MD520N flying in Alaska

[@craigsmythe9018]

sure you'll never make a million by posting these videos, but there are a lot of helicopter addicts like me who enjoy them immensely. Truly great "ride a long" videos where we can imagine we are there with you. Filming is a pain. We are grateful that you take the time to do it.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Hey man one of flying videos hit over a million views! 🤣

[@bcsimpilot3497]

I bought the Sim Cowan MD500E based on watching this video of yours. Love it and the actual sounds. VR of course would be better!

[@Br4m76]

I'm also a helo fan and surely love this video

[@tonya.k3938]

Ooohh maan!! The sound on start up always gets me. Love it

[@davidfenwick9577]

Them 500,s are the best light machines of them all and very fast,maneurable,and full of grunt a real delight to fly and ride in

[@aviator1228]

I can't get over that sound. It never gets old.

[@dash8brj]

Yep, love the sound of an MD 500 series starting up :)

[@comcastjohn]

Thanks for sharing a great moment in your life with us. I have always wanted to be a heli pilot. Just a money monster though.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Yes but it's a money maker also! It cost me about 55k for my Commercial and CFI! Did all of my book work at home! Saved me a ton!

[@grahamwillie2664]

The most beautiful rotorcraft ever made never have I known a Alison to quit but a hot start will fuck up your day

[@Alaskaicebreakers]

Looks like flying from Ketchikan over to pow. Grew up in southeast my dad being a 185 floatplane pilot. Love the video

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Wow me too! My dad had a 180 on floats! I grew up in Thorne Bay!

[@badmonkey2222]

My dad was a pilot and flew an 800 back in the 70s used to love going flying with him I've always wanted to get my licence but have never been able to afford it..maybe one day

[@KimchiCowboy717]

Some community colleges offer pilot training. I'm currently going to wallace state community College for their flight program

[@connorhicks1071]

At 6:28 look out the right bottom side where the peddles would be for the pilot and those two buildings are my shop and house 😂 dude you flew all day everyday that summer! My dad is the Senior President for Temsco Helicopters should land there next time!

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Connor Hicks I will flying in Ketchikan and Klawock again this summer!

[@tonymerlot9305]

Connor Hicks that's cool

[@HeliPadUSA]

Awesome crystal clear video! Thanks for posting.

[@mercedes259]

gracias por compartir ,continua y así volamos todos ,un saludo desde españa

[@KeithPatterson369D]

gracias mi amigo

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Vuela Seguro 😉

[@mercedes259]

seguiremos tus videos , este modelo para aprender a pilotar ,y disfrutar de los paisajes,muy lindos,saludos

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

Excellent On-Board footage - I Liked & Subscribed 😎👍🚁 I love these Hughes500 / MD500 / MD520 Etc. helicopters one of my favorites of all time, I have a lot of them on my channel -

[@llwellyn1]

Thanks for this video series. I'd love to see another video of this MD 520N with some commentary from you. Points of interest might be : anti torque authority, general flying qualities in hover and in cruise, your typical profiles and performance realities, what you like or dislike, ease of ownership, anything my friend...!

[@larsrosing5033]

You could add some Rain repellant on the windshield, with benefits! ;) Happy flying!

[@georges4562]

Outstanding video. Although I’m not a pilot, I used to supervise and manage our ASU for our Sheriff’s Office. Flew in our EC-120 a lot and enjoyed every minute. Is this aircraft for private use or professional ?

[@topofthegreen]

beautiful helicopter 🚁 noises.

[@deimos2k6]

wow amazing! Is there a second part?

[@Zodliness]

Such a cool perspective.

[@Zatracenec]

Man, I'm still watching Your videos. How is it going? Still flying?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Hey Man thanks for watching! Yes I am still flying just boring stuff. I have been riding more. But I hope to start flying some fun stuff soon! Stay tuned!

[@Zatracenec]

@@KeithPatterson369D Hello. How are You these days? I'm still returning to Your videos. What is the location of this flight? I would like to recreate it in MSFS. Finally god MD500. :-) Thank You.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

​@Zatracenec that was In Ketchican Alaska! Doing well! Flying a jetranger in Pennsylvania!

[@audbertodiazdiaz9757]

m.d.520n.es el helicoptero mas fasinante y es muy potente capaz de cuarquier cosa me encanta es helicoptero.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Yes there are four parts to this video! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@AnonymousUser2023]

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[@veravl830]

🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💨💨💨🌬🌬🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🌝🌝🌝 Helipilot369 D

[@AnonymousUser2023]

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[@ryandoe11]

three parts to many.

[@تناويرسجادبس]

Helipilot369 D اني اريد الفهد

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

I love the 500 series. I've ridden in two, including the one used in the new Magnum TV show. Eventually I'll upload that video.

[@Render767]

it's truly amazing that these notar helicopters are so relatively rare & underused, apparently unappreciated in the helicopter world the degree of controllability plus safety just absolutely blows away ALL typically configured helicopters the removal of the fragile, dangerous tail rotor linkage is perhaps the biggest technical jump since the aircraft was invented time will tell.. & that said I watched & recommend the coax 2-D videos-- those little coax birds are very cool cost effective & again, technically better & safer than typical aircraft then again if if I had the wherewithal, I'd probably enjoying owning & flying one or more of each type ;) Yup. . rotorhead, guilty as charged

[@stvafel803]

The largest reason to this is that McDonnell Douglas still holds the patent for the system. It's a unproven system compared to a tail rotor and other manufacturers can't really use it or develop it without infringing on the patent.

[@mountjoy23]

Render767 sloppy tail rotor authority, compromised w+b. There are a lot better ships out there.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

mountjoy23 I have flown every MD369/500 and the 520 is my favorite! it's quiet, smooth, and way less taxing on the pilot! When the tail is setup correctly you can hover with out your feet on the pedals. It's so much quieter then a standard 500 that you will not believe it. We have the enhanced c20r so power is not a problem at all. She is a little heavier then a stripped out 500D but the power of the C20R makes up for it! And the 530FF drinks to much fuel and has a very heavy stick! Love the 520N!!!! ;)

[@KeithPatterson369D]

mountjoy23 You must not have ever flown a 520N!

[@paulo_gilbertosilva8273]

Render767 muito obrigado pela atenção

[@mntbighker]

I thought turbine helicopters had better cup holders ;-) Thanks, I love the whole MD500 platform.

[@lewismajor7982]

Wow! Great video thanks for sharing

[@ianmangham4570]

YEEEEEEHAAAAA, keep an 👁 on the TOT 💯⚡🤟🤠 fantastic little 🐦

[@dubaiwalker5833]

Great video ... love it ... thanks 🍒

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

I know this is an old video, I think I watched it before ... years ago. I'll first admit that I don't know squat about what a chopper should sound like but for some reason in this video the non-jet noises I'm hearing in the background, one is standing out in particular this time..... it sounds like a worn bearing...... was anything like that fixed not long after this video ? Sorry, just curious :). Thanks for sharing the video.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

@@ZaphodsPlanet It's a Turbine engine! They have a loud whine. Also this one has a notar system so there is a large Fan in the back spinning!

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

@@KeithPatterson369D I'm familiar with the NOTAR setup as well as the general sound of MD helicopters having worked eons ago at an FBO. From the outside they do sound a lot different compared to Bell, Augusta and others due to the main rotor....... However the whine of the turbines is similar among Bell, MD and even turboprops. Having watched a load of videos of NOTAR helicopters the sound I'm noticing isn't in other NOTAR videos. It sounds like a bearing going bad someplace. So I was just curious and asked the question in the odd chance the original owner of the 520 happened in and might chime in.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

@ZaphodsPlanet We have owned it since 2015! No bad bearing! That video was from 2016! We still own it! No bad bearings! Also that video I had a non filtered GoPro session 5. She is still flying great!

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

@@KeithPatterson369D Cool, it's your bird then. Ah, so it must be some kind of audio artifact from the GoPro. The only helicopter I've ever been in was a Bell (small one, single turbine) and I was always surprised even in that one how oddly stable it felt riding in it. I've always loved the MDs, they just sound cool on top of being or looking like they were so much more controllable. They just move differently. Love the NOTARs. I was thrilled to see MD coming back to life after going into the shitter. Something that didn't all together surprise me as I had a friend that worked there and he had some stories....LOL. Have you heard anything about them bringing the NOTAR back into production? Anyway, thanks for taking the time to write back to give me the story on what I wasn't really hearing .... :)

[@devgru8197]

Where is this flight? The Alaskan arm looks so much like the PNW (Washington and Oregon). I am a native to the PNW that loves Alaska. Never mind, I see this is in Ketchikan. Great video!

[@nocalsteve]

500’s are nice, the Porsches of the air; but I’d have to order mine with the RH PIC option.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Real helicopters are left hand pic!

[@nocalsteve]

@@KeithPatterson369D AH-6s are RH PIC.

[@McFlySwatter]

Lifts off at 05:20

[@mhe123321]

Is it the rotorbrake at 4:25? the hissing noise with the leaver in the cealing? Why pull that with moving rotor?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

I have an awesome name There is no rotorbrake on our helo! That's the bleedair for heat!

[@avalanche9026]

That cab is 3 ft across how the hell fit in that thing ??

[@ronwilliams4249]

It sucks being A retired Rotary wing pilot. I miss it everyday.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

It's the best job ever! When that Turbine lights off! Puts a smile on my Face!

[@austin1839]

I'm surprised it doesn't have the matching pedals and joystick on the right side as well. What does a passenger do if the pilot has a heart attack?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

On a 135 the can not be Dual controls in the aircraft! Plus if the pilot had a heart attack the passenger could not land the helicopter safely!

[@PrismDataSolutions]

OK video but think some commentary would be nice (what helicopter are you flying, where are you, altitude, etc).

[@racingsfun]

Wouldnt it be safer around the 10 minute mark to fly closwr to the water in case you have an engine failure? Seems safer to auto rotate in the water than dense trees.

[@rhymereason3449]

That water is probably < 40 degs... it would probably kill you in 15 minutes... I'll take the trees....

[@Zatracenec]

Beautiful!

[@namasivayamm9234]

wonderful

[@DustyCowdog]

Dang me... this is awesome, but it would be so much more so without the helmet cam... you should try the chest strap mount or stationary mount in the cabin somewhere... the movement on helmet cam is a little much at full screen. You are living the life, though! Nice gig!

[@KeithPatterson369D]

DustyCowdog Check out the other vids I made! There are links below! Thanks for the comments!

[@andrewbello983]

Why the unsecured passenger seatbelt? Just curious.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

When the crew get in its kinda hectic and its easier for them if they don't have to try and hook the seat belt! Doors are shut so its fine!

[@69adrummer]

Outdoor Research....good shit!

[@islamicsensei]

I want to buy this and fly over Loch Ness to catch Nessi.

[@leester9487]

Can you just pick up and fly anywhere, or are there air corridors you have to follow? What about altitude? Do you just pick how high you want, or is it based on rules, fuel economy, wheather etc?

[@frantalanca9965]

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[@timrogerson8895]

Awesome Video! I would love to get my 500 rating. May I ask what boots you wear?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Tim Rogerson I love flying the 520N! my boots are discontinued Merrell boots! Great boots! Check out my other videos

[@timrogerson8895]

Helipilot369 D I'm getting through 'em! damn, haven't flown in boots yet but think it will be a good idea, especially when I'm doing XC's

[@KeithPatterson369D]

i sometimes need to get out of thr helo in the muskeg of Alaska, boots are must! plus if you fly on fires you'll be required to ware boots!

[@СергейСергеев-ы5ь]

Супер! А посадка?

[@mtdewguy9503]

Hi, Nice vid's. Where were you flying to and from??

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Mt DewMan Flying from Ketchikan Alaska to Prince of Wales island to drop off crews! Had one pick up in Thorne Bay and two in Hollis! There are more vids to go with this one!

[@mtdewguy9503]

cool, yeah still watching them. I grew up in Alaska, miss it. In navy now and will retire next year. Trying to decide if I want to relocate back to Alaska. I plan on getting my helo Pilots license this year. looks like you have a pretty cool job. :)

[@vincitveritas3872]

Do these Helicopters not have windscreen wipers?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Nope! It would scratch the plexiglass!

[@vincitveritas3872]

@@KeithPatterson369D I guess the shape even in heavy rain it blows off quickly? Like the Hughes helicopters Seen two on UK but rare

[@suzejamesmarsh4298]

James Marsh No wiper blades

[@williskani8015]

Can I ask what requirements do you need to become a helicopter pilot and how long will it take?

[@waynewang3115]

I agree Logan ,but need to hit the lotteries first and pray a lot.

[@gathuadk]

Isnt the safety belt on the passenger seat supposed to be locked? I think its dangerous flying with it detached.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Morgan Daniel The seat belt cant fly out! If the door pops open the buckles hold the belt in the helo! Plus i fly a Notar so no tail rotor to impact! ;)

[@gathuadk]

Thanks for that. One day I hope I will afford to learn how to fly.

[@dvijcompany]

Very good

[@Flyinlineman]

I work with 500’s every day on the powerline side.. I just work on the powerlines off them but interested in flying. You did all your ground book work before you started flying or how did that process go?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Hey Tommy I did most of my ground work at home with Gleim ground school! Get your flight medical first! Then get the private ground work! You'll need about 2000 hours before your start in the poweline world!

[@tonymerlot9305]

How's the mid flight icing on rotors there?😯😯😯

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Tony Merlot its in the high 40s so icing

[@Howrider65]

Hope you have floats. I would hate to ditch in that cold water you would not last long..

[@hernansilvacastillo20]

excelente video

[@MrPenner76]

5:10 is that a Breitling ? :-)

[@KeithPatterson369D]

No Its Citizen Pilot Watch ;) I want a Breitling!!!

[@MrPenner76]

but the Citizen also looks good :-)

[@andrelorrain4070]

Witch camera are you using ?....

[@tomcat27557]

what was your OAT on this flight?

[@Matusovsky]

Dear friend, record a long video about the flight to the MD, it was interesting to fly with you!

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Thanks so much for watching! Glade you enjoyed it! I have Many more!

[@Matusovsky]

@@KeithPatterson369D I watched everything) I just meant that new videos are long

[@woodsmithbc]

Holy crap, is that TOT gauge broken...... Lol

[@KeithPatterson369D]

No works good! It's a C20R in a 500!

[@woodsmithbc]

Just joking about your outside temp. I'm sure it would bump down here in the lower 48. Lol

[@nedstudios6490]

My god man let me rig that cab up. Id have to RED scarlet's one on the pilot the other in instrument panel and a Shot-over on the under belly of that thing. ..LOL Im such a Grip. Oh yea, and we gotta Mic up the ATC. two shoulder rigs on the ground for the landing and take off LOL. man Ive got it bad.. the go pro is working. LMAO I flew in a NOTAR once and I wanted to rig that one too

[@masterwindleborn]

question is it normal for your main control pice in the middle to Shacke like that or no. I'm learning more about helicopters and just trying to figure out what's what and that

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Matt Windleborn Yes in most helos with out Hydraulics tge stick shake a bit!

[@suzejamesmarsh4298]

James Marsh Cyclic stick shake was near normal.

[@woodsmithbc]

Did it even move when it ignited?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

O ya! Was a cold day! She starts cool!

[@tomb5466]

i like your gloves. what kind of that?thx.tom

[@KeithPatterson369D]

They are Out Door research gloves that don't make any more! Great Gloves though! Stick fingers and palm to hold the controls!

[@swatosi]

Helipilot369 D Thank you.i checked them.cool all of them 😊

[@bp30656]

Did you land?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Yes in the next video I landed in Thorne Bay to pick up a passenger 😀

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Is the crash rate high in those helo's especially after The death of those 2 state policeman in Virginia last week. What was the cause Of that helo crashing?

[@wongbojonegoro9004]

Turbulence

[@nedstudios6490]

Whats the difference between the MD500 and 520N?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

MD500 is FAA and 520N is civilian! All other 500s are 369s in the FAA!

[@MicheIIePucca]

This makes me want to fly a helicopter. Is the reason the left pedal is further depressed, to counter the rotation of the main rotor? As you increase rpms, you'd have to push harder on the left pedal?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Michelle Pucca Yes as you pull more power for lift off it increases torque so it takes more left pedal! I cruise you don't need as much left pedal unless your pulling alot of power for a faster cruise!

[@MicheIIePucca]

I remember many years ago reading this book (Chickenhawk) about a guy who wanted to fly helicopters. He described what it was like learning how to fly, and especially in the training helicopters they used back then. He ended up flying during the vietnam war and talked about landing in DMZ's that were so tight his rotors hit branches (I assume small), and he said how loud it was. Amazing helicopter pilots and heroes all in one.

[@stevejuhasz268]

I read the same book thirty some years ago as a teenager (14ish). Wanted to become a pilot then. I had a pre-enlistment interview with a Navy recruiter and learned my medical condition would disqualify me from enlistment, let alone flying.

[@glenhughes7051]

I was just thinking about reading that book again! Got me hooked on flying 30 years ago!

[@chriskammerer3651]

Wow, TOT just slammed right up there didn't it?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Its a C20R! They start hot and Fast. When she in warm it will hit 820 on the TOT! The engine Builder said that's what he likes to see. C20B Starts a little colder. The main thing is that the Temp drops back off quickly. You don't want it to hang around up there!

[@devgru8197]

Yea, it came back down pretty fast too! Do these MD500 series suffer from “hot starts” much? I wonder.

[@controllerhead47]

Damn, how much did you buy it for?

[@u2nfnm791]

One of them cost around 100k

[@adab4586]

Hello, what is the name of your boot brand? thnx

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Merrell Boots! They don't make them any more! They were awesome!

[@adab4586]

@@KeithPatterson369D thanks man

[@KeithPatterson369D]

@@adab4586 ya man I just ordered a new Pair of Danner boots. I hope they work as well as the Merrells! The Merrell were super comfortable and waterproof! Real miss those boots!

[@adab4586]

@@KeithPatterson369D you are nice man I hope fine your request

[@adab4586]

@@KeithPatterson369D Hello again I have another question I want to learn how to fly means take license for drive airplane for passenger and I do not have the costs so if there is association for support me and I will pay back for it when I work I have now 29 years old and I am from Middle East Thanks

[@gerardosorrentini]

Hi I am a pilot enthusiast and I was wondering how do you start, do you need to study something specific to be a pilot?

[@pixelgamer2579]

gerardosorrentini Go to a local flight school, give them money, and they will get you going! Expect up to 10k for your private pilot's license!

[@pawaimorikutia1165]

Kapai machine man

[@dieselking6812]

Do you ever feel nervous flying that helicopter

[@KeithPatterson369D]

mr truck No I its a very good helicopter! And I know the mechanic very well!

[@thiagocardarelli4310]

Any problem with the aircraft or flight that is ugly?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

She is a solid aircraft! Had some very ugly weather in Alaska!

[@tonymerlot9305]

Mr. Helicopter. ..what are you ferrying...commercial workers. ..foodstuff? booze?

[@johnwayne2103]

OMG! I want a Helicopter!

[@kailexx1962]

You can have one. New, right off the lot for the low, low price of $1.3 million (USD). They will even throw in a $50 gift certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond (for an extra $50). :)

[@geddon436]

Does the TOT always peg near the top of yellow on the 520?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

On start up? Yes all C20 turbines start hot!

[@geddon436]

@@KeithPatterson369D How much time is the needle allowed in the red zone?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

It can go above red for so many seconds!

[@geddon436]

@@KeithPatterson369D are you always nervous on startup that its going to burn the engine?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

No you keep an Eye on it an roll the throttle off and motor the compressor. It cools right off.

[@steinderbush]

Hi , i did asked it several times on u- tube , how can a heli-pilot estimate the space between his rotor and for example ar ow of trees that he flies by!!?? Is it all eye balling or is there some trick!?? i am curiues!

[@KeithPatterson369D]

steinderbush Hi good question! you need to know your rotor diameter! Plus you can see your rotor tips! I keep the trees and brush closer on my side and give more space in the right and rear of the aircraft! Just remember to go slow and smooth!

[@Peorhum]

I don't fly but I would imagine it would be like driving a car. In time you learn the size of your car and where you can fit. Of course in a car you don't crash and burn if you hit a tree while parking but I would think it is the same idea.

[@kadenarnes-dennis7156]

What part of Alaska

[@KeithPatterson369D]

That flight was out of Ketchican! Southeast Alaska!

[@jirikopriva9338]

je to super

[@dvijcompany]

This perfect 😎😎😎😎

[@audrickbriones997]

did you buy that helicopter?

[@donlyons5279]

Wish you would add audio other than the sound of that turbine so we knew what was going on.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

I was just flying along thinking about the job at hand! It was my first day on a completely new job!

[@comedycopter7908]

Nice

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Is there any HEAT in that helicopter?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Chesterbarnes1 Yes the helo has very good heat! It pulls hot air off the turbine and blows it in the cockpit!

[@nojabformeeducateyourself3393]

Sweet!!!

[@danielgonzales6514]

I bet it's a rush

[@chriscoolTV]

cool !

[@ryandoe11]

Is the cabin heated/air conditioned?

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Ryan Its headed but not Air conditioned! We removed the A/C unit to save weight! A/C is not needed in Alaska!

[@pimuce]

Good !

[@CINCINNATI-_-OG]

Nice heli

[@obduliocortez2712]

Great. Fly. Excellent. Capt. safety. Alway. to.1hrs. Log.Book..Pilot. to. 100. 1000. 5000.hrs.God, Blessing. to. All.. Capt. Thank"s.

[@leonjohnsonjr3331]

IM GLAD AINT NO ZOMBIES COMING

[@dailyonetv]

nice

[@lunisabuhi1022]

Wow majick

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Many helo pilots fly the right seat, this is left seat. A design thing or preference thing? I know if I were a pilot I would want the stick in my right hand and the collective in my left as well.

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Well if your flying a long line the best helicopters are left seat PIC! If the helo was designed to be right seat it take a lot to legally convert them! All helos have the collective in the left hand and Cyclic in the right hand no matter where you sit. I have flown both left and right seat! Left fells better to me!

[@chadwaller6072]

No gliding to land there.

[@piergiorgiogoldoni9652]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markmay1655]

Man thing needs a track and balance badly... my 500s never had that feedback in the cyclic....🙄