Gazelle Repaint, Engine Run and Test Flight in Russia
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Indeed it seems to be RA-1158G for on the same YouTube channel there is another video clip showing a red and white Gazelle with a paint scheme similar to RA-1158G. Plus we also know that RA-1158G has been for sale.
I am also aware that RA-1341K had that same colour scheme but, maybe these two are one and the same helicopter.Comment
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An SA342M (perhaps 'GND') fires a missile at simulated targets during a live fire demonstration near the Combat Training Centre at Arta Beach (Centre d'entraînement au combat d'Arta Plage) in Djibouti on 14th January 2017 (Photo: Christian Jadot)
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SA-342 Gazelle: How to Fix Exhaust Temperature Problem
Initial symptom is the experience of temperature variation via the exhaust temperature indicator at ranges from 50° to 300°C during flight.
For everyone who knows this type of engine it should be steady at 450°C. The engine RPM is fixed at 43,500 which is excellent.
The solution is as follows:- Check the RPM indicator. Done, it is accurate.
- Next is to check the resistance of the wires at thermocouple system. Found to be 18,03 Ohms. Fixed at variable resistor and adjusted it at strictly 16.02 ohms. The serial numbers of thermocouple senders indicated that value.
When I have approached the connector and disassemble it I have found that the pins are loose and their connection to the wires are bad.
Read more about this procedure here.
Would you like help in repairing your Gazelle? Major overhaul, re-build, electrical items? I can travel and have been working on the Gazelle since 1988. You can also send your parts to be fixed, especially any electrical items. Just send me an email: kucnemasine@gmail.com
And thank you to Aviafora for allowing me to promote my services.
Best regards to all and remember if you like to ask any technical question about the Gazelle, just make a post here.
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Interesting tips, thanks for sharing.
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Grazie Miki
Perhaps when you have time you could describe the Alouette/Gazelle starting system. When this came out it was viewed as being similar to an automatic start, although it might possibly have been better better described as semi-automatic. Are the fuel flow and operation of the igniters fully automatic in the Gazelle starting system and, if so, how does this work? Is the starting system in any way linked to the turbine temperature and, if so, what happens if you have a faulty gauge such as you have described? Grazie. -
Zishelix & Savoia thank you for commenting. Exhaust temperature is rock solid parameter when everything is in order.It is also a one of the real points that describes the state of the engine.But after a some period of time it needs to be repaired.I have presented one of the operations.SA 341 and Alouette have the same similar semi-automatic system as you were saying.The system is improved at SA 342 and that one is automatic.At the following days I will describe the both systems.
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Dakair Gazelle
Dakair SA.341G F-GDXX s/n 1262 is seen with Dakair Islander F-GFDK
This helicopter was once G-SFTE (which may be of interest to Nosco) and was last registered as C-GEPX.
Taken from a French poster from the 1988 Paris-Dakar Rally.
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Sadly, I'm unable to tell you more about Dakair. Looks like it was a specialized air service for the Rally.
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C-GEPX is offered for sale by her current registered owner, Auto Meilleur Ltee, at
http://automeilleur.ca/detail_no_4339A.htm
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Well done Jos!
It would be nice if XB can rescue this, seeing as he 'specialises' in Canadian Gazelles!
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N341GG Makeover Expected to be Concluded this Weekend
The latest edition to Benegaz, N341GG, is due to be rolled-out from her makeover this coming weekend.
This is to advise that we are expecting the first photos of her to be displayed here on Shrieking Gazelles within hours of her roll-out .. courtesy of XB!
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G-VOIP
SA341D G-VOIP (cn WA1792) as seen at Lydd Aerodrome on 5th February 2009 (Photo: Graham Wheeler)
BAG in Kent
In April 2016 Old Brutonian David Macklin showed CCF Cadets from Wellesley School in Broadstairs, Kent, the British Army Gazelle Helicopter he flies. Several of the cadets were treated to a flight in the craftComment
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ALAT SA342 Departure
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XX453
SA341B XX453 (cn WA1454) as seen at Salisbury Plains Training Area on 16th February 2017 (Photo: Philip Stevens)
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SA341B G-HSDL (WA1227) as seen at the Helicentre, Manchester on 24th February 2017 (Photo: Lewis Coward)
Seen here for the first time wearing 'Howard Stott Demolition' titles.
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N341GG
I am pleased to be able to present the FIRST pictures of N341GG taken earlier today.
After reassembling the tr/cables, tr drive shaft and fenestron, we flew out from the paint shop.
She is a very nice aircraft, as it is fully overhauled and 100% in and out!
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XB, you've outdone yourself with this craft. Fantastico, magnifico, bravo !!!
Well, well .. she's not all black (lol), I shall have to think of a new name! But what a great scheme, bravo! I like the grey matched tail-rotor driveshaft and the 'Italian' black window-surround-paint. Great stuff XB! 
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Wow! A brand new and freshly painted Gazelle! Something not seen everyday
Xavier, thanks for these nice photos. A neat job well done!
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XB you should be proud.This is the beauty.Excellent!!Comment
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Thank you Miki,
Here are some pictures of N341GG at Zomergem earlier today.
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Wow a fantastic scheme. A lot of thought must have gone into it. Love the small stripe around the windows/cab area. Really stunning. You have certainly laid down a very hard challenge for future schemes. -
Hello Helipixman, I just delivered the helicopter unpainted. The new owner had it painted like this ;-)
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Gazelle Down: Kazakhstan
A Khazak registered Gazelle (UP-LA246) crashed on Saturday 25th February while operating in Eastern Kazakhstan.
The aircraft was reported to have departed from the Urdzharsky area with two persons on board and to have landed at a village named Akshatau in the Ayagoz district to refuel. From there the aircraft departed after which contact was lost.
On Sunday an Mi-17 helicopter belonging to the Eastern Regional Airmobile Operational and Rescue Team began searching for the missing Gazelle although separate sources suggest that the wreckage of the helicopter was in fact spotted by a privately operated Mi-2 some 60 km north-west from the town of Ayagoz.
The pilot, Peter Ustinov, who served with the military in Afghanistan, was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two daughters. His passenger survived the crash although the extent of his injuries are as present uncertain.
The accident seems to have occurred just days after the helicopter made its first flight after being refurbished or overhauled.
Poor weather was reported in the area at the time of the crash.
SA341G UP-LA246 as seen before the crash
The crash site
The body of pilot Peter Ustinov is recovered from the crash site
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I've been told that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, although I will readily admit that this wasn't the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw the photos of N341GG, for I think even the casual observer will notice that her similarity to HA-LFH is, well, almost identical except for the colours. But, I wish the new owner many happy hours of flying and am glad to have helped inspire the look of his new aircraft.
Regarding LFH, she is off to Hungary for her annual inspection and a bit of pampering, and here are some videos showing her preparation and loading for departure.
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HelipixmanOriginally posted by Helipixman
When I packed this heli to go to her new owner Walton Lynn in the USA, she still had her 'F' registration letters attached. The 'G' reg was never taken-up and, as you rightly say, was never fixed to the heli. So you can't miss what wasn't there !!!
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According to CAA's G-INFO web site: registration G-IBME was issued 04-Mar-2011 and deregistered 20-Feb-2014, owned by GAZELLE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLP. The registration may not have been carried, but it was issued. See
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapp...llregmark=IBME
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UP-LA246
Kazak SA341G UP-LA246 which sadly crashed this past Saturday (see Gaz News item further up the page)Comment
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Zis, note the red seats and roof antenna as per RA-1185G. However, they have added seat frame coverings and an instrument panel covering.
Notice too the aluminium chequer pate (anti-slip strips) atop the skid.
Link to 1185G > http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=3706#post3706
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G-BXTH Accident Report
The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland has today released their final report on the accident involving G-BXTH which occurred on 15th July 2015.
No surprises in the findings.
Final report G-BXTH.If the helicopter was positioned with the left hand skid just touching the inside edge of the bollard mounting plate, the maximum clearance available, between the main rotor blades and the timber-clad section of the wall of the building, would have been just 0.81 m (810 mm), excluding the overhang of the eave and gutter. (Page 13)
G-BXTH initial accident news.Comment
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SA341G (or maybe even an 'H' model) RA-1347G as seen in Russia in February 2017Comment
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Looks like RF-00383
According a small plate on the instrument panel, I'd say it's a Soko bird.
Ah, it's so frustrating to have no info about RA/RF Gazelles register!
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My feeling is that 47G is a Soko bird. They tend to have that 'simpler' square-looking panel, but I'd be interested to know the plate which might help to identify this.
Was it Jos that once said there were several Gazelles painted with this scheme in Russia and could it be that there are two wearing the green livery? (The same scheme btw as the late G-BXTH whose accident report is linked above).
Regarding the mystery of Russian Gazelles, there are a small group of Aviaforans considering a combined vacation/fact-gathering trip to Russia, with cameras at the ready, with the intention of capturing whatever data plate info is available from a number of known Gazelle locations. Will let you know how this progresses.
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Yes, it was me. I have the folowing ones, all the same pattern, but different colours:
RA-1341K (c/n 1079) is red/white; https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/full_si...5332-large.jpg
RF-1158G (c/n ....) is red/white; https://92.img.avito.st/640x480/1717025392.jpg
RA-3341K (c/n ....) is blue/white; http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeros...lle/1149604/L/
RF-20446 (c/n ....) is blue/white; http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=659655
RA-1347G (c/n ....) is green/white; http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=7177#post7177
RF-00383 (c/n ....) is green/white; http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=620410Comment
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Heli-Steve, welcome to Aviafora!Heli-Steve wrote: It's a Garmin G300x single touchscreen display. Their website says that most of the ones they're refurbishing are SA-341F2's. It says they chose that model for the higher engine power and longer engine TBO. Anyone know how much they sell for?
If you're referring to the SA34X's then I imagine it would be dependent on the condition of each aircraft plus however much work is invested in them, including these EFIS units. You can see some indicative Gazelle prices on our Gazelles for sale page.
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France Set to Replace Dozens of Gazelles
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index...licopters.htmlFrench Defense Minister Jean-Yves le Drian announced today that 160 to 190 helicopters will be ordered from Airbus Helicopters. "I came here to tell you that we have decided to make the H160 the basis of the future joint light helicopter" the minister said during his visit to the factory in Southern France.
The HIL (for Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger or Light Joint Helicopter) program will replace six helicopter types with the French military: Panther, Dauphin & Alouette III in French Navy (Marine Nationale) service, Fennec in French Air Force and Army service, and Gazelle in French Army service.
The choice for the H160 has surprised some, given that Airbus only recently announced this helicopter which remains in development.
http://airheadsfly.com/2017/03/03/fr...rvice-chopper/
They are talking in terms of the timing for this procurement (which some reports claim could involve up to 400 helicopters) of 2024 and which falls just a year ahead of UK MoD plans to replace their Gazelles. These two disposals, some 7-8 years from now, will thus be the last ever 'great sale' of Gazelles.Comment
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Hi Enrico, if this RA-0608G is c/n 123, was it registered as RA-0608G before becoming YU-HFD or after having been 4O-HFD? -
Ciao Jos!
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Details about both YU-HFD and 4O-HFD were already available by mid-2010. In fact 4O-HFD was registered on 05-Oct-2009. 4O-HFD no longer showed up in the official registry in late 2012, but cancellation date is unknown. So, my guess is that RA-0608G was used after 4O-HFD.
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South African Gazelle Population Explosion
We have been reporting on the steady stream of Gazelles which have been making their way to South Africa in recent years whereby a population of just a handful of Gazelles about five years ago has grown to almost 20 aircraft (perhaps Jos can give us the latest figures).
The mainstay of South Africa's Gazelle imports are made up of ex-ALAT SA341F1's which continue to roll in with at least four new aircraft arriving within the past week. Perhaps even more astonishing is that up to another nine F1's may be on their way south. This may transform South Africa into the world's second largest civilian Gazelle population, second only to Britain, and may knock the US into third place in the Gaz population stakes.
Aside from the ex-ALAT birds a number of ex-Ecuadorian Army Gazelles have also contributed to South Africa's growing Gazelle numbers.
If we have anyone reading from South Africa who would be interested in assisting Shrieking Gazelles as a volunteer correspondent, sending news updates and occasional photos, please send me a message at: aviafora1@gmail.com as your support would be much appreciated.Comment
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These are SA34X birds. They're refurbishing them. http://mygazellehelicopter.com/
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SA341B G-HSDL (WA1227) being towed from her landing pad with the aid of a Caterpillar mover
SA341B G-HSDL (WA1227) in her new hangarComment
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Montenegrin Air Force SA342L1 12943 (cn 163) as seen in the Morača Canyon, Montenegro
This was perhaps the last Gaz to be built by Soko.
The Morača Canyon is situated to the north of Podgorica and was created by the Morača River which flows from Mount Rzača to Lake Skadar via Podgorica and is probably one of the longest rivers in Montenegro if not the longest.
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Delivery of the 300th Gazelle (SA342M s/n 4171) to French ALAT.
Photo taken in front of Aerospatiale's factory in Marignane on June 19th, 1986.
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Okay.Zishelix wrote: Let's hope we'll see more pics of HSDL soon here (bigger ones and hopefully not cropped, if possible).
More HSDL ..
SA341B G-HSDL (cn WA1227) as seen at Blackpool's Squires Gate Airport on 4th March 2017 (Photos: Steve Hall)Comment
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Molto grazie!
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Let me see what I can so.
In the meantime here's something to be going on with: > https://s5.postimg.org/wustqqg7b/HSD_Title.jpg
And, if you like that sort of thing, this may be of interest: > https://www.google.it/search?q=class...xeAIsQ_AUIBigB
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