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Welcome to our last issue, Kathy Fields You know I can remember writing the opposite title seven years ago and with it went so much expectation and fun. What a ride and adventure it has been. We really hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have.
FAA 91.409 and the Turbine Powered Experiemtal Amateur Built Rotorcraft Stu Fields
FAA 91.409 and the Turbine Powered Experiemtal Amateur Built Rotorcraft
The FAR article 91.409 Titled: INSPECTIONS is being referenced as the source of special maintenance inspection requirements necessary to obtain an Airworthiness Certificate for Experimental Amateur Built rotorcraft using a turbine engine. A discussion of the elements of this FAR follows.
From My Vantage Point... Orv Niesingh
I am seeing more and more RotorWay helicopters flying than ever before as many new owners of previously un-flown ships are updating them to the new cog drive systems, extended skids, and many of the other safety enhancements that we have been advocating for many years now. These updates have definitely improved the safety record of the RotorWay helicopters over the past ten years. I am saddened that I am not hearing from owners of recently purchased New RotorWay kits. Without the sale of new kits it will be difficult for the factory to remain viable on parts sales alone.
Ron's Ramblings: The Aviotecnica ES-101 Raven (now the ALPI AH130 Sylon) Ron Bartlett
Let's go back to 1996, when the AvioTecnica Company was formed. AvioTecnica had previously identified a market niche for a kit-built, two-seat, personal helicopter, and thus they originally decided to market an Italian version of the US designed RotorWay Exec, two-seater, to fulfil this requirement. Having purchased a kit from RotorWay, they cut down a lot of the costs that would have been incurred by starting with a clean sheet of paper.
So Long, It's Been Good to Know You... Chris Yule Photos by Joe Loxterkamp A trip to Homer's is a tough thing to write about. The anticipation starts months ahead; the weather watching and route planning starts weeks ahead (I've never managed to make it there in one day); my route to Hillsboro is 600 nm long and includes all sorts of different terrain; the time at Homer's itself goes by in a flash; the trip home is a whole new adventure. When it's over, it's hard to sort out where the event begins and ends. It all blends together. This trip was for Homer's last fly-in, which makes it especially tough to write about.
It's the Next Stage That's So Important Kathy Fields
Always, it's the next stage or step, that's said to be all important. Well, in the case of flying a helicopter this one is.
Oshkosh 2011 Sets Rotorcraft Record Paul Grieshaber Photos by Dick James
This year's AirVenture saw a record total number of rotorcraft and air operations. Despite the economic downturn the rotorcraft community rallied for a very respectable turnout.
Geoff Downey, Rotorcraft Chairmen, reports a total of 374 flight operations. Mike Mazar flew 108 Young eagles in his 1956 Bell 47G-2! Approximately 23 rotorcraft were in attendance.
Dig Dirt Or Fly George LeLoup Every real pilot has a dream, live on an airport or better still, have a runway and/or heliport at your home. Think of it. Up in the morning, out the door, into the chopper and away for the day. What could be better!
Around the Pad Stu Fields What's the current info on many of the ships around the world? As in each issue, Stu's column covers as many helos for which we can acquire verifiable information.
