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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2023, 14:26
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Thanks for the replies chaps, I knew you wouldn't...

Thanks for the replies chaps, I knew you wouldn't disappoint...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2023, 10:31
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

This chap is developing a new helicopter in the...

This chap is developing a new helicopter in the UK, and he's making a pretty good fist of it. He's got lots of orders, really lots and lots, across the world.

This is excellent news for UK plc and...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2023, 18:00
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

That fuselage is an impressive piece of work, and...

That fuselage is an impressive piece of work, and a great milestone to achieve in the HX50 programme.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2023, 17:00
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Quite wrong Mr Ringer, manufacturing is well...

Quite wrong Mr Ringer, manufacturing is well underway.

Last time I was there they'd built four fuselages in order to refine the processes. MGB being manufactured. Turbine blades too.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2022, 17:52
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Take a look on Google Earth, its not a...

Take a look on Google Earth, its not a residential area. There are about four cats and a badger colony nearby - the rest is cows and grass (I exaggerate for effect).
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2022, 17:47
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

A hell of a lot of high quality employment for UK...

A hell of a lot of high quality employment for UK engineers. A hell of a lot of income for local and national businesses. A hell of a lot of export revenue for UK plc. It is indeed, a hell of a lot.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2022, 20:33
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

It depends upon whose Experimental category you...

It depends upon whose Experimental category you are talking about. Vans, and many others, in the US has sold thousands of kits into the American Experimental category.

The HX50 is not going to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2022, 14:53
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Why are you 'sure'? Their intention is to...

Why are you 'sure'?

Their intention is to meet or exceed all of the CS-27 requirements for HC50, and to meet or exceed almost all of them for HX50 too.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2022, 16:18
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

... almost forgot, for what it's worth, I reckon...

... almost forgot, for what it's worth, I reckon the eVTOL 'industry' is fooling itself and its investors, big-time.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2022, 16:15
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

... and I'm one of those with just that...

... and I'm one of those with just that experience (Head of Design, Chief of the Office of Airworthiness, Technical Director of an OEM, blah), so am not blind to the challenge. However, every new...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2022, 19:31
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

PhlyingGuy Straight question, what...

PhlyingGuy

Straight question, what experience do you have of certifying aircraft?

Lots of people have 'experience of the industry', far fewer have directly applicable experience, particularly...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2022, 11:27
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

I don't know for sure why the deposits are...

I don't know for sure why the deposits are non-refundable. However, my guess is - it secures the funding.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2022, 12:44
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Well, only a fool would spend his own money on...

Well, only a fool would spend his own money on such a venture. Dr Hill is no fool.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2022, 12:18
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Whilst I can appreciate a healthy scepticism in...

Whilst I can appreciate a healthy scepticism in the world of brand new aircraft development, you are writing as though you have some knowledge of the Hill operation, more than just an observer. You...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2022, 17:15
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

Indeed, and an awful lot of it from significant,...

Indeed, and an awful lot of it from significant, non-refundable deposits on, now, over 500 aircraft.

They have a strong, well funded team and a leader who knows how to make things happen.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2021, 18:38
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,417
Posted By Kemble Pitts

To end up with a certificated, viable, helicopter...

To end up with a certificated, viable, helicopter you need to go from 'bright idea' to 'finished product'. That journey will involve building a team, establishing a design and development facility,...
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