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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2016, 23:40
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Seem to recall flying the Huey on fixed floats...

Seem to recall flying the Huey on fixed floats when empty (aft CoG) the Vne was limited to 80 knots so as to be able to control the pitch up if Mr. Lycoming decided to take the day off. At 100 knots,...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2016, 21:49
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

givdrvr, in the days of the Bell 47 a rather...

givdrvr, in the days of the Bell 47 a rather common cause of engine failure was the dropping of valves. Cause given was unreported overspeeds inducing stresses which some time (hours & hours) later...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2016, 15:43
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Thanks Birdy, but I must be missing something. If...

Thanks Birdy, but I must be missing something. If the blades are free to flap, why then the teetering head? I'm working on the basis that there's no such thing as a stupid question here, so be gentle.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2016, 22:55
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Had not been aware of the flapping hinge, always...

Had not been aware of the flapping hinge, always thought it was just your regular Bell type teetering system, having had nothing to do with Robbies, but upon reading thought exactly the same as you...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2016, 23:16
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Hughes, if I were any calmer I'd probably be...

Hughes, if I were any calmer I'd probably be pronounced "dead". Trouble with the written word is the belief that communication has taken place. Made the post in light of 212man's comment, just to...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2016, 23:11
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Hughes500, I've never flown in NZ, and the only...

Hughes500, I've never flown in NZ, and the only deer I've seen in the flesh have been prancing about on four legs.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2016, 09:25
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

A NZ technique for sling loading deer carcases...

A NZ technique for sling loading deer carcases out was to position the load next to a drop off, the Robby being unable to hover with the load would pull the load off the ledge, dive into the valley...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2016, 01:17
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

Know exactly what you are saying Lonewolf, but...

Know exactly what you are saying Lonewolf, but certain aircraft earn a reputation, look up the German experience with the F-104 for example.

We might ask the question if the "accidents" mentioned...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2016, 01:21
Replies: 230
Views: 73,290
Posted By megan

What market segment was Frank chasing when he...

What market segment was Frank chasing when he designed the R-22? Chap here says "It wasn't designed as a trainer and it isn't a very good or very safe trainer".

Robinson R22 (with some comparisons...
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