HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - With directions from the Internet and an old Russian truck motor, a Vietnamese farmer fulfilled his dream of making his own helicopter. The job took two friends, seven years and $30,000. Now, military officials say he can't fly it, because he didn't get approval to build it,...

Sikorsky To Acquire Schweizer Aircraft Aug. 26, 2004 - Extends Reach into Light Helicopter, Reconnaissance and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Markets. STRATFORD, Conn.,- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced an agreement to acquire Schweizer...

"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...

Forgive the question if it has been beat to death but "What is good a aircraft to start with in getting a rotorcraft rating? I currently have an A36 Bonanza with a CP-ASEL. I live in TN. I don't think I want to deal with R44's based on comments from some in our area. I'm leaning toward...

Looking for a part built kit helicopter, plans or a light helicopter. Cash up to $50,000

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...

Yes, I confess. I don't know much about rotorcrafts. Especially regarding gyrocopters my knowledge is even more limited. However, on the net I just stumbled over UFO HeliThruster. Rumors are that it is rather stable. The manufacturer not only sells kits but also (FAA-?) certified planes. If I...

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I've been monitoring this group for about 18 months and have found that it deals almost exclusively with civilian rotorcraft. Is there a Usenet group that discusses military rotorcraft, instead? Vygg

http://w3n-a.blogspot.com/2008/12/secondary-stall.html This stall is called a secondary stall since it may occur after a recovery from a preceding stall. It is caused by attempting to hasten the completion of a stall recovery before the airplane has regained sufficient flying speed. When this...

http://w3n-a.blogspot.com/2008/11/slow-flight.html Slow flight could be thought of, by some, as a speed that is less than cruise. In pilot training and testing, however, slow flight is broken down into two distinct elements: (1) the establishment, maintenance of, and maneuvering of the airplane at...

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Hello, what are the control inputs required in a hover in an ideal situation, what I am trying to figure out is what are you doing in a no-wind situation to hover. I have read several articles and books about helicopter flying and I am still a little confused as to what you have to do, from what I...

Hi all, I found an interesting article about the differences and similarities of the two birds on the internet concerning which makes a better training and I thought I would share; enjoy. http://www.flymidwest.com/SchweizervsRobinson.pdf

As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP. The gentleman here who professes to be an ag pilot has more than a little daring in him to perform some of his required feats. I also "sort of" understand the...

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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 previous thread was closed, and all the links in it are dead. I'm looking for a Bell 206L4 Flight Manual (digital version, preferably pdf) I'm currently trying to get it from Bell. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Working on a movie script idea about the 911 attack on the WTC where the crew of a blackop C5 Galaxy loaded with two SS Chinooks at Fort Dix decide to take matters into their own hands when they receive a strange radio message indicating that the World Trade Center has been attacked and that...