HX50 Monthly Update & AMA - 12 October 2023
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Revisit the HX50 Monthly Update
Revisit the HX50 Monthly Update & AMA, broadcasted live on October 12, 2023, from the Hill Development Centre. Jason Hill, Ruben Dias, and Mischa Gelb (aka Pilot Yellow) led a packed session covering the latest developments in the HX50 programme, followed by the usual AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with questions from all over the world.
If you couldn't tune in, don't worry! You can catch up on the developments and insights in this unmissable episode!
🔔 Be sure to catch the upcoming event! Register here:
https://www.hillhelicopters.com/events
0:00 - Ruben & Mischa Intro
1:35 - Jason Hill Intro
1:57 - Airframe
23:03 - Engine
43:14 - Digital Cockpit
47:10 - Electrical Systems
51:22 - Cabin Systems
53:00 - Production
53:42 - Global HQ
57:25 - Sales
57:58 - Start of AMA Session
58:35 - Will the digital displays be able to display key data in enlarged display, for easy viewing?
59:53 - Are there any updates on the camera systems?
1:00:49 - For long range flight; will there be an option of a connection to a tankblader for extended range?
1:02:00 - Can we swap between the skids version and the wheeled version in the future? Do they retrofit?
1:02:56 - Any update on the pop out floats?
1:03:14 - What is the ground clearance with the skid version?
1:03:51 - Will there be a HX80?
1:04:29 - Will there be any integrated online condition monitoring system?
1:05:34 - Will you be able to demonstrate the blade folding capabilities and process in December?
1:06:15 - Should I budget a turbine qualification in order to fly the HX50?
1:07:23 - Will there be a bleed air connection to operate any attachment that is hung on cargo hook?
1:07:56 - What are the average use yearly running costs of the aircraft?
1:08:49 - When equipped with the 4 axis autopilot, will we be able to input waypoints and have it fly it?
1:10:16 - The lower part of the airframe has cross members with notches. Is this a concern for strength or ground impact strength?
1:10:48 - Have you planned for remote door locking, or even keyless ignition?
1:11:45 - Will the GPS map be on your screen or just available on the tablet?
1:12:49 - Will the displays and cockpit lighting accommodate NVG operations?
1:13:27 - Are the buttons on the control stick reprogrammable?
1:13:48 - As a turbine engine, will it have the same sounds, let's say, of an EC
130 or a Bell 407?
1:14:46 - Have you given up on the LED lighting that highlight the windows?
1:15:57 - Is it expected that the CAA will approve an amateur built 5-seat helicopter on a permit to fly in a reasonable timeframe?
1:18:11 - Gear box and engine separate like in the Bell 206 or shared. Like in the B2?
1:18:46 - What do you think about the 80-20 principle and how does it apply to your project planning?
1:22:27 - Would it be worth considering a PPF film for screen protection and scratch resistance?
1:23:55 - How are you complying with the 51% rule for the E/AB category in the USA?
1:25:50 - What is the MTOW, max cruise speed and max VTO speed?
1:27:18 - It is mentioned that there is video surveillance of the pilot possible. Can we use the feed for additional purposes?
1:28:45 - What if something happens to Jason?
1:30:15 - What is the required tooling and tooling needed to do HX50's maintenance?
1:31:21 - Can the 4-axis option be added/enabled after the helicopter is built?
1:31:49 - Will it have hydraulic system redundancy?
1:32:25 - The Hill digital display has the capability to be updated with new features?
1:33:03 - For soft field landings, can bear paws be fitted to the wheels?
1:33:26 - How quickly can the dual controls be removed/re-fitted?
1:34:12 - Is there going to be a backup/standby instrument that you see on many panels with MFD/PFD setups?
1:37:27 - Does the carbon fiber cockpit behave to absorb impact energies? What about the seats, skids and wheeled system?
1:39:35 - Could you please explain the working of the collective lever/stick inside the cockpit?
1:42:25 - Will the ducted fan sound like a gazelle or a md600?
1:42:57 - Is it a 'fly by wire' cyclic and collective; or is it hydraulic or mechanical?
1:44:09 - Will lithium batteries be an option?
1:44:15 - Can you elaborate a little bit on ground handling of the HX50?
1:45:43 - What kind of cost would your insurance program cost?
1:46:56 - If forced into an auto-rotation, will the wheels come out automatically?
1:47:23 - Is it auto startup via instrumentation using software or is it still traditional buttons and lights and instrumentation?
1:48:50 - What will be the max all-up weight with external load configuration?
1:49:43 - What are the current plans for the production facility?
Learn more ► https://www.hillhelicopters.com/
Stay connected:
► Instagram: Instagram: hillheli
► Facebook: Facebook: hillhelicopters
► Twitter: Twitter: HillHelicopters
► TikTok: TikTok: hillhelicopters
If you couldn't tune in, don't worry! You can catch up on the developments and insights in this unmissable episode!
🔔 Be sure to catch the upcoming event! Register here:
https://www.hillhelicopters.com/events
0:00 - Ruben & Mischa Intro
1:35 - Jason Hill Intro
1:57 - Airframe
23:03 - Engine
43:14 - Digital Cockpit
47:10 - Electrical Systems
51:22 - Cabin Systems
53:00 - Production
53:42 - Global HQ
57:25 - Sales
57:58 - Start of AMA Session
58:35 - Will the digital displays be able to display key data in enlarged display, for easy viewing?
59:53 - Are there any updates on the camera systems?
1:00:49 - For long range flight; will there be an option of a connection to a tankblader for extended range?
1:02:00 - Can we swap between the skids version and the wheeled version in the future? Do they retrofit?
1:02:56 - Any update on the pop out floats?
1:03:14 - What is the ground clearance with the skid version?
1:03:51 - Will there be a HX80?
1:04:29 - Will there be any integrated online condition monitoring system?
1:05:34 - Will you be able to demonstrate the blade folding capabilities and process in December?
1:06:15 - Should I budget a turbine qualification in order to fly the HX50?
1:07:23 - Will there be a bleed air connection to operate any attachment that is hung on cargo hook?
1:07:56 - What are the average use yearly running costs of the aircraft?
1:08:49 - When equipped with the 4 axis autopilot, will we be able to input waypoints and have it fly it?
1:10:16 - The lower part of the airframe has cross members with notches. Is this a concern for strength or ground impact strength?
1:10:48 - Have you planned for remote door locking, or even keyless ignition?
1:11:45 - Will the GPS map be on your screen or just available on the tablet?
1:12:49 - Will the displays and cockpit lighting accommodate NVG operations?
1:13:27 - Are the buttons on the control stick reprogrammable?
1:13:48 - As a turbine engine, will it have the same sounds, let's say, of an EC
130 or a Bell 407?
1:14:46 - Have you given up on the LED lighting that highlight the windows?
1:15:57 - Is it expected that the CAA will approve an amateur built 5-seat helicopter on a permit to fly in a reasonable timeframe?
1:18:11 - Gear box and engine separate like in the Bell 206 or shared. Like in the B2?
1:18:46 - What do you think about the 80-20 principle and how does it apply to your project planning?
1:22:27 - Would it be worth considering a PPF film for screen protection and scratch resistance?
1:23:55 - How are you complying with the 51% rule for the E/AB category in the USA?
1:25:50 - What is the MTOW, max cruise speed and max VTO speed?
1:27:18 - It is mentioned that there is video surveillance of the pilot possible. Can we use the feed for additional purposes?
1:28:45 - What if something happens to Jason?
1:30:15 - What is the required tooling and tooling needed to do HX50's maintenance?
1:31:21 - Can the 4-axis option be added/enabled after the helicopter is built?
1:31:49 - Will it have hydraulic system redundancy?
1:32:25 - The Hill digital display has the capability to be updated with new features?
1:33:03 - For soft field landings, can bear paws be fitted to the wheels?
1:33:26 - How quickly can the dual controls be removed/re-fitted?
1:34:12 - Is there going to be a backup/standby instrument that you see on many panels with MFD/PFD setups?
1:37:27 - Does the carbon fiber cockpit behave to absorb impact energies? What about the seats, skids and wheeled system?
1:39:35 - Could you please explain the working of the collective lever/stick inside the cockpit?
1:42:25 - Will the ducted fan sound like a gazelle or a md600?
1:42:57 - Is it a 'fly by wire' cyclic and collective; or is it hydraulic or mechanical?
1:44:09 - Will lithium batteries be an option?
1:44:15 - Can you elaborate a little bit on ground handling of the HX50?
1:45:43 - What kind of cost would your insurance program cost?
1:46:56 - If forced into an auto-rotation, will the wheels come out automatically?
1:47:23 - Is it auto startup via instrumentation using software or is it still traditional buttons and lights and instrumentation?
1:48:50 - What will be the max all-up weight with external load configuration?
1:49:43 - What are the current plans for the production facility?
Learn more ► https://www.hillhelicopters.com/
Stay connected:
► Instagram: Instagram: hillheli
► Facebook: Facebook: hillhelicopters
► Twitter: Twitter: HillHelicopters
► TikTok: TikTok: hillhelicopters
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