That's an interesting one. Thanks for sharing. I'm curious why they can't account for the hours flown. The article indicates that they don't have data on past hours flown so they can't speculate whether or not the increase in accidents has anything to do with an increased number of hours flown...

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...

I confess. I'm a rotor winged whore. In spite of the degredation of this board and the slipping of standards, I keep hoping for things to improve. Perhaps that is the mantra for a helicopter pilot? Damn that just made me laugh. Maybe I am good for something after all? Why has this NG gone south?...

What are the advantages of the LTS over the HTS.

Two weeks left until Hill Top. Anyone planning to attend? I'm really hoping for a good turn out, since it's easy driving distance for me.

Can't find a way to edit the simple minded ******* who has the hard on for Belfort so I am getting out of this group. You'll find me on the alternate board at Just Helicopters. Cheers Rocky

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.

What is the angle of the blade at the tip of a UH-1 in Autorotation. Is this angle somewhat the same for most Helicopters?

From: "tony" Newsgroups: rec.aviation.rotorcraft Subject: Helicopters for civil engineering job Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:54:47 -0700 We were recently qouted for renting helicopters for a civil engineering job. The price was high. We are therefore considering investing to...

The Army announced today that they have selected the Bell Helicopter Model 407 as the winner for the ARH contract beating out Boeing. The Army contract is for 380 light armed recon helos to replace the OH-58 Kiowa Warriors. The Shinerbock and Lone Star beer is flowing in Fort Worth...

A Google search didn't turn up anything so let me appeal direct. Some years ago I saw a vendor selling a little plastic toy gyrocopter at a PRA Fly-In that flew much like a kite in the wind at the end of a line. Over the next couple years I saw the same toy at EAA events such as Lakeland and...

Hi to you all, I did my first full down autorotation yesterday however it was not my intention. It was not so bad afterall. I was busy doing my renewal on a R22 Beta 2 We did a few auto's with the instructor cutting the throttle and me doing the auto. The instructor added throttle everytime after...

This is according to the NTSB database and reflects helicopter crashes between 1/1/1999 and 5/11/2004 for the helicopter models mentioned only. Helicopter Total Accidents Total Fatal Percent Fatal =========== ================ =========== ============= Mini 500 7 2 ...

Hi. I have been lurking lately. I have an interest in Gyroplanes (not enough money for helicopters). Does anyone have any comments about the new gyro kit that the groen bros are introducing, or is it to early to tell much. Thanks for any info.

Hello listers! I'm extremely excited to have passed my private check ride in a R22 last Sunday! Happy rotoring... Kent

Hundreds of small low-cost UAV helicopters are located at dozens of secure sites, within an area of conflict. When required, a remote pilot, who may be located thousands of miles away, will cause a number of these helicopters to takeoff and fly to separate GPS coordinates. The remote pilot may...

What is the cheapest way possible to get your private rotocraft add on license?

Hi Folks, Are there any ec 120 pilots on this forum and can anyone tell me where ec 120's are operating in Australia. Thanking you in advance, colibri:)

First of all i want to say hi all of you because i am new here and i wish that you accept my apologies about my mistakes. I am currently studying aeronautics and i am very intrested in mechanic of helicopters and helicopter aerodynamics. But while i was surfing on net i realize that i can not find...

I'm looking into (financial) alternatives to doing my CPL(H) training in the UK. Heli Adventures offer a JAA course in Florida (plus FAA and a work visa for a year afterwards, which may or may not be useful). Anyone have any direct experience of them? Si