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Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:00 am

Helio Courier

I had the chance to fly a friends Helio Courier yesterday. This was about my 8th landing in the plane, and it was about 200 feet long without trying too hard. As I practiced, I got them down to around 125-150 ft with an 8 knot wind about 20 degrees off of the runway. What an amazing wing this machine has! It is a real handful in a crosswind, but you can practically land across the runway.

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Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:22 am

Re: Helio Courier

Very nice!
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:53 pm

Re: Helio Courier

Very cool!
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:27 pm

Re: Helio Courier

What fun!
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:31 pm

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My row at FAI is abeam the landing spot for ski strip 2R. I routinely set up my lawn chair and "judge" landings for the myriad of types coming through. There is a helio courier operated commercially that impresses me the most. Always puts it down within 5 feet after the threshold and makes the first turn easily. Impressive machines and masterful performance by both of you.

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Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:33 pm

Re: Helio Courier

Jake,
Nice flying for a Cessna guy.......wonder what a maule guy could do in that thing........haha!

Looks like a sweet bird for sure!
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Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:09 am

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Have always wondered who owns that Helio. What an awesome plane, great to see it flying!
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Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:20 am

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Great to see it finally take to the air. I have always wondered about it.
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Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:00 pm

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Kinda like this H-60C180?https://vimeo.com/72788649
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