Detailed Preflight Inspection of an EC135 Eurocopter Twin Turbine Helicopter

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Detailed Preflight Inspection of an EC135 Eurocopter Twin Turbine Helicopter

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Michael Miller

Күн бұрын

Simple but relatively detailed preflight inspection of the Eurocopter EC135 helicopter.

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@Thatguy01984 2 жыл бұрын

Something peaceful about doing a preflight on a quiet day at the airport.

@spaghetti9845 2 жыл бұрын

you are a god among men for sharing this with us. people have paid thousands for this kind of knowledge.

@cherielafleur3137 Жыл бұрын

So appreciative of your meticulous preflight.

@MohammadAdnan-fl1wd 2 жыл бұрын

Normally i watch plane cockpit videos but this is good too. Thanks

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@evan2256 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos since I was in middle school when you were first posting a lot of videos 12+ years ago. Happy to see continued posts over the years. Cheers!

@rs2352 2 жыл бұрын

A great demonstration of the 6P Principal. That is, a demonstrably well qualified person undertaking the practical application of well established criteria. You comment, made as an aside, really brings through your professionalism. It was to the effect that the "a checklist was the minimum standard, while I prefer to go further, in order to find any 'no go' items before we are tasked with a flight".

@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347 2 жыл бұрын

God bless the brilliant engineers who designed this gem and others. Rotary flight is now available to anyone . Actually quite simply after you master hovering.

@superskullmaster 2 жыл бұрын

“Everyone” is a strong word. Let’s just say “Everyone with money and the drive to achieve it”

@jonasbaine3538 Жыл бұрын

@@superskullmaster yeah i think the initial private helicopter license is like 20K

@laz288 Жыл бұрын

Always amazed when looking at the EC135 bearing less main rotor. Such an odd and bold design.

@farfetch7 Жыл бұрын

2 G430’s and a HHSI! Just started my add-on with the R44 in Oklahoma.

@asheshinfinite3766 Жыл бұрын

Firing Switch for the Missile System! 😅 Love the video, by the way!👏👌😁

@chanjames1477 Жыл бұрын

Thank Michael for this detailed video. For long time I thought the 2 things under the hood is the engine inlet, now I figure out they are the cooler fan. Appreciated !!!

@lilianahendrickx1692 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m studying for Aircraft mechanic( helicopter ), this was a very cool video to learn more and more about the EC135🥰😬 keep up doing the great job on those video’s.

@ethanboyd7843 2 жыл бұрын

I got to ride a good bitas an EMT doing some observation. The left seat has a great view.

@stargazer7644 Жыл бұрын

This was great. Answered several questions I had about the avionics.

@charliecintexas670 Жыл бұрын

I worked at PHI after HS as a Comm Spec/Flight Follower starting in 1980 for 4-5 years, left to finish college. What a great experience flying offshore in all the different A/C. Back then there were 12-15 onshore bases along LA/TX coast and 7-8 offshore bases, with a fleet total of 450+ A/C. S-76, 412 and SA-330 Puma were the big dogs. Air Med 1 (Acadian Ambulance - BO-105) was the first aero-med ship back around ‘83 I think. Great, world leading company back then, hopefully that continues. Good luck in your flying.

@clipvue222 4 ай бұрын

This is by far my favorite helicopter

@4500X_Blackout 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Miller! Very nice helicopter! Your videos are great! I've flown this helicopter on my flight simulator before.

@jefftobias2226 2 жыл бұрын

Always great info. Inspired me years ago to get my commercial ticket. Happily flying when I’m able….even as a old guy. Blessed New Year Mike

@marcplace6531 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent daily. I’ll be sure to share this with the people I work with who are just starting out on the 135. I’m gonna need you to do this on the 145 when you get a chance 😉

@yhumbwenokeppen1530 2 жыл бұрын

Ko asz)//

@goapebilly 2 жыл бұрын

Great video would like to see a start up and shut down video , crazy so much ,i fly r22/44s watching this is mind blowing thanks

@rrocketman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks Mike 👍

@nastysoda9212 7 ай бұрын

thank you, beautiful helicopter

@skyblender5469 Жыл бұрын

HEy, I just loaded a Px into this beautiful bird! I was on track to get my helicopter pilot license using my G.I bill but the flight training center began to abuse my benefits like so many horror stories out there so i had to stop. I was able to do a couple colo flights and man do i miss flying and hope to be able to finish my license one day. Would be so cool to fly along, maybe one day. Im just an EMT though and most places dont allow it unless your a medic.

@daveblevins3322 2 жыл бұрын

Best company I ever worked for 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

@arnenelson4495 2 жыл бұрын

That's one sexy helicopter!

@bernardanderson3758 2 жыл бұрын

Michael the EC135 might be coming to: The PHI based in KCJR

@KAZA73 11 ай бұрын

Estoy haciendo mi TR de EC135 y tu vídeo me vino genial, muchas gracias, un saludo desde España🇪🇸

@gotbordercollies 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to go to nursing school, and become a flight nurse just so I can fly with you.

@FirebirdPower-vm2ri 3 ай бұрын

Good job 👍😍 Tank

@alexadamson1322 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I’ve also watched your video on the 407. I’ll be flying the GX in a few weeks for a new job so aside from reading all of the training manuals, the video was great to see all of the things I have read about. And congrats on the new machine!

@That_Guy_In_The_Sky Ай бұрын

Excellent thank you .

@mykelpmellor Жыл бұрын

So I dispatch Medevacs for the State of NJ, and I have seen this tail number on FlightVector many times. It’s interesting to see the helicopters I dispatch.

@zakksrage 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how important wire strike protection is because if a wire gets anywhere near the protection is game over anyway lol

@philmoredennie526 Жыл бұрын

Nice job...

@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254 2 жыл бұрын

Magnifico

@harezy 2 жыл бұрын

36:59 was that a nut missing ? Where the tail boom meets the fusealarge ??

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye. No the one you are referring to is actually reversed so the nit is on the other side. Had to double check

@Gamengofan376 Жыл бұрын

I love ec135s

@kevincollins6302 2 жыл бұрын

I recognized the N308PH. Looking back at my old Facebook photos, I realized that this particular helicopter was the one I flew/worked out of in in 2008/09 in Conroe, TX. with PHI. This randomly popped up in my KZfaq feed. SOo cool to see it still flying! Where is its home now?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Believe it is just a spare that travels around

@bubblehead78 2 жыл бұрын

@33:00 What is that brown brush-like apparatus connected to the rotor blades? Is it some kind of anti-static system? Also, this is the first time I've heard of 'devore' lights. I wonder where that term comes from? Nice video!

@thunfischmann6234 Жыл бұрын

These are no brushes. The rotor system of the EC135 works completely hinge- and bearingless. So you have these flex beams stuck in the control cuffs of the blades. Due to the flexible organic-fiber material, you can change the pitch of the blades. It is a well working system, but I assume not working for bigger helos.

@mrsaint2572 2 жыл бұрын

can one mechanic maintain such a helicopter?or do you need multiple technicians with different expertise?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

For most things 1 mechanic can maintain the aircraft. There are big inspections which is always nice to have more help. Not everyone is strong in avionics or electrical, which is necessary for these things

@masatsune3493 Жыл бұрын

My dad was the german flight test mechanic which was assigned to American Eurocopter to accompany the demo tour of the EC135 around 1995. He did this alone but got one US mechanic aside to assist

@Sven2157 2 жыл бұрын

My last - though they do it a lot - urine test sounded like that! I would ... hold on ... Have to go, they want another ...

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

On non patient legs she is there to assist any way possible. Big one is spotting hazards. And then of course the patient.

@abes.4040 2 жыл бұрын

you forgot to test the parking brake and check for air leaks.

@stargazer7644 Жыл бұрын

Competely ignored the air in the tires and tire condition.

@sken1399 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, love the 135. Question about the generators, as a fixed wing turboprop pilot our generators are limited to a minimum of 62% N1, do you leave the generators on at all times even during start? Do you have to energize them after start.

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

The normal position for the generators is in the on position. So after a successful start they automatically turn on and start generator. The bell 407 and 206 had to be manually switched to the on position.

@sken1399 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmiller85 interesting, thanks. I was about to go watch the 407 video.

@stachowi 2 жыл бұрын

When emergency crews are on standby when do they perform their pre-flight?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

We do it first thing in the morning after getting to work. Pre-flight inspection must be done prior to taking the flight so there might be a slight delay.

@iancujianu8222 10 ай бұрын

Before standby?!!!🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@EstorilEm 2 жыл бұрын

Arent you all at CJR now?? I almost forgot about that nice trailer being set up a while ago lol.

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

I work at cjr every now and then but my home base is frr

@EstorilEm 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmiller85 Is that new trailer and stuff they added for you all? I mean obviously a different crew / aircraft but the same company right?

@LuizCarlos-yx5ld Жыл бұрын

Helicóptero H130 TURBO HÉLICE.

@rucrackas Жыл бұрын

Those screens really needed to be cleaned.

@LuizCarlos-yx5ld Жыл бұрын

Boa programação

@janetbailey6727 2 жыл бұрын

What is that ground power unit your using?

@cshamm 2 жыл бұрын

Are you flying EC135 now? And 407 still?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

I primarily fly the ec135 but I am qualified to fly both thankfully.

@bad05ford 2 жыл бұрын

1. After an extensive pre flight at the beginning of shift what checks do you do afterwards qhen you get a call. 2. What is the avg time of call to airborne. 3. Is the radar for weather or standard 4. Is the helicopter full ifr certified and can yall fly ifr? 5th and last. auto pilot, is it just for while in forward flight or can it be set to hold position and altitude in a hover. Thanks

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

1. After preflight we simply do a walk around inspection to make sure everything is unplugged and closed up etc....after we shutdown and every flight after we have to check the rotor hub for cracks, fluids, blades....a quick process that take just a couple minutes. 2. I don't the average time but would say about 10-12 minutes from the time the tones drop til airborne. Depending on the variables. 3. We always have it but is simply in standby unless flying the precipitation that we need assistance with. I have yet to use it. 4. Aircraft is fully IFR equipped and certified. We fly IFR if needed. 5. Auto pilot is for 60 kts or more. Not for hovering unfortunately.

@bad05ford 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmiller85 I appreciate your responses to my questions. Thanks so much and fly safe.

@mrsaint2572 2 жыл бұрын

can that chopper be an owner operated like an r44?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@user-jt5vm3mi1w 23 күн бұрын

One day it will be a mobile app

@dannyjameson302 2 жыл бұрын

Did you say " deep tailed " ? Like my dogs rear end.

@GinoFoto 2 жыл бұрын

Can be the autopilot of helicopter guided by ILS system for approach close to a runway just like a planes does? If so, do pilots actually utilise that?

@michaelmiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, just like an airplane