Hi I am a fix-wing guy. I read about a recent R22 crash in AZ. http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?ev_id=20060228X00255&key=1 I have question that was it the limitation of the R22 caused the accident, or the pilot failed to, or made serious mistake that causes the blade stop? I read about a very...

Thanks Kath and Stu Fields, For a great mag!! Cam. Ps. I met the guy with our(nz) first turbine Helicycle, What a great machine!!

This afternoon I had the oportunity of flying to someone who own a rotorway. So I came with my safari there 30minutes flying from my house and we decide to exchange one hour. I flew one hour with the rotorway and was impressed by the speed it rapidly build. Control command are nice and don't need...

Hi, many of the large Mil helis have what looks like a third turbine above, and slightly behind the two main turbines. What is it? All of the specs for these helis say they have two turbines. I can see blades in some photos, so it's obviously something like a turbine. Thanks,...

Can a flight instructor that lost his/her medical still give a biannual check ride? Is the person that received the check ride the pilot in command or the flight instructor who is giving the biannual?

Hi Guys.. Okay Im looking into buying a new headset now ive gone commercial.. Was looking at standard sets but have been advised by many save up a little more and get an ANR set (thanks guys ;) Just a question regarding pricing of these sets. I require a set for use in helicopters but why is it,...

There is a new Helicopter Meet scheduled for early May: The Central Sierra Helicopter Meet. This event will take place May 5-7 at the Miller ranch located near Groveland Ca. Contact info: . This was motivated by their attendance at Homer Bell's fly-in. Should be a good...

Hello, Could any kind soul point me in the direction of Bo105 photos, particularly what i am after is a picture taken from the cockpit with the instruments square in the picture. I have tried many websites, however, i can only find cockpit pictures taken on an angle. Apologies if this post is not...

SEOUL, Korea -May 2001- CH-47 Chinook Helicopter smashed into a bridge killing three soldiers. A police spokesperson said the rotors of the helicopter got caught in support wires while it hovered during decoration work on the Olympic Bridge, built to commemorate the 1988 Olympic...

I need to move my kit helicopter stuff from my house. I have fond a NEW shop right next to the airport here. It will be finished in about 2 weeks. I am looking to form a club to share the cost of the shop. I feel a shop would be better for builders than a hanger as far as power and water access. I...

Does anyone know where one could obtain a Schweitzer 300C/CB/CBi or Hughes 269C model for X-Plane, version 7.x or 8.x? Thank you.

In reviewing the Vortec Jet Helicopter plans, a reference is made to a "fuel transfer mechanism" modification to the rotor hub/control head. Although somewhat familiar with fixed wing fuel systems, I can't picture a "fuel line connection" between a stationary mast and a rotating blade?? Can...

You have every right to be irked. What kind of operation do they run that you can't get fuel? I'd sure let the owner know. Rocky

Let him have it Kev! The Monk

So hows it going Kenny. Havn't heard from you in a while and I'm sure a few of your friends in this group have been wondering what your up to these days and how the flying is going. How's your little sidekick.

Since there's nobody else to fuel the ship, I have to tell my daughter we're not going anywhere so I grab my stuff and head back into the You would have been the pilot? So why not fueling it yourself? If you didn't know whom to call could have asked this CFI.

Look the manufacturer Bell Textron site: http://www.bellhelicopter.textron.com/ Commercial Aircraft models http://www.bellhelicopter.textron.com/en/aircraft/commercial/ The 407 / product specs / 407 Product Data Book...

To start off, I am 18 years old and graduating from high school. I am very strong academically and intellectually, with scores of 1560 and 32 on my SAT and ACT, respectively. Hopefully this means that I am suited to handle the mental tasks of being a pilot. As cliché as it is, I have wanted to...

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins,...

Is anyone building the ultralight Sparrow or the experimental Falcon from Vortech? Thanks, Dick ps-I fly a Zenaire Zodiac 601HD and am considering a gyro project..