Hi Folks, Are there any ec 120 pilots on this forum and can anyone tell me where ec 120's are operating in Australia. Thanking you in advance, colibri:)

hi, i am a test pilot of AS-532 Cougar. and i want to share ideas on maintenance systems of this type helicopters. if anyone is intrested, you can contact me from my e-mail. thanks.

What is the purpose of this huge fin sometimes found on 212's? I've seen these in my work, but never on any other ships except the 212 (maybe 214 too?). Anyone? http://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/gallery/ap/bell212.jpg

I am about to start my private pilot helicopter course. I have been told that learning fixed wing first makes it much easier. I am not sure what to do as my heart was set on rotary but I want to do it right first time. Can anyone please give me feedback on this? Thanks Craig Campbell

The Barrasford Helipad in Northumberland now has its own web site at: http://www.barrasford.net. The site has hotel, tourist and other information. Towle wrote: Barrasford (ELWOOD)55.03.31N,02.08.19W NGR(87)914735 265ftAMSL 15nm WNW of Newcastle Airport.NEW 114.25 280 15 Radial

GREAT AVIATION READS Ran across two great aviation books at Amazon.com that may be of interest. One is entitled THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE BLUE GOOSE at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1413706843/qid=1094831904/sr=ka-1/r ef=pd_ka_1/104-0160304-5111104 It`s about B-24 bomber that simply...

I am looking for someone that would be interested in flying skydivers on 4th of July weekend in Middle Georgia.This is the 3rd year for this skydiveing event and I have lost access to the airstrip I used.I would be interested in hosting a fly-in for a helicopter orginization.Contact me here or by...

Bell's future vision is filled with Tiltrotors (V-22, BA609, Eagle Eye). Boeing's future vision is filled with canard wing stop rotors's (Dragonfly). What is Sikorsky's future vision? Variable Diameter Tiltrotors? Refinement of the convntional helicopter? Are they working on any flying...

The Army announced today that they have selected the Bell Helicopter Model 407 as the winner for the ARH contract beating out Boeing. The Army contract is for 380 light armed recon helos to replace the OH-58 Kiowa Warriors. The Shinerbock and Lone Star beer is flowing in Fort Worth...

Any one out there going to the 61st American Helicopter Society Conference in Grapevine Texas next week? CTR

My friends at Bell emailed me today to tell me that the BA609 has returned to flight test. Today it made four flights totaling about an hour before bad weather rolled in. More should be on the internet tomorrow. This should put them on track for achieving airplane mode this summer. Take...

Please accept my humble apology for the post "Looking For a Tool" yesterday. It wasn't meant to offend you and it will not happen again. If you see anymore messages advertising our site I assure you it will not be coming from me or our staff so please inform me immediately so I can put a stop to...

Hello all, This is my first time posting here, but I figured maybe you all could help me out with a question that has been nagging at me for quite a while. Forgive me if this seems like a stupid question. Here goes: Does a helicopter, without lateral movement, have the ability to fly down, or...

Just weighed my single seat today and at max weight including myself and fuel is about 432 Kg's (952 Lb) on 25 foot disk Is this within weight range for the 25 foot or should I use option of longer teeter bar bringing the blades out to 27 foot. ?? Pro's and con's please Regards Dale

I am going to book a helicopter pleasure flight and I would like to know if anyone from the UK has used this seemingly FUN company http://www.bleachboys.com/flights/

There are 3 episodes that cover the entire story - June 30, July 7 and July 21. Tonight's episode covered the beginning - concept development and the beginning of fabrication. Wait 'til you see the completed bike. I have photos of it from the final shoot at West Palm - really cool. Dan...

The decision has been made - prototype #1 will go to the US Helicopter museum in West Chester PA. Dan H (former) Comanche test lead

If you want to see the RAH-66 Comanche, I just came back from the Ft. Rucker Army Aviation Museum, where we delivered aircraft #2 (S/N 95-0001) for display. Dan Hollenbaugh Former Comanche Test Engineer

Does anyone contribute to this site? -- bDan 5J /b

The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote: For some twisted reason, we're both seriously interested in heavy lift stuff and logically, we began by looking at the S-64A Skycrane.. One refueled at 3R7 on its way from east to west a week or so ago. Crew of 4 was jammed into the cab(s). Full tanks was...