1962 Hiller UH-12E helicopter with slight starting issue

[@patricksullivan2894]

As one that has much experience rebuilding salvaged UH-12E's from the ground up and flying in them of test flights I really enjoyed this. It is hard to beat the sound of that IO540 with the doors off in the Summer time.

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[@Rickster5176]

The UH-12 is an honest helicopter and still one of the best ag ships around. I loved flying them.

[@VlakynaSlovensku]

Excellent video!!

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Thanks!

[@peterrowcliffe747]

Great video always good to see a Hiller flying sounds like that one has a noisy clutch or bearings until more engine power is applied, also great to see The Hiller Aircraft Company starting up again,🙂

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[@rickymay8436]

Unless I missed it this pilot did not complete the pre take off checks before lift off. No mag check no needle split. I apologize in advance if I’m wrong. I’ve got a 12E myself they’re great helicopters but finding parts is nearly impossible.

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[@Howrider65]

Back in the day the next doors son was killed in a Hiller a real good guy in the military. Flying near the Golden Gate bridge his tail rotor came apart they were at 2 thousand feet fell to the ground him and his friend were killed. We had a small park near the house, and they had a memorial set up for Terri D. He was like a big brother to me.

[@flyingrotorphoto]

Trust me, All hiller helicopters starters sound like that and it is totally fine. Just how Recip Engines work.

[@marklloyd2966]

helicopter with a engine problem that's a brave man

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[@pilotbravo5303]

Everyone says the cost to run these per hour is very expensive. So with a well rebuilt UH12. What is the operating cost per hour? It’s so hard to find a simple answer to these online. I’ve tried.

[@FireDramine7]

Im not from the US but here in Switzerland the cost of a robinson r22 is around 9 bucks a minute an r44 is around 15 bucks a minute. bigger helis like the h130 b4 cost around 36 bucks a minute. Idk about this one obviously but maybe that gives you sort of a grasp. nvm I just saw your pfp my comment is probably unnecessary. I thought you were new to this. Sorry.

[@matthewstimmel7497]

This looks like my old spray machine from 20 years ago!

[@ianstewartaviation2634]

They got there in the end lol👍

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They sure did.

[@adamsveilside2540]

Its a my favourite helly

[@NDav8tr]

I would be more concerned with the fact that the clutch shoes are shot.

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[@aviationwalkarounds]

Wow!

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[@peterrowcliffe747]

Hiller uh12 the best and safest

[@shandfan]

Still with explosion engines.

[@Jeremy3777]

'62, huh? I'll bet my uncle flew that machine.

[@TheRotorhound]

Battery problem.

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No

[@MililaniJag]

Next time try a Push-Start! lol

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[@kikupub71]

I’m hearing starter squalling

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[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Way to much cranking, killing the starter and batteries, should be another way to bring the oil pressure up.

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[@nybotor1]

It's quite comical to watch it struggle to start. A very neat helicopter though!

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I like these old Hiller helicopters

[@tomthompson7400]

sounds like a bag of spanners

[@Chuck59ish]

5,000 pieces trying to tear themselves away from other, typical helicopter.

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Yup😁

[@kikupub71]

All flying in formation!

[@kevinmcguire3715]

My old man was a mstr. flight test mechanic for many years at the factory. He always said use an airplane if possible as helicopters are trying to beat themselves to pieces.