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MD by [email protected]
Ay news on MD. Again I heard via rumors that MD was up for sale again?
April 6th 07 07:55 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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BELL 417 by [email protected]
I heard via the rumor mill that Bell has cancelled the 417. Also heard that Bell has crashed 3 of the new armed recon helos and the Army is concidering cacelling the contract. Anyone have any new on the above taopics?
April 11th 07 03:46 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Wake for RAR by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
Will there be a wake for RAR? Maybe an Irish wake? Stu Fields Experimental Helo magazine
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April 16th 07 04:40 AM
by Elzee36 Go to last post
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Flight Time - Student ;) by Ol Shy & Bashful
Weather going to **** and I had to make the runway with winds blowing 40kts and cloud deck down to 200. what to do...WHAT TO DO.. and I remembered my old USMC instructor telling me to just go inverted and autorotate to get some altitude. Broke out on top, rolled right side up and continued to an...
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April 24th 07 05:10 AM
by Maxwell Go to last post
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control failure by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
aluminum control tube failed causing helicopter crash. The helo had an anodized aluminum control tube that failed in fatigue with less than 400hrs. The loading was low producing stresses in the area of 460psi. Discussions with anodizing folks say "Never anodize flight critical components" ...
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April 25th 07 07:42 PM
by Don W[_2_] Go to last post
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Actual Autos by Ol Shy & Bashful
Besides the autorotations done in and for training pruposes, how many of you have had to do an unplanned auto as in engine failure, mechanical failure, or other in flight difficulties? I've had at least five over the past 40 years just while doing aerial application in Bell and Hiller...
April 26th 07 04:22 AM
by Stuart & Kathryn Fields Go to last post
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Carb Heat by [email protected]
I heard, somewhere, that if you apply full carb heat and then immediately lower the collective (on R22s and 44s)this can cause the engine to run rough and in extreme cases can even cause engine failure.I s there any evidence for this or is it just a silly rumour? I have, up until now, always pulled...
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April 30th 07 06:34 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Injuries by Ol Shy & Bashful
Curious thought while noodling early on a Sunday a.m. (0600). Anyone else here ever been injured while flying a helicopter? Perhaps its splitting hairs but twice now I've broken a finger getting out of them. Landed my Hiller 12E crossways on irrigation rows to wait for my loading truck and was...
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April 30th 07 08:49 PM
by The OTHER Kevin in San Diego Go to last post
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Homebuiltl Crash in Marysville by Bob Upp
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/onset?id=47713&template=article.html
May 2nd 07 12:45 AM
by 601XL Builder Go to last post
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Stupid Pilot Tricks? by Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe
Tree triming from a heliocopter http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/861-full.html#195145 I think't I'd pass on this one... -- Geoff The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail
May 8th 07 04:00 AM
by Don W Go to last post
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Oshkosh 2007 by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
Is there anyone out there? If so are you planning to attend Oshkosh this year? We will be attending Homer Bell's Helicopter Meet in Hillsboro Ohio and then on to Oshkosh. There is usually a gathering at both places that are about 100% helicopter. There is normally a party at Oshkosh on the...
May 16th 07 02:11 PM
by Stuart & Kathryn Fields Go to last post
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See Ya by Ol Shy & Bashful
Can't find a way to edit the simple minded ******* who has the hard on for Belfort so I am getting out of this group. You'll find me on the alternate board at Just Helicopters. Cheers Rocky
May 23rd 07 08:02 PM
by B4RT Go to last post
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Helicopter Headsets For Sale by Ol Shy & Bashful
X-posting several NGs. These are great for a new pilot simply with price being so low. They are both helicopter headsets which means you need a split adaptor to use in airplanes. Adaptors are readily available all over the place. I've checked them both recently in airplanes and helicopters and both...
May 28th 07 10:46 PM
by Ol Shy & Bashful Go to last post
1 1,157
Airshows and Helicopter meets by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
Is there anyone out there? If you are there are you planning on attending 1. Golden West at Marysvill CA, Homer Bell's at Hillsboro Ohio, or the biggy at Oshkosh? If you are at any of these events, look us up. We talk helicopters at the drop of a hat and will furnish the hat. We hope to...
June 5th 07 01:05 PM
by B4RT Go to last post
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FS various helicopter mechanic tools snap on etc by [email protected]
std and metric medium 12 point wrench sets to19mm/3/4" $125 ea various larger wrenches shortened to match $5 ea 12 point 1/4" shallow socket set $40 12 point Husky metric shallow $10 set 1/4" wobble 6 point set $40 (Craftsman USA) new 1/4" torque wrench $125 1/2" Proto 250 ft/lb $90 (both...
June 14th 07 02:33 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
0 1,259
R22 beta main rotor baldes by elly_ss
Hello all! I have a friend who has R22 beta. He needs to buy used main rotor blades. All advices and offers are welcome. Thank you in advance. Elly
June 22nd 07 06:37 PM
by The OTHER Kevin in San Diego Go to last post
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Clutch switch position by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
A recent incident involving a Rotorway helicopter occurred. An accidental bumping of the clutch switch dis-engaged the clutch. The resulting autorotation resulted in a roll over and of course some significant damage. As I understand it, the switch was mounted in the overhead panel but the...
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June 29th 07 10:10 PM
by Steve R Go to last post
10 1,859
Los Angeles County Firehawk diagrams or blueprints by chipola
I am looking for diagrams, blueprints, or high res photographs of a Los Angeles County Sikorsky Firehawk S-70 so I can create a model of this aircraft. Can anyone point me to a source? Please email me direct at . Thank You in advance
June 30th 07 12:38 AM
by chipola Go to last post
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Aerial photographs : discover France from above ! by Benoit
Hello, My website "France from above" is now available in English : http://www.survoldefrance.fr/index.php?lang=UK you are welcome to discover it ! More than 6000 aerial photos are available. This website is the achievement of years of hard work and sharing from numerous photographers, still...
July 1st 07 09:15 PM
by Benoit Go to last post
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Air pictures from all over the world : add yours by TThierry
As pilots you for sure take pictures when you fly. Why not share them? http://www.airpictures.net is a non commercial, free and open gallery where anyone can show his or her air pictures. There are already pictures from all over the world by photographers from all over the world. Will you join us?
July 4th 07 08:29 AM
by TThierry Go to last post
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