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Enstrom F-28F
I got to talking with a buddy of mine today and he told me that the turboed Enstrom F-28F was a great ship. I want a personal helicopter for me mostly. My wife will go about 25% opf the time. I'd like to land it at 10,000 feet msl if it will do it, no big loads, just some groceries. How much do they cost and what is the TBO? What should I look for? I'm serious. I was just about to buy a Robbie, but-damn, the envelope is so tight on that ship. However, the thing I don't like about the Enstrom is the way they buzz that engine, the probability of an engine failure, etc. I like the idea of a turbo, but how does it cool? Thank you for anything you can tell me or for directing me to some people who know...or a site on the web that might shed some info on the machine. Bill Phillips |
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Badwater Bill wrote:
I got to talking with a buddy of mine today and he told me that the turboed Enstrom F-28F was a great ship. I want a personal helicopter for me mostly. My wife will go about 25% opf the time. I'd like to land it at 10,000 feet msl if it will do it, no big loads, just some groceries. How much do they cost and what is the TBO? What should I look for? I'm serious. I was just about to buy a Robbie, but-damn, the envelope is so tight on that ship. However, the thing I don't like about the Enstrom is the way they buzz that engine, the probability of an engine failure, etc. I like the idea of a turbo, but how does it cool? Thank you for anything you can tell me or for directing me to some people who know...or a site on the web that might shed some info on the machine. Bill Phillips Well, googling on "Enstrom F28F" will get you several sites, including the obvious first one to look at: http://www.enstromhelicopter.com/home.html http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRTypen/FRF28F.htm has some claimed cost data from 1998. From reading this it appears the 280FX would be more what you're looking for, as it's aimed at the personal market. Slightly faster, but same performance otherwise. Guy |
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Enstrom's can be expensive to maintain, but maybe "O Ring" can help you. Why not get a surplus OH-58 and operate Experimental? Skyking I looked into that but you can't go anywhere without the FAA approval for every flight. It's not like a homebuilt. BWB |
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I want a personal helicopter for me mostly. My wife will go about 25%
opf the time. I'd like to land it at 10,000 feet msl if it will do it, no big loads, just some groceries. How much do they cost and what is the TBO? What should I look for? I'm serious. I was just about to buy a Robbie, but-damn, the envelope is so tight on that ship. However, the thing I don't like about the Enstrom is the way they buzz that engine, the probability of an engine failure, etc. I like the idea of a turbo, but how does it cool? Thank you for anything you can tell me or for directing me to some people who know You will never operate an Enstrom for the same price as a Robbi. On the other hand, the Enstrom is much more versatile. the F28F can carry three in a pinch (you will be good friends by the end of the flight though). The ride quality is good and the autorotations are the best of any piston except the Bell 47. I haven't flown one in probably 15 years, but as far as 10,000 feet, I'd look hard at the performance numbers of any piston helicopter. The lamiflex bearings were a hassle, although I think Enstrom has a new system these days. Engine does tend to work hard and I don't remember seeing many go to TBO. All in all I really enjoyed flying them. Of course the key to it is to find a mechanic that knows Enstroms in your area. It can make or break your experience. Jim |
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What do you know about the turbine ship? The 480 is it?
Unfortunately have never flown it. It seems like it wouldn't be bad, but then comes the question for the price of a 480 could you be able to find a used 206 or 500. Another question is the R44. Yet another machine I haven't flown. IIRC you live in the Las Vegas area, you might want to take a day at Heli Expo. It runs March 15,16, and 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Good Luck Jim |
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i have had a f28a,f28c,f28ofx and 2 480s one of them brand new
i thought they were all very good made helicopters fairly inexpensive to maintain , lovly and safe to fly [there has never been a fatal accident in the uk in a enstrom]only reason that i dont have one now was i wanted more speed and payload now have a md600 steve atherton as some one said go to hai at vegas ans see one , i will be there possibly around the md stand look me up please note i am a private/buisness user of helicopters not a dealer |
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