brien23
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Are small old Helicopter like the Hughes 269, Enstrom or hiller holding their price, what is the market like trying to buy or sell one?
In general, yes on price, but it depends a lot on condition, times, and configuration--more so than a fixed wing does. But it's more a sellers market with the right model than a buyers market. There are still plenty out flying/working but as mentioned above some models are not supported as much which leads to certain people looking for parts aircraft. Take a look at the online helicopter ads like in Trade-A-Plane to get a feel of the market for what you got/want. For example, several years ago helped an individual part out a couple helicopters as it was more lucrative than spending the money to make them airworthy. FYI: If buying, support experience/parts availability is everything with helicopters which can also be very location specific when trying to find both.Are small old Helicopter like the Hughes 269, Enstrom or hiller holding their price, what is the market like trying to buy or sell one?
Then you probably shouldn't look down into the masts on most turbine helicopters either...The hollow mast in the Enstrom always bothered me.
The hollow mast in the Enstrom always bothered me.
What is the deal with Airwolf TT-straps on the Enstroms ?
(I suffer these temporary attacks of insanity when I think I need to buy a trainer helicopter, luckily a brief look at 'retirement account statement' still cures those attacks)
Same here. It looks way too spindly, doesn't it?The hollow mast in the Enstrom always bothered me.
You referring to the controls going up through or just the fact that it’s hollow? Every helo I’ve flown has a hollow mast.
Then you probably shouldn't look down into the masts on most turbine helicopters either...
I believe the OP asked on old, small helicopters...Why not an R22?.
What makes Hiller the bottom of the list?Enstrom, then Hughes, then Hiller...
Enstrom - faster and a dream to auto.
Hughes = 75kts. but a good training aircraft.
Hiller - ugh