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Rick Stitt strikes again... Please Read. by Dennis Chitwood
.....from R.L. Darling Mr. Chitwood, I have been following Rick Stitts misadventures for over a year now. I have a RotorWay Exec and a Helicycle helicopter and have two friends with Mini-500's that have the Stitt touch on them. One has had the re-built cones and transmission and the other...
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January 10th 04 06:29 PM
by Dennis Chitwood Go to last post
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JAG Helicopter Video, Rinke Aerospace, Spy Photos, JAG Helicopter, Helicopter, Black Ops by Dennis Chitwood
I Have Just seen the JAG video and it is real! I hope Joe will forgive me for posting negative comments that were not based on factual information. I had information from a third party who was clearly out to discredit the program, and try to run it into the ground. When you see the video and go to...
January 10th 04 06:34 PM
by Dennis Chitwood Go to last post
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Extreme Choppers on MSNBC by Bob Roberts
Ello All : Just wondering if anyone recorded that documentary (MSNBC Investigates) called "Extreme Choppers" that was first aired in 2000 and was recently in a rerun and / or if anyone knows where to buy a copy of that? I've looked on MSNBC and online but can't find it. It's the one that feature...
January 11th 04 10:12 PM
by Bob Roberts Go to last post
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Is this chopper about to crash? by Trentus
It would appear that the majority in aus.aviation seem to think this shot http://www.thedamnedestthing.com/page15.html was moments from impact, but then they fly the wrong type of aircraft in that newsgroup, so what would they know. If not how is it still in the air at that angle? My "hunch" is...
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January 12th 04 08:56 AM
by Bob Roberts Go to last post
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Mini 500, Helicycle, Turbine, Joe Rinke, Rinke Aerospace, Rick Stitt, Conversion, Kit by TurbineMini Richard
1/14/2004 Just Listed, This is amazing I am selling my turbine dream package before the wife uses it to attract a new boyfriend(you can't have the #). It includes 1) Turbine Powered Helicopter ready to track and balance. 2) The Turbine is the T62-2a1-32 160hp (installed and tested) 3) Automatic...
January 16th 04 12:48 AM
by TurbineMini Richard Go to last post
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Ler's clean up some sloppy terrminology here by Bob
As faras th clutch/ freewheeling unit string goes we need to agree on yhe folloeing
January 16th 04 06:03 AM
by Bob Go to last post
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Wanted by vince
Looking for a part built kit helicopter, plans or a light helicopter. Cash up to $50,000
January 17th 04 06:05 PM
by vince Go to last post
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Hughes Helicopters by Kent Shih
Hello, I've been lurking for quite some time here. Anyway, I would like to know if the defunct Hughes Helicopter Company had any association with Howard Hughes' aerospace division? Kent
January 17th 04 06:38 PM
by Al Denelsbeck Go to last post
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rec.aviation.rotorcraft by Jim Carriere
"Bart" wrote in message ... Actually, the preflight maneuver was to spin them clockwise 360 degs. The reason you did that was to check for coke-ing of the turbine. Older C20-s had a problem with this, and by spinning the blades backwards...
January 18th 04 10:20 PM
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Scorpion Retro by Jim Carriere
"Bart" wrote in message ... Actually, the preflight maneuver was to spin them clockwise 360 degs. The reason you did that was to check for coke-ing of the turbine. Older C20-s had a problem with this, and by spinning the blades backwards...
January 18th 04 10:23 PM
by Jim Carriere Go to last post
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Ultrasport kit helicopter by vince
I was hoping that I could get some advice on the Ultrasport Kit helicopter, in particular on REAL build times for the 331 and 496??. I have been told that the Rotorway is approximately 800-1000 hours, and that the ultrasport is far quicker at about 300 hours. I am from the UK, and there are no...
January 19th 04 08:09 AM
by Bob Go to last post
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YO-3A QUIET STAR Vietnam 70-72 by KURT OLNEY
We are looking for film of Army-Lockheed yo-3a quiet star that saw service in Vietnam 70-72 Ltn and Phu Bai RVN. Contact me at www.yo-3a.com We are also looking for Army Lockheed team members who were with this project. Contact at www.yo-3a.com Kurt
January 19th 04 08:49 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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In Flight Malfunctions and Emergencies by Rocky
Seems this area hasn't been touched in awhile and the group is getting stale. Well, let me stir the pot and see who is still aboard. My very first feeling of emergency I think, occured when my instructor said, "YOU HAVE IT", but he was also quick to relieve me of the anxiety and settled the...
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January 20th 04 06:12 AM
by Bob Go to last post
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New, free online Magazine by Bob
Hi All, I started an online helicopter online magazine project called Helicopter Monthly. Based on the topics on the newsgroup you may be interested in the writing and the topics. It's free (no catches or popups) so I'm not schilling for money. Anyway, take a look and give me some...
January 20th 04 08:37 PM
by helicopterandy Go to last post
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Re-Engine Programs by Charlie Echo
Are the CH-53's and CH-47's getting their engines upgraded or replaced? I have heard rumor that both airframes are getting re-engined with the Rolls-Royce AE-1107's. Thanks, CE
January 21st 04 06:44 AM
by Charlie Echo Go to last post
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"Army digs in on copter-defense system" by Mike
Army digs in on copter-defense system The Army is sticking by a decision to develop its own countermissile system to protect helicopters from the kind of attacks being committed by Iraqi guerrillas, instead of buying an off-the-shelf model now on special-operations aircraft and on Air Force...
January 22nd 04 08:55 PM
by Mike Go to last post
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rotorcraft chat group by Stu Fields
I just found the following rotorcraft chat group that does delve into some of the engineering problems dealing with rotorcraft. I found it to be an excellent source of information. It is /www.eng-tips.com and look for rotorcraft engineering. Stu Fields
January 23rd 04 06:43 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Wanted: Mini-500 spare parts source by Mr.Twistair
Looking for Mini-500 (standard) 30-tooth drive sprocket for cog belt (P/N BA24 if correct). Anybody knows if Rick Stitt suplied them? Failed to reach Rick by the phone number showed at his website. Thanks in advance, Alex www.rotorcraft.ru
January 24th 04 01:29 AM
by TurbineMini Richard Go to last post
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Rick Stitt, Joe Rinke, Rinke Aerospace, BJ Schram, Mini 500, Turbine, Helicopter, Kit by TurbineMini Richard
1/14/2004 Just Listed, This is amazing I am selling my turbine dream package before the wife uses it to attract a new boyfriend(you can't have the #). It includes 1) Turbine Powered Helicopter ready to track and balance. 2) The Turbine is the T62-2a1-32 160hp (installed and tested) 3) Automatic...
January 24th 04 02:15 AM
by TurbineMini Richard Go to last post
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SOLO flight rules by Gig Giacona
You will have to be signed off by and instructor for that aircraft. Do you already own a flyable Scorpion? You will most likely have to get back in the R22 for your check ride. wrote in message ... Does anybody know for...
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January 25th 04 07:36 PM
by Kathryn & Stuart Fields Go to last post
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