https://rotorwayforums.com/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:32:00 +0000 MyBB https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-159.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:32:16 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-159.html
Here are before and after pictures of the installation.


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Here are before and after pictures of the installation.


]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-158.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:19:39 -0500 Homer Bell]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-158.html https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-156.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:49:52 -0500 Shane Sr]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-156.html Slightly off-topic but figured someone here might have been through similar looking for advice on importing a UK-registered vehicle to Ireland for utility use (mainly hangar runs and towing a small trailer for the A600 build parts).
Context: my old Nissan Navara is on its last legs and the UK market has better deals on light diesels than the Irish market right now (post-Brexit pricing and fleet turnover). I’m looking at a 2021 Ford Ranger from a UK dealer, around £18k.
I’m trying to get a realistic picture of total import cost. From what I understand, the main items are:
- VRT, based on OMSP and vehicle category
-VAT and possibly customs duty for GB imports
-NOx levy for diesel vehicles
On VRT specifically, I initially thought a pickup registered as N1 might qualify for a low flat rate, but it looks like most light commercial vehicles are actually taxed as a percentage of OMSP unless they meet stricter criteria. So the final amount may be significantly higher depending on how Revenue classifies the vehicle.
I know the official figure only comes after inspection, so any estimates should be taken cautiously.
Questions for anyone who's imported a UK vehicle to Ireland (or elsewhere in the EU):

1. Did you use a customs broker or handle it yourself? The post-Brexit paperwork looks like the main complexity.
   
2. How long did it take to get a VRT inspection appointment?
   
3. Any pitfalls with getting (or keeping) N1 classification on a pickup like a Ranger? Does Revenue scrutinise seating/configuration closely?
   

Appreciate any real-world feedback. I’ll document the process if I go ahead.]]> Slightly off-topic but figured someone here might have been through similar looking for advice on importing a UK-registered vehicle to Ireland for utility use (mainly hangar runs and towing a small trailer for the A600 build parts).
Context: my old Nissan Navara is on its last legs and the UK market has better deals on light diesels than the Irish market right now (post-Brexit pricing and fleet turnover). I’m looking at a 2021 Ford Ranger from a UK dealer, around £18k.
I’m trying to get a realistic picture of total import cost. From what I understand, the main items are:
- VRT, based on OMSP and vehicle category
-VAT and possibly customs duty for GB imports
-NOx levy for diesel vehicles
On VRT specifically, I initially thought a pickup registered as N1 might qualify for a low flat rate, but it looks like most light commercial vehicles are actually taxed as a percentage of OMSP unless they meet stricter criteria. So the final amount may be significantly higher depending on how Revenue classifies the vehicle.
I know the official figure only comes after inspection, so any estimates should be taken cautiously.
Questions for anyone who's imported a UK vehicle to Ireland (or elsewhere in the EU):

1. Did you use a customs broker or handle it yourself? The post-Brexit paperwork looks like the main complexity.
   
2. How long did it take to get a VRT inspection appointment?
   
3. Any pitfalls with getting (or keeping) N1 classification on a pickup like a Ranger? Does Revenue scrutinise seating/configuration closely?
   

Appreciate any real-world feedback. I’ll document the process if I go ahead.]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-155.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:53:13 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-155.html




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]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-154.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:40:56 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-154.html


Here is a photo of John, Tony and Dave at John’s meet many years after their flight training by me in Rhode Island.
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Here is a photo of John, Tony and Dave at John’s meet many years after their flight training by me in Rhode Island.
]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-153.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:37:22 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-153.html

This year we were all 4 of us in North Carolina; John Garabedian with his Bell 47, Tony Evans in his 162f and Dave Armando in his R44.




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This year we were all 4 of us in North Carolina; John Garabedian with his Bell 47, Tony Evans in his 162f and Dave Armando in his R44.




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]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-150.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:23:28 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-150.html

Notice the dirt and sod in the top of the rotor hub.

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Notice the dirt and sod in the top of the rotor hub.

]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-149.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:26:41 -0500 Orv Neisingh]]> https://rotorwayforums.com/thread-149.html
I measured the distance between the bottom slider rails to be just over 4” so I used a 4” hole saw and installed an access hole between the slider rails on the bottom of the tail boom. This mod has worked out great for me and I have trailered my ship to many meets over thousands of miles of bumpy roads with absolutely no issues. I am not recommending this for you, I am just telling you what I did and would do again.
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I measured the distance between the bottom slider rails to be just over 4” so I used a 4” hole saw and installed an access hole between the slider rails on the bottom of the tail boom. This mod has worked out great for me and I have trailered my ship to many meets over thousands of miles of bumpy roads with absolutely no issues. I am not recommending this for you, I am just telling you what I did and would do again.
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