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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2010, 23:11
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,850,064
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Yes she did. Francis taught me to fly the Skeeter...

Yes she did. Francis taught me to fly the Skeeter and I solo'd in G-SARO (XL-812) in 1995. We flew the Skeeters all over the country, Francis' last air display was in G-SARO at the Lowestoft Air Show...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2010, 07:17
Replies: 547
Views: 197,356
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Not sure who turned their rotors that way first...

Not sure who turned their rotors that way first but everything else about the Skeeter is English right through from the design to manufacture. Every component on the machine is english made, I doubt...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2010, 22:36
Replies: 547
Views: 197,356
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Pilot DAR, It is an absolute dream to fly. ...

Pilot DAR,

It is an absolute dream to fly.

Anglo/French - That sounds better ;)

Wood and Fabric main rotors and a DeHavilland engine ..... what more could one ask for? Second thoughts,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2010, 20:30
Replies: 547
Views: 197,356
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Wpic/001.jpg ...

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Wpic/001.jpg

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Wpic/002.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2006, 23:30
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,592,429
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Re: 'ROTORHEADS AROUND THE WORLD' : Photo Gallery

The British Army Air Corps first and current rotary machines. Both still airworthy:D
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/skeet/01.jpg
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/skeet/05.jpg
SP
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Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2006, 23:30
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,121,900
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Re: 'ROTORHEADS AROUND THE WORLD' : Photo Gallery

The British Army Air Corps first and current rotary machines. Both still airworthy:D
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/skeet/01.jpg
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/skeet/05.jpg
SP
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Forum: Flight Testing
28th Nov 2005, 23:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

How do I work out weight of M/R/B due to centrifugal force

Can anyone help with formulas for the following:-

1. I would like to work out the weight of my blades at max. Rrpm when subject to centrifugal force. Don't worry, this is for a large r/c model...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2005, 23:11
Replies: 27
Views: 3,430
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Movie of rc turbine

How about this?
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Wren-Pred/
SP
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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2005, 00:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Can't offer you footage of full size but how...

Can't offer you footage of full size but how about this to keep you going.
http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Wren-Pred/
Click on the centre picture to download Wren turbine startup. :ok: ...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2005, 19:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,325
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Not even the British Army Air Corps. first...

Not even the British Army Air Corps. first chopper? :D
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2005, 19:25
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

My T/R/B's are Birch, Spruce and Balsa (no...

My T/R/B's are Birch, Spruce and Balsa (no metal).... hope I don't meet any of those wedge tailed eagles.:D
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2005, 20:50
Replies: 144
Views: 22,816
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

"N'arch" .............. you're learning fast,...

"N'arch" .............. you're learning fast, you'll soon be fluent, then you can get your passport.

Skeet.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2005, 23:23
Replies: 144
Views: 22,816
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Heli1, I received a phone call the next day to...

Heli1,
I received a phone call the next day to say it had just been seen (and heard) tracking over what looked like the Twinwoods/Clapham area. Damm, missed it again!!:(

Whirls,
Was that you in...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2005, 23:17
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

The Skeeter's T/R blades have 1000hr. life and...

The Skeeter's T/R blades have 1000hr. life and the pre mod. ones have 600hrs. till they are ready for the bin. In reality I would imagine the manufacturer allowed a large safety margin in this figure...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2005, 08:19
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Need a landing site north of Wattisham (suffolk)

Does anybody have a landing site within about 10nm to the north of Wattisham a/f that I can use this coming Friday (7/10/05)

Rgds.
SP
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2005, 22:50
Replies: 144
Views: 22,816
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Well I finally got to see the beast, I had not...

Well I finally got to see the beast, I had not been reading the post prior to the event so it was a suprise when we landed.

SaSless, Sorry I did not get the chance to speak to you, it all got a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2005, 01:00
Replies: 39
Views: 18,618
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

I have VHS too! As you say, poor plot but made by...

I have VHS too! As you say, poor plot but made by someone who clearly loves helicopters.
SP
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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2005, 22:25
Replies: 669
Views: 184,363
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Whirls, May not get to Seething now,...

Whirls,

May not get to Seething now, paperwork problem! Will be trying to sort it tomorrow.

If you do go to Seething and we are not there, your'e welcome to pop round to the hangar if you would...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 23:27
Replies: 669
Views: 184,363
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Would love to come to Redhill but promised local...

Would love to come to Redhill but promised local airfield (Seething, Norfolk) that we would be there. Maybe you would like to visit sometime if you are this way, could squeze onto my lawn alright.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 23:12
Replies: 669
Views: 184,363
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Great to see a Huey flying in the UK:ok: ...

Great to see a Huey flying in the UK:ok:

Thought you might like to see our little gem. Not quite as noisey but a classic too!

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Skeeter%20Pics/skeet_01
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 23:12
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,121,900
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Not quite as noisey as a Huey, but a classic too!...

Not quite as noisey as a Huey, but a classic too!

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Skeeter%20Pics/skeet_01

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Skeeter%20Pics/skeet_02
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 23:12
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,592,429
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Not quite as noisey as a Huey, but a classic too!...

Not quite as noisey as a Huey, but a classic too!

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Skeeter%20Pics/skeet_01

http://website.lineone.net/~sarrac/Skeeter%20Pics/skeet_02
Forum: Questions
25th Mar 2005, 23:58
Replies: 32
Views: 4,100
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

I'm left handed. Can get by without too much...

I'm left handed. Can get by without too much problem using right and in a lot of cases equally as well.

No problem flying fixed wing from either side. Learnt rotary on a Schwiezer 300, sit on left...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2005, 08:17
Replies: 32
Views: 9,152
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Could have ruined the day

In my opinion the film speeds up just before he (or she) touches the ground and slows again after the bounce. The deflection of the skids and boom and lack of deflection of the rotor disk is not...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2005, 22:35
Replies: 56
Views: 5,707
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Jellycopter, Any news yet on the contact...

Jellycopter,

Any news yet on the contact details for the ex Skeeter Pilot.

Rgds,

Skeeter Pilot
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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 22:11
Replies: 56
Views: 5,707
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

GLSNightPilot Thanks for that. I'll try...

GLSNightPilot

Thanks for that. I'll try various approaches in the open and monitor the differences.

jellycopter
I think I may have met him back in about 1996 at Weston Heli Days. It would...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2005, 20:26
Replies: 56
Views: 5,707
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

jellycopter Thanks for your reply. My...

jellycopter
Thanks for your reply. My instructor taught me to maintain an indicated airspeed to help lessen the chance of entering vortex ring, which at 1000' is not the end of the world but at...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2005, 01:27
Replies: 56
Views: 5,707
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Cross/Out of wind approaches

This post has been an interesting read but a little perplexing to see such differences of opinion on a manuvore that ought to be fairly uniform in technique irrespective of aircraft (rotory-single...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2003, 06:12
Replies: 0
Views: 589
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Allouette II spares for sale

A friend has some Allouette II spares for sale - if anyone is interested please leave P/Mess.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2003, 20:21
Replies: 39
Views: 17,558
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Head Turner: Thanks for your reply. I would...

Head Turner:

Thanks for your reply. I would like to trace the Portugese Skeeters if possible. I have traced all the others in this the UK. The 10 that the Porugese bought were ex German Mk50 &...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2003, 08:27
Replies: 39
Views: 17,558
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Tail Bloater - I'll see if I can dig up a few...

Tail Bloater - I'll see if I can dig up a few names - they will be old friends of Francis'. I'm sure the museum will have a full list.
A name you may be familier with is Mike S-Rayner. Sadly Mike...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2003, 23:54
Replies: 39
Views: 17,558
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

Cow like dope

Paco - It's true - cows have eaten Skeeter blades; they are attracted by the dope on the fabric.

Tail Bloater - I was only knee high when you were flying Skeeters. I was taught to fly the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2003, 22:30
Replies: 39
Views: 17,558
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

warm day flying

CyclicRick:
Would be interesting to know who the pilot was! He was not entirely pulling your leg. When warm, especially no wind and full fuel, unless you can do a running t/o with nose wheel on...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2003, 23:51
Replies: 39
Views: 17,558
Posted By Skeeter Pilot

All ex Skeeter helicopter pilots

If you are an ex British Army Air Corps. Saunders-Roe Skeeter pilot you may like to visit the Skeeter Heritage (http://www.skeeterheritage.co.uk) website. We operate and fly the only airworthy...
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