sure you'll never make a million by posting these videos, but there are a lot of helicopter addicts like me who enjoy them immensely. Truly great "ride a long" videos where we can imagine we are there with you. Filming is a pain. We are grateful that you take the time to do it.
Outstanding video. Although I’m not a pilot, I used to supervise and manage our ASU for our Sheriff’s Office. Flew in our EC-120 a lot and enjoyed every minute. Is this aircraft for private use or professional ?
Excellent On-Board footage - I Liked & Subscribed 😎👍🚁 I love these Hughes500 / MD500 / MD520 Etc. helicopters one of my favorites of all time, I have a lot of them on my channel -
At 6:28 look out the right bottom side where the peddles would be for the pilot and those two buildings are my shop and house 😂 dude you flew all day everyday that summer! My dad is the Senior President for Temsco Helicopters should land there next time!
My dad was a pilot and flew an 800 back in the 70s used to love going flying with him I've always wanted to get my licence but have never been able to afford it..maybe one day
it's truly amazing that these notar helicopters are so relatively rare & underused, apparently unappreciated in the helicopter world the degree of controllability plus safety just absolutely blows away ALL typically configured helicopters the removal of the fragile, dangerous tail rotor linkage is perhaps the biggest technical jump since the aircraft was invented time will tell.. & that said I watched & recommend the coax 2-D videos-- those little coax birds are very cool cost effective & again, technically better & safer than typical aircraft then again if if I had the wherewithal, I'd probably enjoying owning & flying one or more of each type ;) Yup. . rotorhead, guilty as charged
The largest reason to this is that McDonnell Douglas still holds the patent for the system. It's a unproven system compared to a tail rotor and other manufacturers can't really use it or develop it without infringing on the patent.
mountjoy23 I have flown every MD369/500 and the 520 is my favorite! it's quiet, smooth, and way less taxing on the pilot! When the tail is setup correctly you can hover with out your feet on the pedals. It's so much quieter then a standard 500 that you will not believe it. We have the enhanced c20r so power is not a problem at all. She is a little heavier then a stripped out 500D but the power of the C20R makes up for it! And the 530FF drinks to much fuel and has a very heavy stick! Love the 520N!!!! ;)
Where is this flight? The Alaskan arm looks so much like the PNW (Washington and Oregon). I am a native to the PNW that loves Alaska. Never mind, I see this is in Ketchikan. Great video!
Thanks for this video series. I'd love to see another video of this MD 520N with some commentary from you. Points of interest might be : anti torque authority, general flying qualities in hover and in cruise, your typical profiles and performance realities, what you like or dislike, ease of ownership, anything my friend...!
My god man let me rig that cab up. Id have to RED scarlet's one on the pilot the other in instrument panel and a Shot-over on the under belly of that thing. ..LOL Im such a Grip. Oh yea, and we gotta Mic up the ATC. two shoulder rigs on the ground for the landing and take off LOL. man Ive got it bad.. the go pro is working. LMAO I flew in a NOTAR once and I wanted to rig that one too
Many helo pilots fly the right seat, this is left seat. A design thing or preference thing? I know if I were a pilot I would want the stick in my right hand and the collective in my left as well.
Well if your flying a long line the best helicopters are left seat PIC! If the helo was designed to be right seat it take a lot to legally convert them! All helos have the collective in the left hand and Cyclic in the right hand no matter where you sit. I have flown both left and right seat! Left fells better to me!
Nothing like a single engine above hazardous territory and water. You have my respect sir but they could give a second engine for such operations surely. Unless this is private. Not nagging or being a know it all just saying that its the first thing that came to mind
I know this is an old video, I think I watched it before ... years ago. I'll first admit that I don't know squat about what a chopper should sound like but for some reason in this video the non-jet noises I'm hearing in the background, one is standing out in particular this time..... it sounds like a worn bearing...... was anything like that fixed not long after this video ? Sorry, just curious :). Thanks for sharing the video.
@@KeithPatterson369D I'm familiar with the NOTAR setup as well as the general sound of MD helicopters having worked eons ago at an FBO. From the outside they do sound a lot different compared to Bell, Augusta and others due to the main rotor....... However the whine of the turbines is similar among Bell, MD and even turboprops. Having watched a load of videos of NOTAR helicopters the sound I'm noticing isn't in other NOTAR videos. It sounds like a bearing going bad someplace. So I was just curious and asked the question in the odd chance the original owner of the 520 happened in and might chime in.
@ZaphodsPlanet We have owned it since 2015! No bad bearing! That video was from 2016! We still own it! No bad bearings! Also that video I had a non filtered GoPro session 5. She is still flying great!
@@KeithPatterson369D Cool, it's your bird then. Ah, so it must be some kind of audio artifact from the GoPro. The only helicopter I've ever been in was a Bell (small one, single turbine) and I was always surprised even in that one how oddly stable it felt riding in it. I've always loved the MDs, they just sound cool on top of being or looking like they were so much more controllable. They just move differently. Love the NOTARs. I was thrilled to see MD coming back to life after going into the shitter. Something that didn't all together surprise me as I had a friend that worked there and he had some stories....LOL. Have you heard anything about them bringing the NOTAR back into production? Anyway, thanks for taking the time to write back to give me the story on what I wasn't really hearing .... :)
sooo your the guy that broke into my truck stole my gloves and passport. We went to Hargrave together didn't we. stay focused it would be heart breaking if you were to have an accident. They are so common in AK. Do you remember when that guy crashed on Gamble up from the cars!!!
I work with 500’s every day on the powerline side.. I just work on the powerlines off them but interested in flying. You did all your ground book work before you started flying or how did that process go?
Hey Tommy I did most of my ground work at home with Gleim ground school! Get your flight medical first! Then get the private ground work! You'll need about 2000 hours before your start in the poweline world!
Wouldnt it be safer around the 10 minute mark to fly closwr to the water in case you have an engine failure? Seems safer to auto rotate in the water than dense trees.
Can you just pick up and fly anywhere, or are there air corridors you have to follow? What about altitude? Do you just pick how high you want, or is it based on rules, fuel economy, wheather etc?
Is the crash rate high in those helo's especially after The death of those 2 state policeman in Virginia last week. What was the cause Of that helo crashing?
Dang me... this is awesome, but it would be so much more so without the helmet cam... you should try the chest strap mount or stationary mount in the cabin somewhere... the movement on helmet cam is a little much at full screen. You are living the life, though! Nice gig!
next time plz as well show the technical procesures of starting up and keep talking to us during boring flights about engines ,controls ,wind ,vibrations etc.
question is it normal for your main control pice in the middle to Shacke like that or no. I'm learning more about helicopters and just trying to figure out what's what and that
Hey Man thanks for watching! Yes I am still flying just boring stuff. I have been riding more. But I hope to start flying some fun stuff soon! Stay tuned!
@@KeithPatterson369D Hello. How are You these days? I'm still returning to Your videos. What is the location of this flight? I would like to recreate it in MSFS. Finally god MD500. :-) Thank You.
This makes me want to fly a helicopter. Is the reason the left pedal is further depressed, to counter the rotation of the main rotor? As you increase rpms, you'd have to push harder on the left pedal?
Michelle Pucca Yes as you pull more power for lift off it increases torque so it takes more left pedal! I cruise you don't need as much left pedal unless your pulling alot of power for a faster cruise!
I remember many years ago reading this book (Chickenhawk) about a guy who wanted to fly helicopters. He described what it was like learning how to fly, and especially in the training helicopters they used back then. He ended up flying during the vietnam war and talked about landing in DMZ's that were so tight his rotors hit branches (I assume small), and he said how loud it was. Amazing helicopter pilots and heroes all in one.
I read the same book thirty some years ago as a teenager (14ish). Wanted to become a pilot then. I had a pre-enlistment interview with a Navy recruiter and learned my medical condition would disqualify me from enlistment, let alone flying.
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sure you'll never make a million by posting these videos, but there are a lot of helicopter addicts like me who enjoy them immensely. Truly great "ride a long" videos where we can imagine we are there with you. Filming is a pain. We are grateful that you take the time to do it.
Hey man one of flying videos hit over a million views! 🤣
I bought the Sim Cowan MD500E based on watching this video of yours. Love it and the actual sounds. VR of course would be better!
I'm also a helo fan and surely love this video
Them 500,s are the best light machines of them all and very fast,maneurable,and full of grunt a real delight to fly and ride in
Outstanding video. Although I’m not a pilot, I used to supervise and manage our ASU for our Sheriff’s Office. Flew in our EC-120 a lot and enjoyed every minute. Is this aircraft for private use or professional ?
Thanks for sharing a great moment in your life with us. I have always wanted to be a heli pilot. Just a money monster though.
Yes but it's a money maker also! It cost me about 55k for my Commercial and CFI! Did all of my book work at home! Saved me a ton!
I can't get over that sound. It never gets old.
Yep, love the sound of an MD 500 series starting up :)
Excellent On-Board footage - I Liked & Subscribed 😎👍🚁 I love these Hughes500 / MD500 / MD520 Etc. helicopters one of my favorites of all time, I have a lot of them on my channel -
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At 6:28 look out the right bottom side where the peddles would be for the pilot and those two buildings are my shop and house 😂 dude you flew all day everyday that summer! My dad is the Senior President for Temsco Helicopters should land there next time!
Connor Hicks I will flying in Ketchikan and Klawock again this summer!
Connor Hicks that's cool
My dad was a pilot and flew an 800 back in the 70s used to love going flying with him I've always wanted to get my licence but have never been able to afford it..maybe one day
Some community colleges offer pilot training. I'm currently going to wallace state community College for their flight program
Ooohh maan!! The sound on start up always gets me. Love it
I thought turbine helicopters had better cup holders ;-) Thanks, I love the whole MD500 platform.
Lifts off at 05:20
it's truly amazing that these notar helicopters are so relatively rare & underused, apparently unappreciated in the helicopter world
the degree of controllability plus safety just absolutely blows away ALL typically configured helicopters
the removal of the fragile, dangerous tail rotor linkage is perhaps the biggest technical jump since the aircraft was invented
time will tell.. & that said I watched & recommend the coax 2-D videos-- those little coax birds are very cool cost effective & again, technically better & safer than typical aircraft
then again if if I had the wherewithal, I'd probably enjoying owning & flying one or more of each type ;)
Yup. . rotorhead, guilty as charged
The largest reason to this is that McDonnell Douglas still holds the patent for the system. It's a unproven system compared to a tail rotor and other manufacturers can't really use it or develop it without infringing on the patent.
Render767 sloppy tail rotor authority, compromised w+b. There are a lot better ships out there.
mountjoy23 I have flown every MD369/500 and the 520 is my favorite! it's quiet, smooth, and way less taxing on the pilot! When the tail is setup correctly you can hover with out your feet on the pedals. It's so much quieter then a standard 500 that you will not believe it. We have the enhanced c20r so power is not a problem at all. She is a little heavier then a stripped out 500D but the power of the C20R makes up for it! And the 530FF drinks to much fuel and has a very heavy stick! Love the 520N!!!! ;)
mountjoy23 You must not have ever flown a 520N!
Render767 muito obrigado pela atenção
m.d.520n.es el helicoptero mas fasinante y es muy potente capaz de cuarquier cosa me encanta es helicoptero.
Awesome crystal clear video! Thanks for posting.
Looks like flying from Ketchikan over to pow. Grew up in southeast my dad being a 185 floatplane pilot. Love the video
Wow me too! My dad had a 180 on floats! I grew up in Thorne Bay!
I love the 500 series. I've ridden in two, including the one used in the new Magnum TV show. Eventually I'll upload that video.
Ever Flight please a mock autorotation it’s your safety net should the old girl puke, watch the fuel load always please flame out your out
beautiful helicopter 🚁 noises.
We Infidels sure do build great machines don't we ?
Man thing needs a track and balance badly... my 500s never had that feedback in the cyclic....🙄
Where is this flight? The Alaskan arm looks so much like the PNW (Washington and Oregon). I am a native to the PNW that loves Alaska. Never mind, I see this is in Ketchikan. Great video!
You could add some Rain repellant on the windshield, with benefits! ;) Happy flying!
wow amazing! Is there a second part?
I want to buy this and fly over Loch Ness to catch Nessi.
Hope you have floats. I would hate to ditch in that cold water you would not last long..
Thanks for this video series. I'd love to see another video of this MD 520N with some commentary from you. Points of interest might be : anti torque authority, general flying qualities in hover and in cruise, your typical profiles and performance realities, what you like or dislike, ease of ownership, anything my friend...!
starting with doors open just to hear the blades better :D:D:D:D don´t care about - degrees hahaha
My god man let me rig that cab up. Id have to RED scarlet's one on the pilot the other in instrument panel and a Shot-over on the under belly of that thing. ..LOL Im such a Grip. Oh yea, and we gotta Mic up the ATC. two shoulder rigs on the ground for the landing and take off LOL. man Ive got it bad.. the go pro is working. LMAO I flew in a NOTAR once and I wanted to rig that one too
Yes there are four parts to this video! Thanks for watching and commenting
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Mr. Helicopter. ..what are you ferrying...commercial workers. ..foodstuff? booze?
Many helo pilots fly the right seat, this is left seat. A design thing or preference thing? I know if I were a pilot I would want the stick in my right hand and the collective in my left as well.
Well if your flying a long line the best helicopters are left seat PIC! If the helo was designed to be right seat it take a lot to legally convert them! All helos have the collective in the left hand and Cyclic in the right hand no matter where you sit. I have flown both left and right seat! Left fells better to me!
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what was your OAT on this flight?
I agree Logan ,but need to hit the lotteries first and pray a lot.
5 mins, of nothing but engine noise, before take offf
scottuz! How else is a helicopter supposed to start this isn't GTA lol
It sucks being A retired Rotary wing pilot. I miss it everyday.
It's the best job ever! When that Turbine lights off! Puts a smile on my Face!
That cab is 3 ft across how the hell fit in that thing ??
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Nothing like a single engine above hazardous territory and water. You have my respect sir but they could give a second engine for such operations surely. Unless this is private. Not nagging or being a know it all just saying that its the first thing that came to mind
Check out my other Videos and you'll see why I use a single engine helicopter! I have a life jacket on so they can find the body!
@@KeithPatterson369D will do. fly safe !
The most beautiful rotorcraft ever made never have I known a Alison to quit but a hot start will fuck up your day
Can I ask what requirements do you need to become a helicopter pilot and how long will it take?
I know this is an old video, I think I watched it before ... years ago. I'll first admit that I don't know squat about what a chopper should sound like but for some reason in this video the non-jet noises I'm hearing in the background, one is standing out in particular this time..... it sounds like a worn bearing...... was anything like that fixed not long after this video ? Sorry, just curious :). Thanks for sharing the video.
@@ZaphodsPlanet It's a Turbine engine! They have a loud whine. Also this one has a notar system so there is a large Fan in the back spinning!
@@KeithPatterson369D I'm familiar with the NOTAR setup as well as the general sound of MD helicopters having worked eons ago at an FBO. From the outside they do sound a lot different compared to Bell, Augusta and others due to the main rotor....... However the whine of the turbines is similar among Bell, MD and even turboprops. Having watched a load of videos of NOTAR helicopters the sound I'm noticing isn't in other NOTAR videos. It sounds like a bearing going bad someplace. So I was just curious and asked the question in the odd chance the original owner of the 520 happened in and might chime in.
@ZaphodsPlanet We have owned it since 2015! No bad bearing! That video was from 2016! We still own it! No bad bearings! Also that video I had a non filtered GoPro session 5. She is still flying great!
@@KeithPatterson369D Cool, it's your bird then. Ah, so it must be some kind of audio artifact from the GoPro. The only helicopter I've ever been in was a Bell (small one, single turbine) and I was always surprised even in that one how oddly stable it felt riding in it. I've always loved the MDs, they just sound cool on top of being or looking like they were so much more controllable. They just move differently. Love the NOTARs. I was thrilled to see MD coming back to life after going into the shitter. Something that didn't all together surprise me as I had a friend that worked there and he had some stories....LOL. Have you heard anything about them bringing the NOTAR back into production? Anyway, thanks for taking the time to write back to give me the story on what I wasn't really hearing .... :)
Awesome Video! I would love to get my 500 rating. May I ask what boots you wear?
Tim Rogerson I love flying the 520N! my boots are discontinued Merrell boots! Great boots! Check out my other videos
Helipilot369 D I'm getting through 'em! damn, haven't flown in boots yet but think it will be a good idea, especially when I'm doing XC's
i sometimes need to get out of thr helo in the muskeg of Alaska, boots are must! plus if you fly on fires you'll be required to ware boots!
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Why the unsecured passenger seatbelt? Just curious.
When the crew get in its kinda hectic and its easier for them if they don't have to try and hook the seat belt! Doors are shut so its fine!
OK video but think some commentary would be nice (what helicopter are you flying, where are you, altitude, etc).
500’s are nice, the Porsches of the air; but I’d have to order mine with the RH PIC option.
Real helicopters are left hand pic!
@@KeithPatterson369D AH-6s are RH PIC.
Any problem with the aircraft or flight that is ugly?
She is a solid aircraft! Had some very ugly weather in Alaska!
Wish you would add audio other than the sound of that turbine so we knew what was going on.
I was just flying along thinking about the job at hand! It was my first day on a completely new job!
Hi I am a pilot enthusiast and I was wondering how do you start, do you need to study something specific to be a pilot?
gerardosorrentini Go to a local flight school, give them money, and they will get you going! Expect up to 10k for your private pilot's license!
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gracias por compartir ,continua y así volamos todos ,un saludo desde españa
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Holy crap, is that TOT gauge broken...... Lol
No works good! It's a C20R in a 500!
Just joking about your outside temp. I'm sure it would bump down here in the lower 48. Lol
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sooo your the guy that broke into my truck stole my gloves and passport. We went to Hargrave together didn't we.
stay focused it would be heart breaking if you were to have an accident. They are so common in AK. Do you remember when that guy crashed on Gamble up from the cars!!!
Dont know what Hargrave is or Gamble car crash! My gloves are a Medium ;)
cool !
Such a cool perspective.
I work with 500’s every day on the powerline side.. I just work on the powerlines off them but interested in flying. You did all your ground book work before you started flying or how did that process go?
Hey Tommy I did most of my ground work at home with Gleim ground school! Get your flight medical first! Then get the private ground work! You'll need about 2000 hours before your start in the poweline world!
Pilot can’t exceed 5 ft toll ,, ha
Well I am 6'2" tall and the owner whom also Flys this bird is 6'7" tall! It my favorite aircraft!
Did it even move when it ignited?
O ya! Was a cold day! She starts cool!
Wouldnt it be safer around the 10 minute mark to fly closwr to the water in case you have an engine failure? Seems safer to auto rotate in the water than dense trees.
That water is probably < 40 degs... it would probably kill you in 15 minutes... I'll take the trees....
I'm surprised it doesn't have the matching pedals and joystick on the right side as well. What does a passenger do if the pilot has a heart attack?
On a 135 the can not be Dual controls in the aircraft! Plus if the pilot had a heart attack the passenger could not land the helicopter safely!
Can you just pick up and fly anywhere, or are there air corridors you have to follow? What about altitude? Do you just pick how high you want, or is it based on rules, fuel economy, wheather etc?
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Witch camera are you using ?....
Is the crash rate high in those helo's especially after
The death of those 2 state policeman in Virginia last week. What was the cause
Of that helo crashing?
Turbulence
Outdoor Research....good shit!
Dang me... this is awesome, but it would be so much more so without the helmet cam... you should try the chest strap mount or stationary mount in the cabin somewhere... the movement on helmet cam is a little much at full screen. You are living the life, though! Nice gig!
DustyCowdog Check out the other vids I made! There are links below! Thanks for the comments!
next time plz as well show the technical procesures of starting up and keep talking to us during boring flights about engines ,controls ,wind ,vibrations etc.
Is it the rotorbrake at 4:25? the hissing noise with the leaver in the cealing? Why pull that with moving rotor?
I have an awesome name There is no rotorbrake on our helo! That's the bleedair for heat!
I bet it's a rush
No gliding to land there.
bad filming with camera on head. love helis but this video did not have any good views for alaska
Very good
Did you land?
Yes in the next video I landed in Thorne Bay to pick up a passenger 😀
Do these Helicopters not have windscreen wipers?
Nope! It would scratch the plexiglass!
@@KeithPatterson369D I guess the shape even in heavy rain it blows off quickly?
Like the Hughes helicopters
Seen two on UK but rare
James Marsh No wiper blades
Too slow (Franklin voice)
Whats the difference between the MD500 and 520N?
MD500 is FAA and 520N is civilian! All other 500s are 369s in the FAA!
question is it normal for your main control pice in the middle to Shacke like that or no. I'm learning more about helicopters and just trying to figure out what's what and that
Matt Windleborn Yes in most helos with out Hydraulics tge stick shake a bit!
James Marsh Cyclic stick shake was near normal.
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Man, I'm still watching Your videos. How is it going? Still flying?
Hey Man thanks for watching! Yes I am still flying just boring stuff. I have been riding more. But I hope to start flying some fun stuff soon! Stay tuned!
@@KeithPatterson369D Hello. How are You these days? I'm still returning to Your videos. What is the location of this flight? I would like to recreate it in MSFS. Finally god MD500. :-) Thank You.
@Zatracenec that was In Ketchican Alaska! Doing well! Flying a jetranger in Pennsylvania!
This makes me want to fly a helicopter. Is the reason the left pedal is further depressed, to counter the rotation of the main rotor? As you increase rpms, you'd have to push harder on the left pedal?
Michelle Pucca Yes as you pull more power for lift off it increases torque so it takes more left pedal! I cruise you don't need as much left pedal unless your pulling alot of power for a faster cruise!
I remember many years ago reading this book (Chickenhawk) about a guy who wanted to fly helicopters. He described what it was like learning how to fly, and especially in the training helicopters they used back then. He ended up flying during the vietnam war and talked about landing in DMZ's that were so tight his rotors hit branches (I assume small), and he said how loud it was. Amazing helicopter pilots and heroes all in one.
I read the same book thirty some years ago as a teenager (14ish). Wanted to become a pilot then. I had a pre-enlistment interview with a Navy recruiter and learned my medical condition would disqualify me from enlistment, let alone flying.
I was just thinking about reading that book again! Got me hooked on flying 30 years ago!
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Is there any HEAT in that helicopter?
Chesterbarnes1 Yes the helo has very good heat! It pulls hot air off the turbine and blows it in the cockpit!
Great video ... love it ... thanks 🍒
Oh that noise
Damn, how much did you buy it for?
One of them cost around 100k
Good old ktown...
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Dear friend, record a long video about the flight to the MD, it was interesting to fly with you!
Thanks so much for watching! Glade you enjoyed it! I have Many more!
@@KeithPatterson369D I watched everything) I just meant that new videos are long
Wow! Great video thanks for sharing
How's the mid flight icing on rotors there?😯😯😯
Tony Merlot its in the high 40s so icing