GPS: If a piece of equipment is installed in the machine that will be used in a checkride the PIC must know its functionality and be able to demonstrate its use. For a private checkride there's no requirement to know GPS use unless its installed and not marked inop before the ride....

11-17-2006 approx 1350 hours: To the pilot of the yellow & red R-22 buzzing Sea Cliff Golf Course & the surrounding homes at 50 to 100' agl, what you did is in violation of the FAR's & very unsafe. Your info has been forwarded to the FAA.

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Quote from ~ Flight International, Feb 8-14, 2005 "Sikorsky has decided not to bid for the US Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and the Light Utility Helicopter programmes and is instead looking further ahead. "With the business growing, we have the luxury to look at what is the next big...

OK, here is the situation: Building an ultralight helicopter. If it comes out to weight more than 254, can I legally fly it above my own land. I have 10 acres in the country, no ARSA, no controlled air space, no license. Can the FAA tell me I can not hover it one foot off the ground if I am on...

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The Gem County Sheriff's office has confirmed that BJ Schramm was lost in the crash of his Helicycle, Tuesday, 04/27. BJ was an amazing man and his passing is a heckuva loss for the sport rotorcraft movenent... Aero-News Network, http://aero-news.net POB 9132, Winter Haven, FL,...

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...

Anyone had any dealings with this company or the owner, Al Gerbino? He has moved from LBG, anyone know where he is now?.

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz *AT* adelphia *DOT* net wrote in message ... On the flight schedule at noon today. Wasn't sure what today's work was going to be and thought maybe some dual with some solo afterwards. Got to the filed...

About a month ago, the fine state of Michigan saw fit to mail out the annual (2004) Michigan aeronautical chart and to those with state registered aircraft, the Michigan airport directory. Thank you very much, State of Michigan. And upon receipt of the chart, naturally, I open it up and scan...

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Well greeting folks. Been a while since I made a post to the group so today is the day. Was just watching Daily Planet a daily Canadian science news type show and they were showing the Mosquito helicopter in action. http://www.innovatortech.ca/ Flying all over a field with the greatest of ease.

I am utterly convinced that adding a camera to most activities is inherently a dangerous thing. To wit: http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/uploads3/100636.wmv

http://www.rockawave.com/news/2003/1024/Community/008.html Interesting that the ship is NOT in the traditional blue/white NYPD colors. And the N # is N23FH which I believe is dedicated to the 23 NYPD officers who died on 9/11. Thus "23 Fallen Heroes".

Is there anyone out there? If so are you planning to attend Oshkosh this year? We will be attending Homer Bell's Helicopter Meet in Hillsboro Ohio and then on to Oshkosh. There is usually a gathering at both places that are about 100% helicopter. There is normally a party at Oshkosh on the...

I can't believe this board is so dead in the water. For some more up to date info and action, visit JH and the alternate forum. I try to keep breathing life into this NG but am giving up all hope. Just check it out...how many posts in how many days vs on JH.....??

Hi, Once you're a qualified private pilot, where can you/can't you fly? For instance, say I spot an interesting cloud formation. Can I just take off, fly up to it, ascend the vertical walls of the cloud and fly through its troughs and valleys in exploration of a formation that will only ever occur...

I recently got a Bell 204 tail rotor hub assembly for the pair of blades I have, but am having difficulty attaching them. Is there some secret to getting them together? The blades are a REALLY tight fit into the grips. Thanks, Brian

The latest amendments to the CNAPG site have now been uploaded. They concern the Airshows, Fly-ins and Airshows links page at: http://www.cnapg.com/airshowsites.htm and the Aviation Employment and Volunteer Opportunities page at: http://www.cnapg.com/employment.htm