Hi Judas, Don't overthink it. The idling engine is still providing input to the transmission by sort of "loosening up" the N2 turbine wheels and making the freewheel unit turn a bit easier. Just a bit, and if it was not present then the descent would be a bit different. Shaun was a great source of info, had a lovely lunch with him back in 2003, and he is a great loss to the industry. His book Cyclic and Collective is also worth having, peppered with humorous anecdotes.

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Fast forward this thread to 2025: Hi, I am looking for a non-owned helicopter/rotorcraft renters per-use policy for Hawaii. I want to build hours in my school's R22 and also in a privately owned Autogyro. Any leads would be appreciated.

Looking to acquire a salvaged Bell 505 Jet Ranger X – specifically the cockpit section, preferably from an airframe that was involved in an accident (overturned or with tail boom separation), but which still retains its full mechanical flight control systems (cyclic, collective, pedals, linkages, etc.). I am not looking for a flyable aircraft, but rather a structurally damaged one – ideally a write-off or parted-out airframe that includes the cabin and its internal flight control assemblies. I do not need any avionics or instrument panels. I will use the cabin to build a simulator.

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Has any pilot here setup their own company to lease helicopters to conduct heli ops without ever owning the heli yourself?... I'm considering setting up an LLC, leasing an R44 from an owner/company, to give tours as a means of taking time building into my own hands. I'm looking to grasp what all doing so would entail. Insurance...what else?

@Ivan Ho How'd you set it up? I'm considering doing something like this.

Reading this post in 2025 with the same considerations. But looking to do it with an R44. I'm curious @Jfineman how it worked out for you? Any advice in retrospect to someone considering what you did in 2018?

I'm using a battery powered tow cart by Robbie Tug. Provides a nice electric lift jack and easily moves an R44 or R66. My old Helitowcart used a modified hydraulic auto jack which leaked and was a pain to use. The Robbie Tug cart is cheaper than Helitowcart at $4,850 compared to Helitowcart at $6,820. I couldn't be happier. Yes, you can move an R22 by yourself it you're big enough but my wife can't without a tow cart. See Robinson Helicopters R44, R66 and R22 Tow Carts | Robbie Tug.