HI Group I am new here, so I would like to ask what do you think of the ultralight helicopters? Is any one tried these? Paul J.

Hi all, Believe it's soon the weekend of Culdrose airshow. Anyone going? In fact, some web pages quote the 19th, others quote 16th. I thought it was on for 2 or 3 days? I'm in Cambridgeshire, so it's a bit of a trek by road. Anyone from my area dropping in by air? I'd be interested in hitching a...

The rear transmission support on a UH-1, is this one support mostly for the twisting action of translational lift ? Or is it more of a vibration or shock unit. As it is only held in by (8) -3 bolts it hard to think of any real support.

I have a UH-1H that I want to get running for a display or just something to turn up in my back yard. I need a T-53 engine it does not need paperwork or be airworthy just runable. I also need another transmission it also does not need to be airworthy. Any contact would be helpful . Brien

Where is the data tag located on a UH-1H helicopter. Is their any other location the serial number might be on the helicopter other than on the data tag.

Hello, I've looked 'high and low' but cannot locate a Speed Decreaser Gear (SDG) to fit a T58-GE-3 engine. I believe this motor originally flew in a UH-1F Huey. The SDG needs to be complete, in running condition but does not require 'air-worthy' paperwork (as this for a 'non-aircraft' application)...

I have been looking for a UH-1 for several years for experimental exhibition as a war bird. I have found two of them with no paperwork no log books no traceable bill of sale to the U.S. Government for the original sale or for that matter to the last owner. I have been told this is not that...

Thinking of a UH-1B for AirShow Experimental just how hard are they to find parts for and keep up.

Thinking of buying a OH-23B, the wood blades are bad just how hard are they to find, and at what cost $$$. Also the OH-23 never had the airworthness cert issued, this should be the same as the UH-12B . I believe I can get the standard airworthness cert with a DAR and conformity with the original...

I have a UH-1 tailpipe with cooling fins and looks like a heat exchanger and a line for fuel. Was this used to reduce the heat signature and risk of heat seeking missile attack.

Anybody know how many UH-1 are still in use by Reserve units or active Army?

Does anyone know where I might find structural drawings for a UH-1? -- J Kimmel www.metalinnovations.com "Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum." - When you have their full attention in your grip, their hearts and minds will follow.

I understand the parts are becoming worth more than a complete Helicopter.

I have a simulator models for the UFO-Helithruster and SparrowHawk gyrocopters for use in X-plane 7.0 and above. Email me for a copy. Noel

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...

Here's a pic of their blades layout: http://batman.mech.ubc.ca/~hph/thunderbirddesign.gif (note the blade rotation arrows) What I'm wondering about the blades: - Why the odd taper? I'm guessing the taper alleviates tip losses, but why does it begin at the ~.6 span mark? I'd expect taper across...

http://tinyurl.com/38q9t5 Your interesting story for the day. Enjoy.

Some friends bought me a really spiffy coaxial RC helicopter for my birthday. Holy canoli these things are a stinkin blast! A little humbling at first too, it took me a while to figure out the trim hickamajobs, and flying one without it being trimmed is damn near impossible. I crashed pretty...

FAR 91.409 involves itself with requiring some sort of special inspection program for turbine powered rotorcraft. Builders of Amateur Built turbine powered rotorcraft are being forced to generate some inspection program documentation to get the airworthiness certificate. Nearly all of these...

Has anyone tried the program at Group3 that allows you to build PIC time in a 206? I found it when I was looking for a transition course, and it just seems too good to be true. $135 for 206 time? http://www.group3aviation.com/site/helitrain/pic/bottom.html I'd be interested to hear from anyone...