Bell 47G Departure (BH4701)

Lift off to set down clear of obstacles.(Fuel Truck to the left out of picture) The only time I fly this helicopter from the right seat is to do simulated instrument work at the VOR or ILS approach practice.(Glass cockpit is on the right side) Then a sloppy pick up and and crappy RPM control while doing an instrument check, set VOR, GPS, attitude indicator and gyro compass before departing to the Northwest @ 310 degrees. Slight crosswind from the southwest, hence the crabbing to stay in trim and lower power setting on departure.

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• hover.

[Classic63EType]

Hi there again! It's possible that I may not have seen the fuel tank properly, but I also noticed a lack of a horizontal stabilizer which is characteristic of the Bell 47D-1 as well as the horizontally mounted fuel tank. I don't know what the registration says and

I am just an old Bell 47 pilot, but, in any event, you have a very nice machine and I think we can both agree that they are an absolute delight to fly! Kindest regards and a belated Merry Christmas to you and family! Happy flying!

[helobelow]

@Classic63EType Affirmative sir, and feel free to share any pics you may have as they registered this as a Bell 47G-D1 dated 1951. I dont know it all, and would be foolish to ever assume so... Im glad you enjoyed the video and yes it is a joy to fly this machine! It took some getting use to as it was real throttle flying. Had to stay ahead of the collective with throttle if you know what I mean! To fly it was a joy, and to know an early bird pioneer of the 47 is an even a greater joy,God Bless!

[helobelow]

@Classic63EType Thank you very much for the kind regards. I hope your holidays were filled with delight sir! All the best to you and your family! May God Bless you and bestow upon you his grace!

[helobelow]

BTW: The tank  was actually 30 gallons on this heli.

[Classic63EType]

Looks like a very clean and nice Bell 47D-1. The first and easiest distinction between

a G model and the 47D-1 is the single 26 gallon cross-mounted fuel tank and the lack of a horizontal stabilizer on the tailboom. A very nice video nonetheless!

[helobelow]

@Classic63EType Thanks for commenting Classy. Yes this is the G model....lol....said so on the registration and airworthiness certificate. this is the G model and had the horizontal tank as well. I fllew it many times sir. you can see some stills by Googling my name Drew Bello (Captain) and follow it to Myspace. Look under ariel photos in photos. I took my wife for a lunch flight one afternoon and some scenic pics! All the best thanks for commenting. Maybe you didnt see the fuel tank properly?

[helobelow]

LOL....I should have adjusted instruments on the ground. Now imagine the sound of the M.A.S.H. theme song.

[helobelow]

Yes you did sir...lol. Brazos Helicopters(where I fly) also has a 47-J model that they use for tour flights at Port Aransas Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. They dont fly it much when it comes to its home base in Central TX, but I hope to catch someone flying it to post. I heard it flies exactly like the G model. Ive never flown the "J".

[manhill]

did i already tell you that i just love the 47g?!