Huey saga set to land in court
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Following on from some of the earlier posts on this thread some of you may be interested in the following, no axes to grind, just thrown in as probably being relevant.
Prospector
1 June 2004
DCA/UH1/14 — Emergency Airworthiness Directive
Airworthiness Directive DCA/HELI/4 issued last week was intended to urgently address an
unsafe condition found during the investigation of a New Zealand accident involving a UH-1B
helicopter on 22 April 2004. This AD however did not take into account life-limited
components that are not provided with a serial number by the manufacturer.
DCA/UH1/14 is being issued to supersede DCA/HELI/4 and addresses the unsafe condition
found during the investigation of the accident. This AD is considered interim action pending
the completion of the investigation.
This AD requires recording in the maintenance records, the S/N of each tension-torsion (TT)
strap (including those held as spares) and tracking their history from new. Any TT strap that
has exceeded its retirement life must be removed from service immediately.
While the AD only addresses the tracking and retirement of TT straps, all finite life-limited
components must be tracked and removed from service before exceeding their retirement
lives. Some finite life-limited components do not have a manufacturer’s serial number (such
as some rotating bolts) and a process must be in place to ensure that the retirement lives of
these components are not exceeded.
DCA/HELI/4 Cancelled – DCA/UH1/14 now refers
DCA/UH1/14 Tension-Torsion Straps – Tracking by S/N and Retirement Life
Applicability: All model UH-1 series, TH-1 series and HH-1 series.
Requirement: To prevent failure of a tension-torsion (TT) strap, loss of a main rotor blade, and
subsequent loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following:-
Record the S/N of each TT strap (including those held as spares) and track the
history of each since first installation from new. Remove from service before further
flight, any TT strap that has exceeded its retirement life.
Compliance: Before further flight.
Effective Date: 2 June 2004
Prospector
1 June 2004
DCA/UH1/14 — Emergency Airworthiness Directive
Airworthiness Directive DCA/HELI/4 issued last week was intended to urgently address an
unsafe condition found during the investigation of a New Zealand accident involving a UH-1B
helicopter on 22 April 2004. This AD however did not take into account life-limited
components that are not provided with a serial number by the manufacturer.
DCA/UH1/14 is being issued to supersede DCA/HELI/4 and addresses the unsafe condition
found during the investigation of the accident. This AD is considered interim action pending
the completion of the investigation.
This AD requires recording in the maintenance records, the S/N of each tension-torsion (TT)
strap (including those held as spares) and tracking their history from new. Any TT strap that
has exceeded its retirement life must be removed from service immediately.
While the AD only addresses the tracking and retirement of TT straps, all finite life-limited
components must be tracked and removed from service before exceeding their retirement
lives. Some finite life-limited components do not have a manufacturer’s serial number (such
as some rotating bolts) and a process must be in place to ensure that the retirement lives of
these components are not exceeded.
DCA/HELI/4 Cancelled – DCA/UH1/14 now refers
DCA/UH1/14 Tension-Torsion Straps – Tracking by S/N and Retirement Life
Applicability: All model UH-1 series, TH-1 series and HH-1 series.
Requirement: To prevent failure of a tension-torsion (TT) strap, loss of a main rotor blade, and
subsequent loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following:-
Record the S/N of each TT strap (including those held as spares) and track the
history of each since first installation from new. Remove from service before further
flight, any TT strap that has exceeded its retirement life.
Compliance: Before further flight.
Effective Date: 2 June 2004
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TT Straps are not expensive and the cheapest way to start off an old ship with questionable history. Once inside the hub a few more items may warrant replacement, but the inspection is worth not having to worry about slinging a blade........
Blades are another story. most bigger than 205s etc have BIM indicators which are the first sign of a problem other than recorded hours. There have been some nastys when folks didnt pay attention to indications.........
Be careful out there. Its much nicer to be able to hit the pub in the evening rather than someone seeing you in the news.
Blades are another story. most bigger than 205s etc have BIM indicators which are the first sign of a problem other than recorded hours. There have been some nastys when folks didnt pay attention to indications.........
Be careful out there. Its much nicer to be able to hit the pub in the evening rather than someone seeing you in the news.
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Cape Town Huey in the news ....AGAIN
Elvis Macdonald from Sport Helicopters today lost his appeal with punitive costs against the judgement delivered by Cape Judge President John Hlope in favour of the Huey Extreme Club during August.
Chief Justice Hlope ruled in August that Elvis' campaign against the Huey was illegal, and termed "shadowing". This was found to be illegal by the high Court more than 100 years ago. He ruled against Elvis with punitive costs. Elvis then decided to appeal the decision, which he once again today, lost with punitive costs.
I find it amazing that this clown has no end to interfering with other people's business. His cape Town based rag "The Cape Argue" is a prime example of this man's charactor, always looking for trouble, or wanting to make trouble.
Rumour has it that the numerous Court cases he is invloved in have crippled him financially, and due to this, he has put his taxi business up for sale. Apparently Sea Point Radio Taxis are being sold to a rival Cape Town Taxi concern, and they are due to take over on the 1st of October.
Shame.....one can only wonder what's going to happen to "Little Elvis" when daddy sells his helicopters to pay legal bills, coz "Little Elvis" can't sing...........only scream!!!
Chief Justice Hlope ruled in August that Elvis' campaign against the Huey was illegal, and termed "shadowing". This was found to be illegal by the high Court more than 100 years ago. He ruled against Elvis with punitive costs. Elvis then decided to appeal the decision, which he once again today, lost with punitive costs.
I find it amazing that this clown has no end to interfering with other people's business. His cape Town based rag "The Cape Argue" is a prime example of this man's charactor, always looking for trouble, or wanting to make trouble.
Rumour has it that the numerous Court cases he is invloved in have crippled him financially, and due to this, he has put his taxi business up for sale. Apparently Sea Point Radio Taxis are being sold to a rival Cape Town Taxi concern, and they are due to take over on the 1st of October.
Shame.....one can only wonder what's going to happen to "Little Elvis" when daddy sells his helicopters to pay legal bills, coz "Little Elvis" can't sing...........only scream!!!
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I went as a pax on that Huey the other day,was a bit pricey for a local lad but was worth it!On a perfect day that 30 minute flip was incredible,Highly recommend it(coming from a fixed wing pilot too).
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The Huey is a awsome machine, and in the hands of a 10 000 plus hour pilot one can only get VALUE for MONEY.
Its really a shame that some people will miss out on the Simulated Combat Mission in the Huey because they have heard all the kak that has been spoken by Elvis and his village idiots:
Cheers all..
Its really a shame that some people will miss out on the Simulated Combat Mission in the Huey because they have heard all the kak that has been spoken by Elvis and his village idiots:
Cheers all..
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Oh Huey, er, sorry, Phooey!
From todays Cape Times:
City 'highflyer' in fraud bust
Van der Merwe out on R60 000
October 29, 2004
By Nazma Dreyer
A wealthy Cape Town businessman suspected of being a "highflyer" has been granted R60 000 bail on tax and investor fraud charges.
Gary van der Merwe appeared in the Bellville Magistrate's Court yesterday with Paul Kilian and Tyrone Oates, directors of his companies, World Online Limited (WOL) and Wellness International Network (WIN), and his secretary, Karin Hoge.
Kilian and Oates were freed on R30 000 bail each and Hoge on R20 000.
Van der Merwe and his associates are being investigated by the Scorpions.
Community Safety MEC Leonard Ramatlakane said: "Van der Merwe is suspected of being one of the highflyers in a certain category."
The charge sheet alleges that between November 2000 and February 2002, Van der Merwe's company WOL defrauded investors and shareholders of R10 million by claiming that the investments in WOL were underpinned by gilt-edged guarantees against any losses of money invested.
In April 2002, Van der Merwe allegedly induced shareholders through false pretences to exchange WOL shares for WIN shares. Shareholders did not have the right to refuse the swop, the charge sheet claims.
Investors were guaranteed a minimum return of their original investment in US dollars, irrespective of the performance of the company.
It is alleged that Van der Merwe and his directors told shareholders they had an irrevocable guarantee against any loss of their investment as WIN was an established holding company with a dollar-based balance sheet of more than R400m.
People who had invested in WOL transferred their shares but, according to the charge sheet, the information they had been given was false. This had allegedly been done with the knowledge of Van der Merwe and his directors.
WIN was liquidated in September last year.
The charge sheet also alleges:
Between November 2001 and November 2002, Van der Merwe and his directors got people to invest R6m in WIN under false pretences. They allegedly claimed that the company had made a net operating profit of R59m for the year ending February 2001 whereas, the Scorpions claim, the company had operated at a loss.
Van der Merwe and his directors also allegedly claimed that WIN had assets - including ships, submersibles, supply vessels, the only turbine seaplane in Africa, a cruise liner and a fleet of helicopters - that it did not possess.
Van der Merwe submitted false tax returns. He is said to have claimed to have had a gross income of R23 000 for the tax year to end-February 2002.
The Scorpions say Van der Merwe accrued more than R2.85m in gross income in that year.
Van der Merwe declared R60 000 to the SA Revenue Service (SARS) in his 2002/03 tax return, whereas he had allegedly made more than R22m.
WIN's directors received millions of rand in false VAT claims and supplied SARS with incorrect information.
In one example given in the charge sheet, WIN allegedly claimed more than R3.2m in VAT from SARS in September 2001 - this included R2.7m purportedly paid by WIN on a R22m ship.
The Scorpions allege in papers that the vessel cost R1.5m.
The state has not opposed bail because other court cases against Van der Merwe are under way and he is not considered a flight risk.
His mansion on Woodbridge Island near Milnerton has been put up for sale with an asking price of R25m.
The Asset Forfeiture Unit has not seized any of Van der Merwe's assets.
"Van der Merwe has been the focus of the integrated law enforcement agency since July last year," Ramatlakane said. "The arrest closes this chapter."
The Scorpions were "happy" with how their investigation had progressed, their provincial head, Adrian Mopp, said.
"When people think of crime and criminals, they think of people living on the Cape Flats," he said.
Ramatlakane said the Scorpions, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, SARS, National Prosecuting Authority, National Intelligence Agency and Correctional Services were continuing to work together in building cases against people suspected of white-collar crime.
"We will protect our communities," he said.
WIN owned the two helicopters that crashed in the Cape Town harbour two years ago.
In March last year, Van der Merwe sought the Cape High Court's intervention in his efforts to recover cash confiscated at the Cape Town International Airport.
Van der Merwe out on R60 000
October 29, 2004
By Nazma Dreyer
A wealthy Cape Town businessman suspected of being a "highflyer" has been granted R60 000 bail on tax and investor fraud charges.
Gary van der Merwe appeared in the Bellville Magistrate's Court yesterday with Paul Kilian and Tyrone Oates, directors of his companies, World Online Limited (WOL) and Wellness International Network (WIN), and his secretary, Karin Hoge.
Kilian and Oates were freed on R30 000 bail each and Hoge on R20 000.
Van der Merwe and his associates are being investigated by the Scorpions.
Community Safety MEC Leonard Ramatlakane said: "Van der Merwe is suspected of being one of the highflyers in a certain category."
The charge sheet alleges that between November 2000 and February 2002, Van der Merwe's company WOL defrauded investors and shareholders of R10 million by claiming that the investments in WOL were underpinned by gilt-edged guarantees against any losses of money invested.
In April 2002, Van der Merwe allegedly induced shareholders through false pretences to exchange WOL shares for WIN shares. Shareholders did not have the right to refuse the swop, the charge sheet claims.
Investors were guaranteed a minimum return of their original investment in US dollars, irrespective of the performance of the company.
It is alleged that Van der Merwe and his directors told shareholders they had an irrevocable guarantee against any loss of their investment as WIN was an established holding company with a dollar-based balance sheet of more than R400m.
People who had invested in WOL transferred their shares but, according to the charge sheet, the information they had been given was false. This had allegedly been done with the knowledge of Van der Merwe and his directors.
WIN was liquidated in September last year.
The charge sheet also alleges:
Between November 2001 and November 2002, Van der Merwe and his directors got people to invest R6m in WIN under false pretences. They allegedly claimed that the company had made a net operating profit of R59m for the year ending February 2001 whereas, the Scorpions claim, the company had operated at a loss.
Van der Merwe and his directors also allegedly claimed that WIN had assets - including ships, submersibles, supply vessels, the only turbine seaplane in Africa, a cruise liner and a fleet of helicopters - that it did not possess.
Van der Merwe submitted false tax returns. He is said to have claimed to have had a gross income of R23 000 for the tax year to end-February 2002.
The Scorpions say Van der Merwe accrued more than R2.85m in gross income in that year.
Van der Merwe declared R60 000 to the SA Revenue Service (SARS) in his 2002/03 tax return, whereas he had allegedly made more than R22m.
WIN's directors received millions of rand in false VAT claims and supplied SARS with incorrect information.
In one example given in the charge sheet, WIN allegedly claimed more than R3.2m in VAT from SARS in September 2001 - this included R2.7m purportedly paid by WIN on a R22m ship.
The Scorpions allege in papers that the vessel cost R1.5m.
The state has not opposed bail because other court cases against Van der Merwe are under way and he is not considered a flight risk.
His mansion on Woodbridge Island near Milnerton has been put up for sale with an asking price of R25m.
The Asset Forfeiture Unit has not seized any of Van der Merwe's assets.
"Van der Merwe has been the focus of the integrated law enforcement agency since July last year," Ramatlakane said. "The arrest closes this chapter."
The Scorpions were "happy" with how their investigation had progressed, their provincial head, Adrian Mopp, said.
"When people think of crime and criminals, they think of people living on the Cape Flats," he said.
Ramatlakane said the Scorpions, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, SARS, National Prosecuting Authority, National Intelligence Agency and Correctional Services were continuing to work together in building cases against people suspected of white-collar crime.
"We will protect our communities," he said.
WIN owned the two helicopters that crashed in the Cape Town harbour two years ago.
In March last year, Van der Merwe sought the Cape High Court's intervention in his efforts to recover cash confiscated at the Cape Town International Airport.
SARS
Gary and Highway Hennie should get together, they will have lots to talk about....in jail.Gatvol
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Trust me, If the Huey is turning and Burning, the CAA will be antagonized no matter who owns it.
To those flying it, have fun.... Just remember someday you may be asked why your flying something the CAA did not approve.
Or have they....what day of the week is this??
To those flying it, have fun.... Just remember someday you may be asked why your flying something the CAA did not approve.
Or have they....what day of the week is this??
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B.Sousa.....if you don't know what day it is, consult your calender. 
The Huey is flying a lot. I saw it on a film set at Thunder City a week or two ago, and rumour has it that its doing at least 5 flights a day. Now that must really burn "ol Elvis' butt.
5 Flights with 14 pax on board at R900 a head. Good business I would say. When you're shuttling 70 pax in a Jettie per day, you're working. For the Huey.....its of course easy as pie!
Good luck with your Huey Gary, just keep Gary Fox away from your premises. You get him involved, you're toast!
By the way, the latest rumour has it that Mr. Fox conned the CAA about his AME license and his rating on the Hueys. Be careful! Be extra careful!!
The Huey is flying a lot. I saw it on a film set at Thunder City a week or two ago, and rumour has it that its doing at least 5 flights a day. Now that must really burn "ol Elvis' butt.
5 Flights with 14 pax on board at R900 a head. Good business I would say. When you're shuttling 70 pax in a Jettie per day, you're working. For the Huey.....its of course easy as pie!
Good luck with your Huey Gary, just keep Gary Fox away from your premises. You get him involved, you're toast!
By the way, the latest rumour has it that Mr. Fox conned the CAA about his AME license and his rating on the Hueys. Be careful! Be extra careful!!
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Calender.........I knew there was someplace I could find the answer..........
Another newbie to the thread happy as a Pig in S
that the Huey is flying.
Making good money is the name of the game.. Thank your stars its South Africa as it wouldnt be happening in the States. They are considered"'Restricted Category" there and NO Passengers are allowed let alone Paying Passengers. If the CAA had teeth, Im sure it would not be flying in SA.
Also thank your stars its a Huey. With a couple thousand hours in them I can tell you a Huey is very unforgiving of things like work done by Car Rapairmen, parts from the local Builders Warehouse or from Ahmed in Iran. No need for tracking parts or time change , if the thing is flying. Not an Accusation, just a comment.
The latest Mods out to the Tailboom etc. are a result of work in the civilian world with former Military Hueys. For those who are not familiar the tail falls off when you put too much on the sling and give it a pull. Logging is the culprit.
I agree in that someone should ride the high while it exists. Murphy is sitting on the fence with the rest of the Buzzards.
I also wish whoever good luck.
Another newbie to the thread happy as a Pig in S
that the Huey is flying.Making good money is the name of the game.. Thank your stars its South Africa as it wouldnt be happening in the States. They are considered"'Restricted Category" there and NO Passengers are allowed let alone Paying Passengers. If the CAA had teeth, Im sure it would not be flying in SA.
Also thank your stars its a Huey. With a couple thousand hours in them I can tell you a Huey is very unforgiving of things like work done by Car Rapairmen, parts from the local Builders Warehouse or from Ahmed in Iran. No need for tracking parts or time change , if the thing is flying. Not an Accusation, just a comment.
The latest Mods out to the Tailboom etc. are a result of work in the civilian world with former Military Hueys. For those who are not familiar the tail falls off when you put too much on the sling and give it a pull. Logging is the culprit.
I agree in that someone should ride the high while it exists. Murphy is sitting on the fence with the rest of the Buzzards.
I also wish whoever good luck.
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Seen it around the southern subs recently and at the airfield and passing by the other day, so it seems quite busy.
Nothing like the noise the gentle beast makes as it passes my house - they can fly by all day and I wont complain!!
Good on ja.
Nothing like the noise the gentle beast makes as it passes my house - they can fly by all day and I wont complain!!
Good on ja.
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Huye in illegal charter
Heard as a rumour????
The Huye has been chartered for flight to FAHO, the pilot a PPL and CAA has been given heads up. Sounds like something aint smelling so well over there.
The Huye has been chartered for flight to FAHO, the pilot a PPL and CAA has been given heads up. Sounds like something aint smelling so well over there.
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I noticed this last week that there is a lot going on at Gary's place on the Waterfront. He's revamping the Helipad, and rumour has it that he's turning into a "pucka" combat zone. Apparently it is now going to become a real "Vietnam" hangout. Come on you Huey fans, get down there and experience it.
By the way, rumour has it that François is no longer associated with the Huey Club, and that he left them a month or two ago.
By the way, rumour has it that François is no longer associated with the Huey Club, and that he left them a month or two ago.
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Rumour has it that the two Gary's have had a fall out. (Van der Merwe & Fox) and that it is only Gary Van there now that is flying the Huey. Apparently Gary Fox also lied to the CAA about his Huey Rating, and the CAA caught him out on that as well, so now he can't fly the Huey anyway. What a joker this dude is. When he opens his mouth he lies.
Apparently the CAA suspended or revoked Gary Fox's AME license which he obtained thru suspect representations made to the CAA, and they caught him. Now he is of no use to Gary Van, and now Gary Fox wants Gary Van to pay him his costs for "going to America" to become a Huey expert. Will the circus with these two children never end? What beats me though is where Gary Van is getting the money to continue funding the Huey Operation? 99% of his staff has left him, and the man is in acute financial difficulties. 
Apparently the CAA suspended or revoked Gary Fox's AME license which he obtained thru suspect representations made to the CAA, and they caught him. Now he is of no use to Gary Van, and now Gary Fox wants Gary Van to pay him his costs for "going to America" to become a Huey expert. Will the circus with these two children never end? What beats me though is where Gary Van is getting the money to continue funding the Huey Operation? 99% of his staff has left him, and the man is in acute financial difficulties.
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Have heard that two civilian 205s and two more Hueys are on their way to join the fun and games in Cape Town, scheduled to arrive in January. Apparently the two Hueys are ex German police and ARE type certified and with full traceability of parts, thus should be fully legal to operate, possibly even as ZS...
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Mmmmm, somehow I don't think so. A lot of people have been talking about getting Hueys, but nothing has ever materialized. All talk and NO action!
Elvis apparently bought a Huey in the USA in March this year, but to date has not been able to get an export permit from the State Department, with the result that the machine is still lying in the Port of Houston......fate to be unknown. If old Elvis would only have listened to the right people, but unfortunately that man is ................., well really.......!
Gary Fox has been running around SA telling everyone that he is now the official Huey expert in SA, and that he is importing a number of machines for a number of clients. Usual bull**** though, because no one can believe anything that boy says. People should know by now that Fox is a compulsive lier.
Fox was supposed to bring in 2 x Re-certified Bell 204's (Baby Hueys) into SA for his mate in Parys OFS, but to date this has also not materialized. First the machines were due in May, then June, then July, then August, and finally the Hurricanes and Typhoons delayed shipping during September and October as ships could'nt sail from the USA (although many other ships sailed from the USA to Cape Town) and now apparently that has also been just a story. No 204's for Cape Town. Rumour also has it that Fox and the man from Parys are no longer so friendly with each other. One can only but wonder why?
So, judging by what the Gary van der Merwe is doing, he's gearing up for a bumper tourism season, and will continue to dominate the Cape Town extreme helicopter market, until such time he gets competition, which is not likely at this time. So good luck to him.
If his Huey goes down though for whatever reason, which apparently is likely according to RUMOURS floating around the SACAA about the unairworthiness condition of the machine, it will simply close the doors on anyone else wanting to operate a Huey, as there will be a huge stigma attached to "any Huey" operating in the Cape Town area. So one wil have to see. Watch the Cape Town Helicopter space.
I have always been a great Huey fan, and I think what the Huey people do is great, but Gary should not overplay his hand with regards to the safety and airworthiness of the machine. It will be a shame if anything goes wrong. Pray God that it won't.
Mmmmm, somehow I don't think so. A lot of people have been talking about getting Hueys, but nothing has ever materialized. All talk and NO action!
Elvis apparently bought a Huey in the USA in March this year, but to date has not been able to get an export permit from the State Department, with the result that the machine is still lying in the Port of Houston......fate to be unknown. If old Elvis would only have listened to the right people, but unfortunately that man is ................., well really.......!
Gary Fox has been running around SA telling everyone that he is now the official Huey expert in SA, and that he is importing a number of machines for a number of clients. Usual bull**** though, because no one can believe anything that boy says. People should know by now that Fox is a compulsive lier.
Fox was supposed to bring in 2 x Re-certified Bell 204's (Baby Hueys) into SA for his mate in Parys OFS, but to date this has also not materialized. First the machines were due in May, then June, then July, then August, and finally the Hurricanes and Typhoons delayed shipping during September and October as ships could'nt sail from the USA (although many other ships sailed from the USA to Cape Town) and now apparently that has also been just a story. No 204's for Cape Town. Rumour also has it that Fox and the man from Parys are no longer so friendly with each other. One can only but wonder why?
So, judging by what the Gary van der Merwe is doing, he's gearing up for a bumper tourism season, and will continue to dominate the Cape Town extreme helicopter market, until such time he gets competition, which is not likely at this time. So good luck to him.
If his Huey goes down though for whatever reason, which apparently is likely according to RUMOURS floating around the SACAA about the unairworthiness condition of the machine, it will simply close the doors on anyone else wanting to operate a Huey, as there will be a huge stigma attached to "any Huey" operating in the Cape Town area. So one wil have to see. Watch the Cape Town Helicopter space.
I have always been a great Huey fan, and I think what the Huey people do is great, but Gary should not overplay his hand with regards to the safety and airworthiness of the machine. It will be a shame if anything goes wrong. Pray God that it won't.