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by NinerMike
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Brantly or something else?
Replies: 22
Views: 10754

Re: Brantly or something else?

Good to know Ron... I believe most of the airports, at least in my area, require it to operate from!
by NinerMike
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Flying Brantly's out there???
Replies: 2
Views: 2053

Re: Flying Brantly's out there???

I was kind of wondering the same thing! Found some info on the net, stating 258 registered here & abroad... But amount flying??? I was curious how many were built in total, all models. Seems not to many come up for sale that often. The owners must like em enough to hold on to, kinda like a class...
by NinerMike
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Servcing and Maintaining
Topic: Outboard blade droop stops
Replies: 9
Views: 3448

Re: Outboard blade droop stops

What rpm are the rotors suppose to engage. I was reading some old threads with regards to hot starts and the rotors engaging. Concerns me that that simple act of starting can possibly lead to damage, even when following the checklist! Please bare with me as I'm just trying to learn more.
by NinerMike
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Brantly or something else?
Replies: 22
Views: 10754

Re: Brantly or something else?

On the Brantly, is it a matter of hull, or none at all?
by NinerMike
Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Brantly or something else?
Replies: 22
Views: 10754

Re: Brantly or something else?

If the inboards are around the same price, that would be worse, 36K??? "Hopefully not". So the Mains can be overhauled with time remaining, and any idea on what T/R blades run? About the Bell 47; I always prefer full figured to the skeleton look. :P "joke" N2285U, did you see the...
by NinerMike
Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Brantly or something else?
Replies: 22
Views: 10754

Re: Brantly or something else?

This is good info for learning more on the Brantly's, thanks.
Wow, is $30k for a complete new set, both inboard & out? Are all blades, new & old prone to skin cracks, or just certain part #?
by NinerMike
Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2458

Re: New Member

Welcome to the forum. This is the place to come with any questions relating to the Brantly helicopter. Hello Ron, Thanks for the welcome. I also think I owe you a bit of thanks for getting me here! As I believe it was your ship I saw on "Barn's", which re-ignited my interest in the Brantl...
by NinerMike
Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2458

New Member

Hello,
I'm new, but have always been interested in helicopters and appreciated the classic style of the Brantly, as well as the Hiller. I am happy to have found this group, and enjoy learning all the "first hand" information and knowledge! Thank you.