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"New helicopters join fleet of airborne Border Patrol" by
Mike
New helicopters join fleet of airborne Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection rolled out the first of its
new-look fleet of Border Patrol helicopters, part of an armada of 115
aircraft — both fixed-wing and rotor — that will patrol 6,000 miles of
U.S. land and sea borders.
at...
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Idiot NBC "Terrorists" arrested at Helicopter Operation by
Vaughn
Last week, NBC News reporters apparently tried and failed to penetrate security
at a helicopter operation at a GA airport. They were planning on writing a
story about how easy it would be to hijack a helicopter and attack America with
it.
Instead, they ended up being hauled away in steel bracelets...
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Deciding between two schools. by
John
I have become very interested in pursuing a career as a helicopter
pilot.
As i've been looking into schools i've found 2 that are the closest
and both have a goodlooking program.
I was looking for some feedback as to the schools, if they are good,
and which one would be a better choice.
Silver...
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4th flight - It wasn't pretty.. by
Steve R.
Hey Kevin,
Thanks for another great write up. Man, you're sure bringing back memories
of those "off" days when I was in my primary training. The frustration is
completely understood. ;-) Just remember, you "might" have another hour or
so of marginal flying and then that day will arrive when it...
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Searching for Peter Hudson by
jorge
Hi, anyone knows any URL or email of this inventor
thanks
http://www.recorder.ca/cp/National/040810/n081081A.html
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Helicopter History Site
http://www.helis.com
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August 12th 04 03:29 PM
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Pro Heli Training around the world by
Bernie the Bunion
ryuzu wrote:
I want to study full time, have the funds available - around £40000 (about
$55000 US) and am looking to start in the next few months, probably before
christmas.
can anyone give me opinions of these places?
Well unfortunately first impressions are...
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3rd flight - effing awesome! by
Davdirect
Thanks for the update...I'm enjoying reading about your journey, and your
enthusiasm is infective!
davdirect
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August 9th 04 11:31 AM
by jad
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CH/MH Manual by
DCM
you can request them from natec.navy.mil and see if they will let you view them
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July 20th 04 10:21 PM
by DCM
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Rotating Beacon by
steve
HELP!! I have an old 28 vdc Grimes Rotating Beacon with an all red
cover that does not work anymore. It appears the motor
(Barber-Coleman)is missing a brush and spring. Does anyone know where
I can get another motor? If not, then does anyone know where I can get
another rotating beacon? Exact model...
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perfomance program by
Neil Thomson
Looking for gyro performance program.....download (by Martin Hollmann I
think??)........any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Helicopter Sales by
brien
From what I can figure is that Sales of aircraft are flat if non existent.
Can anyone verify just how good or a buyers market and a time it to buy it
is.
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July 16th 04 02:50 PM
by brien
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Dayton Airshow Tickets by
wingsnaprop
I Still have 5 tickets to the Dayton Airshow, this weekend, I won't be using.
10 bucks each ( Half Price) Paypal only please.. Pssst ... Theres a bonus too !
E-mail me for (Paypal) Info
Tomson
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Join in the circuit or not???? by
Herbie
As a newly qualified ppl(h) UK based I am now starting to visit new
airfields for the first time.
Often I could easily land without going anywhere near the circuit.
This can sometimes benefit other traffic but what do experienced
pilots do?
Do you always join in the circuit?
When would it be...
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rates for R44 news copter? by
joe
Lottery money still burning a hole in my pockets......
I was wondering what I could expect to get hourly from a TV station for an
R44 ENG news copter. A station here is looking into contracting a
helicopter for 10-15 hrs a month and I thought "Mmmm, maybe a way to get
someone else to pay for my...
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July 11th 04 05:19 AM
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Maint issues - R22 by
Rich
Anyone know the stats on maint. for the R22. I'm wondering what the
most common problems are...cost drivers, etc...interested in hearing
from private owners...any horror stories?
Rich
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July 8th 04 05:18 PM
by Rich
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Fire helo ops at night? by
Mike \Rotor\ Nowak
Hey guys,
I was down at the local airport yesterday and got talking to the crew of our
new regional fire/rescue helo operation when one of the crew/pilots noted
that they were doing a lot of NV training so they can start fighting fires
at night. Naturally I've heard of rescue and EMS type stuff...
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reliable, economical helicopters by
[email protected]
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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