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BO 105 C

Reg. D-HSDM, D-HTDM / Baujahr: 1974

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Story

2,400 kg flying upside down? A piece of cake for the BO 105. It’s the only helicopter fit for aerobatics to this day, with many more tricks up its sleeve. It was in 1963 that the MBB Company began toying with the idea of building a helicopter in the 2 tonne class. It was based on a fascinating idea that would revolutionise rotor systems and create a brand new type of aircraft.

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The aerobatic characteristics of the BO 105 are amazing!
It's fascinating what this helicopter can do.
Especially when you know how difficult a helicopter is to control.
It's something very special to have the opportunity to
to do something so unique for a living.

Mirko Flaim
Mirko Flaim
Flight operations manager & chief pilot helicopters
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In 1966 the first tests with a hingeless rotor system began successfully. As innovative materials were key, titanium was used for the main rotor and rotor blades were fitted with glassreinforced plastic. These blades are practically made for eternity and their extreme flexibility allowed the construction of a hinge-less rotor system. It was easier to maintain, kept vibration to a minimum and offered previously unknown manoeuvrability.

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As the first light helicopter in the world, the BO 105 was fitted with two engines, dual hydraulics as well as dual electric supply. These innovations paved the way for aerobatics. The BO 105 is still the only helicopter that can perform the same manoeuvres as conventional planes. The maiden flight took place in February 1967. 1978 the first BO 105 models were delivered to the German army.

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By 1997, 1,425 models had been built and in 2001, production ceased. Today the BO 105 serves in 35 countries in civilian, military and paramilitary capacities. She is particularly suited to rescue missions and offshore duties. The two models that made it to the Flying Bulls in 2005 were built in 1974 and previously served as police helicopters.

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BO 105 C

Pilots

  • Mirko Flaim Pilot

    Mirko Flaim

    Flight operations manager & chief pilot helicopters

  • Siegfried Schwarz Pilot

    Siegfried “Blacky” Schwarz

    Former chief pilot & helicopter aerobatics pilot

  • Rainer Wilke Pilot

    Rainer Wilke

    Helicopter aerobatics legend

  • Felix Baumgartner Pilot

    Felix Baumgartner

    BO 105 aerobatic pilot & stratosphere jumper

All pilots