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New Gantry Mill and Production Facility Tour
In this video, we take you on a tour of our nearly completed gantry mill installation and show you how it fits into our broader production strategy. You'll see the setup for our composites production side, including a holding area for raw materials, a trim shop for finishing work, and a blocking up center for final storage.
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GT50 Engine Progress : Turbine Blade Casting & Combustion System
Переглядів 5 тис.4 години тому
Join us for an in-depth update on the GT50 programme! We're excited to share the latest developments, including the production of the final components for our direct drive starter generator unit, and the nearing completion of the power management unit design. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► HillHelicopter...
From DC1 to PC1: Transforming Our Production Facility
Переглядів 7 тис.21 день тому
Witness the installation of power and compressed air systems, the construction of a mezzanine floor for temperature control, and the setup of our fabrication facility for superalloy components. See how we're building a clean room for airworthy airframe production, ensuring a dust-free environment for high-integrity composite components. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► inst...
Innovating Flight Displays
Переглядів 2,8 тис.21 день тому
Watch as we navigate through the early stages of this innovative interface, setting the stage for a future where flight instruments and video feeds coexist in a single, intuitive display. This breakthrough promises to revolutionise the way pilots interact with their instruments, offering unprecedented flexibility and clarity. Stay tuned for more updates as we refine and expand this cutting-edge...
PC1 Transformation: Setting Up for Advanced Production and Testing
Переглядів 2,2 тис.Місяць тому
In this video, we take you on a tour of PC1, where significant progress has been made. The production floor is ready, complete with modified machine shop foundations and installed cable trays. We've routed power and compressed air supplies throughout the factory, ensuring everything is set for our heavy-duty machines. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli...
Advancing Combustion Testing: From Stability to Efficiency
Переглядів 2,1 тис.Місяць тому
We’ve reached an exciting milestone in our combustion testing journey! Our preliminary combustion test rig has delivered outstanding results, achieving great flame stability, optimal operating temperatures, and reliable ignition. With the swirler, injection system, and fuel control system all functioning perfectly, we’re nearing the combustion efficiency levels we need. Discover more ► www.hill...
Turbine Blade Casting
Переглядів 2,2 тис.Місяць тому
Join Jason in a deep dive into the intricate world of turbine blade casting. Achieving perfection in blade production is crucial, and it’s a challenging process filled with variables that can impact quality. From controlling metal flow and reducing turbulence to ensuring proper mould filling and gas evacuation, every detail matters. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► instagra...
Highlights - HX50 Monthly Update & AMA on April 24, 2024
Переглядів 4,5 тис.Місяць тому
Watch the highlights from April's HX50 Monthly Update & AMA live streamed directly from the Hill Development Centre 🚁 Now that you’ve had an inside look into the latest developments at Hill Helicopters, sign up for a group presentation to preorder your own HX50 👉 www.hillhelicopters.com/schedule Mischa Gelb (aka Pilot Yellow) and Ruben Dias, ambassadors for the HX50, will outline all the highli...
Breakthroughs in Fuel Atomisation and Flame Control
Переглядів 2,1 тис.Місяць тому
In this video, we explain how the introduction of a shroud over the swirling channels around the nozzle has led to a more consistent airflow, resulting in a stable, cool blue flame that keeps the combustion liner temperatures within desired limits. This improvement is crucial for extending the life of the combustion liner and ensuring efficient performance. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.c...
Finalising Rotor dynamics
Переглядів 2,1 тис.Місяць тому
Dive into the intricate world of rotor dynamics and discover the crucial steps in finalising the design of high-speed engine shafts that spin at over 50,000 RPM. In this video, we explore the essential components and processes that ensure stability and performance in the GT50 engine. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► t...
Enhancing Nose Lights and Windows Post-Show
Переглядів 2,9 тис.Місяць тому
Our aircraft have finally cleared customs and are on their way back to us. The grey aircraft is arriving first, with the green one not far behind. Both will receive some much-needed TLC after their show appearances. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► HillHelicopters ► www.tiktok.com/@hillhelicopters
Mastering Nickel-Based Superalloys
Переглядів 1,4 тис.Місяць тому
Learn about the precision required for seal faces, mechanical connections, and internal features like nozzle guide veins and flange faces, all of which demand meticulous machining. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► HillHelicopters ► www.tiktok.com/@hillhelicopters
Journey to HX50 | Episode 40: FADEC - Transforming Flight Control with Digital Precision
Переглядів 2,1 тис.Місяць тому
Explore the future of aviation with FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), a groundbreaking technology that integrates throttle, rotor, and fuel mixture controls into one seamless interface. This video introduces the FADEC development board, the core processor managing the GT50 engine's control algorithms, ensuring perfect harmony of power, rotor speed, and fuel mix with every throttle ...
Achieving Optimal Flame Stability
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Discover how we've identified and tackled challenges involving the combustion chamber's aerodynamics and the optimisation of the swirler to prevent flame contact with the chamber's thin sheet metal walls. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► HillHelicopters ► www.tiktok.com/@hillhelicopters
Perfecting Composite Production
Переглядів 2,8 тис.2 місяці тому
Discover how the team's dedication to solving initial challenges, like achieving a 100% leak-proof vacuum and eliminating air pockets and dry patches in the composite parts, has led to significant advancements in our production process. Discover more ► www.hillhelicopters.com/ Follow us: ► hillheli ► hillhelicopters ► HillHelicopters ► www.tiktok.com/@hil...
Mastering Turbine Blade Production
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Mastering Turbine Blade Production
HX50 Monthly Update & AMA - 24 April 2024
Переглядів 9 тис.2 місяці тому
HX50 Monthly Update & AMA - 24 April 2024
Highlights - HX50 Monthly Update & AMA on March 13, 2024
Переглядів 4,8 тис.2 місяці тому
Highlights - HX50 Monthly Update & AMA on March 13, 2024
Five full sets of starter generators ready for testing
Переглядів 2,2 тис.2 місяці тому
Five full sets of starter generators ready for testing
New headquarters
Переглядів 2,8 тис.2 місяці тому
New headquarters
Turbine Disk And Blades
Переглядів 4,3 тис.2 місяці тому
Turbine Disk And Blades
Journey to the HX50 | Episode 39: Welcome to Production Centre One
Переглядів 3,3 тис.2 місяці тому
Journey to the HX50 | Episode 39: Welcome to Production Centre One
GT50 Hydrostatic Pressure Test
Переглядів 2,4 тис.3 місяці тому
GT50 Hydrostatic Pressure Test
HX50 Monthly Update & AMA - 13 March 2024
Переглядів 14 тис.3 місяці тому
HX50 Monthly Update & AMA - 13 March 2024
Journey to the HX50 | Episode 38: GT50's First Flames of Success
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Journey to the HX50 | Episode 38: GT50's First Flames of Success
Journey to the HX50 | Episode 37: Inside the Creation of the GT50 Engine
Переглядів 6 тис.4 місяці тому
Journey to the HX50 | Episode 37: Inside the Creation of the GT50 Engine
The Annular Combustor
Переглядів 3,1 тис.4 місяці тому
The Annular Combustor
Starter Generator Milestone Reached
Переглядів 2,1 тис.4 місяці тому
Starter Generator Milestone Reached
Gear Fatigue Test Results
Переглядів 2,8 тис.4 місяці тому
Gear Fatigue Test Results
Recap the 3rd Global Meetup and Discover Event
Переглядів 4,8 тис.4 місяці тому
Recap the 3rd Global Meetup and Discover Event

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @AC-jk8wq
    @AC-jk8wq 2 години тому

    Fun tour of high tech manufacturing machinery being installed and qualified…! Go Hill Helicopters! 😃

  • @MolekeProductions-zn9vi
    @MolekeProductions-zn9vi 5 годин тому

    Beautiful work you do there, i don't think i can afford any of your products but there is still hope. My love for HX50 will never go away any time soon.

  • @johanboes1
    @johanboes1 6 годин тому

    Well done, keep up the good work and spirit ! A friend of mine put a deposit...So i follow you with great interest from Belgium

  • @michaelmcgrath3967
    @michaelmcgrath3967 8 годин тому

    How many helicopters can make in a year?

  • @bevtecdiving6853
    @bevtecdiving6853 10 годин тому

    So excited to see this stuff! Buy British!

  • @sheepdog1102
    @sheepdog1102 11 годин тому

    Helicopter building is a very complicated affair but you guys are killing it!😊

  • @Erik-rp1hi
    @Erik-rp1hi День тому

    Nice work. I took A&P school and we had PT-6 and Allison 250 turbines we disassembled and reassembled. Very high standards are needed for design, materials and fabrication. Not sure where your bleed air is ported from?

  • @tombuckley91
    @tombuckley91 День тому

    Oh god is that a thing of beauty, congraulations Hill, this is outstanding and I couldn't be happier to see it right here at home in Britain

  • @bennielson576
    @bennielson576 День тому

    Just amazing to be able to follow along on this journey.

  • @juliandrake7862
    @juliandrake7862 День тому

    Great technical overview, really appreciate you going into such detail.😊

  • @AlexanderCraig-xl3di
    @AlexanderCraig-xl3di День тому

    I work at Rolls Royce processing blades. The work alone casting these is immense let alone the plating/aluminising /ceramic coating them. Have a word with your metologist about growing a single crystal for your blades. Good luck with the project

    • @yamafanboy
      @yamafanboy 3 години тому

      Can you explain what a "Metologist" is? I am assuming it's not the same as a metallurgist?

  • @pilotpeego1820
    @pilotpeego1820 День тому

    Awesome progress. Well done!

  • @wayneschenk5512
    @wayneschenk5512 День тому

    So nothing is made yet.

  • @DylanEdmiston
    @DylanEdmiston 2 дні тому

    This is neat. Theres not a lot of companies developing a full engine.

  • @yamafanboy
    @yamafanboy 2 дні тому

    4:47 Are you at liberty to disclose the forecasted throughput of this machine? Or at least I was hoping you would mention how the deployment of this machine would impact full scale production e.g. enabling you to produce X number of turbines per day or per week or per month etc.

    • @AC-jk8wq
      @AC-jk8wq 9 годин тому

      Number of helicopters per year is a pretty good way to define throughput… Each copter gets one engine… Keeping the business barely alive will require a minimum of 100 copters each year… Defining each step of making each part on various machines is great if you are a machinist… Making money requires building 1k copters each year… Building a corporation will take a whole lot more… To buy a helicopter takes a lot of money… To buy a helicopter requires to have one for sale…. Validating that a new helicopter engine is airworthy… Validating that a new helicopter is airworthy…. Takes time, money, dedication… and partners… In the US, the FAA is quite the partner…. Defining throughput… also requires customers to define their intent to pay for a helicopter… contracts and payment schedules… Hill Helicopters continues to make headway… Go Hill helicopters…! 😃

    • @yamafanboy
      @yamafanboy 3 години тому

      @@AC-jk8wq my question was strictly from an engineering/production curiosity viewpoint. I am genuinely ONLY interested in knowing what the production capacity of the machine is. For context I have been following the development of HX50 from the very first day Mischa (pilot yellow) first mentioned it on his channel so I am deeply intrigued by the intricacies of every aspect of the development process. I actually wish I could be there in person tbh.

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 2 дні тому

    Truly amazing if this engine will actually run !! Finally a BRAND NEW design or a Turbine for General Aviation, which is long overdue :) !

  • @stachowi
    @stachowi 2 дні тому

    Crazy we can follow along with this process!

  • @ckolosky
    @ckolosky 2 дні тому

    I never knew that I was enthralled with the engineering processes until I came upon the HX50. It is probably the passion of the team at Hill Helicopters that is so contagious.

  • @srscott10
    @srscott10 2 дні тому

    Excellent progress

  • @murraymorrison4398
    @murraymorrison4398 6 днів тому

  • @nightmisterio
    @nightmisterio 10 днів тому

    8:40: Good idea expanding that critical area

  • @verbizkyalexsay9642
    @verbizkyalexsay9642 17 днів тому

    Einfach super ❤

  • @DanO530.8
    @DanO530.8 20 днів тому

    All I have to say is this is the most beautiful helicopter I’ve ever seen especially for the price

  • @DanFrederiksen
    @DanFrederiksen 21 день тому

    Will the molds be in metal? and wont that machine be largely out of commission once production starts? unless you plan on frequent iteration or new models

  • @markedwards1900
    @markedwards1900 22 дні тому

    This guy definitely watched airwolf a lot as a kid

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 22 дні тому

    Taking on ALL the big engine manufacturers of the planet is truly to be respected.. It's HIGH time for exactly this: dependable, light, affordable turbine safety. If you ever do make, let's just hope you won't sell your shares to some VC who will then milk out all your customers by pushing the price point to the price levels Pratt & Whitney / Rolls Royce etc....

  • @davidhuffman9146
    @davidhuffman9146 22 дні тому

    Use some of the apache technologies in this helicopter.....😊😂😂

  • @andrewsidneynuek9557
    @andrewsidneynuek9557 22 дні тому

    Looks so far so good. I want to own one someday.

  • @AC-jk8wq
    @AC-jk8wq 23 дні тому

    Wow! That gantry mill is big! 😃

  • @texasranger24
    @texasranger24 23 дні тому

    The sound needs to be turned up by 200%, but otherwise a cool video

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 23 дні тому

    Amazing man, really rooting for you guys to make it !! It will be ground breaking disruption of the aviation industry.... truly impressive if you actually make it happen !!

  • @Arthur-ue5vz
    @Arthur-ue5vz 23 дні тому

    Hey Doc, you've got yourself, and your teammates, one hellofa production facility! Kudos! Bang up job! Y'all are absolutely reviving a corpse and bringing new life to a fading industry JUST IN TIME! Y'all have saved personal aviation from the shredder. Thank you and your marvelous team of dedicated people! Keep on keeping on 😊

  • @donanders2110
    @donanders2110 23 дні тому

    I can't wait to see this bird fly!

  • @charlesreese1733
    @charlesreese1733 23 дні тому

    Wow, congratulations on the new site

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 23 дні тому

    Looking at these videos makes it clear why it's such a long process, truly amazing if it's going to work out. Good luck, keep going !

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 23 дні тому

    Still rooting for you to make it !! Would be such a ground breaking development to, from scratch, create a low(er) cost Turbine engine... truly amazing if it works. Good luck !!

  • @markedwards1900
    @markedwards1900 24 дні тому

    I think you would of been better to buy the engines from the start and develop your own in time

  • @capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549
    @capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549 25 днів тому

    Feel good to see excellent work . I think it’s gonna be best seller Helicopter👌🚁🚁👍

  • @DanFrederiksen
    @DanFrederiksen 26 днів тому

    Once the display is used as a viewport it makes sense to have minimal digital data display to not obstruct the view with clutter. Just digital values around the periphery is nice and clean. Analog is legacy.

  • @v35james78
    @v35james78 27 днів тому

    DO160 and DO254 compliance, right?

  • @bogdanivchenko3723
    @bogdanivchenko3723 27 днів тому

    I don't think aviation companies should show irresponsible flying in their ads. I don't think all of that flying was by the rules.

    • @adamstone6071
      @adamstone6071 27 днів тому

      It was X-plane

    • @michaelehill94
      @michaelehill94 26 днів тому

      FAR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. (b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft. (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. If the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface- (1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA; and (2) A powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section. Even if it was a helicopter and not a video game it would be a legal flight

    • @benturner868
      @benturner868 21 день тому

      Don’t be silly. Is this really the best reply you could think of? Wow.

  • @AntOnPez
    @AntOnPez 27 днів тому

    Altitude and VSI needs to go on the right side while speed and power to the left. Baro is ok below ALT and VSI... current display feels quite weird for anyone used to 6 pack and Glass cockpit.-- Other than that I like this idea and design a lot!

  • @rotaryperfection
    @rotaryperfection 27 днів тому

    All kinds of options you say?? How about a partnership to intergrate MS flight sim to use their world 3d data in the back ground as terrain? If its all real time, then sudden foggy conditions would still be flyable due to the data streaming of the environment from that simulator in real time.

    • @DerickMasai
      @DerickMasai 27 днів тому

      Doesn't synthetic vision account for this without the need for such an integration though? It wouldn't look as nice but should function just fine if needed since it apprises the pilot of any obstacles.

    • @rotaryperfection
      @rotaryperfection 27 днів тому

      @@DerickMasai Is there something wrong with my idea being an additional option for those you want more visual data? Their display may as well be an oversized smart phone so why not have options for certain apps is how I see it. You as the pilot, choose the terrain option you want.

    • @yamafanboy
      @yamafanboy 27 днів тому

      @@rotaryperfection you can't fly through fog using sim data my friend. There's no room for error when visibility is compromised. If you need to fly in IMC the only safe way to navigate is via IFR. Not to discredit you completely I think your sim terrain overlay idea would be more suitable for night flying in weather conditions with clear visibility.

    • @rotaryperfection
      @rotaryperfection 27 днів тому

      @@yamafanboy Don't understand the push back. A secondary visual aid should be welcomed. Not every pilot will be IFR trained. The Kobe Bryant helicopter crash is a perfect example of NOT having that type of visual aid to assist a pilot who finds themsevles in a zero viability situation. If your instruments are meant to give direction, why not the ADDITIONAL layer of a visual aid on top of that? It makes zero sense to me to NOT want something like this as an option on top of everything else that exist.

    • @yamafanboy
      @yamafanboy 26 днів тому

      @@rotaryperfection idk if you read my comment and understood it because I never said your idea was without merit. I clearly stated the most suitable use case for something like that. With regard to the situation you referenced about pilots finding themselves in a zero visibility situation.... my burning question is actually whether pilots should be allowed to operate commercial rotorcraft without IFR certification.

  • @olfoundryman8418
    @olfoundryman8418 27 днів тому

    Please, for your own sanity and ultimate blade production success seek out your fellow countryman Prof. John Campbell re improving that horrid 6000 year old casting gating system... Martin

  • @stevejones924
    @stevejones924 28 днів тому

    Hill 50 simulator fans! The word is out that the Hill is coming to Xplane and MFS~!

  • @davidhillberg7623
    @davidhillberg7623 29 днів тому

    still awaiting for that first flight.

  • @miles2378
    @miles2378 Місяць тому

    1:16 will those turbin blades be hollow with cooling chanels?

  • @miles2378
    @miles2378 Місяць тому

    Is that a inhouse process or are you going to a outside vender do the casting?

  • @jonathanjenkins8630
    @jonathanjenkins8630 Місяць тому

    Good to see these regular updates!

  • @adammarston1891
    @adammarston1891 Місяць тому

    Where is this helicopter ?