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Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2024, 12:09
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Do you REALLY think deliveries are starting next...

Do you REALLY think deliveries are starting next year? Seriously??
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2024, 15:00
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

The worrying thing is people are placing deposits...

The worrying thing is people are placing deposits thinking that deliveries are starting in 2025 and they will make 500-1,000 a year (as per what is on their website and what Jason has said many...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2024, 10:00
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Jason Hill, and the website, is still saying...

Jason Hill, and the website, is still saying deliveries start in 2025.


https://www.hillhelicopters.com/faq?id=when-helicopters-available

(No running engine yet)

...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2024, 08:16
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I think he will get something in the air, ie a...

I think he will get something in the air, ie a hover, in late 2025, then "production will start", and loads more people will give him £50,000 and it will carry on. Kerching.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2024, 16:31
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I would love to know what decade customer number...

I would love to know what decade customer number 1,289 is getting their aircraft
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2024, 17:31
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Given Hill has over 1,200 orders for the...

Given Hill has over 1,200 orders for the HX50/HC50, Bell/Robinson must have lost some orders to them. I would love to know what Bell/Robinson think about that.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2024, 17:54
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I think if you have a build number under 100 you...

I think if you have a build number under 100 you would have definitely made money on your deposit, especially as Jason has promised that deliveries will start next year.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2024, 09:36
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/157371-hovering-...

https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/157371-hovering-downwind.html

In Robinsons, in my experience, it takes more power to hover downwind, than it does when into wind.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2024, 06:54
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I hear quite a few people are selling their...

I hear quite a few people are selling their 'slots' in the production queue now.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2024, 17:21
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Yeah, err, all private sites have their own 100%...

Yeah, err, all private sites have their own 100% reliable weather station, which also knows about the gazebo right next to the landing site, and the wind which is 180 degrees different when you get...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2024, 15:59
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

The difference is a Tesla doesn't start spinning...

The difference is a Tesla doesn't start spinning and go out of control very quickly if you fill too many seats or if you drive down a road with a tailwind.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2024, 11:56
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Most private owners who are in the "cheaper" end...

Most private owners who are in the "cheaper" end of ownership (R44, R66, B206, Gazelle etc) are petty crap at any kind of planning or risk assessment and invariably don't listen to "advice" (eg the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2024, 18:15
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Only 8 months to wait then. ...

Only 8 months to wait then.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/482x314/1_4ff86bcf686b0d9267c981759054c9b1a0003cf9.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2024, 22:05
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

not a hope in hell

not a hope in hell
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 08:36
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

It will be interesting to see how long people...

It will be interesting to see how long people keep piling money into this project when the engine is not built/run/tested, and nothing is flying.

At some point people will realise the timescales...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2024, 21:58
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Hill currently advertising for 16 engineer...

Hill currently advertising for 16 engineer positions.

---

OPEN POSITIONS

CHIEF COMPOSITES ENGINEER
Engineering
Rugeley, Staffordshire
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 09:52
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

1,300 orders x £50,000 deposit = £65 million ...

1,300 orders x £50,000 deposit = £65 million

looks like this project has been a success for Hill, regardless of if anything ever flies
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2024, 13:32
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Hill are going to make all the turbine blades...

Hill are going to make all the turbine blades themselves. Everything is going to be made in-house
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 21:02
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Someone needs to design a 3-4 bladed 4-5 seat...

Someone needs to design a 3-4 bladed 4-5 seat aircraft that uses a RR300 (R66) engine. - an aircraft that you don't have to throw away after 12 years/2,000 hours
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 16:02
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I assume Hill are doing this as Jason Hill...

I assume Hill are doing this as Jason Hill doesn't want to source an engine from RR/Ariel/P&W etc, as that would cost too much and he would be beholden to another company, and the HX would then cost...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 08:45
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Some fuel has been ignited in a box ...

Some fuel has been ignited in a box


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7kKlA5R9w
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2024, 12:48
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

It is rather "cult like"

It is rather "cult like"
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2024, 08:26
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

If you are placing an order now (eg number 1,201)...

If you are placing an order now (eg number 1,201) when on earth are you hoping to get an aircraft?

If proper production starts in 2026, even with an average of 250 aircraft built per year means...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2024, 10:05
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Until the HX50 gets in the air properly they...

Until the HX50 gets in the air properly they won't really know if all the computer-modelling is correct or not

Look at the issues Augusta had with the A139 tail rotor when it was released, etc And...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 13:52
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

(Aug 2020) ...

(Aug 2020)

https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/266788-robinson-r66-merged-threads-22.html#post10859416
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2024, 17:33
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Some interesting comments below the video.. ...

Some interesting comments below the video..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM5i-F9aD4Y
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2024, 14:15
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Hill are still saying two prototypes flying this...

Hill are still saying two prototypes flying this year (2024).

No working engine yet.



https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/700x139/1_bd81504135aa32684bfd6e276367cba2358f6b33.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2024, 10:22
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I keep meeting more and more people (in real...

I keep meeting more and more people (in real life) that genuinely think when the HX50 is produced, the R66, R44, B206 and B505 will all "become worthless"
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 09:10
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-find-publication-getPDF.p...

https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-find-publication-getPDF.pdf?PatentNo=GB2599344&DocType=A&JournalNumber=6933
...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2024, 20:57
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

1,200 orders, about £60 million in deposits, and...

1,200 orders, about £60 million in deposits, and no running engine, nothing tested, no blades, no running gearbox, and no factory.

That's quite an achievement.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2024, 10:47
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

I heard Hill took another 200 orders at the...

I heard Hill took another 200 orders at the recent two day Duxford 'launch'.

​​​​​​Its uncertain how many ordered the fiberglass blades though .
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2024, 17:30
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

quotes: "..everything I though it would be,...

quotes:

"..everything I though it would be, it's ten times better.."

"...thank you Jason, you did it!..."
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2024, 17:13
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

Blimey, looking at some of the reactions here,...

Blimey, looking at some of the reactions here, you would think the thing is already flying




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jcjvKJMx2g
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 17:10
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

All very minor details considering there is no...

All very minor details considering there is no working engine/gearbox/rotor/tail rotor
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 09:00
Replies: 1,651
Views: 454,237
Posted By hargreaves99

As I understand it most Gazelle's in the UK are...

As I understand it most Gazelle's in the UK are also "permit to fly", as will be the HX50. As much as Gazelle's are nice to look at and fast, I imagine they are a little "old tech" (analogue dials,...
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