Is it worth spending$$$$

vertical22 · October 14th, 2006, 11:25

DESCRIPTION:
MINI-500 Helicopter (Alpha model). Completed 1997. Includes many updates: Doors, Strut reinforcement, Performance Enhancement Package (PEP), chip detectors, cyclic grip, collective grip, tail-rotor gear box mount. Wired for 760 val-com with both gen aviation & heli headphone jacks. Only 15 hrs. TT on engine, 2 hrs. TT on airframe (hover time). White paint, comfortable interior. Excellent, new condition. Includes all manuals. Must see in person to appreciate the quality workmanship! Ready to go!

SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 22½ ft; height: 8 ft; width: 5¼ ft.; empty weight: 450 lbs; max. payload: 350 lbs; horsepower: 82; speed: 105 mph; cruise speed: 70 mph; VNE: 115 mph; rate of climb: 1000 fpm; flight duration: 3 hours; max. altitude: about 10,000+ ft.

PRICE: $19,995

Spbeyond · October 14th, 2006, 15:05

It depends on your financial situation! I wouldn't want to pay the insurance and Hanger or tiedown costs. Maintanance is going to gouge you. But if you can stay ahead of all that financialy.... The new engine will help keep mainanance costs low for a little while. *It will cost more to keep it than it will to buy it I think.

vertical22 · October 14th, 2006, 15:23

Thanks for the feedback,

Ian J · October 15th, 2006, 21:50

Hey vertical... do you have a lot of expendable income to spend on helicopters and helicopter training? I only ask because that would influence the advice we give you. (Different training ideas could be offered based on your financial situation, etc...)

vertical22 · October 16th, 2006, 08:39

ChinookDriver the reason I ask was because I have a buddy that wants to jump into one of those mini. And yes he got the money to threw around... For my self I about to start helo training next month, I was active duty in the army and I got out last year and last week I sign up with this National Guard unit out in L.I. New York. They carry UH-60 so I'm also working on getting into flight school (army).

Ian J · October 17th, 2006, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertical22

ChinookDriver the reason I ask was because I have a buddy that wants to jump into one of those mini. And yes he got the money to threw around... For my self I about to start helo training next month, I was active duty in the army and I got out last year and last week I sign up with this National Guard unit out in L.I. New York. They carry UH-60 so I'm also working on getting into flight school (army).

Excellent! Good luck with getting your packet done. If you get in, flight school is a great time. You learn so much so quickly, but at the same time you'll have a great time hanging with your classmates or going to Panama City.

I'm pretty sure I know the Company Commander at that UH-60 unit. Went to a school with him at Ft Rucker.

vertical22 · October 17th, 2006, 13:42

Whenever I get to flight school (FT Rucker) I hope I really keep up with the material. I'm going to start taking lesson next week, do you think what I learn out here in the civilian world will help me at FT Rucker? I dont know the commander over here yet, but when I get to find out who he/she is I will let you know... I thought because i was prior serves It will be easy to get into the national guard, but you still have to do a bunch of paper work... Good thing that my physical is still good.... I will keep you posted..

October 14th, 2006, 11:25	#1
vertical22 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 25	Is it worth spending$$$$ DESCRIPTION: MINI-500 Helicopter (Alpha model). Completed 1997. Includes many updates: Doors, Strut reinforcement, Performance Enhancement Package (PEP), chip detectors, cyclic grip, collective grip, tail-rotor gear box mount. Wired for 760 val-com with both gen aviation & heli headphone jacks. Only 15 hrs. TT on engine, 2 hrs. TT on airframe (hover time). White paint, comfortable interior. Excellent, new condition. Includes all manuals. Must see in person to appreciate the quality workmanship! Ready to go! SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 22½ ft; height: 8 ft; width: 5¼ ft.; empty weight: 450 lbs; max. payload: 350 lbs; horsepower: 82; speed: 105 mph; cruise speed: 70 mph; VNE: 115 mph; rate of climb: 1000 fpm; flight duration: 3 hours; max. altitude: about 10,000+ ft. PRICE: $19,995

October 14th, 2006, 15:05	#2
Spbeyond Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 216	Re: Is it worth spending$$$$ It depends on your financial situation! I wouldn't want to pay the insurance and Hanger or tiedown costs. Maintanance is going to gouge you. But if you can stay ahead of all that financialy.... The new engine will help keep mainanance costs low for a little while. *It will cost more to keep it than it will to buy it I think.

October 14th, 2006, 15:23	#3
vertical22 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 25	Re: Is it worth spending$$$$ Thanks for the feedback,

October 15th, 2006, 21:50	#4
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 5,749 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Is it worth spending$$$$ Hey vertical... do you have a lot of expendable income to spend on helicopters and helicopter training? I only ask because that would influence the advice we give you. (Different training ideas could be offered based on your financial situation, etc...) __________________

October 16th, 2006, 08:39	#5
vertical22 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 25	Re: Is it worth spending$$$$ ChinookDriver the reason I ask was because I have a buddy that wants to jump into one of those mini. And yes he got the money to threw around... For my self I about to start helo training next month, I was active duty in the army and I got out last year and last week I sign up with this National Guard unit out in L.I. New York. They carry UH-60 so I'm also working on getting into flight school (army).

October 17th, 2006, 13:42	#7
vertical22 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 25	Re: Is it worth spending$$$$ Whenever I get to flight school (FT Rucker) I hope I really keep up with the material. I'm going to start taking lesson next week, do you think what I learn out here in the civilian world will help me at FT Rucker? I dont know the commander over here yet, but when I get to find out who he/she is I will let you know... I thought because i was prior serves It will be easy to get into the national guard, but you still have to do a bunch of paper work... Good thing that my physical is still good.... I will keep you posted..

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