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Post by phil on Jun 14, 2010 12:18:32 GMT 12
I think you will find that the leap from Sioux to NH90 was considered too huge.
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Post by conman on Jun 15, 2010 13:02:35 GMT 12
I've flown in a civilian Bell 47 and loved it but this would be like learning to drive in a Ferrari... challenging but rewarding when you get it right. That is/was my concern also....the Sioux, while definitely past its use by date, seemed like a very good introduction to rotary flight- Good visibility, basic systems and minimal power which would teach good engine/power management. The 109 is a proven airframe but it is (relatively) complex one- Two turbines, retractable gear etc. I guess that is part of the reason for the purchase of the simulator for the A109, all the system stuff can be thrashed out in there without consuming expensive flying hours, so that by the time a pupil gets into the actual aircraft they are very familar with the way everything interfaces and they can concentrate on the flying side of things. |
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Post by flyinkiwi on Jun 15, 2010 13:42:33 GMT 12
That is/was my concern also....the Sioux, while definitely past its use by date, seemed like a very good introduction to rotary flight- Good visibility, basic systems and minimal power which would teach good engine/power management. The 109 is a proven airframe but it is (relatively) complex one- Two turbines, retractable gear etc. I guess that is part of the reason for the purchase of the simulator for the A109, all the system stuff can be thrashed out in there without consuming expensive flying hours, so that by the time a pupil gets into the actual aircraft they are very familar with the way everything interfaces and they can concentrate on the flying side of things. But that still leaves a gap where the student needs to be taught basic handling techniques. I think Dave's suggestion that prospective rotary pilots get some initial hours in civilian trainers prior to A109 conversion is the way they will go. |
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Post by SEAN on Jan 18, 2011 6:39:27 GMT 12
Some new RNZAF OFFICIAL PR photo's of NZ3403 flying around Italy that have just been released:    |
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Post by Chris F on Jan 18, 2011 9:15:27 GMT 12
Awesome photos Shawn...looks great.
For all you guys our TET (Taranaki Electricity Trust) AW119 Koala Rescue helicopter has been replaced with a A109 Power which is due here this month and I beleive it has skids.
If you want to check out the yellow and black colour scheme go to:www.trht.org.nz
I know when we got the A119 the pilots said about the extra power the machine had and it took a bit of getting the hang of because things happened a hell of a lot faster.
I guess thats why an advanced trainer such as a PC-9 may well be on the cards sometime in the future years to help bridge the gap from the CT-4E.
Awesome pics.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 18, 2011 10:09:41 GMT 12
Excellent photos Sean, thanks for posting them.
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 18, 2011 10:17:28 GMT 12
In light of the Skyhawk debacle, these look fantastic. Thanks for posting. Nice shiny new kit.
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Post by adzze on Jan 18, 2011 13:04:17 GMT 12
Nice. Anyone know when these are meant to start arriving? And the NH-90s for that matter? The latter were originally announced to start arriving by 2010... just impatient I guess  |
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Post by angels15 on Jan 18, 2011 20:08:28 GMT 12
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Post by obiwan27 on Jan 18, 2011 20:35:23 GMT 12
Nice - my new desktop background as of today. Glad to see the RNZAF getting some new kit and 3 Sqn in particular who have done sterling work with the Sioux and Iroquois over the years.
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Post by Calum on Jan 19, 2011 20:13:43 GMT 12
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Post by Kenny on Jan 19, 2011 21:08:59 GMT 12
Nifty lookin chopper. Great photos!
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jan 21, 2011 23:11:30 GMT 12
they would look even better with gun pod's and hellfire's attached  |
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Post by stereoimage on Feb 3, 2011 11:36:41 GMT 12
Great she looks awesome I wonder when they are making it to NZ? |
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Post by sputnik767 on Feb 3, 2011 13:29:56 GMT 12
they would look even better with gun pod's and hellfire's attached Absolutely!!!!!!! Without those it looks like the sort of helicopter that would be picked on at school, it's shirt would be tucked in and it's pants pulled up too high and too tight, all whilst wearing walking sockes and sandles.... ;D |
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Post by SEAN on Feb 15, 2011 11:22:08 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 15, 2011 13:18:00 GMT 12
Fantastic photos there!!
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Post by beagle on Feb 15, 2011 17:24:29 GMT 12
Thought it was over Queenstown for a start....
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Post by fyl on Feb 15, 2011 19:44:55 GMT 12
Great photos..
That last shot makes it look like there's not going to be much room in the cabin!
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Post by strikemaster on Feb 15, 2011 22:06:50 GMT 12
Thought it was over Queenstown for a start.... Yeah, me too. It does look like a tiny tadger, doesn't it? |
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