It’s a Storch..the aircraft I saw when I visited FoF.

Thanks slicer. It moves like a glider. Probably really easy to track with a camera.

The mechanic Andy Salter in the video sounds like a Brit. Is he?

http://youtu.be/ADpfLN3cDzQ

Yes!
The nice thing about a Bell 47 is the view. Nothing in front, above or beside you. Flying with the doors offon a warm summer day is a treat.

Also, while I’m sure I’d love a turbine machine, there is something satisfying about the old Bell. The sound, the simplicity, the effort involved…rather like driving a vintage car.
And like comparing a vintage car with a new Porsche, there are newer vehicles that allow you to do much more with much less effort, but the involvement of the operator makes it worthwhile.

Doors off on a warm summer day, that is a treat. I could go for that. And I’m right with you on vintage cars, and anything else vintage. There’s a lot to be said for the solid workmanship and heart put into the classics of yesteryear.

Really interesting. To Stepwilk, Evalu8ter, J Boyle and any other helicopter flyers. Torque was mentioned as a difference between flying helicopters and planes. Are there differences between piloting a turbine helicopter and a piston one? Thanks.