium « Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:59 am

by Richard Cranium » Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:59 am

AW189 LIMITED ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION

The system further enhances the all-weather capabilities of the new generation helicopter
AW189 Limited Ice Protection System...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:59 am
Airbus Helicopters introduces all-new H145 Mercedes-Benz Style

Last post by Bell 407 « Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:03 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:17 pm

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Airbus Helicopters introduces all-new H145 Mercedes-Benz Style
6 October 2015

- Redesigned cabin interior with in-flight connectivity and increased comfort

- Four orders have been placed with...

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Very nice indeed. I wonder when we will see a spin off of "Pimp my Ride" on American TV :wacko:

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Last post by Bell 407
Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:03 pm
Airbus Helicopters H160 program in full swing

Last post by Richard Cranium « Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:28 am

by Richard Cranium » Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:28 am

Airbus Helicopters H160 program in full swing

6 October 2015

- H160 has reached 175 kts and altitude of 10 000 feet

- First flight of second prototype planned before the end of the year...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:28 am
BELL 505 JET RANGER X UNVEILED IN POLAND

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:37 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:36 pm

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BELL 505 JET RANGER X UNVEILED IN POLAND

Fort Worth, Texas (11 September, 2015)

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, in collaboration with JB Investments, last week introduced...

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It doesn't look bad, sort of like a race version just like the 727-100 :thumbs:

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:37 pm
DARPA demonstrates robotic landing gear for helicopters

Last post by Bell 407 « Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:48 pm
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by Raffles » Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:45 am

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Helicopters are versatile machines capable of all manner of maneuvers in the air, but when it comes to takeoffs and landings they are very fussy creatures, preferring flat, level pads, which are...

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That's what I thought....wouldn't it actually make it worse?
Yes, imagine if you get the settings wrong for when you are landing on a normal flat and level surface :whip:

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Last post by Bell 407
Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:48 pm
Ike and the First Presidential Helicopters

Last post by Raffles « Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:46 pm

by Raffles » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:46 pm

An interesting blog here

Posted on July 12, 2010 by The National Air and Space Museum

On July 12, 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to employ a helicopter while in office....

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Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:46 pm
TIGER HAD Helicopter: First in-flight presentation in Warsaw

Last post by Richard Cranium « Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:20 pm

by Richard Cranium » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:20 pm

TIGER HAD Helicopter: First in-flight presentation in Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland, 27 August, 2015 - Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Tiger will give its first dynamic presentation in...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:20 pm
Proven in service: Airbus Helicopters’ H175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group

Last post by Richard Cranium « Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:15 pm

by Richard Cranium » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:15 pm

Proven in service: Airbus Helicopters’ H175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group

• High reliability demonstrated in tightly-scheduled North Sea oil and gas missions
• Excellent marks given to...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:15 pm
Robinson introduces new R44 and R66 autopilot and Aspen Primary Flight Display package

Last post by Bell 407 « Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:24 am
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by Bell 407 » Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:58 am

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Robinson introduces new R44 and R66 autopilot and Aspen Primary Flight Display package

The same Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) and autopilot that was FAA...

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Can't they do a more conventional cyclic though?
Not enough space to have a dual system :whip:

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Last post by Bell 407
Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:24 am
Afghanistan - 17 killed in military helicopter crash.

Last post by Raffles « Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:43 pm
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by avi-addict » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:34 pm

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Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:43 pm
Chopper Crews & Friends Gathering 22 Aug 2015

Last post by Raffles « Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:23 pm
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by Bell 407 » Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:27 am

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From FlyAfrica and helping to spread the word:

Chopper Gathering Pretoria. 22 Aug 15 from 11:00 to 19:00 at 5 Hangar AFB Swartkop. Food and drinks will be available for cash.

Sorry about the late...

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These events always seem to take place when I am in Durban or one of the k@kplase. :um:

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Last post by Raffles
Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:23 pm
Bell Helicopter & Bird Aerosystems Present the Bell 407 ASIO

Last post by Richard Cranium « Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:57 pm

by Richard Cranium » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:57 pm

BELL HELICOPTER AND BIRD AEROSYSTEMS PROUDLY PRESENT THE BELL 407 ASIO, THE COMPLETE AIRBORNE INFORMATION SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE SOLUTION FOR THE BELL 407 GXP

Prague, Czech Republic (July...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:57 pm
Atlantic Airways signs contract for two AW139 helicopters

Last post by Richard Cranium « Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:39 pm

by Richard Cranium » Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:39 pm

Atlantic Airways signs contract for two AW139 helicopters
AgustaWestland Press Release

Fimeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Atlantic Airways has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:39 pm
The Bell 525 Helicopter Cabin Looks Like A Throne Room From Star Wars

Last post by Bell 407 « Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:04 pm
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by Raffles » Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:13 am

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Read more on Foxtrot Alpha

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Too much bling on that design :lol:

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Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:04 pm
AFRKAANS: Bekende wildboer sterf in helikopter ongeluk.

Last post by Raffles « Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:20 am
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by avi-addict » Sat May 30, 2015 7:16 pm

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Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:20 am

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