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Pop out floats on a 206BIII by Mike Th...
We operate floats on all our Jetrangers and our 407. For a 206BIII, I think the weight difference compared to high skids is about 75lbs. As for an effect on airspeed I'm not so sure because I'm on the maintenance side of the company. Yet I figure 5-10 knots. If you want some precise numbers I...
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September 6th 03 10:16 AM
by Mikko Pietilä Go to last post
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First helicopter (Remember those days?) by Jim
Hello everyone, I bet this has been covered many times before, and I apologize for asking yet again. I further apologize for the long post. I'm one of those new, soon-to-be pilots that needs a lot of advice. I thought if I gave a bunch of information, some might see how serious I am and might also...
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September 6th 03 11:17 PM
by Micbloo Go to last post
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Small Sheriff's Departments Using Helicopters by Gig Giacona
Are any of you guys flying for "small" SOs that have received their helicopters from the military? How is your program set up? What are pilot requirements?
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September 7th 03 09:52 AM
by Ed Ortiz Go to last post
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helis update by jorge
Hi, now you can help me improve the site! There is a User Contributed Notes section at the bottom of each page be kind and I share your knowledge. :) Helicoper History site www.helis.com
September 7th 03 03:12 PM
by jorge Go to last post
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Historic Fly-By at Meigs Field today.... by BEEPER708
The National Air Tour ( http://www.nationalairtour.org ) in their WWI and WWII vintage aircraft did a symbolic fly-by past Meigs Field today on Chicago's Lakefront. If you're interested in checking out some photo's, visit http://www.DemolitionDick.com and click on the Headline for that story. It...
September 10th 03 01:24 AM
by BEEPER708 Go to last post
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Heli disappears by C.D. Damron
"dann mann" wrote in message ... This has me puzzled. The Coast Guard called off the search after some great expense I am sure. Just asking for info. The case just bugs me for some reason. (hmmm, my...
September 11th 03 12:41 AM
by Shaber CJ Go to last post
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Cross post - NASA/ARMY TRANSFER UNIQUE AIRCRAFT TO AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM by Tim Luton
Michael Braukus Headquarters, Washington September. 11, 2003 (Phone: 202/358-1979) Peter Golkin National Air and Space Museum, Washington (Phone: 202/633-2374) NOTE TO EDITORS: N03-90
September 11th 03 11:14 PM
by Tim Luton Go to last post
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Diesel engines for Planes Yahoo Group Jodel Diesel is Isuzu Citroen Peugeot by Roland M
Just letting you know about a yahoo group that is interested in using diesel. engines in Planes and Gyros. Some Planes already exist and are using diesel car engines. Like Dieselis/ Isuzu cast iron block going into production. Same engineer with a different plane using a 1.4ltr Citroen Jodel using...
September 13th 03 12:44 AM
by Roland M Go to last post
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Vintage & Warbird mailing list. by Darryl Gibbs
If you are interested in Vintage or Warbird aircraft, you can join the Vintage and Warbird mailing list by sending a blank e-mail to the following address: or you can join by filling out your e-mail address in the sign up box provided at...
September 13th 03 09:53 AM
by Darryl Gibbs Go to last post
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Blonde pilot by Greg
I received this in an email, thought this group might enjoy :-). Greg. Blonde pilot A blonde pilot decided she wanted to learn how to fly a helicopter.She went to the airport, but the only one available was a solo helicopter. The Instructor figured he could let her go up alone since she...
September 13th 03 03:20 PM
by Greg Go to last post
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off airport landings by Stan Gosnell
(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...
September 13th 03 04:49 PM
by Todd Go to last post
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ANR Headsets suitable for heli pilots in training? by Kill Bill
Hi all, I am a student pilot, working on my PPL-H right now, and I have 6 hours in the R-22 so far. I have considered purchasing a pair of Active Noise Reduction headsets, Bose or Sennheiser etc (haven't compared them yet). However, the chief flight instructor at my school says that he doesn't...
September 16th 03 02:17 AM
by Stan Gosnell Go to last post
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Bell Jetranger cockpit dimensions by HW
Hi, I'm considering building a full-size cockpit replica of the Jetranger in my garage, and running MS Flight Sim visuals through a projector. However one of my initial stumbling blocks is obtaining data about the internal dimensions of the cockpit (eg rudder pedal dimensions, distance from pedals...
September 16th 03 10:49 AM
by Andrew Crane Go to last post
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human powered flight - vertical take off, flexible wing by patrick timony
I'm interested in contacting groups or individuals who are working on human powered vertical take-off vehicles or ornithopters. I have a number of design ideas I would like to share and get feedback on and I am also interested in materials. Some of my ideas are as follows: 1. Wings made of...
September 17th 03 11:39 PM
by patrick timony Go to last post
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FS: Nice Rotorway Exec 90, 60TT by Mr.Twistair
Rotorway Exec 90. S/N 6006 Kit manufactured: 1993. Professionally assembled in USA in 1995. TT 60 hours (tach time, as of 09/17/2003), no damage history, excellent condition, COM 760 TSO'ed transceiver, engine: carburated 162 vol. in., fun to fly. Airworthiness certificate: fresh, issued July,17,...
September 18th 03 08:48 AM
by Mr.Twistair Go to last post
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NY Airshow by Joe LINY
If you're on Long Island next weekend, you're probably paying way too much in taxes to somebody, but at least you have a shot at checking out the airshow to be held at the former Grumman/Navy plant in Calverton. Dates: September 20 and 21, 2003. http://www.newyorkairshow.org/ Among the helos...
September 19th 03 12:22 AM
by Micbloo Go to last post
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Aircraft Walkaround Center update by Robert Lundin
For your information, I have updated the AWC with 9 new walkarounds. I have focused on airliners this time. Tell me what you think. - Vickers VC-10 - Fokker F-27 Friendship - Vickers Viscount - HS Andover - BAC Concorde - DH Heron - Vickers Vanguard
September 19th 03 11:53 PM
by Robert Lundin Go to last post
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206BIII on Fixed Float Q's by Bart
I've been seriously considering building a Jetranger to be on fixed floats to accomplish some stuff I cant do easily another way. I've read through the ammendment to the Flight Manual for them, and talked to some mechanics that worked on them, and I have a burning question that's go/no go . The...
September 20th 03 05:54 AM
by Stan Gosnell Go to last post
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Does anyone know the name of the German Helicopter car listed in the website below by Ryan
http://www.geocities.com/rlambeth/personalpagegreen.html
September 20th 03 06:10 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Off topic question - Are you receiving viruses? by Mike Williams
I am presently being bombed by viruses that are under the guise of a Microsoft upgrade. There's a discussion on alt.comp.viruses, they have a theory that it seems to be targeting people that post on newsgroups. The reason I ask this question on rec.aviation.rotorcraft is this is the only place I've...
September 27th 03 04:14 AM
by ops Go to last post
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