Just attended a fly-in at Westport OK. There were some 27 helicopters there. Attending were Rotorways, a Brantly, some R-22s, a R-44, Schweitzers, a Hiller and a Safari. Only one of these ships had the tail rotor turning in the "right" direction. It as the Safari. It seems that Bell,...

I'm selling my Safari $70K. If interested call (760) 377 4478 for a bunch of extras.

Does anyone know where the kickstarter is for this group? stu

A recent incident involving a Rotorway helicopter occurred. An accidental bumping of the clutch switch dis-engaged the clutch. The resulting autorotation resulted in a roll over and of course some significant damage. As I understand it, the switch was mounted in the overhead panel but the...

There's a rumour going around that Dennis Fetters perished in a Brantly crash in Argentina in July. For a rumour, that's very specific, and I'm going to check it out in Argentina. But it seems to me that it's pretty farfetched for several reasons. Seems like this group might be a place to...

There are several firms offering either plans for, or kits, for homebuilt helicopters that have little if any supporting actual flite test data. Yet apparently there are willing buyers out there willing to part with their money for these subjects of marketing rhetoric. Even EAA gave some...

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,...

On 27 Jul 2003 12:19:57 -0700, (sanman) wrote: Hi, I'd done some reading about pre-rotators for gyroplanes which can be used to give them a jump takeoff. I was wondering if any of them have tried using compressed gas to power the pre-rotator? I got the idea after...

I know the video was not fake, but I have no information about it. I believe I recorded it from a compilation of aircraft accidents but it was from 20 years ago. I unfortunately dont have the tape anymore. The vehicle, I believe - was put together by some contractor for the forestry service. It...

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... Man do my feet hurt.. Spent the day in the booth demonstrating flight sims to a wide range of people.. Embery Riddle students (some of 'em were damn good...

Here's a joke for you that I got from another thread, The Public Works Minister of a former French colony in Central Africa is in France in an official visit. He is invited for a dinner at the private house of his French counterpart. When he reaches the place, he can't refrain to say: - My...

Stones x Cubits = Moment? I just couldn't resist... ;-) Congrats on the ticket. Bart Anne-Marie Maddison wrote:

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Where is the cheapest place to get dual training in an R22 helicopter? I thought I found a flight school web site that advertised $150/hr, but I didn't save the link and can't find it again so I'm starting to wonder if I just dreamed it. Are there individuals with their own R22 and a CFI license...

I'm watching the President's speech on CNN now at Kill Devil Hills. The fact that there's a _huge_ TFR surrounding the area bothers me a little. I wonder is he's really aware of how much impact he had on GA and the people trying to get in and out of there. I did notice that unlike the routine...

Her is a Link to the Videos about the JAG and the Mini 500 Turbine Conversion that prove all the negative posts about the products are false information. 1 http://richardrunk.com/1stToolmanChitwood.wmv 2 http://richardrunk.com/2ndToolmanChitwood.wmv 3...

WNBCs Chopper 4 ENG went down in BRooklyn early this evening in a dramatic crash caught on video by another ENG from WABC 7. Thankfully all 3 aboard walked away and after seeing the crash onto the roofs of some buildings you have to believe the Copter Godz were on their side. WOW!! Looks like...

Hi all! Jetranger touch the Ground. Dangerous;is´nt it? http://members.liwest.at/habermann2/heli kurz(divx lowq).avi herb

I have heard that there is a down loadable application for the Iphone that can produce 3 axis vibration measurements and store them for analysis on my computer. EEK!! I said "How Much" and the guy said 499. I said sold!! $500 is cheap for that capability and the guy said "No $4.99"!!! I'm...

(tamflyer) wrote in : Anyone have source for any or all state aviation dept regulations governing landing helicopters at sites other than approved airports Seems to be lots of mis-information about this topic Feds FAA...