Helicopter Autorotations
There are a lot of new helicopter pilots out there and I thought that some of you might benefit from a few words from an…
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Beware Of The Wires
The number one killer of helicopters and their occupants is collisions with wires and other obstructions. In 2006 I flew as a medevac helicopter pilot…
Dissymmetry of Lift and Retreating Blade Stall
Does anyone remember that mid 80’s helicopter show Airwolf? I believe it had Jan-Michael Vincent as the pilot and Ernest Borgnine as his co-pilot /…
Oshkosh Rotorcraft 1994
Oshkosh Brings Out The Rotorcraft ARTICLE DATE: November 1994 If you wanted to make some real money at the show, the business to start would…
Building A Rotorway Exec Helicopter Kit
Rotorway Here To Stay ARTICLE DATE: November 2000 Once a champion, always a champion I’VE BEEN INTERESTED in helicopters for quite some time, and I…
The Scorpion: A Real Helicopter From A Kit
Single Seat Scorpion One Kit Helicopter Powered by a 115-hp engine, this whirlybird cruises at 75 mph and has a 140-mile range. You can build…
The Scorpion Helicopter Package
Rotorway Scorpion Two Kit Helicopter ARTICLE DATE: August 1978 A couple of months ago, we did a pirep on a homebuilt helicopter, the Hillman Hornet…
1991 Oshkosh Report Reveals Cobra Predator Helicopter Pictures
Oshkosh 1991 Rotorcraft Round-Up ARTICLE DATE: November 1991 COURTESY: Sport Pilot – Hot Kits & Homebuilts There isn’t any doubt that helicopters are very attractive…
A Helicopter In Every Garage
Affordable Helicopters For Everyone WHATEVER HAPPENED TO “A Helicopter In Every Garage?” ARTICLE DATE: November 1978 THAT ERA MAY NEVER COME – BUT THE NUMBER…
Early Rotorway Exec Advertising
Rotorway Exec Helicopter Advertising ARTICLE DATE: April 1985 AFFORDABLE ROTARY WING FLYING SEE IT AT HOME… AND BELIEVE IT… THE THRILL IS BACK!! The RotorWay…