Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter review + how to fly a helicopter
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2014
- Take a spin in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter with me. We go over the main controls of a helicopter and why learning to fly one can be a little tricky.
Thanks to AirOcean for the use of your aircraft in this video.
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I’m a helicopter instructor and oil rig pilot in the Gulf of Mexico....I fly jet rangers and the long ranger.....Excellent video, very well detailed and easy to follow. I’d recommend this to anyone that’s going to fly the 206 series...Great job!
Nick, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider doing more aircraft reviews. This kind of content is unique on YT and so damn badass!
I dreamed of learning to fly a helicopter until an on-duty firefighting injury left me with a vestibular disorder. Playing video games mess with my head enough to disorient my balance. So watching helicopter flight videos are just about as close as I can get these days. To date, his was one of the best videos I've seen on CZcams. Rotating around the man standing on the ground was my favorite part. That was a nice landing as well.
Awwww, your history made me wanna cry your history is so cute, sad and beautiful at the same time.
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I’ve been flying x-plane fixed wing and helos for years and always selected the option to have the engines running at the start. I recently purchased a Bell 407 for my sim and actually used the checklist to start it and shut it down. I am now addicted to flying it and this video has given me so much knowledge now on what the instruments should be reading and why. As a retired full time fighter jet electrician with the Air Guard, I did have the basics of flying and instrumentation and flew a few times in Cessnas, but this video is truly amazing. Thanks so much.
I learned how to play the piano from You Tube now I can fly a helicopter. Thank You
Same story here, that's exactly how I too ended up in here. Also feel very confident about my flying skills now =P
vic bo pls augment those skills with ACTUAL flight school before you do It for real as useful as this vid can be we all value your safety and youtubers arnt a full substitution for flight school by ANY means
vic bo ... have your tried your skills with plastic surgery. You can start doing solo procedures with a weekend course. I gave up my uber gig for boob jobs
I know how to start up a DCS KA50... wanna co-pilot? :D
lololo ty 4 the smile
Just found your channel. I’m a fixed wing pilot and love anytime in the air. Thanks for bringing us along. I hovered a jet ranger when I was a young pilot. Made me feel all thumbs/clumsy and gave me a lot of respect for the chopper pilots.
One of the BEST Helicopter instructor I have seen...Some day, would love to fly with him. Thanks, Nick !
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Amazing video, Nick!! You have my approval for more videos like this. I saw all the 43 minutes, and it wasn't a waste of time.
This is exactly like when I taught my daughter how to drive stick. Okay, it is in no way similar. Very nicely done video, and flight, you truly captured the realism. Thanks.
The Company Pilot was GREAT! Truly someone who is Top Notch...we need more people like him!!!
Yeah you can tell he would be a great teacher.
These old seasoned pilots are always so chill.
Nick, as others have stated, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider more aircraft reviews. This is an excellent review and for people like myself who have always wanted to fly or learn to fly but have health issues that prevents them from doing so, this type of video allows people to live and dream through you video to experience things they may never get the opportunity to do. Thank you for such a wonderful, awesome, learning video! Absolutely FANTASTIC!
As an old US Forest Service Helitacker, your video sure brought back some great memories!!! Thanks for sharing. God, I miss the smell of Jet A!!!!!
What a great vid and very well presented! The instructor Bob was an amazingly calm and precise individual.
Now all we're missing are boat reviews..props to being so diverse in your content! It's great and very much appreciated!
I've got hundreds of hours in the Army version, the OH-58. The sounds really brought back some memories. Well done.
I thoroughly enjoyed every single of the 43 minutes, Nick! Thanks for making this.
Best wishes,
Arthur.
Awesome video Nick! It was really fascinating to watch! That start-up sequence at 23:30 is pretty epic! And it's so awesome to see you flying around, it must feel amazing!
Come for a flight next time you are in New England Matt
About that start-up... imagine you are on a bike in some city center, and you start up your bike and make the same noise..... that's call epic~~ hahahaha, check out MTT Y2K
Suzhou Chen Wow that is cool. That bike as the same Allison 250-20b engine as the Jetranger
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Well, I'm only 10 minutes in and you've answered most questions I ever had for how to fly a helicopter. Of course I will watch the rest to see what answers I never had questions for. Great Video Nick, Thanks. Now I just need a helicopter :-)
Hi Nick as a 911 owner i found your last reviews great, thanks for those mate ...As an Aviator of fixed wing (and owner of a CTSW) but seriously frustrated wannabe rotary pilot I really enjoyed your review. Helicopters may be a bit out of my price range but enjoyed every minute of the ride with you guys. You got a great presence on Camera and have very good communicative skills. Not wishing to blow smoke etc just thought as a Radio presenter of 30 years i'd pass on some well deserved praise. Flying here in the UK is hideously expensive but from memory of living and flying in Colorado some years back stateside was a lot cheaper. Keep the vids coming mate better than anything on the tellie .....cheers martin
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Very nice informative video, great instruction and great explanation of what and how everything works. As an old fixed wing commercial pilot I found it very informative.
one of the best most reliable 206 B111 i have over 6000 hours flying time !!!! the best helicopter
flown all over desert ?? high mountain operation ?? well done textron , Dallas all my love and respect .
By far my favorite channel on CZcams. Thanks Nick!
Never thought I'd learn a lot in just a 43 minute video!
By far one of the coolest videos I've ever watched. Thanks for making it & can't wait to see more like it!
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Seriously This is the first video I watched on a Helicopter walk around. I wanted to compare it to the drone stuff I am learning. You did an outstanding job on the break down to the point of where now I want a helicopter licence also.....THANKS!!!!!!!
Well done, Nick! You picked a great company to use for the flight and Bob was very helpful to help make sure you were clear and safe. You make it look easy....
Totally great Helicopter review and flight lesson. I just started looking at helicopter video's, and this one was the most instructive yet. I was a crew chief on a UH-1 gunship in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, loved the flying just not the location.
Great video Nick! It was very interesting and informative.. I had no idea how much goes into flying a helicopter. Great job again, I like all your videos but I think up till now this is in my top videos on your channel. Keep up the good work and I hope you get the positive response that your hoping for so we can all enjoy more of these videos from you..
I watched every minute of this video and loved it. This is the best video I've ever watched on CZcams and I've watched thousands. It was educational, engaging and real! (Real is hard to source now a days). I felt like it was my first day at helicopter school, then field trip, all in the same day. Amazing! So engaged that I was nervous at take off and those hovering around the airport moments. I felt like I just had my first ride in a helicopter. Thanks!
I don't know who trained you but that is by far the most professional and informative video I have seen on the 206. I was able to get some bootleg time in one many years ago. Man I miss those days. Fly safe and have fun.
Brilliant!... Absolutely loved helicopters when I was younger...
Boyhood dream. I was basically flying with you mate. I could see the concentration and the awe you in when you took the controls. Wish I could fly. Many Thanks
Went up in a Jetranger recently. That was awesome. This film brought the whole thing back really well. Great filming.
The operator is typically "matter of fact". I love your excitement. I wish motorists (road users) had this kind of drill.
Thank you so much for this! Ive always wanted to be a pilot! This was a very relaxing and exciting movie! I hope you can do more like these!
Great vid! Its amazing that the Jetranger's shape, born so long ago, never seems to age. Its like it was ahead of its time and still looks futuristic
Made first fully mocked up appearance in 1965. First flying example 1967.
I totally agree. The JetRanger is a beauty. As a kid growing up in the 60's, I remember seeing Bell 47's regularly flying to and from the local airport, BUT by the early 70's the JetRangers were taking over! I remember thinking, "Wow they look so modern!" I especially like the low skid version because of its bad-ass stance.
@@apollo1070 I never saw a low skid version where I live but I've seen and flown on the high skid version. The ride was smooth and beautiful. To tell you the truth, I really don't like the new design of the replacement. Something about the nose looks funny.😃😀. What you think about it?
@@nitestrike1000 Yeah it does look a bit frumpy.
@@apollo1070 I've always liked the JetRanger for its clean, sleek lines. Hard to believe the first production version flew 55 years ago.
I remember a friend in junior high whose father owned a Jet Ranger III the mid-80s. They were fueled with JP3 or JP4 at that time. His stretched long range version was a very nice helicopter. Yours is too. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for this video. The camera angles and set up locations for them gave such a clear, wide picture of the cockpit. I liked all the questions you asked as well
Nice, clear explanations, Nick. The review *felt* like it was about 15 minutes long since it was so engrossing.
As someone whose nearest experience is crashing my RC helis repeatedly, I really enjoyed this cogent video. I'd be interested in other aircraft videos.
I spent $1600 on a RC helicopter when I was 16 years old. Total fight time about 30-40 seconds before destruction. Money well spent.
Lol. I've spent less, but met some great people when I drunkenly climbed on their roofs at 2 am. to retrieve my poor heli. God protects children. fools, and drunkards...
Again, money well spent ;)
Great video, I've always been envious of helicopter pilots, the masters of multitasking! The sound of the turbine on start up is incredible. Best video I've watched in a while, bravo!
38 years sitting in front of those high pitch screaming turbines doesn't do much for hearing later in life, though.
Bell 206 is one of the most beautiful helicopters of all time.
The best tutorial Ive come across for someone who's never hoped into a copyer before. Splendid!!
Nick, Loved it. What a great video! Wish I'd caught it years ago! Cheers!
Amazing Video. Great lesson on the machine and the operation of it. Excellent camera work.
I once thought helicopters fell from the sky when they died. . . Ended up here /mindblown ! You learn something new everyday. Good video ! ! !
No way, I am not going to skip ahead to the external tour.
Dear Nick Murray,
You are doing an amazing job!
Fascinating video Nick, thanks.
I congratulate you on your video that explains everything perfectly.
Well Done!
I had an experience with an R-22 and a gust of wind caught me and spun me nearly 90 degrees. I really didnt have much confidence in my instructor after that.
But you did great.. Very well done!
Outstanding Nick! Several hours on a 206 JetRanger simulator and this is the closest thing to being at the controls I've seen anywhere. What a great 43 minute experience - almost good enough as is for PBS. Thanks so much for posting - and BlueSkies old-man! Second thought - you should submit this for publication on Discovery or Public Broadcast Service - really! Its that well done! cheers!
Thanks Nick and Air Ocean Aviation. I can honestly say I have learned a lot from the video. Well done :)
I Really Like Your Video ON the BELL-206 Jetranger Nick!!!
I first saw and fell in love with the Jetranger around the age of 5 or 6, in 1970 or so. I still love that design 50 years later. The most beautiful helicopter of them all? Anneka Rice and her fabulous bottom sealed the deal in 82! (She was a tv presenter who hosted a British game show called Treasure Hunt: they used 2 Bell 206s in the show and performed awesome landings and flying sequences).
Thanks guys, that was fantastic, learned more about flying a helicoptor than I had ever known before. Great starter for anyone contemplating a whirlybird career!
thanks Nick, great video, I loved it!!!
What a great fun just watching the flight. Thanks for very good explaination how the helicopter works. I even didin't noticed that 42 minutes - it was like 5min vid for me. Great one!
Recently discovered this. A very, very good ride along experience and fundamental tutorial. Worth while to watch! Thank you.
I love this Helicopter. My favorite of all time. Thanks for the ride and the video Nick! Awesome!
Hey thanks for the ride that was cool!! I LOVE HELIS .
Very nice always loved the 206 - Love these reviews
Really liked this presentation of helicopter training. Is 55 to old to learn to fly.
I actually considered getting my commercial helicopter license a couple of years ago. I didn't realize the price and time it would have taken. I still would love to some day. Such amazing machines that command attention and respect. Great video.
I used to ride left seat in a Bell Jet ranger on scenic tours of Mt. Washington Valley, NH with owner Wylie "Bunky" Apte. It was used to film Smokey and the Bandit in Florida before he bought it. An incredible machine back in 1980's; Still is.
This is my favorite helicopter to operate. I absolutely love it.
No other aircraft has saved so many people, that's the most interesting machine earthlings have ever made.
i love it too, but i dont have helicopter :-((
Loved it pls upload more videos like this learned alot
Fascinating, thank you. (From someone old enough to remember watching Whirlybirds on black and white TV, a very long time ago).
Man... you guys are outstanding!! Just happy you didn't need to take off in a hurry.
That was totally friggan awesome!
I just finished flying the T-6B for primary flight training, and I'll be moving on to the TH-57 (military version of the 206) soon, and I was looking for a good intro to the aircraft and helicopter flying in general, and this is exactly what I wanted. Great video!
Christopher Fox Whiting field Milton Florida eh?
justaman6972 Yup
Christopher Fox Thought as much. Good luck to you, remember, never ever follow any unlawful orders, honour your oath. Peace
justaman6972 now more than ever they need to be reminded of their oaths
+Cliff Walker bQ
Thanks, Nick. I worked on countless US Army OH58A & C models (206 with shorter skids), doing phase inspections, repairs to flight damage, etc. It's one of the safest aircraft models (fixed or rotor) in history. Was part of a team that repaired one that had turbine failure 400' AGL. Both blades (& skin panels aft of back seat) had holes from turbine blade shrapnel, and the turbine section had broken and fallen onto the tail rotor driveshaft, scoring it. The pilot landed shortly before the tail rotor shaft would've been shorn in half.
Just listened to the video without watching it.... simply LOVE the golden nuggets of real-life information from the pilot/instructor!👍🏻
Like the "80/80" comment regarding climbing power and speed, Max Cruise at 85%,or ".. as she accelerates, believe it or not, you may need a lot more right pedal ..."
Great video and great "instructor"!!
this is a truly unique video i love it
Nicely done!
Very Well Explained. As an airplane pilot and rc helicopter pilot I'd say good job explaining the basics! Love it!
Bob is a nice relaxed guy, also very clear on his instructions
thank you, very nice video
Awesome video keep em coming
An excellent run down of a common helo. This is perfect for us wannabes who cannot achieve pilot status, really is wonderful to see it up close. Bravo.
I truly appreciate your teaching us about the operations of flying. One day I'd love to experience a trip in a helicopter. Thanks for sharing.
I'm 30 hrs in my training, R22. Nice video!
Diane Abela Oh you must be well into your solo. Nice! How is it going so far? If you get a chance also train a couple of hours in a 300CBi nice balance to the R22. I will do a review on both these aircraft soon.
Diane Abela What I learned bout flying n R22 is they're squirrely as all he**, if u get to "pull pitch" on a 206 (most turbins for that matter) u'll have a hard tome going back to recip's....stay with it, good luck n b safe.
Diane Abela you should be having kids not flying helicopters
Update!?
Beautiful!
Best video of helicopter flying on CZcams Nick.
Outstanding. Glad you put this out there. Old pilots always wish they could fly a helicopter. Thanks for giving that to me.
This video was amazing, please do more for sure! Awesome stuff
great video!!
nice explanations of each component you speak of, esp. for someone that is truly seeking to pursue Helicopter flight training.
Thank you for posting this video. A SUPER success! Gives a boat-load of information and a really great introduction to what is required to pilot a 206. Thanks again and do keep these types of training/information coming on helicopters!
Hey Nick,
What a great video you have got here. When you firts posted it I just ignored it, I thought a review on a helicopter wasn't just my thing, since I don't understand nothing about them, though just today I found out this is actualy more kind of a tutorial of how helicopters work and how to fly one, maybe you should change the name you have given this video so people can actually see the great work you have done with this.
Regards
Good point! Done!
Skip ahead? Don`t be silly!! Great video!
I’m flying in one later today, excited.
this is the best video I have seen yet. the instructor is amazing, very thorough, so much detail in every aspect. this just furthers my drive to want to fly in every way five stars!!!!! Thank you! *****
It's hilarious how fast he said no to giving the floats a try
i expect a stealth bomber review now nick !
Of course!
Or maybe he can get his hands on Airwolf for a day
Nick Murray Are you having classes to have helicopter license? or just went for a ride?
Jonny Oliveira No I have had my license for 15 years, we just took it for a flight for the video.
B Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter
This was just incredible. Please do more of these!
A very nice and clear explanation about flying a helicopter. Congratulations and thank you.
You don't see a lot Jet Rangers in the US these days, I heard they are very loud compare to Eurocopters. Eurocopters are preferred helicopters in most law enforcement agencies in America. But I think Jet Rangers are bad ass helicopters.
I couldn't agree with you more,.....love the Jet Ranger!!!!!
They can call it comparatively noisy, but just look at that perfect shape of the fuselage... The sound itself is nice, too. In a way, I even miss the old America where it seemed like every third helicopter was a Jet Ranger. )
***** Awesome,......hold on to all 7 of them!!!!
Da Epicenter I think it being loud is awesome. I love the sound of 2 blade choppers you can really hear the blades cutting through the air
I really don't like the sound of the Eurocopter fenestron. Quieter in the cabin though.
You've done a nice job up there, it seems not your first time to fly, right? and what a great coach you have !!!!
Hey Nick, Its now 2021 and this video was amazing, as a fixed wing pilot, I never really had enough interest to look into flying Choppers but in all honesty, You have given me a new interest. Cheers Nick, Keep up the great work.
Very nice. the 47 and 206 - my favorite ships! Thanks for the enjoyable ride.
Nice, when I get an extra couple of million I know what I will be buying.