Flying in Spain
 

Anyone here fly? I have my Helicopter license but have never flown in Spain,was wondering if there are any SFH operators?,

Rgds

Rotor

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If you had a Helicopter, would you matriculate it :rofl:


Seriously, I've been in small aircraft but I'd really feel nervous about going in a Helicopter ..... guess its because of reading about high profile crashes in the past

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No, but it would have to be airworthy in the coutry it's registered :D

I've always fancied rotary, but it's a lot more expensive. They do have a 'reputation', not helped because many of the trainers have quite low-interia blades that cannot actually support the static weight of the aircraft. I think you get about 1.1 seconds to successfully establish auto-rotation with the EO on an R22...

That said, given the number of mountains in Spain, I wouldn't fancy my chances of an EOFL flying fixed-wing - might actually be a lot safer flying rotary. :blink:

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QUOTE=Mitzyboy;6556061]If you had a Helicopter, would you matriculate it :rofl:


Seriously, I've been in small aircraft but I'd really feel nervous about going in a Helicopter ..... guess its because of reading about high profile crashes in the past[/QUOTE]

Good one:rofl: Its not unusual to see civilian US registered aircraft permanently in the UK, lower operating costs, and as far as I remember its not a legal requirement to have insurance on aircraft !!but well advised!!:eek:

Helicopters are well suited to the lower mountains,but piston engine ones such as the R22 suffer at altitude and in high temperatures, and yep very low inertia rotors for autorotations on the R22 so you have to be very quick on on the collective,:eek:But one hell of a lot of fun.

Rgds

Rotor

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Yes me when Im on the wacky backy.:rofl:

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Better to be down here wishing you were up there, than up there wishing you were down here... :D

I know an ATPL who is currently looking to do some hobby flying in the area... so if he stumbles across any good airfields I'll let you know.

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Thanks, Spain has some incredible scenery and the best way to see it is from the air, anyone who can get a ride should take it:thumbsup:

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Hi

I am currently training for my PPL on Microlites namely a "Moragon Stella" out of "Los Garranchos" near Murcia, having just gone solo after 19 hours There is a fantastic link to local fields here:

http://www.costablancaflyers.net/


Do get back if I can be any further help.


Regards

John Reynolds

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Hi

I do like microlites, I started out on them in the UK but got fed up with the weather, obviously much different here, where I live is very mountainous (is there such a word?) and I think an engine failure could prove a little hairy:eek: Ive considerd paramotors as you only seem to break your legs not your neck with an engine failure:rofl:, I looked at the link,loads of airfields for hopping around,excellent:thumbsup:

If I get your way I`ll drop you a line,

Many Thanks

Rotor

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Rotor

Try searching for "Moragon Stella" I think you will be pleasantly suprised. In some respects resembles A cessna 52 but smaller, a dream to fly cruise 180kmh, rotate at 90kmh full flaps engaged 120/115 landing at 100/110. Rotax 80 horse. Los Garranchos has a couple of Autogyro's. runway length 450 Metres tarmac. Your more than welcome to come down. E-Mail me direct on <Snip, not a good idea to post your email address unless you collect spam, they can contact you by clicking your user name>

PS just back from 1 hours Solo


Regards

John

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Wilco:thumbsup:

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Iv seen gyroplanes in Cordoba from the ela factory, I would love one of these.

I fly my paramotor over the Costa del Sol and the views are stunning but I would love a gyroplane.

Im looking in to setting some sort of advertising biz up so my bank manager will let me buy one

www.elaaviacion.com

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They look like a lot of fun, :thumbup:certainly STOL at 50m,also MINIMUM SPEED AT LEVEL FLIGHT 30Km/h is interesting, how much do they go for?

Rgds

Rotor

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I think they are around €30k to €45k

I did find the prices on the site few months bac but I cant find them now

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Liverpool Airport..............................Check ur hubcaps

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Maximum rate of climb for the turbo model of > 1000fpm is no slouch either, cruise of 80kt is almost PA-38-112, endurance of 215nm is impressive. These look great fun AND affordable :D

I don't want one, I want two! :eek:

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Reminds me of when I was flying in the U.S . we were close to an airbase an fancied a look but its illegal to fly in military airspace without clearance so I called the tower and explained we suspected a wheel had not retracted and asked could we fly by the tower for them to confirm,my helo had skids but they we aware of what we were upto and cleared us to fly over the air base for a nosey! the tower also confirmed everything looked fine!!:thumbup:

Rgds

Rotor

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Just a quick update, I qualified 30th September for my British Licence and received my Spanish licence just today, so all done and dusted just have to enjoy the flying from now on.

John

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Well done, give us a wave if you fly over. ;-)