My apologies if you have seen this before - it is new to me: Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one had to leave,because otherwise they were all going to fall. They weren't able,...

As we did last year, AeroFile is celebrating the Holiday Season (and my Birthday) with a sale of sorts. From December 1 to December 24, 2003, when you order copy of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" we will pay your shipping. What a great Holiday gift. We still have some...

Many items aero on ebay http://search.ebay.fr/_W0QQsassZaeroelipse

The CV-22 Osprey was a variant of V-22 Osprey. It was used by the US Air Force as a transport from land bases. Warplanes.com offers the CV-22 Osprey model helicopter. It hand crafted by our master craftsmen from the highest quality materials available. It has a length of 14.5 inches. For more...

I hear some rumors on an updated AH-64X? The updates may be the followings: 5 Blade Main Rotor, Diamond Shape on some surfaces (Specially the tail) a new TADS/PNVS and a new LONGBOW radar (Taken from the commanche's project), also is possible a Fenestron Pusher tail rotor and Fly By Wire controls,...

Hello, I've been lurking for quite some time here. Anyway, I would like to know if the defunct Hughes Helicopter Company had any association with Howard Hughes' aerospace division? Kent

I have a subaru EJ22 on a MadMaxII gyro. I just replaced the distributor and can only get about 4000 rpm's out of the engine. Can anyone tell me what the timing curve is on this engine?? Thanks - Randy

The 12 year Time limit is required whether it is used part 91 or 135 isnt it. the below add in trade a plane says not required for part 91 use. 1996 ROBINSON R44 ASTRO, s/n 0287, 1280-TT. Part 135 maintained, hangared, AI, vert. compass, Mode C trans, 2nd FM Comm, Airwolf oil filter, primer. MR...

Sat 14 Jan 2006 The Scotsman Army being scalped of Apache pilots JAMES KIRKUP WESTMINSTER EDITOR THE British Army's £2 billion fleet of Apache attack helicopters could go short of pilots after a string of resignations. Military insiders say that many of the small number of army pilots qualified

"tex" wrote in message news:2DITa.133127$H17.45402@sccrnsc02... http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=1803 The pilot was a former Navy helo pilot with about 20,000 hours and had been flying for the company since 1992. Not a question about his expertise or...

I placed my Air Command Elite Gyro Copter for sale on EBay. You can find it at this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437832162 Here is part of the desription: "Single seat Air Command Elite Gyro Copter with the Centerline Thrust Upgrade. Complete Kit goes for...

Well I guess this group has seized its engine or something. It is deader than the dinosaur. I've tried everything I know to kick something off but..... so long Stu

Could we all try to cut down on the Murphy references. Thanks , John Murphy Helicycle N727X

Prison Break has been a series that has impressed me a lot, while i see with everyone in the house and also feel the emotion of Michael Scolfield and his bright plans. we are all desperate to see the new season. Does anyone know when begins? --------------------------------

WHO: The Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society WHAT: is raising funds for a second hangar for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum to protect and display the remaining aircraft that are currently located outdoors. This hangar will also be used to expand historical aviation displays for viewing by the...

Besides the autorotations done in and for training pruposes, how many of you have had to do an unplanned auto as in engine failure, mechanical failure, or other in flight difficulties? I've had at least five over the past 40 years just while doing aerial application in Bell and Hiller...

I just found the following rotorcraft chat group that does delve into some of the engineering problems dealing with rotorcraft. I found it to be an excellent source of information. It is /www.eng-tips.com and look for rotorcraft engineering. Stu Fields

Folks, I've been cleaning out my ultralight construction area and have found some old, unused plans for both the Gyrobee and the Bumble Bee. Anybody need these for about $50 plus a few $$s for shipping? Charlie

I was getting ready to go today and noticed that there were two new TFR's for me to avoid. One of them closed a regional airport, and the other a few miles away to the northwest. I saw the words "Secret Service" and figured #1 or #2 was gonna be in town. I did a news search and found out that the...

Hi, can somebody recomend a software with questions for the PPL H Exams. I only need Performance & Flight Planing and principles of Flight, having allready the fixed wing.