I don't think he flew it at that stage. From what it says in the video it was sitting unused for a long time.Originally Posted by KJ6BSO
I don't think he flew it at that stage. From what it says in the video it was sitting unused for a long time.
I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
Rudy, you still haven't answered my question: where did you get the info that the engine you bought was part of an APU from a Bell 47?
All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.
The "cart" in that video is an APU. That is the sort commonly used for small aircraft. The reason for the APU is also evident in the length of time it took to get the engine running smoothly -- no ordinary battery could have continued to provide the needed amount of current.
The owner of that 47 seems to have a penchant for excitement. The aircraft in the background is an Aero Commander AC520, which was noted for wing spar failures. Audie Murphy was killed when his AC640 came apart at altitude over southwestern VA. Lots and lots of ADs out on the Aero Commander line. That's why Rockwell dropped it.
I'd wager a good percentage of us need some hand-starting from time to time.
If it's a war on drugs, then free the POW's.
Is the correct answer, I made it up?
I'm beginning to think so, yes.
All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.
I will take "MADE UP CRAP" for $200 Alex
"Friendships come in strange packages
The best ones are opened with a smile"
NA4BH '15
:rofl:I will take "MADE UP CRAP" for $200 Alex
You can say that again. Also, after watching that start I wouldn't fly that thing until I thoroughly checked out the fuel and ignition system and tested it thoroughly on the ground, Last thing I would want is to be moving along at 2000 feet and suddenly hear that engine backfire and sputter and flameout..
I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
Hello.
I was not fully aware of the final decision until today (Friday).
Bell had discontinued all support for the model 47 helicopter the day I posted the link.
The reason has to do with end of life for aircraft in general.
What started in the air transport category now extends to all commercial aircraft.
From this point on no Bell model 47 aircraft in our fleet may be flown for any reason.
All documents are to be turned in except those that have been cleared for personal use.
This has no effect on others, but without direct support from Bell the party is over.
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