My neighbor is training with Silver State helicopters in Sacramento. They claim there are helos sitting around with no one to fly them and that pay can be expected in the $100,000 area. Our local DE thinks they are crooks but I think he just thinks that because they do their checkrides out of town...

You have every right to be irked. What kind of operation do they run that you can't get fuel? I'd sure let the owner know. Rocky

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...

Just a question-- how does the X-15 or the V-22 compare to a real helicopter when hovering? Can they do helicopter style manuvers, or are we talking more just up and over on the way to horizontal flight?

I am looking for someone who has used the Flight Link hardware with either X-Plane or MSFS 2004 (R-22 simulation) and whether or not they would recommend it for a prospective heli pilot.

http://webs.lanset.com/aerorv/heliparts.html New Blades, Tail and main blades. New Control grips, used control grips. Westach dual engine-rotortach etc. Thanks for looking, Jim

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...

In reviewing the Vortec Jet Helicopter plans, a reference is made to a "fuel transfer mechanism" modification to the rotor hub/control head. Although somewhat familiar with fixed wing fuel systems, I can't picture a "fuel line connection" between a stationary mast and a rotating blade?? Can...

Hi ! Some time ago, I read a alignment at ship's surveillance,tracking radar,EOTS and Gun with TV camera and slave function, I understand well, because tracking radar have a elevation information. However in the air, helicopter(Lynx) with Seaspary surveillance radar, Seaspray also have a slave...

Is this a good time to buy or not. I see 269a and R-22 for sale a little higher price than a year ago but wonder how the market is. Are Helicopters selling for close to asking prices or do they have to be discounted considerable to sell?

Save some money, you don't need new glasses. I wear glasses and solved the problem by buying a pair of "Oregon Aero" ear seals. Most pilot shops have them. They are a bit more expensive then other high end brands but these do the trick and function as "seals" efectively. Try them, you'll lile...

From what I can figure is that Sales of aircraft are flat if non existent. Can anyone verify just how good or a buyers market and a time it to buy it is.

http://omnivoreink.com/TheThunderChild/Articles/Them/helicopter.JPG is the URL. I think it's a Sikorsky, but if I could get its full designation I'd appreciate it.

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... I usually fly with my sunglasses on and this particular pair was given to me as a gift and are the first "good" sunglasses I've ever had. Thus far, I'd not had...

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As I recall, there was a drawing in a "janes all the world's aircraft" that showed a rotorcraft that I thought was under construction in australia. It looked like a rotor (large diameter ) that was surroundeed by a fan housing with a forward cockpit area, vestigial wings and tail sprouting from...

Guys, a Mexican government VIP bird is overdue and presumed down west of Mexico City in the mountains there. The police minister (in charge of the Federales and the prisons) is aboard, the craft went missed at noon Mexico City time (CDT) today. Anybody know anything? cheers -=K=-

I got the excellent opportunity to fly an EC120, AS350, Jet Ranger, and 407 all within a two day span. And the winner is: The Bell 407. There are features I really like about the Eurocopters like their cabin layout, comfy seats, excellent maintenance access, and baggage storage areas. However,...

good video of military helo ops at grouchymedia.com look for "Helo Thunder" kicks ass. all the best Sean Trost

So are the sounds of rotors keeping you awake this week. Spotlights lighting up your bedroom at 3 AM. Subway traffic disrupted for you and the family. Radio traffic blasting from your scanner's speaker. Are you feeling a deep rooted urge to vote in the next few months.