You might try http://www.ScienceOxygen.com/aviation204.html It does not provide the answer directly . It is with a collection of links on this field for helicopter design. You might as well just start from there...

Is it acceptable to advertise for work here? If not, just let me know! (Nicely) Commercial Helicopter Lic, Class 2 Med 640 Hours TT (no R22's) Detail on request. :-)

Keep reading about problems with kit versions. Anyone know what the ultimate kitbuilt copter would be if you wanted to carry 2 persons and 1 kid and not spend $344,000 for a Robinson?

What are some good, reputable schools for a 700 hour fixed wing pilot to go and get some helo training? And what are some good sites for used helicopter sales?

Hi guys.. I'm in the market to purchase a heli headset, the ol` fixed with converter plug has had it days!! Any recommendations out there?? I must say my favs are the Flightcom Denalli or the Sennheiser HMEC 450.. but am I best to stick with David Clarke like the rest of the aviation world ??

What happened to everyone? Rocky what about a story to start the new year? ( not so new anymore) Regards hennie

I love "The Onion"... Below is one of their article. http://www.theonion.com/4006/opinion1.html Bryan Chaisone ~Fly safe, fly free~ http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_a-h.htm#C

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Well I was off the newsgroups for a few weeks due to a wardrobe malfunction and kinda missed some of your posts and didn't comment when you changed flight schools. So congrats... I understand the new license is safely in the wallet next to the Visa card and condoms. So how many hours you got and...

Video of the V-22 arrival at Hurlburt Field on 11-16-2006. http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articleArchive/nov2006/osprey.php

I have been trying to model rotor wake using vortex methods, I am confused regarding the lift coefficient, should the value of the lift coefficient obtained after computing the lift using the bound vortex strength of the blade be the same as the sectional lift coefficient of the airfoil?

A newbie question, no doubt, but I need to know. This is a quote from a GyroBee builder's site: «There is some variation in the labeling of standard 3/16 aircraft washers. Primarily, I have labeled them an AN960-316 but you will also find them labeled AN960-10 (in the LEAF catalog, for...

How many of you saw the shots on TV last night of the helicopter upside down in the water... in NYC. Looks like the floats at least kept the machine at the water's surface as apposed to the machine sinking. But as a lurker who only saw one shot of the machine.... what do I know. Where's Micbloo...

Surprisingly, according to the NZ CAA Register, there are more R22 Betas registered than any other aircraft type fixed or rotary wing. and R44 Raven II comes in 3rd! http://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Air_Mod.asp

The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote: Anyone got any good reccommendations for a helicopter kneeboard? This ASA unit I've got now sucks and my FlightDesk tri-fold gets in the way of cyclic and collective.. I take it that you wear it on your left leg. Have you considered switching legs? Is...

The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote: Flying the next few days in preparation for my checkride. I hope I do well... Well Kevin I havn't been around for a few months and have missed some of the episodes of your adventures in the air. When last I read, you were getting ready for the big solo...

Check this out: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/04/040427054317.htm Interesting stuff... I wonder if aviation homebuilders could benefit from 2-stroke engines made with this stuff? Comments?

The Army cancelled the Comanche 'cause it had so mis-managed the program that production became untenable. Given a choice of a Low Observable armed recon helicopter or essential equipment for a wartime fleet, the choice itself was sort of obvious. That doesn't mean the armed recon mission is...

Beginner 4CH Electric RC Helicopter - Easy to fly - The eSky has released a new indoor beginner rc helicopter, it is double blades set design (4 main blades - 2 top and 2 bottom). We have tested it for 1 week, the flying handling is very good and it is good for beginner. - Shipment includes...