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...

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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...

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

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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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,...

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz *AT* adelphia *DOT* net wrote in message ... A lot of the shop people have told me the Vertex VXA-210 is a nice unit to have, but I see King is really moving the ICOM A23 and Sportys is pushing their...

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... Failed to get 100 that is!! (gotcha!) Nope! Not a gotcha. I knew better. Except for the 2 questions that were pure bull-shiznit and the vapor lock I...

Last week, NBC News reporters apparently tried and failed to penetrate security at a helicopter operation at a GA airport. They were planning on writing a story about how easy it would be to hijack a helicopter and attack America with it. Instead, they ended up being hauled away in steel bracelets...

The below is from AOPA: FAA PROPOSAL WOULD SQUEEZE CHARITY FLIGHTS, SIGHTSEEING OPS An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published this week would likely shrink the pool of pilots able to help local charities with fundraising flights and, by the FAA's own admission, drive hundreds of small...

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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...