Rotary Wing Forum http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/ en Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:39:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Rotary Wing Forum http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/ Turboprop http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27190&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:46:31 GMT Here's a couple of video links for all you guys that dream about a turbine power ultralight.

YouTube - Larry's gas turbine jet engine turboprop ultralight aircraft, GB103

YouTube - larry flies jet turboprop ultralight aircraft, GB103

. ]]> General Discussion Alan_Cheatham http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27190 Larry Neal flying the Aurora at Air Adventure 2010 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27189&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:02:52 GMT Note: Title should read....Airventure 2010. 7 videos posted under the Butterfly Section. http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=381478#post381478 Enjoy. Note: Title should read....Airventure 2010.


7 videos posted under the Butterfly Section.


http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/sho...478#post381478

Enjoy. ]]> Flying Video Greg Mitchell http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27189 Aurora Butterfly Video at Airventure 2010 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27188&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:59:32 GMT Just in from Larry. Looks like he had some fun.

2012 I'll be there to watch for myself.

Enjoy.


The Aurora at Airventure 1.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 1



The Aurora at Airventure 2.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 2.wmv



The Aurora at Airventure 3.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 3.wmv



The Aurora at Airventure 4.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 4.wmv



The Aurora at Airventure 5.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 5.wmv



The Aurora at Airventure 6.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 6.wmv



The Aurora at Airvenutre 7.wmv

YouTube - The Aurora at Airventure 7.wmv ]]> The Butterfly Greg Mitchell http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27188 wiring for trim motor http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27187&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:42:29 GMT Ok now i dont mind playing with electrics, but this is not playing the way i want it too, might be a case of looking too hard, but i have a mind blank right now. What i have is a infinity aerospace hand grip with 50 switches and 5000 wires(seems like it any way) coming out of it, i worked out the... Ok now i dont mind playing with electrics, but this is not playing the way i want it too, might be a case of looking too hard, but i have a mind blank right now.
What i have is a infinity aerospace hand grip with 50 switches and 5000 wires(seems like it any way) coming out of it, i worked out the wires ect, eg for the trim i was going to use the 4 way rocker switch on top, but there is only 5 wires for it, after friggin with the multi meter, found out the switch connects the corrosponding wire to ground, there is no + wire to feed power in, the wiring diagram i have for the motor requires a + and - to go to the switch, so the switch can then reverse the polarity to suit the direction required.
Anybody wired one of these hand grips before, and can give me a SIMPLE schematic to work to??
Thanks ]]> Avionics / Instrumentation bones http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27187 Attn: Chapter Newsletter Editors http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27186&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:39:01 GMT If you edit the newsletter of a PRA chapter, and would like to see other local chapter newsletters from other parts of the country, send me an e-mail at secretary@utahrotorcraft.org. Some of us are going to copy each other each time a new newsletter comes out. There are three of us in so far,... If you edit the newsletter of a PRA chapter, and would like to see other local chapter newsletters from other parts of the country, send me an e-mail at secretary@utahrotorcraft.org.

Some of us are going to copy each other each time a new newsletter comes out. There are three of us in so far, and I figure all I can do is learn by seeing how everyone else puts their newsletters together.

Note - This group will NOT be used for the purpose of distributing your newsletter or its content to members of other chapters, only to get inspiration for content and formatting ideas.

Also - This is for editors only. Only those who are actually producing and sharing newsletters will receive others in return. ]]> PRA Discussion PW_Plack http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27186 Radiator Question, Please Help http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27185&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:22:02 GMT I have three radiators on my 618, two rotax and and addon about the same size. I want to consolidate to one radiator and the VW radiator is a little big due to prerotator flex shaft placement and muffler placement. Is there anything about 3" shorter in length say around 26" long X 16 to 18 inches wide with both hose connections on one end similar to the VW radiator? Any help will be greatly appreciated. ]]> General Discussion AirScooter http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27185 Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27184&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:15:57 GMT I hope all our gyro friends in New Zealand are OK and doing well. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/new.zealand.quake/index.html?hpt=T1 I hope all our gyro friends in New Zealand are OK and doing well.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapc...ex.html?hpt=T1 ]]> News Chuck Roberg http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27184 <![CDATA[Nature's Gyrocopters]]> http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27183&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:19:49 GMT I have a hummingbird feeder outside my home office window. My (lovely in short skirts and short shorts) neighbor decided to put one up too. I don't know why mine is so popular over hers, but I have two species of Bee-birds (they fly like bees, so I started calling them that one day a few years ago) battling for air supremacy for control of my feeder.

It's like watching a WWI dogfight. A wing man will distract the defender while the third bird goes in for a sip of suqar water. Smart birds.

Ever see birds mate in flight? They do it for like an instant, then again, and again, until they are on the ground doing the nasty. Glad I'm human, looks like we have a lot more fun at it than they do.

My window on their world from my home office is quite entertaining. I've logged 42 species of birds seen from it since Spring 2008. You know what worries me? 70% did not return during migration spring of 2010. That is LOT to lose. What's happening to our wild animals? ]]> General Discussion NoWingsAttached http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27183 Early signs of a blown head gasket??? http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27182&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:07:03 GMT About a week ago I came back from a flight and noticed air bubbles going up my coolant overflow tube. I replaced the cap with a 13lb new one. Since then it has been pushing about 2 cups of coolant out during a flight and will not suck it back in when the engine cools down. There is about 2 cups of... About a week ago I came back from a flight and noticed air bubbles going up my coolant overflow tube. I replaced the cap with a 13lb new one. Since then it has been pushing about 2 cups of coolant out during a flight and will not suck it back in when the engine cools down. There is about 2 cups of air in the filler neck that has displaced the fluid. There is also a small amount of pressure in the coolant system after it's cooled down(the next day).

My thought is a small head gasket leak, displacing the fluid in my coolant system. It has not been overheating. Runs at 180 +- 5 for thermostat opening and closing.
If it is the head gasket, do I need to replace the head bolts as well?
Ideas?
Thanks
Brad ]]> RAF - Rotary Air Force bmoore2156 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27182 New hazard to flying http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27181&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:22 GMT Latest EAA news letter says John and Martha King (of KING SCHOOLS FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS) were arrested at gun point and hadcuffed in Santa Barbra Ca. when a incorrect piece of data said there plane was stolen. This is the second screw up of this nature, the other happened to another older couple... Latest EAA news letter says John and Martha King (of KING SCHOOLS FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS) were arrested at gun point and hadcuffed in Santa Barbra Ca. when a incorrect piece of data said there plane was stolen.

This is the second screw up of this nature, the other happened to another older couple on there way to Oshkosh when they landed at a airport in Nebraska this year, no appologies of explanations given at the time.

Tony ]]> Off Topic WHY http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27181 Hand held VHF and Headset wanted http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27180&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:04:19 GMT Looking for a good used Hand held VHF and headset. Radio does not need to have nav just com. Let me know and Thanks Mark Looking for a good used Hand held VHF and headset. Radio does not need to have nav just com. Let me know and Thanks Mark ]]> Wanted Mark Spies http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27180 Restoring Benson in Oshkosh http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27179&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:22:47 GMT I have what appears to be a benson b-11 the project is about 3/4 finished, will be looking for good advise on upgrades to make this a safe and stable machine. my efforts have been to improve the trust line to weight line condition of the craft. Thanks Lawn Dart I have what appears to be a benson b-11 the project is about 3/4 finished, will be looking for good advise on upgrades to make this a safe and stable machine.
my efforts have been to improve the trust line to weight line condition of the craft. Thanks Lawn Dart ]]> Welcome Mat lawn dart http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27179 Benson hub bar http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27178&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:56 GMT looking for 4 ft hub bar for benson blades.also looking for starter ring gear for a Mac 72 hp big bolt hub and 90 hp jugs for the Mac looking for 4 ft hub bar for benson blades.also looking for starter ring gear for a Mac 72 hp big bolt hub and 90 hp jugs for the Mac ]]> Wanted lawn dart http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27178 And another abused pup finds a good home http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27177&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:06:41 GMT Well ladies and gents here is our new addition to our family. Little fury fellow. Still a little shy but finally the tail is up :) Well ladies and gents here is our new addition to our family.
Little fury fellow. Still a little shy but finally the tail is up :)
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]]> Off Topic choppergabor http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27177 Sept. Chapter Event and BBQ http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27176&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:50 GMT Dear Rotorcraft Enthusiast, Our next chapter meeting is being held on Saturday Sept. 11th at 10 AM at the Airgyro hangar. After a brief meeting we will be adjourning out to the Hangar area for some fun flying and our Annual BBQ Luncheon. Our plan is to grill some burgers and have the side... Dear Rotorcraft Enthusiast,

Our next chapter meeting is being held on Saturday Sept. 11th at 10 AM at the Airgyro hangar. After a brief meeting we will be adjourning out to the Hangar area for some fun flying and our Annual BBQ Luncheon. Our plan is to grill some burgers and have the side dishes provided by pot luck, however to plan for an event like this with food it really helps to know how many people to plan on. Like last year we would invite you to bring spouses or children (or even friends for that matter) as we want this to be more of a social event and include everyone who is willing to come have fun with us.

I would ask everyone to let me know if you will be able to be here on the 11th and if so how many people you plan to bring with you. If you are willing to take a food assignment please let me know so we can make assignments so we don’t end up with too much of one thing and not enough of another. We will need beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, deserts, chips, drinks etc. so please get back with me and let me know if you can help out with this.

We are also hoping the weather will hold and we will have good weather to be able to do some flying that Saturday, so you guys with machines, please do all you can to bring them and to fly them for the rest of us to watch.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Doug Barker
URA Pres. ]]> Chapter 2 - Utah Rotorcraft Assn. GyroDoug http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27176