Since I started my lessons (5 hours logged) I've been scoping some shit out!

 

 

I have been researching them lately for a marketing project. The Augusta Westland AW139 is pretty specked out. For 2008 there is a Pinnafarinna edition too.

 

Dario, I love eurocopter, my favorite being the Dauphin



This one is currently for sale, I wish I had the cash to pick it up.

My Second favorite is the







Affordable, reliable, sexy.

 

Dario, what aircraft are you using for your flight training? AS350B3? Are you using any flight simulation software? Have you gotten to auto ration yet?

 

Awesome pics, and welcome Dario. I saw one of these bad boys with the three tail fins flying around Ontario this past saturday.

 

Dario,
Very cool! I am with you, too. I started about 6 weeks ago and I have 12 hours in my log book. I am loving the flying part. The book part is a real drag. There is so much to learn.

I am training in an Enstrom. What are you training in?

I am hoping to eventually get a Bell Jet Ranger 206, but the steps to getting there are kind of painful. Getting insurance as a new pilot is about impossible. What is really strange is that the Turbine powered Helicopters are easier and safer to fly fly than pistons, but the insurance companies want you to log a bunch of piston time and then do a 25-50 hour transition before they will insure you in a turbine. I guess because of hull values, etc.

The Eurocopters are also very cool. There is one around here.

Chuck

 

Last summer I got to take a ride in a Eurocopter. A friend of mine's Ex gave her a trip for 4 flight over Boston. I really enjoyed the sensation of being in a helicopter - it was my first and only time in one. I was also amazed by the noise canceling ear phone/comm system.
At one point the pilot called Logan tower to ask for clearance the cruise back up the coastline instead of over land to which I interjected, "Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full."
Cool that you are taking lessons....that's great.

 

Chuck, pick up a EC120 if you can, Bell is going to stop making the 206 soon. My other favorite is the

 

I would go for the B2 or the B4 you could never go wrong with these 2