Too bad they don't autorotate worth a damn. Border Patrol has been very unhappy with them. A couple months ago during emergency procedures training in El Cajon, CA, during a practice autoroation, one pancaked into the runway with an MD factory pilot at the controls. He was there on behalf of Border Patrol. A few months prior to that, an engine failure with another 600 pancaking into the surf. According to the pilots, just doesn't auto well at all.
Give the Rotorhead another 9 inches on the static mast of height clearance, and better yet, put a
tail rotor on it! Two Versions! The 407 would be dead in the water against this tough sucker. Ill fly whatever they give me.
nipponhouseplayer 1 year ago
Where can I find a POH for this bird. I heard the factory's POH is about 800 bucks.
Maybe a little cheaper for now till I hopefully buy one later
TamakoAkai 1 year ago
@TamakoAkai
I bought a POH two years ago during the MD600 Transition Course,
The price was about 120$, I don't know the how much is the price now.
stavel3 1 year ago
Gee this brings back some fine memories indeed!
Thanks for posting
1BustedMyth 1 year ago
@MrWillydoit
Yeah these things aren't to Auto friendly thats for sure.
motokid032 2 years ago
Too bad they don't autorotate worth a damn. Border Patrol has been very unhappy with them. A couple months ago during emergency procedures training in El Cajon, CA, during a practice autoroation, one pancaked into the runway with an MD factory pilot at the controls. He was there on behalf of Border Patrol. A few months prior to that, an engine failure with another 600 pancaking into the surf. According to the pilots, just doesn't auto well at all.
aligerous 2 years ago