Crossposts to: rec.backcountry, rec.aviation.soaring, rec.aviation.simulators, rec.aviation.restoration removed. Flyingmonk wrote: It is probably Bin-Fetter. "Dennise Bin-Fettter (spelling altered to protect the guilty)needed another prototype for his Chinese market. He is launching a...

The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote: For some twisted reason, we're both seriously interested in heavy lift stuff and logically, we began by looking at the S-64A Skycrane.. One refueled at 3R7 on its way from east to west a week or so ago. Crew of 4 was jammed into the cab(s). Full tanks was...

There's a facility locally where all employees enter the rear parking lot via a private drive. The drive is located 25 yards from the helipad, and it goes BY the helipad, but does not connect to it. When a helicopter is landing, parked, or taking off, the drive is closed off to thru traffic. I...

The latest update has now been added to the CNAPG list of organisations that provide passenger flights in Vintage, warbird and Aerobatic aircraft. The list is located at: http://www.cnapg.com/vintage_and_warbird_flight.htm If anyone would like to have their organisation listed in the site,...

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

If you are interested in Vintage or Warbird aircraft, you can join the Vintage and Warbird mailing list by sending a blank e-mail to the following address: or you can join by filling out your e-mail address in the sign up box provided at...

Hi everyone. The Dandenong RSL has acquired an Iroquois from the USA which has now arrived in Australia and which will soon be mounted on a display pole. It is 73-21763, construction number 13451. Can anyone help out with any history of this aircraft or even photographs of it when in service?

The CNAPG site contains production and individual aircraft history lists for over 40 different types of aircraft. These can be viewed at: http://www.cnapg.com/cnapg11a.htm Bye for now. Darryl Gibbs.

Hi there. If you are interested in old aircraft and warbirds, be they flying, museum pieces or whatever, check out the Warbirds, Vintage and Static aircraft mailing list You can sign up to recieve individual copies of all the messages sent, a daily digest of the days postings or to ust view the...

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Thanks for the update...I'm enjoying reading about your journey, and your enthusiasm is infective! davdirect

Does anyone know of a source of renters insurance for a student R22 pilot? I was on AOPA's website and they only cover fixed wing. I'm not comfortable with the amount of insurance my school carries. Thanks Dave

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?

I've got a few things up on eBay that some of you may be interested in. http://tinyurl.com/xrzj -- Dave DeWinter =================================================== "The true character of liberty is independence,

The May 2004 issue of Kitplanes has an article entitled; 'Flying the Mosquito: Maximum fun at minimal cost' Economical? ~ The kit helicopters sells for $19.000.00 (US). Reliable? ~ The positive article is written by Ken Armstrong. He has flown 12,000 hours on 250 airplane and helicopter types,...

Literature mentions that the 3-blade V-22 rotor hub is attached to the rotor shaft by a means of gimbal or universal joint. Gimbal and universal joints do not transmit a constant velocity when the hub and shaft axes are not aligned. Does anyone know if the V-22 uses a gimbal joint or if it...

http://avia.russian.ee/vertigo/sik_x-wing-r.html :)

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...

Sikorsky to Build and Test X2 Technology Demonstrator Helicopter http://www.sikorsky.com/details/0,3036,CLI1_DIV69_ETI2088,00.html

Just a little aerodynamic propaganda. :) http://www.unicopter.com/0995.html