Aviation Forum / General / Rotary-wing / July 2004

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Does anyone have an opinion about rotocraft schools in the Seattle Area?
I went for a demo ride at Classic Helicopter, but I know there are a few
other schools in the area. Before committing to one school I was
wondering if anyone had any rants or raves? Suggestions?

Just heard a rumor that someone was starting up production on the Mini 500.
Any truth to this?

HELP!! I have an old 28 vdc Grimes Rotating Beacon with an all red
cover that does not work anymore. It appears the motor
(Barber-Coleman)is missing a brush and spring. Does anyone know where
I can get another motor? If not, then does anyone know where I can get

Looking for gyro performance program.....download (by Martin Hollmann I
think??)........any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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Tomson

As a newly qualified ppl(h) UK based I am now starting to visit new
airfields for the first time.
Often I could easily land without going anywhere near the circuit.
This can sometimes benefit other traffic but what do experienced

Lottery money still burning a hole in my pockets......
I was wondering what I could expect to get hourly from a TV station for an
R44 ENG news copter.  A station here is looking into contracting a
helicopter for 10-15 hrs a month and I thought "Mmmm, maybe a way to get

does anybody have any advice on econoical and reliabe helicopters?
I am a private pilot,considering getting into helo.
rotorways look good.  any input?
what kind of annual expenses would I expect to incur?

Anyone know the stats on maint. for the R22.  I'm wondering what the
most common problems are...cost drivers, etc...interested in hearing
from private owners...any horror stories?
Rich

Hey All,
I just came across these photos and am curious if anyone knows the story of
what happened.  Weather sure looks clear so I doubt that had anything to do
with it...

Does anyone have experience in either or both tractor or pusher gyroplanes
to share.
Thanks,
Dunewood

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

Is there anybody reading this group who has experience with
transporting a patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump in an Agusta
A109 or A119 helicopter?  I am particularly interested the aircraft is
best loaded and the pump stowed.