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Ted’s R44 (2018.12.31 Video KONP->5S4)

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Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:30 pm

Ted’s R44 (2018.12.31 Video KONP->5S4)

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Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:50 pm

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Congratulations! Keep the water spots of that dark color! :D

Lucky guy!

After taking 3 trips thru "helicopter rehab" I can only observe from a safe distance, too close and strange things happen to my wallet.
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 3:29 am

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G44 wrote:Congratulations! Keep the water spots of that dark color! :D

Lucky guy!

After taking 3 trips thru "helicopter rehab" I can only observe from a safe distance, too close and strange things happen to my wallet.


Aloha Kurt!

Thank you! I absolutely love this ship. The black exterior I ordered is really holding a shine, better than predicted. I’m glad I ordered it after some reservations. Interior is grey leather, which is exceptionally comfortable. RHC has great talent.

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Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:57 am

Re: Ted’s R44

I had leather interior in my Robinson, I agree, very comfy! Look into the Tec-Tool doors, I had them, they are very nice and seal up very well. Airglass makes some neat R-44 accessories
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Have fun!

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Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:34 am

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G44 wrote:I had leather interior in my Robinson, I agree, very comfy! Look into the Tea-Tool doors, I had them, they are very nice and seal up very well. Airglass makes some neat R-44 accessories
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Have fun!

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Hi Kurt, thank you for the suggestions.

Interesting: https://www.tech-tool.com/catalog/robinson-helicopters/robinson-r44/
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MT950 tow cart shall be ordered on Monday morning! The ship is too big to move with one person in/out of hangar.
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 7:48 am

Re: Ted’s R44

Nice!
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:27 am

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CamTom12 wrote:Nice!


Mahalo Cameron! Let me know if you PCS/Vacation to the Islands? I happen to have an extra da kine surfboard for you! Aloha! Congratulations on new family member!
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:41 am

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CamTom12 wrote:Nice!


Mahalo Cameron! Let me know if you PCS/Vacation to the Islands? I happen to have an extra da kine surfboard for you! Aloha! Congratulations on new family member!


Haha, will do!

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Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:12 am

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G44 wrote:I had leather interior in my Robinson, I agree, very comfy! Look into the Tea-Tool doors, I had them, they are very nice and seal up very well. Airglass makes some neat R-44 accessories
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Have fun!

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Hi Kurt, thank you for the suggestions.

Interesting: https://www.tech-tool.com/catalog/robinson-helicopters/robinson-r44/
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MT950 tow cart shall be ordered on Monday morning! The ship is too big to move with one person in/out of hangar.
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Ooooo, I like that tug!
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:30 pm

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Familiarizing, myself, with the chopper yesterday. TT R44 60 hours (Dual + Solo). Ship TT 22.2 Hours.

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Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:58 pm

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

Way cool Ted! Beautiful R44

Cheers...Rob
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:45 am

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

OregonMaule wrote:Way cool Ted! Beautiful R44

Cheers...Rob



Thank you Rob. I’m skiing Bachelor tomorrow, are you up at Madras?

I had an hour+ conversation with Amy Hoover last night about her book and she wants to fly her Scout on floats to Alaska. She was very polite and a joy to communicate with.

Aloha!!

I did the Summit this year! 9060’ Pretty good for a sea level boy.
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:47 am

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

Nice! What airport in the video?
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:01 am

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

G44 wrote:Nice! What airport in the video?


Thank you Kurt! She flys really smooth!! I just may be able to do this heli gig.

Primary location: Newport, OR. Mike Rowe narrates a “Deadliest Catch” spin off here. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5966720/

It’s also the West Coast HQ for NOAA.

Actually have room in hangar. Small miracle:

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:33 am

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

Wow, nice fit in the hangar! It looks like you got the 2 eat plus cargo model. Correct?

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:12 pm

Ted’s R44 (Video added)

Happy holidays Ted,

Are you seeing ADS-B-in on the pictured Aera 79X GPS [via whatever your receiver is] and, if yes, does the Aera have adequate resolution and brightness for the task?

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Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

iPat wrote:Happy holidays Ted,

Are you seeing ADS-B-in on the pictured Aera 79X GPS [via whatever your receiver is] and, if yes, does the Aera have adequate resolution and brightness for the task?

Pat


Merry Chistmas and Happy New Year iPAT! It’s been a fast year! Mahalo for dealing with my newbie concerns. I still owe you lunch!!!

The GARMIN 796 is perfect. Bright and fast! The software is a little different than earlier GARMINs but, intuitive. ADSB in is GDL39 then 796, iPAD, Android share “Blue Tooth”. Really nice.

Mick and I left factory during the Malibu and Paradise fires and turned back to KTOA! We tried flying West of Santa Cruz Island but, smoke was like a freaking nuke went off! Saturday we stayed East and flew HWY I5, the skies were “Orange” up aroung Sacramento. Indescribable.

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:44 pm

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

Congrats on the new helo ted! Looks like a blast!

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:42 pm

Re: Ted’s R44 (Video added)

jlacharite wrote:Congrats on the new helo ted! Looks like a blast!

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Hi Joe, I read your epic thread! Man, you made a lot of miles. I was late getting to California and missed you and the HSF.

Thank you for the kind comments! There are so many possibilities up here in Oregon for backcountry helos:

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:50 pm

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G44 wrote:Wow, nice fit in the hangar! It looks like you got the 2 eat plus cargo model. Correct?

Kurt


Yes, Kurt. It’s a (2) place “Raven I” AKA Cadet. She burns unleaded too :mrgreen:

Aft compartment is really (really) spacious for cargo!
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