Any UH-1 owners in here?

[Jim]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
list..maybe others would be interested).
I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
screwed. I appreciate any responses.

Thanks,
Jim

[Chuck Kemp]

http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/1632b449053a492e862569c3006c1771/$FILE/ac20-96.pdf


Basically it will cost quite a bit to get an airworthiness cert on a surplus
aircraft. Garlick Helicopters is one organization that does this. You will
still have to fly the aircraft in a restricted category or for exhibition
only. There will be a lot of limitations to owning a surplus aircraft.

Check the above link regarding surplus military aircraft. The AC title is:
"Surplus Military Aircraft a briefing for prospective buyers." AC20-96.
Also check out AC 21-3 "Standard Airworthiness Certification of Surplus
Military Aircraft.

Regards,

Chuck Kemp

Check the
"Jim" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi guys,
>
> I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
> willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
> list..maybe others would be interested).
> I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
> where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
> of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
> that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
> bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
> Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
> I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
> screwed. I appreciate any responses.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim

[Frederick Wilson]

I know the Corpus Christi Depot has a DRMO sale of its equipment. I know
personally of a person that bought a perfectly flyable OH-58A+ for $500 from
one of these sales.

I flew it out of there for him to his location in New Mexico. All it had in
there was an old VHF for comes and nave. Of course the RMI worked.

I would guess that is where you could get one. But you can not get the ones
I am flying right now. I don't think the Guard should ever get ride of them.

Fred

"Jim" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi guys,
>
> I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
> willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
> list..maybe others would be interested).
> I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
> where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
> of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
> that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
> bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
> Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
> I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
> screwed. I appreciate any responses.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim

[sean trost]

yup when they retire the blackhawk the flight crew ferrying em to the
depot will get a ride back in a huey.....

all the best
Sean thump, thump, thump... Trost


Frederick Wilson wrote:

> I know the Corpus Christi Depot has a DRMO sale of its equipment. I know
> personally of a person that bought a perfectly flyable OH-58A+ for $500 from
> one of these sales.
>
> I flew it out of there for him to his location in New Mexico. All it had in
> there was an old VHF for comes and nave. Of course the RMI worked.
>
> I would guess that is where you could get one. But you can not get the ones
> I am flying right now. I don't think the Guard should ever get ride of them.
>
> Fred
>
> "Jim" > wrote in message
> om...
>
>>Hi guys,
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
>>willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
>>list..maybe others would be interested).
>> I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
>>where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
>>of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
>>that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
>>bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
>>Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
>> I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
>>screwed. I appreciate any responses.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Jim
>
>
>

[Micbloo]

> I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
>willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
>list..maybe others would be interested).

While in LA I saw a private UH-1B at Van Nuys airport. N46928 is listed as
being owned by San Joaquin Helicopters in Delano, Cal.
Maybe you can look them up and give them a buzz.

Gerard

[Jim]

Excellent links Chuck. Thanks.
For anyone looking for AC 21-3, it's actually AC 21-13.
Real good info.

Jim

"Chuck Kemp" > wrote in message >...
> http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/1632b449053a492e862569c3006c1771/$FILE/ac20-96.pdf
>
>
> Basically it will cost quite a bit to get an airworthiness cert on a surplus
> aircraft. Garlick Helicopters is one organization that does this. You will
> still have to fly the aircraft in a restricted category or for exhibition
> only. There will be a lot of limitations to owning a surplus aircraft.
>
> Check the above link regarding surplus military aircraft. The AC title is:
> "Surplus Military Aircraft a briefing for prospective buyers." AC20-96.
> Also check out AC 21-3 "Standard Airworthiness Certification of Surplus
> Military Aircraft.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chuck Kemp
>
> Check the
> "Jim" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
> > willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
> > list..maybe others would be interested).
> > I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
> > where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
> > of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
> > that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
> > bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
> > Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
> > I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
> > screwed. I appreciate any responses.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim

[Frederick Wilson]

I hope so Sean. I am qualified on the Hawks too and can not stand them. I
hope I never have to fly them again.

"sean trost" > wrote in message
...
> yup when they retire the blackhawk the flight crew ferrying em to the
> depot will get a ride back in a huey.....
>
> all the best
> Sean thump, thump, thump... Trost
>
>
> Frederick Wilson wrote:
>
> > I know the Corpus Christi Depot has a DRMO sale of its equipment. I know
> > personally of a person that bought a perfectly flyable OH-58A+ for $500
from
> > one of these sales.
> >
> > I flew it out of there for him to his location in New Mexico. All it had
in
> > there was an old VHF for comes and nave. Of course the RMI worked.
> >
> > I would guess that is where you could get one. But you can not get the
ones
> > I am flying right now. I don't think the Guard should ever get ride of
them.
> >
> > Fred
> >
> > "Jim" > wrote in message
> > om...
> >
> >>Hi guys,
> >>
> >> I was wondering if anyone that knows about owning a UH-1 would be
> >>willing to talk to me about it (off list if you want, or on
> >>list..maybe others would be interested).
> >> I have a bunch of questions regarding a future purchase. Things like
> >>where the type certificate comes from, and are there a limited number
> >>of them, etc. Can a Huey be registered as an experimental, and would
> >>that give you more flying leeway (maintaining skills clause)? Can you
> >>bid directly to the military, or do you have to buy from a reseller?
> >>Any experiences, good and bad, suggestions, etc, etc, etc.
> >> I have everything to learn about getting one without getting
> >>screwed. I appreciate any responses.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Jim
> >
> >
> >
>

[me]

Not a UH-1 but the November issue of Private Pilot has an article
about a guy that rebuilt his own Cobra. The whole issue is helicopter
related.