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Leigh Coates
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2023
Flying helicopters all over North America. Join me as I share helicopter insights as well as the beauty of glaciers, icebergs, mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainbows and waterfalls. I'm an 8000 hour commercial helicopter pilot and spent the majority of my career flying mountains, precision long lining and technical landings. I specialize in ferry flights and advanced training for mountain flying and off airport landings.
How to land and shut down a Bell 505 turbine helicopter
The Bell 505 Jetranger X is arguably the most simple turbine helicopter to operate. The shut down procedure is fast and easy. The Fadec system actually calculates the cool down time based on engine parameters and gives the pilot a CAS message when it's OK to shut down, usually within 15 to 20 seconds.
My number one priority when landing is to keep the tail away from hazards and people. But in this case with the extreme heat of the Arizona desert, the shade won...hence tail to the sun, a nice luxury when there's very little wind and no people around.
Key points:
Check volts after turning off the generator and before shutting down the engine
Adjust weight slowly when climbing out of the helicopter as the 505 is very tail heavy
Position the blades parallel but a bit offset
Check turbine oil within 15 minutes of shutting down
Before turning off the battery, take a pic of the flight time that includes fuel quantity
If you have any other tips or insights, please share in the comments.
Also let me know if you have any 505 specific requests as I plan to share Bell 505 specific insights in the future.
Thanks for watching and please share with your fellow 505 operators!
My number one priority when landing is to keep the tail away from hazards and people. But in this case with the extreme heat of the Arizona desert, the shade won...hence tail to the sun, a nice luxury when there's very little wind and no people around.
Key points:
Check volts after turning off the generator and before shutting down the engine
Adjust weight slowly when climbing out of the helicopter as the 505 is very tail heavy
Position the blades parallel but a bit offset
Check turbine oil within 15 minutes of shutting down
Before turning off the battery, take a pic of the flight time that includes fuel quantity
If you have any other tips or insights, please share in the comments.
Also let me know if you have any 505 specific requests as I plan to share Bell 505 specific insights in the future.
Thanks for watching and please share with your fellow 505 operators!
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It looks like a calm day. I have questions. Would you be willing to land at this location in worse weather? How much fuel do you consider necessary to get off of the mountain? Great Job!!
Erm one thing. You sneaking up on a goat in a helicopter? 😂
Wow!!!! That is amazing
Makes me want to take flight lessons 🚁
Get ahold of yourself/ you're not "sneaking up" on any living thing in the area
trump don't allow female pilots, no offence.
There's always one in the village 😑
Amaazing! Would pay for that visit, where is that?
She definitely got the best job in the world.
My grandpa had a chopper when I was a kid. Before we would visit, my mom would make me promise that if he asked if I wanted to fly, that I would say No. Ok, mom. We would get there and grandpa and I would be flying in 30 minutes! 🎉
Haha, that’s just not a promise I’d ever be able to keep…sorry Mom😂😅
Needs have more likes and views
perfect for my irl gta hiest
That's so epic!!! More helicopter flying lessons please!!!
Thank you! Wilco!
Is helicopter maintenance expensive?
No, it’s cheap.
@@flyman1185 a lot cheaper than a plane for sure.
Cheaper than Honda civic maintenance
Cheaper than a rocket
@@user-uy8su8tx7o very wrong.
How does this not have more views?
I feel safe watching that flat. loaded-head approach to the ridge!
Wow!!!
Helicopter go night night.
That is awesome!! How did you find this amazing spot?
We have some heli friends who live there! You would love them!! Gotta introduce you💃
So beautiful, I can watch this whole day 😍
Goofy ass, I had someone try telling me this same thing about auto windshields. “Use your bare hands to clean the bugs off!” Thanks pee-paw, I think I’ll use the squeegee like god intended. No “swirlin all over” around here.
What about a plastic polish for a final finish?
Spray Plexus on it and it will last 20 years. Do it with every other washing and or sealing.
I am an aircraft detailer. Try optimum no rinse to clean your windscreen
I’ll check it out, thanks! Works well on acrylic?
@HeliPilotLeigh Yes sir, it's a rinsless wash I use to clean all the aircraft, Cj2s and Pc12s after I get the exhaust off. Dilute it to rinsless wash ratio, which is on the bottle, spray on evenly the whole surface, wipe gently to get the dust off, then spray again to hydrate the bugs off and buff very gently. You know what your doing though, I'm not telling you your method is wrong by any means, just wanted to help a fellow aviation man out. Also, real clean aviation has a bug remover spray that works pretty well
You could clay bar it periodically
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What is the price ?
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I like that you Video in 3rd Person I’ve always said whats the point of having a body if you kant look at it. 😃 Generator is same as Alternator?? 🤔
The pilot has a switch for the generator, which doubles as a starter. The Bell 505 also has two alternators to run the dual channel FADEC's. From google: An alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into AC electrical energy. A generator is a mechanical device which converts mechanical energy to either AC or DC electrical energy.
I’ve always thought it would be kewl to learn to fly from you Leigh! Now I kan sort of. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Hi Leigh great video. I understand the 505 is very critical in weight and balance. The Jetranger has a minimum pilot weight of 77 kg for solo flight. Does the 505 have a minimum pilot weight or is it done entirely off the weight and balance chart. I’ve also seen 505’s lift off with the tail very close to the ground with solo flight, is this an issue for you or does the shot bags fix this issue.
Thanks Ashley, and great questions. There is no minimum pilot weight for the 505, just that you're within the CG envelope which is calculated before start up on the G1000. I have the Pilot Adjustable Ballast kit on this 505 which significantly increases the mission capabilities. Even still with the 25 extra pounds up front from the kit, I have an additional 100 pounds (4 bags of 25 pound shot) which brings the CG to the middle of the envelope which is much more stable and comfortable to fly and as you've seen on others, keeps the tail higher from the ground. The sweet spot for fore/aft CG is actually a bit forward of center. I'll put a more detailed video together with all this info!
Wait how are you flying without Wilson? 😜. It's so good to see you back on the controls of your 505!
I’ve actually got 100 pounds of shot up there! Wilson got a makeover😂 Thanks Jake! Absolutely loving being back in the CandyCaneCopter! Can’t wait to explore with you!
Thanks Leigh for the video. Love the Bell 505 with the FADEC system, total engine management, takes a lot of the workload off the pilot. Don't understand why more helicopter manufactures don't use this system.
Agreed! Thank you!
I was worried when you said you were going to check turbine oil and you are wearing all white clothing!
Hehe, thanks for the concern! Good thing it’s easy to stay clean with this machine!🥰💃🙏
Got to love that quick shutdown time on the 505
That's for sure! Thanks Dack!
Always inspiring the rest of us far lesser heli pilots to do more and do better, Leigh! 🙂💪
Thanks Justin! But there are no lesser heli pilots, hahaha!
Living the life. Rock on!
keeps pax from walking into it, and keeps it from hitting stuff.
Amazing.
Leigh….I have seen several of your videos and about you and am really impressed with your background and flying the US in your candy cane 505. Such a nice helicopter. I live in Joseph, Oregon and many people from Alaska move here because it looks like Alaska with the big mountains. Would love to have you fly in here so I could meet you. Check it out online. Thanks for sharing.
We love dropping into new places and meeting up along the way! KJSY is going on the list. Message me your contact and I'll reach out when we are in your area.
@@HeliPilotLeigh did you get our phone number on Instagram?
So amazing!!! What dreams are made of!
Gorgeous! Love your adventures!
Thank you!
I-really like Info YT Shorts like these, I kould totally binge watch. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
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I’m gunna loose that kap for sure…… is there a replacement for it like maybe Home Depot 1 inch Gas Line Kap??? 🤔
Can probably order it from Robinson, or fashion something yourself for cheaper...lol
You maybe on to something Leigh with these YT Short Tutorials……. I know you post them in your Insta stories but this was much easier for me to grasp….. I’m kinda slow & had to watch it 10 times & you have a good Kamera Man that Knows what to shoot. So you don’t have to emphasis what to point the kamera at and defiantly KuT down on editing time if any. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻……. It’s great to see ppl with know how and knowledge posting!!!! 🤗
1st!!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Mind Blown 🤯 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
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