It incorporated some of the new technology adopted by second-generation helicopters . This greatly extended the Mi-8 AMT's working life, which helped build its reputation in the civilian helicopter market for durability and reliability .
The fuselage structure of the helicopter was the traditional full-metal, semi-hard shell, short cabin and tail beam, which was divided into the front fuselage, middle fuselage, and tail beam . The tail beam was inclined with a fixed flat tail . The helicopter was mainly constructed with an aluminum alloy, while the tail was made of a titanium alloy and high-strength steel .
The cockpit could accommodate three pilots, co-pilots, and random mechanics . Behind the cockpit were areas for passengers and cargo . A large cargo hatch was located at the rear, and passenger boarding stairs opened downward in the middle of the rear section .
The Mi-8 AMT's passenger area had 28 folding seats, meaning it could hold 28 people at once . Similar helicopters from Europe and the Americas could only accommodate half as many people but were certainly more comfortable .
In the past, Soviets seemed to be preparing for war all the time, so the Mi-8 AMT was less comfortable than other helicopters at the same price point and even less luxurious . It was all about speed, weight bearing, and survival .
Standing under the huge helicopter, Li Du reached out to pat its shell . The quality of old Maozi's work was so good that the helicopter made a loud sound when he hit it hard .
Brother Wolf pulled open the cockpit's door . There were large backward-sliding doors on each side of the cockpit . There was also a hatch on the ceiling .
Li Du climbed up and asked, "What's up here? The ejector?"
Brother Wolf shook his head and said, "It's to check the engine . "
In the cockpit, there were many instruments and all kinds of tools that Li Du did not understand . However, Brother Wolf was very knowledgeable them . He explained to Li Du, "This is the radio . It has a frequency range of 118-135 . 9 MHZ and a transmission range of 100 km .
"This is an in-flight calling device, a wireless phone . This is for the back cabin, and this is for the ground . The equipment was well maintained…
"In front of us are the navigational instruments for all-weather flight, gyroscopes, airspeed indicators, turn indicators . This is the altimeter, and that is the climbing power indicator . Here is the magnetic compass and the astronomical compass for extremely low flight . There is also an automatic radio compass and a radio altimeter with a 'dangerous altitude warning . '
"This is a civilian model . If it were a military combat helicopter, there would be an infrared jammer in front of the tail beam above our heads . "
Brother Wolf was very professional, and apparently, he knew more about this helicopter than the Dolphin business helicopter they had flown before . Unfortunately, Li Du did not understand, especially when Brother Wolf explained about the engine, rotor, and lubrication system . Li Du had no idea what those were .
Godzilla did not understand, either, so he admired Brother Wolf . "You are really good . You really know a lot about this helicopter . "
Brother Wolf smiled and said, "I received communication training in Russia . This was one of the most common helicopters at that time . I know only a little bit about it, and if our boss wants to operate the helicopter in the future, I can recommend a fellow pilot . "
"Can't you fly this?" asked Li Du .
"This is a medium-sized helicopter . It needs two pilots . One pilot can't fly it alone . It needs a co-pilot," said Brother Wolf .
Li Du asked, "The comrade you told us about, can he be a co-pilot?"
Brother Wolf nodded and said, "He is a professional pilot, and he is very good at repairing these things . As far as I know, he is the best Russian helicopter pilot . "
After hearing Brother Wolf's praises, Li Du said, "If you can bring him over, I'll pay him a high salary . "
To get such a high recommendation from Brother Wolf, this man was definitely a great pilot . If Li Du wanted to hire someone, he would have to pay a high price . Without a recommendation, Li Du would probably never have the good fortune to stumble across an expert helicopter pilot the way he had been lucky enough to find Brother Wolf .
They continued their tour of the cockpit and then checked out the back cabin . The cabin was empty and spacious, bigger than the one in Steve's helicopter . Its folding seats were installed alongside the walls, creating more space for cargo . There were lanyards on the floor with winches and pulley systems to guide them, as well as a system of hangers outside the cockpit to transport large cargo .
After touring the helicopter, Li Du said, "Are you sure this is not a military helicopter? Why do I think it doesn't look like a civilian model? Why is the interior so poorly decorated?"
Brother Wolf replied, "It can be used for civilian purposes or industrial purposes, and for transporting goods, such as gemstones . "
In fact, the excavation of black opal was difficult, but transportation after grinding was more difficult . Li Du was able to easily dig out the stones because he had the little bug's help . Otherwise, he would first dig out a lot of ore, polish it, and then look for gems .
Mine owners wanted to dig out the ore, send it somewhere, and then polish it . The helicopter was supposed to be used to transport the ore . This explained the helicopter's role in mining . Unfortunately, for unknown reasons, this mine's owner ran away, and the helicopter was disassembled and left inside .
Li Du could not understand why the owner would give up such a helicopter, especially after he had inspected it with the little bug . The helicopter was fully equipped, and all its pieces were there, including the engine and all the other major components . Brother Wolf also checked, and he could not find out why the helicopter had been abandoned .
Now Li Du was the proud owner of his very first helicopter . Of course, the helicopter still had a long way to go before it could be operational . It needed to be reassembled, repaired, and equipped with rotor blades and tail fins .
Brother Wolf shook his head and said he would contact his comrade, Ivan Vladimir Gorchakov .
After the call, Brother Wolf said, "Boss, he will fly in from Crimea . "
"What about the salary? Meet and discuss?"
Brother Wolf said, "Yes, this will be a good negotiation . I believe he will be happy to stay with you . It's easier to work, and he can make more money . " After a pause, he added, "And live with more dignity . "
The specific model of the helicopter was the Mi-8 AMT, which was developed by a Russian helicopter manufacturing company 15 years ago and sold in the Australian market . It incorporated some of the new technology adopted by second-generation helicopters . This greatly extended the Mi-8 AMTs working life, which helped build its reputation in the civilian helicopter market for durability and reliability . The fuselage structure of the helicopter was the traditional full-metal, semi-hard shell, short cabin and tail beam, which was divided into the front fuselage, middle fuselage, and tail beam . The tail beam was inclined with a fixed flat tail . The helicopter was mainly constructed with an aluminum alloy, while the tail was made of a titanium alloy and high-strength steel . The cockpit could accommodate three pilots, co-pilots, and random mechanics . Behind the cockpit were areas for passengers and cargo . A large cargo hatch was located at the rear, and passenger boarding stairs opened downward in the middle of the rear section . The Mi-8 AMTs passenger area had 28 folding seats, meaning it could hold 28 people at once . Similar helicopters from Europe and the Americas could only accommodate half as many people but were certainly more comfortable . In the past, Soviets seemed to be preparing for war all the time, so the Mi-8 AMT was less comfortable than other helicopters at the same price point and even less luxurious . It was all about speed, weight bearing, and survival . Standing under the huge helicopter, Li Du reached out to pat its shell . The quality of old Maozis work was so good that the helicopter made a loud sound when he hit it hard . Brother Wolf pulled open the cockpits door . There were large backward-sliding doors on each side of the cockpit . There was also a hatch on the ceiling . Li Du climbed up and asked, Whats up here? The ejector? Brother Wolf shook his head and said, Its to check the engine . In the cockpit, there were many instruments and all kinds of tools that Li Du did not understand . However, Brother Wolf was very knowledgeable them . He explained to Li Du, This is the radio . It has a frequency range of 118-135 . 9 MHZ and a transmission range of 100 km This is an in-flight calling device, a wireless phone . This is for the back cabin, and this is for the ground . The equipment was well maintained… In front of us are the navigational instruments for all-weather flight, gyroscopes, airspeed indicators, turn indicators . This is the altimeter, and that is the climbing power indicator . Here is the magnetic compass and the astronomical compass for extremely low flight . There is also an automatic radio compass and a radio altimeter with a dangerous altitude warning . This is a civilian model . If it were a military combat helicopter, there would be an infrared jammer in front of the tail beam above our heads . Brother Wolf was very professional, and apparently, he knew more about this helicopter than the Dolphin business helicopter they had flown before . Unfortunately, Li Du did not understand, especially when Brother Wolf explained about the engine, rotor, and lubrication system . Li Du had no idea what those were . Godzilla did not understand, either, so he admired Brother Wolf . You are really good . You really know a lot about this helicopter . Brother Wolf smiled and said, I received communication training in Russia . This was one of the most common helicopters at that time . I know only a little bit about it, and if our boss wants to operate the helicopter in the future, I can recommend a fellow pilot . Cant you fly this? asked Li Du . This is a medium-sized helicopter . It needs two pilots . One pilot cant fly it alone . It needs a co-pilot, said Brother Wolf . Li Du asked, The comrade you told us about, can he be a co-pilot? Brother Wolf nodded and said, He is a professional pilot, and he is very good at repairing these things . As far as I know, he is the best Russian helicopter pilot . After hearing Brother Wolfs praises, Li Du said, If you can bring him over, Ill pay him a high salary . To get such a high recommendation from Brother Wolf, this man was definitely a great pilot . If Li Du wanted to hire someone, he would have to pay a high price . Without a recommendation, Li Du would probably never have the good fortune to stumble across an expert helicopter pilot the way he had been lucky enough to find Brother Wolf . They continued their tour of the cockpit and then checked out the back cabin . The cabin was empty and spacious, bigger than the one in Steves helicopter . Its folding seats were installed alongside the walls, creating more space for cargo . There were lanyards on the floor with winches and pulley systems to guide them, as well as a system of hangers outside the cockpit to transport large cargo . After touring the helicopter, Li Du said, Are you sure this is not a military helicopter? Why do I think it doesnt look like a civilian model? Why is the interior so poorly decorated? Brother Wolf replied, It can be used for civilian purposes or industrial purposes, and for transporting goods, such as gemstones . In fact, the excavation of black opal was difficult, but transportation after grinding was more difficult . Li Du was able to easily dig out the stones because he had the little bugs help . Otherwise, he would first dig out a lot of ore, polish it, and then look for gems . Mine owners wanted to dig out the ore, send it somewhere, and then polish it . The helicopter was supposed to be used to transport the ore . This explained the helicopters role in mining . Unfortunately, for unknown reasons, this mines owner ran away, and the helicopter was disassembled and left inside . Li Du could not understand why the owner would give up such a helicopter, especially after he had inspected it with the little bug . The helicopter was fully equipped, and all its pieces were there, including the engine and all the other major components . Brother Wolf also checked, and he could not find out why the helicopter had been abandoned . Now Li Du was the proud owner of his very first helicopter . Of course, the helicopter still had a long way to go before it could be operational . It needed to be reassembled, repaired, and equipped with rotor blades and tail fins . Brother Wolf shook his head and said he would contact his comrade, Ivan Vladimir Gorchakov . After the call, Brother Wolf said, Boss, he will fly in from Crimea . What about the salary? Meet and discuss? Brother Wolf said, Yes, this will be a good negotiation . I believe he will be happy to stay with you . Its easier to work, and he can make more money . After a pause, he added, And live with more dignity .
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