Buzzard Chaser wrote: Get a load of this guys. Well I finally confronted Silver State about the fact that we had a training class of 45 students and only one helicopter. I'm 3 months into the course, have flown a total of 4.2 hours dual instruction in a R-22 and have 7.3 hours in the...

I recently purchased the Sears "Professional" Lithium batteried driver drills. I purchased two because I was in the process of erecting a metal building. The batteries and charger worked good but the keyless chuck on both drills exhibit what I call "Auto Loosen". I have several other keyless...

Hi there I am about to embark on a new career as a helicopter pilot. I have taken a couple of lessons and have found that I love it, and want to do it for the rest of my life. I am 24 and newly married to a wonderful woman who is ready to take on this adventure with me. I have a few questions that...

Is there anyone out there? If you are there are you planning on attending 1. Golden West at Marysvill CA, Homer Bell's at Hillsboro Ohio, or the biggy at Oshkosh? If you are at any of these events, look us up. We talk helicopters at the drop of a hat and will furnish the hat. We hope to...

Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Where it is a balmy -8 degrees Celsius. Best wishes to all.

If you were there, you know what I mean. If you weren't there, I'm sorry. The first annual, they are already planning for the next year, Central Sierra Helicopter Meet was a resounding success. 13 helicopters showed. Schweitzers, Bell 47, Baby Belle, Ultrasports, Helicycle, a Scorpion II and both...

I've been asked to provide Dcals for several models of helicopter but short of travelling the country and asking for access, does anyone have a suggestion for downloading 3D CAD info (.dwg) that will allow me to work out the curvature and sizing from my desk? IL

It's been a few years, but last time I checked, he was about to test out his new Gyrobee. Anybody know what happened? Thanks......

Would someone please recommend the best one-seater autogyro? I'm looking for the best combination of strongest, lightest frame and quietest, most powerful engine with least vibration. Thank you very much for your time and attention. Sincerely, Michael Bramante Bramante AT Comcast DOT net

Well he will certainly remember this flight for the rest of his life. http://tinyurl.com/9yuvd

Anyone know where to purchase ear protection for dogs? Am told it exists, but can't find it anywhere. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. --Shirley

I did my aptitude tests and exams at my local flying college the other day, a pre-requisite along with an interview before they allow you to join any of their courses. Scored 85% in maths, 77% in physics (I'd long forgotten some of the theorems and equations that would've been helpful) and I got...

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One easy way is to find out the temp at the field you are at. Take the standard sea level temp of 15C and using the altitude of where you are at, subtract 2C for every thousand feet. For every 1 degree above standard, add 120 feet, or 600 feet for every 5C. Add that to the field altitude. Gives you...

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?

If all you've ever flown (seriously) is helicopters and 99.99% of your time is in turbines, how hard is it to transition to fixed wing? (not asking FARs, just practical stuff) Bart

I didn't see any helicopter info on mrfizzix. Here are a few links that have a little bit more. However, the FAA helicopter handbook is probably the most...

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - With directions from the Internet and an old Russian truck motor, a Vietnamese farmer fulfilled his dream of making his own helicopter. The job took two friends, seven years and $30,000. Now, military officials say he can't fly it, because he didn't get approval to build it,...

Looking for Mini-500 (standard) 30-tooth drive sprocket for cog belt (P/N BA24 if correct). Anybody knows if Rick Stitt suplied them? Failed to reach Rick by the phone number showed at his website. Thanks in advance, Alex www.rotorcraft.ru

I Have Just seen the JAG video and it is real! I hope Joe will forgive me for posting negative comments that were not based on factual information. I had information from a third party who was clearly out to discredit the program, and try to run it into the ground. When you see the video and go to...