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BrendAn

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  1. great photos as always. have you loaded it to 600 yet
  2. How Dangerous Are R22 Helicopters? The Robinson R22 helicopters are generally considered safe, especially when operated within their guidelines. However, they do require a high level of skill and experience from the pilot to handle the unique challenges they present. The helicopter's low inertia rotor system and the need for quick autorotation in case of engine failure are critical factors that make the R22 demanding to fly. Despite these challenges, the R22 is a popular choice for training and recreational flying due to its reliability and cost-effectiveness. Engineering.com+5
  3. 2 blade teeter systems do not like neg g.
  4. Can turbulence overload R22 rotor blades? Yes, turbulence can overload the R22 rotor blades. The R22 helicopter is known for its teetering rotor system, which can be affected by extreme blade flapping during turbulence. This flapping can lead to a situation where the main rotor blade contacts the main rotor mast, resulting in a loss of rotor system separation from the helicopter. To prevent such an overload, it is crucial to avoid conditions that could lead to low G (load factor below 1.0) or abrupt control input, such as sudden cyclic pushovers. If turbulence is encountered, it is recommended to slow down the forward airspeed and make small control inputs. In extreme cases, a precautionary landing may be necessary. verticalreference.com
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    Zenith 701 price dropped

    this would almost be the best aircraft in australia for that price
  6. i think he missed the bit about 4 of them flying to oshkosh.😁
  7. i learnt about drilling holes in lexan the hard way. ruined a $300 jab window.
  8. You made a mistake. Sh#t happens. No good carrying on at people that gave you advice.
  9. aren't those 2 seater versions extremely rare, like only a couple flying
  10. i would love one but i fly for the enjoyment of being up there. also i think a single seater would get pretty uncomfortable over 100 knts in rough air.
  11. not at all. you would expect that economy from a 42 hp 4 stroke in a slippery airframe
  12. a basic car these days comes with 360 deg cameras. you would think aircraft could have cameras too. the crew could do a last minute check from the cockpit. there seems to be a lot of incidents happening on the ground lately.
  13. it cruises around 100 knts on 2 gallons an hour. stalls at 40 knts. 69500 us fly away. i think they have done well. definately not form over function.
  14. the flat roof version looks like something fell on it in the hangar
  15. typical ai rubbish
  16. 2 182 / 172 incidents compared to 10 r22 on the page you put up. so how do they work that out.
  17. true and also the amount of them mustering would add a few mishaps too. the 2 blade rotor sytems are susceptible to mast bump too if flown outside the book from what i have read.
  18. shocker for robinson helis too. 10 incidents since feb in the list
  19. that link said he was out of stock in 2020. you would think there would be an update in the last 5 years if he was still selling them.
  20. I had to physically ring ANZ and let them know I am overseas so I can use my bank. Otherwise they automatically block the account when I try to do a transaction from America.
  21. You can do everything by snail mail but it still gets uploaded when it gets to the receiver. You just get a false sense of security thinking your 1800s method is safe.
  22. i can only speak for myself . i have done more digital contracts than i can remember. finance and insurance. i can honestly say there has never been a security issue with any of them. as far as selling property to scammers a lot of the problem is greed. some people are gullible once the big carrot is waved and they forget to do their due diligence. same with people desperate for a companion give away fortunes every year, quite often to people that don't exist.
  23. why. i have done dozens of digital contracts and never a problem. anyone saying otherwise has no experience with them.
  24. And you don't have to leave the house to do everything like you used to. I love electronic documents
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