Hey Kevin, Sounds like a great day. I'm assuming that Caltrans (or actually the California Dept. of Aeronautics) came out and checked out the LZ prior to the 500 landing in the school? The state has a regulation prohibiting aircraft landing within 1000 feet of a public or private school that has...

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

Hard to believe but true. http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2004/08/30/608825.html

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...

Some of us are still here. I am planning the largest gathering of rotorcraft enthusiasts to ever assemble in the Chicago area. I want to host an FAA sponsored rotorcraft super safety seminar and introduction to rotorcraft. The event is planned for this summer at the Lansing Municipal airport, in...

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?

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

I made scores of 10 and 05 mostly on my hearing test during my physical. Is that enough to keep me qualified for Warrant Officer Flight Training? Is there a specific requirement?

Hi, my name is James, and I need your help to get me rich. **** off James.

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

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

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?

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...

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...

I presume it's not "em eye", as the "i" is often in lower case. So what it is? Me, mih, my? Thanks, Justin.

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...

Hello all! I have a friend who has R22 beta. He needs to buy used main rotor blades. All advices and offers are welcome. Thank you in advance. Elly

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...

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?

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