does anybody have any advice on econoical and reliabe helicopters? I am a private pilot,considering getting into helo. rotorways look good. any input? what kind of annual expenses would I expect to incur? thanks Glenn

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In a previous post I had problems balancing my tail rotor on my Baby Belle helicopter and received a lot of feedback on possible causes. I've since got the bugger balanced and discovered a few things about both mechanical vibrations and some characteristics of my ship. In the process I found...

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A new turbine has been announced which is claimed to have unprecedented low cost and ruggedness: http://www.theengineer.co.uk/Articles/291175/New+twist+on+turbines.htm http://www.swri.edu/4org/d18/mechflu/planteng/gasturb/radflow.htm How significant is this announcement? How low-cost is...

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...

Every year sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas I ferry my Jet Ranger beween KBKL and KEYW. I usually take someone who needs to build time and experience. There's at least 12 hours TT and 1100nm worth of time in it, and I'm posting this way in advance so that someone who is really interested...

What is the purpose of this huge fin sometimes found on 212's? I've seen these in my work, but never on any other ships except the 212 (maybe 214 too?). Anyone? http://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/gallery/ap/bell212.jpg

Their is a older strobe type Chadwick model 8350 on e-bay starting price $1500. Is this a reasonable price for an older type Chadwick?

AeroFile now has a new website... www.aerofile.ca The Second Edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" is now available from AeroFile. This edition is completely reworked and updated over the 1995 edition, and now features designations from six countries including Canada,...

Does anyone know how to reach Helicopter Ed, Middletown, Ohio? I think is last name was Elderford? He used to advertise in Rotorcraft mags in the 90's. Thanks a lot in advance ..................Tom.

Just on the news; a Robinson R22 went down today near the Arlington Airport. Two folks on board- no survivors. My condolences go out to the families. (¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)

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

I have had someone recently tell me that they fly a bell md 750 and a agusta hpr45 anyone ever heard of these? I am wondering if the guy gave the N numbers instead of models. Thanks

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Hi guys.. I'm in the market to purchase a heli headset, the ol` fixed with converter plug has had it days!! Any recommendations out there?? I must say my favs are the Flightcom Denalli or the Sennheiser HMEC 450.. but am I best to stick with David Clarke like the rest of the aviation world ??

Hey Kevin, Sounds like a great day. I'm assuming that Caltrans (or actually the California Dept. of Aeronautics) came out and checked out the LZ prior to the 500 landing in the school? The state has a regulation prohibiting aircraft landing within 1000 feet of a public or private school that has...

Is it acceptable to advertise for work here? If not, just let me know! (Nicely) Commercial Helicopter Lic, Class 2 Med 640 Hours TT (no R22's) Detail on request. :-)

Kevin, just remember, there are days that at times just putting it down is a challenge. No real reason, it just happens. Just don't think real hard about it as it will cause you to do it more. There are times when my landings are so soft you do not even know you are on the ground, and then the...

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