SA341G ZU-RLU (cn.1097) as seen at Wonderboom Airport on 9th June 2018 (Photo: Bruce Perkins)
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SA341G ZU-RLU (cn.1097) as seen at Wonderboom Airport on 9th June 2018 (Photo: Bruce Perkins)
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SA341G HB-XIL in Switzerland (Photo: Zishelix)
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North American Gaz
Hughes 500C N9235F as seen at Montreal International Airport on 14th August 1975 (Photo: Gaetan Imbeault)
Hoping that Zis can help us to identify the two-tone beige and green Gaz!Comment
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#3272.2Editing a commentWell done Zis! You seem to be 'au fait' with these early North American Gazelles. Assuming that the 'VH' in the registration was for Vought Helicopters. Was this their first bird? -
Grazie Stefano.
I don't think I've seen a shot of this bird before, or at least not in these colours. Hopefully Zis may have a clearer image.
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SA341G N58283 as seen at Bourne Park on 19th June 2018 (Photo: Andrew Morley)
Nice one Andy!
If anyone has a chance to ask the lads at Bourne Park what those triangles at the skid joints are, this would be appreciated. The entire skid, one has to say, appears somewhat unique.
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Find out here what is planned next in Europe and keep up-to-date with SC!
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When the heli was in USA it fell off a truck and the skids were damaged. The owner had some skids and legs made, the triangles are where the leg joins to the skids. -
Grazie Stefano!
Hmm .. in the wake of the horrific 2016 Puma crash in Norway, Airbus decreed that all Puma main transmissions which suffer any kind of shock (even a hard landing) are to be withdrawn from service.
While the Gazelle's 'skinny' transmission weighs only a fraction of that on the 'Super Pew', one wonders whether some precaution might nevertheless be advisable after being involved in a drop? It would be interesting to know whether the craft's transmission was inspected post-drop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZbTN6pM2SE&t=388s
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SA341B VH-OIZ (WA1351) as seen near Adelaide, South Australia on 9th June 2018 (Photo: Peter Ede)
VH-OIW as seen in Barossa, Australia in April 2017 (Photo: Ryan Hothersall)
SA341D ZU-RNO (WA1999) as seen at Wonderboom Airport on 12th June 2018
SA341D G-RBIL (WA1199) as seen at Elstree on 19th June 2018 (Photo: Tony Twinn)
Been a while since we last saw the 'Gerbil'.
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One would hope that all the required checks were carried out. It was signed off by a qualified person.Originally posted by Savoia View Post
I did go to Tennessee to look at this heli, but I decided not to make an offer.Comment
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As you say, hopefully everything is in order. One just needs to remain vigilant and owners/operators need to be faithful in declaring any damage/incidents/accidents to their craft to potential buyers, as one simply cannot put a price on safety. -
As i understand it, as with any shock checks are to be carried out but i don't believe parts have to be withdrawn from service if checks are passed.
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SA341G(S) YU-HOT (cn.1390) as seen at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon on 25th June 2018 (Photo: Ian Simpson)
It looks as if the birds quite like this aircraft too!
SA341G(S) N901B (cn.1410) as seen at the Weston Air Festival on 24th June 2018 (Photo: Peter Harrison)
Nice to see Stefano 'stretching' 901's legs!Comment
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South Africa
For those with connections to or an interest in South Africa, I recommend the documentary 'Farmlands' released yesterday by Canadian journalist Lauren Southern.
Lauren released excerpts from this documentary earlier in the year while working on the editing process, but this is now the completed film.
What you see and hear in this documentary you will (sadly) rarely see and hear in the mainstream media.Comment
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A spirited departure too I here!!Originally posted by Savoia View Post
SA341G(S) N901B (cn.1410) as seen at the Weston Air Festival on 24th June 2018 (Photo: Peter Harrison)
Nice to see Stefano 'stretching' 901's legs!
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Well if so, then bravo to Stefano! It is always very kind when drivers give a little something back to visitors and spectators some of whom travel great distances to see aircraft.
I thank God for people with spirit!
It is small matter to perform 'spirited manoeuvres' safely. Moreover, such displays are often the mark of a skilled and proficient driver who knows his craft well. In Italy you will witness spirited displays of flying regularly, it is almost 'expected' as a means of celebrating the gift of flight. Proficient pilots (whether private or professional) can quickly determine which type of manoeuvre is suitable and how best to perform it while taking into account the specific circumstances - and these little displays of 'character' are so much appreciated by onlookers, especially youngsters and children whom I have seen literally shriek with joy on occasion.
We are born to live! And live we must, and I say again, a proficient driver can and will be able to perform encouraging manoeuvres safely and securely.
The clip below is advertised as in 'incredible' departure
.. when it is just a normal departure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oji2dkNq5Zs
Here is an 'Italian departure' which some are bound to criticise, but it is quite safe, the driver is simply performing a pedal turn with the gradual introduction of forward cyclic midway through the turn in order to introduce airspeed asap. He's doing this with no pax on board and while the manoeuvre 'looks' dramatic, it isn't really so dramatic with an exposure to the more spirited component of the departure lasting less than three seconds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-NMD3r70CU
We've spoken of spirited departures .. but then there are spirited arrivals .. and well .. some people simply 'arrive' better than others!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3OTMCMCB0w
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Any ideas anyone?Andy wrote: In the shots from Oz, OIW has EXPERIMENTAL on the door and OIZ has LIMITED. Whats the difference between them? and is it something to do with one being ex Navy and the other ex Army?Comment
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Introducing ..
I am pleased to introduce Sergey and Alexey who are pilots with 'Fly Sky' based in the autonomous republic of Abkhazia which is located on the western border of Georgia and on the southern border of Russia.
They fly the former Navy Gazelle RA-05708 and are readers of Aviafora.
Sergey says:
Sergey and Alexey offer a variety of services including heli-ski, water ski, filming, photography, tour flights and general charter."I read the comments about towing the skier, and what I can say is that before doing this we make assessment to make sure we can do this safely."
We take this opportunity to welcome Sergey and Alexey to the Aviafora community while wishing them all the best in their flying activities.
Sergey flying RA-05708 in Abkhazia in June 2018
Sergey inspecting the rotorhead on 708
Welcome to Fly Sky
Alexey flying 708 for rotorwake boarding experience
Rotorwake boarding in action
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More Blue Gazelles ..
SA341B G-ZZEL (WA1152) as seen at Weston-super-Mare on 23rd June 2018 (Photo: Ashley Middleton)
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It seems as if Aviation Requirements Ltd. are one of the companies which have been involved in supporting the UK's Army Gazelles.Comment
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S/n 1066 & 1075 during filming the Blue Thunder movie back in 1982.
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RA-05708 in the mountains of Abkhazia, June 2018Comment
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Visiting friends with N341DT :-)
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This is a lovely shot XB, grazie e bravo!
Caption: 'And to remove the door you simply lift here!'
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Ah, Gazelles and châteaus http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...?p=604#post604 ... Nice one XB!
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G-EZZL in May 2015 by Paul Beale
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SA342 in Valencia (Photo: André Bour)
Montenegro Air Force Gazelle in Podgorica in June 2018
Serbian Police Gazelles during operation 'Joint Strike' 2018
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We are pleased to welcome Kirill, from the town of Bratsk in the province of Irkutsk, Russia, as the latest member of Aviafora. Kirill is the owner of RA-05709.
Kirill we welcome you and wish you many years of safe and happy flying!
Kirill with RA-05709
Kirill's Gazelle RA-05709
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Welcome aboard Kirill! Looking forward to see more pics of your Gazelle here
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My bad Zis, it is 05709, now amended.
I have already received a batch of 'Snow Gazelles' from Kirill (who's name is derived from St. Cyril of Jerusalem) so these (God willing) shall be posted in December.
Kirill is reading this site (along with around 25 other Gazelle owners and counting) so he will see your comments.
This is all your fault Zis! I just wanted to post historic helicopters on the Nostalgia Thread, but because you were the only person I could chat back and forth with, your 'Shrieking Gazelles' thread became the place for conversation, and now many Gazelle enthusiasts are reading .. and I STILL haven't flown the craft so that when every Gazelle owner tells me they prefer to fly the Gazelle, I still don't properly understand why - but one day I will!
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Re my 'fault' - Guilty as charged.
I'm glad Aviafora is becoming a reference website for Gazelle enthusiasts.
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Zoltán the pilot is okay.Originally posted by Savoia View Post
He recons he may have hit something such as a bird or droon (his spelling not mine).Comment
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Many thanks for this info Stefano. As I wrote to Zis earlier in the day, we are just thankful that everyone is basically okay. The bits of aluminium and perspex can be repaired or replaced but people .. that's another matter.
Will update the Alo thread.
I've heard a Scotsman refer to a drone as droon, so its just possible Zoltán has some Celtic ancestry.
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SA341B RA-05709 (WA1184) as seen in Pervouralskiy, Sverdlovskaya, Russia in May 2018
I have given this Gaz the Avia name 'Cyrilcraft' after her owner as well of course as her abbreviated registration '709'.
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Dauphin For Sale
Helitours of Slovenia are selling their 365C2 Dauphin S5-HCK.
These tail-dragger Dauphin's really are a rare catch and are such a lovely aircraft with a great ride given their four-bladed main rotor.
I am hoping that this bird will not move too far away from this area.
As Zishelix will confirm, I absolutely love these tail-dragger Dauphins!- 8 Place passenger accommodation
- 1-2 Place crew seating
- 2 x Turbomeca Ariel 1A2 engines producing 670shp each
- 1,400 kgs payload
- 137 kts cruise
You may contact Helitours by phone on: +386 3 752 30 30 or via email at: info@helitours.si they are open to (sensible) offers.
Helitours website
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Received from Sergey this morning:
Miss 'Fly Sky' in the mountains of Abkhazia in June 2018
Here we see the consequences of standing beneath the tip-path plane during start-up in the windy mountains, thankfully though Miss Fly Sky's jeans were all that were ripped!
Sergey flying RA-05708 yesterday
SA341D G-RBIL (WA1199) as seen at Loch na Keal on the Isle of Mull on 23rd June 2018 (Photo: Martin Wren)
I was just saying the other day how we haven't seen the 'Gerbil' in quite some time, and now we get two shots of her in a row!
But we are glad to see her.
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ZU-HHP
In case we haven't had this attractive footage here:
If it's already posted here... well, it's worth to see it once again
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How It Works - Helicopter blades (educational video on Gazelle example)
Well done Mr. Karp!
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SA341G N565F (cn.1182) as seen at RNAS Yeovilton on 5th July 2008 (Photo: Paul Johnson)
I believe this was GazEngineer's favourite colour scheme from those painted at Stapleford.
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See also a camouflaged Alouette II 'flash back' (HA-LFZ) on Alouettes & Lamas.
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Angel Ivoninskaya with RA-05706 near St. PetersburgComment
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The picture was taken here at Stapleford as the Gazelle is with us at the moment, or should I say was it left Friday to be shipped back to Russia.
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GazEn you're back! And I just mentioned you in the post above.
Thanks for the correction, much appreciated.
To our readers the above post should read .. 'From Essex with Love!'
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SA341F2 N321VV (1558) at Rotor Leasing's Colorado base
N321VV in the workshop
Inside N321VV's fuel tank which had to be replaced
Seems that many of the military ones are suddenly having fuel leaks due to the break down of the fuel bladder. NATO changed the Jet-A formulation and it's causing the fuel cells to deteriorate at a rapid rate. We have changed 4 of them just this year!
— Chris Bateman, Rotor Leasing
SA341B ZU-RLH (cn WA1600) as seen at Quoin Rock Winery, Stellenbosch, South Africa in July 2018 (Video by Jason Maydew)
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SA341B G-ZZEL (WA1152) departing Weston-super-Mare on 23rd June 2018 (Photo: Kevin Slade)
SA341C G-ZZLE (cn WA1402) ex-XX436 attending the Armed Forces Day ay Gilingham, Kent on 30th June 2018Comment
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