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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: OT - Amazing 17 year old R/C Helicopter pilot video Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 07:37:39 GMT From: B. Peg Organization: AT&T Worldnet Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles What this 17 year old from Las Vegas, Alan Szabo Jr., does with a...

Just completed checking the wheels of 84 Surplus Solar T-62 turbine engine sets of wheels for cracks. Only found two turbine wheels with small cracks. No cracks found in the compressor wheels. These engines seem to be quite sturdy. We started several and looked at vibration levels with a...

Hello, I would like to discuss some interesting info and thoughts. I know that there are helicopters that can do an auto to the ground perfectly soft with no airspeed and no flare. I know somebody who did it in an R44. Then I heard somebody telling about one in a R22 with two persons, piloted -...

Do you have an interesting adventure story involving a helicopter that you would like to share with the group.

Central Sierra Helicopter Meet was a grand success. There were a couple of R-44s, several R-22s, Two Bell 47s and two Jet Rangers. With all of the certified clutter out of the way, there were two helicycles flying, several under construction showing the various aspects, a Mosquito flying all...

We are looking for film of Army-Lockheed yo-3a quiet star that saw service in Vietnam 70-72 Ltn and Phu Bai RVN. Contact me at www.yo-3a.com We are also looking for Army Lockheed team members who were with this project. Contact at www.yo-3a.com Kurt

Two questions. 1. What ever became of the X-wing stopped rotor concept? It seemed to be a big thing in the 1980's but just went away. Is anyone still working on it? 2. IN a similar Vein, did the Canard Rotor Wing X-50 Dragonfly ever recover from its accident? Thanks!

To all our supporters and others that are following the development of CityHawk and X-Hawk vehicles - we are making good and steady progress. There is an update on our website. Feel free to go to 'whats new' at www.urbanaero.com Regards, Rafi Yoeli

How accurate are the flight characteristics in x-plane's R-22 simulation?

WTB: Helicopter - Rotorway Exec 145 or Earlier model Looking to buy Exec 145 or ealier model. Complete kit or partial build. Rob J.

http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Helicopters/999.htm Would you fly this one? The Monk

Hello, I am currently serving with the US Army overseas and oneday (gotta be soon since I am cutting close to age limit) I am hoping to go to Flight School in the Army, I'd like to meet Army Aviators and talk about their experiences in the Army as pilots. Thanks ...

Dennis Kenyon, the gentleman that had the accident in the Schweitzer 300 at the Utah helicopter meet, has placed 4th in the World Helicopter Aerobatic contest flying an Enstrom F28. With the reduced power available in the F28, Dennis had to eliminate the maneuvers requiring abundant power and...

I am compiling information on wire strikes for both airplanes and helicopters. If you have any personal info you'd like to share I'd appreciate hearing about it. For those who access government sources perhaps you'll share directions with us? NTSB has sent some info but I suspect there is a lot...

Windsocks, 60 inch long , well made with S\S swivel , bright colors, red,white ,blue combo, easily seen from ground or air , sensitive to light breezes yet strong enough for heavy wind . No such thing as too many windsocks . $ 15. for one or $ 25 for two delivered to you priority mail , thats...

Im looking for a product that will take some scratches out of my windscreen, I use to use a motorcycle product years ago called slipstream that worked great, Who has a product that a lil more specific to my needs. Zim

Anybody have a rule of thumb that helps break wind speed/dir into its crosswind headwind components? Bart

Howdy group, I just got my private pilot certicate (for airplanes) last week and I'll soon be starting on my gyrocopter certificate. (Actually I've already got 16 hours of dual logged in a gyro, and by next spring I plan to have a two place gyro of my own.) My question is this: Will experience a...

I was told recently that a used R-22 Beta goes for around $120-$140K. If this is true, why are they so much more expensive than prop aircraft? Thanks.