As for the Cessna videos, well, basically someone reported me to the governing authority (CASA) regarding use of cameras (long story) so I was told to take them down and leave them down...
I will however be uploading new videos and will eventually re-upload most of the others in time....as the person who reported me used YouTube to make the accusations, I have to be careful what I put here as dissenters are watching.. :(
@MaverickAv8tor Thats a real shame. I have no idea how those videos could be considered harmful. Can't wait to see more of your stuff though. Hopefully I'll be able to finish my lessons in the future and maybe even get qualified for aerobatics.
Hi there! I just viewed this video and wanted to tell you that it just doesn't get much better than this! My first helilcopter was a Bell 47 G-2 and although I have flown many other makes and models all over the world (currently flying an A/W 139 in the Middle East), the Bell 47 still has a very special place in my heart and I intend to own one in the near future as a personal aircraft. I hope that you are enjoying a career flying helicopters nowadays! Congratulations to you!
@Classic63EType Many thanks, I was the last student to fly this machine & had to cram 6hrs into 2 days to get my minimum on type as it was sold & awaiting transfer to the new owner (In Australia you can only fly 2 different types for CPL) I knew that having the '47 as my first type & in my log book would have some kudos, nothing autorotates like a '47, all that spinning mass up there, can make a cup of tea on the way down..sure different from a Robbie...I miss her. Have you seen my other vids ?
I just did a quick Google search and there is one place selling 3 of them between $49000-$80000 USD, one of them has an expired CofA and another comes with $5000 of spares, tail boom etc.
You can buy them cheap but they are hard to maintain now, thats why I was the last student to fly this one, they got rid of it due to costs, plus, they chew fuel, 1L = 1min !
I love them though, if I was loaded with cash, I would own one for sure....I miss her a lot :(
I also forgot to mention, a few other countries made the Bell 47 under licence, like Japan for example, where it was called the KH-1 as it was made by Kawasaki. I have been to the Police Museum in Tokyo and seen their first ever police helicopter, a Bell 47-G2 that flew 5623 hours with no problems, ever...started service in 1959 and flew with them for 16 years and 8 months. It has in Japanese characters on the side "Machine Number 1 - Harukaze" Harukaze means "Spring Breeze"...so cool...
Can anyone who flies tell me: does the cyclic want to automatically center itself when you move it or does it not resist and just stay roughly where you leave it?or does it vary from helicopters sorry if you've read this on other videos but I haven't recieved any responses so posting to a few videos
Cyclic does not "AutoCentre", it will stay roughly where you push it to but will move by itself if left untouched, some small resistance each time you begin to push it, it is Hydraulically assisted, even in this old Bell. If u pull the hyrdaulic breaker and disengage it, the cyclic become VERY difficult to move, almost need two hands. (We practice this)
"Hands off" the cyclic is a big "no no" in Helis, even whilst on the ground, even the shape and weight of the cyclic can be enough 4 it to move.
thanks for the response I've asked like 10 people and no one responded, I wasn't thinking you would actually take your hands off because you would have to be a bit of a fool, do you actually practice both hands on cyclic or just a lot of effort for one hand?
No we dont use 2 hands (but would like to :) as you have to hold the collective in your left hand. I realise you understand we wouldn't let go, there are means in some helis to let go (control locks) whilst on the ground (the 'friction' on the cyclic is not enough to hold it steady safely (although people do it, but many helis have been lost this way) It is accepted to let go of collective briefly (to change radio freq in Bell, have to stretch left hand across to centre to reach radio !) Awkward
Thanks you for your comments :) Your videos are great too ! I will be adding more Heli videos soon..I have subscribed to you so I will know when you have new videos. Venezuela looks like a nice place to fly :)
Cheers for your comments TachyonDriver, the first clearing turn was 'more extreme' as that is the first time I have EVER lifted her into a hover with no one else aboard, as a result, she hangs to one side with the uneven weight and yawed around much faster than I expected when I did the 'pedal turn'...the last turn was more controlled as I had got the feel for being solo. I am doing the circuit in the same direction as the other 2, my instructor moved to a different position for the last DEP.
Why was the clearing turn for your 3rd circuit not as extreme as the first one, plus the circuit was in a different direction - or was that done deliberately as part of the solo?
Yep you wobbled around a bit! My RC Raptor 30 is more stable hehe....sadly I don't fly full size (never learned, too expensive).
AHEM!SERIOUSLY..MAJOR CONGRATS ON YOUR SOLO! ESPECIALLY IN SUCH AN ICONIC HELI. I bet that was such a rush. Are you learning for fun or employment as a heli pilot? Either way, ALL THE BEST!
My first ride on a helicopter was in one of these at the causeway in Perth in 1965. The owner/operator was offering joyflights.
Love at first sight and it was all over far too soon.
Being near them when they are doing things close to the ground is another matter.
They bear much resemblance to a lawnmower. The big dark R44 at Murrayfield all shaking and trembling as it warmed up, made me a bit nervous.
Credit due to your instructor toughing it out with the camera on the ground.
DARANGULAFILM 8 months ago
Cool Video. What happened to your cessna aerobatic videos? Those were awesome.
Idratherbeflying89 9 months ago
@Idratherbeflying89 Thanks for your comments...
As for the Cessna videos, well, basically someone reported me to the governing authority (CASA) regarding use of cameras (long story) so I was told to take them down and leave them down...
I will however be uploading new videos and will eventually re-upload most of the others in time....as the person who reported me used YouTube to make the accusations, I have to be careful what I put here as dissenters are watching.. :(
MaverickAv8tor 9 months ago
@MaverickAv8tor Thats a real shame. I have no idea how those videos could be considered harmful. Can't wait to see more of your stuff though. Hopefully I'll be able to finish my lessons in the future and maybe even get qualified for aerobatics.
Idratherbeflying89 9 months ago
Hi there! I just viewed this video and wanted to tell you that it just doesn't get much better than this! My first helilcopter was a Bell 47 G-2 and although I have flown many other makes and models all over the world (currently flying an A/W 139 in the Middle East), the Bell 47 still has a very special place in my heart and I intend to own one in the near future as a personal aircraft. I hope that you are enjoying a career flying helicopters nowadays! Congratulations to you!
Classic63EType 1 year ago
@Classic63EType Many thanks, I was the last student to fly this machine & had to cram 6hrs into 2 days to get my minimum on type as it was sold & awaiting transfer to the new owner (In Australia you can only fly 2 different types for CPL) I knew that having the '47 as my first type & in my log book would have some kudos, nothing autorotates like a '47, all that spinning mass up there, can make a cup of tea on the way down..sure different from a Robbie...I miss her. Have you seen my other vids ?
MaverickAv8tor 1 year ago
how much one of these babys cost??
Subaro0o 2 years ago
I just did a quick Google search and there is one place selling 3 of them between $49000-$80000 USD, one of them has an expired CofA and another comes with $5000 of spares, tail boom etc.
You can buy them cheap but they are hard to maintain now, thats why I was the last student to fly this one, they got rid of it due to costs, plus, they chew fuel, 1L = 1min !
I love them though, if I was loaded with cash, I would own one for sure....I miss her a lot :(
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
I also forgot to mention, a few other countries made the Bell 47 under licence, like Japan for example, where it was called the KH-1 as it was made by Kawasaki. I have been to the Police Museum in Tokyo and seen their first ever police helicopter, a Bell 47-G2 that flew 5623 hours with no problems, ever...started service in 1959 and flew with them for 16 years and 8 months. It has in Japanese characters on the side "Machine Number 1 - Harukaze" Harukaze means "Spring Breeze"...so cool...
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
I'm just jealous. Looks and sounds good!
MaartenSpoek 2 years ago
Many thanks, I have many more videos at my Channel, hope you enjoy them too...
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
Thanks! One of the better videos for those exploring flying the helocopter.
sbukosky 2 years ago
Can anyone who flies tell me: does the cyclic want to automatically center itself when you move it or does it not resist and just stay roughly where you leave it?or does it vary from helicopters sorry if you've read this on other videos but I haven't recieved any responses so posting to a few videos
SheepJumpFish 2 years ago
Cyclic does not "AutoCentre", it will stay roughly where you push it to but will move by itself if left untouched, some small resistance each time you begin to push it, it is Hydraulically assisted, even in this old Bell. If u pull the hyrdaulic breaker and disengage it, the cyclic become VERY difficult to move, almost need two hands. (We practice this)
"Hands off" the cyclic is a big "no no" in Helis, even whilst on the ground, even the shape and weight of the cyclic can be enough 4 it to move.
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
thanks for the response I've asked like 10 people and no one responded, I wasn't thinking you would actually take your hands off because you would have to be a bit of a fool, do you actually practice both hands on cyclic or just a lot of effort for one hand?
SheepJumpFish 2 years ago
No we dont use 2 hands (but would like to :) as you have to hold the collective in your left hand. I realise you understand we wouldn't let go, there are means in some helis to let go (control locks) whilst on the ground (the 'friction' on the cyclic is not enough to hold it steady safely (although people do it, but many helis have been lost this way) It is accepted to let go of collective briefly (to change radio freq in Bell, have to stretch left hand across to centre to reach radio !) Awkward
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
congrats on your solo. nice flying
ericmills0 2 years ago
Thanks man, a special day for me :)
MaverickAv8tor 2 years ago
you just need a chain gun on the front!
oriondelta83 3 years ago
He he he, nice one !, so I take you have been watching my other videos ?
MaverickAv8tor 3 years ago
Cheers man, flying Helo is the ultimate, save up and do your TIF, you will be hooked !
MaverickAv8tor 3 years ago
congrats man i hope to be joining HW at Jandakot soon myself!
wharbio 3 years ago
Cheers man, flying Helo is the ultimate, save up and do your TIF, you will be hooked !
MaverickAv8tor 3 years ago
CONGRATS ON YOUR SOLO, MY SOLO WAS IN A BELL 47 G4, I HAVE 70 Hr. IN MY BELL 47 I HAVE A SEVERAL VIDEOS IN YOUTUBE.
GOOD FLIGHT.
jmarismendi 3 years ago
Thanks you for your comments :) Your videos are great too ! I will be adding more Heli videos soon..I have subscribed to you so I will know when you have new videos. Venezuela looks like a nice place to fly :)
MaverickAv8tor 3 years ago
Cheers for your comments TachyonDriver, the first clearing turn was 'more extreme' as that is the first time I have EVER lifted her into a hover with no one else aboard, as a result, she hangs to one side with the uneven weight and yawed around much faster than I expected when I did the 'pedal turn'...the last turn was more controlled as I had got the feel for being solo. I am doing the circuit in the same direction as the other 2, my instructor moved to a different position for the last DEP.
MaverickAv8tor 3 years ago
Why was the clearing turn for your 3rd circuit not as extreme as the first one, plus the circuit was in a different direction - or was that done deliberately as part of the solo?
Yep you wobbled around a bit! My RC Raptor 30 is more stable hehe....sadly I don't fly full size (never learned, too expensive).
AHEM!SERIOUSLY..MAJOR CONGRATS ON YOUR SOLO! ESPECIALLY IN SUCH AN ICONIC HELI. I bet that was such a rush. Are you learning for fun or employment as a heli pilot? Either way, ALL THE BEST!
TachyonDriver 3 years ago