http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/ en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:30:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/ http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27257&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:40:07 GMT Recently the Kings hit the press when arrested. The SNAFU was in part caused by registration. FAA estimates are that around 45,000 registered aircraft have bad addresses. Aircraft owners are required to notify any change of address within thirty days. I know we messed up on that one, it is now... Recently the Kings hit the press when arrested. The SNAFU was in part caused by registration.

FAA estimates are that around 45,000 registered aircraft have bad addresses. Aircraft owners are required to notify any change of address within thirty days. I know we messed up on that one, it is now in hand.

Having been caught out and reminded of this, do be aware that new re-registration requirements will be going into effect this year and FAA notifications will be on their way to the last address they have in the FAA Registry.

Updates can be made directly with the FAA and you're data checked online on their Website. ]]> News Resasi http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27257 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27256&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:32:09 GMT Interesting, for all you R&D experimenters..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EGGEN...item335ed9123f ]]> For Sale scottessex http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27256 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27255&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:03:37 GMT I visited Blois this year for the annual ULM show but didn't have my camera. Here's a link to a french gyro forum that has a few interesting photos.

http://autogire.xooit.fr/t683-BLOIS-2010.htm

Mike G ]]> General Discussion Mike G http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27255 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27254&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:56:43 GMT Through the notch and down 7 Falls canyon on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/14850874) Through the notch and down 7 Falls canyon on Vimeo ]]> Flying Video ms80831 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27254 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27253&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:09 GMT Simple question;
At wot fraction of one G are you at in a steady virtical decent of bout 1000fpm?
[ ingnoring drag] ]]> Theory of Flight (Aerodynamics) birdy http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27253 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27252&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:31:59 GMT The guys at the wrens hangar are planning a Low Country boil, and would like to know which evening best suits those who are interested? fri or sat. majority rules. The guys at the wrens hangar are planning a Low Country boil, and would like to know which evening best suits those who are interested? fri or sat. majority rules. ]]> News Ross Wheeler http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27252 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27251&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:08:39 GMT Hi Everyone, As some of you already know, I have a variety of aviation interest and been involved in many forms of aviation throughout my life. Along with rotorcraft, I have an interest and involvement with gliding and soaring. Soaring in a motorless aircraft and staying aloft using thermals, up... Hi Everyone,

As some of you already know, I have a variety of aviation interest and been involved in many forms of aviation throughout my life. Along with rotorcraft, I have an interest and involvement with gliding and soaring. Soaring in a motorless aircraft and staying aloft using thermals, up drafts and one's own piloting skills is a high that only another can experience to relate.

Every Labor Day weekend at the Mountain Valley Glider Port (L94) in Tehachapi, California is the annual Experimental Soaring Association Western Workshop. Simply, it is a symposium of various aviation and soaring related subjects. Many who attend are or have been senior engineers and aerodynamicists in the forefront of aerodynamic research and design who also have an interest in soaring. Many fascinating aeronautical subjects are covered. This year was no exception.

A recurrent speaker is a gentleman named Mike Sandlin. Sandlin is a long time hang glider pilot who over the years has designed a number of simple, light, and inexpensive, ridged wing gliders loosely based on the common primary glider design of the 1920s & 30 but using modern aluminum construction. Even though these gliders have low aspect ratio wings, and fly in the 30 - 40 mph range, the designs are able to soar in weak thermals and ridge soar very effectively. The heaviest of designs weighs no more than 150 LB and thus are Ultralights. Two of the best features of Sandlin's designs are the aircraft can be disassembled and assembled very easily by one person and be carried on top of a car or truck, and has provided very detailed informational drawings (not plans) on his website on how he constructed his gliders. Sandlin categorizes his designs as AIRCHAIRS. The various glider designs are called the BUG (Basic Ultralight Glider), the GOAT, and the PIG (Primary Instruction Glider). There is a Yahoo Airchair Discussion Group, and of course, Sandlin has his own website including various great photos and videos of his Airchairs in flight over the California Desert, mountains, and ridge soaring over the beach at Torrey Pines in La Jolla (pronounced La Hoy Ya), San Diego County. I recommend everyone who is reading this to take a look and be pleasantly surprised.

This is the latest update with photos taken in Tehachapi over Labor Day Weekend.

http://m-sandlin.info/update/update.htm

Here's the link to Sandlin's main page. The one picture of note is with Sandlin flying his BUG high over El Mirage (wearing sandals with socks). Mike told me that he was about 8500 ft MSL (5500 AGL) when that picture was taken. The runway just above his feet is the El Mirage Airport owned by the Breiglib Family and leased to General Atomics for Predator UAV training and testing (a former WW2 auxiliary training field, then later a great glider port and soaring site where in the past, national soaring contests had been held). The El Mirage Lake Bed is just above the airport with "Gyroplane Cove" just outside the photo to the upper left.

Don't forget to take a look at the video section.

http://m-sandlin.info/

Below, are several pictures I took while there for the workshop

Wayne ]]> General Discussion okikuma http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27251 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27250&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:26:21 GMT What are some experiences securing liability insurance on a gyro? I'm still working on getting quotes to come back from some providers. Is it prohibitively expensive? The privarte airstrip near my home requires some amount of liability so I'm just now starting to call around. Thanks


brian ]]> General Discussion willisbr http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27250 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27249&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:30:53 GMT So, I had a deal going where I was getting a nice 75 Fender bass, but the guy backed out at the last minute. SOOOOO I bought a cheap lead guitar. I'll learn bass later.

Now come the lessons and my fingers hurt. My brother-in-law is teaching me. He says deal with it :)

Do any of you experienced guys have tips on training your fingers? Tape? Balm? Macho mojo?

I've been practicing about an hour after work everyday, and it hurts to type. I'm not complaining, but there has to be something to help. Pretty soon I won't be able to play :)

Thanks for anything

Jon ]]> Off Topic Master Roda http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27249 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27248&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:45:09 GMT I am adding a 2nd seat on my gyro glider and need plans or a picture of the pettle arangement used on the bensen glider.. I am adding a 2nd seat on my gyro glider and need plans or a picture of the pettle arangement used on the bensen glider.. ]]> Gyrogliders Gyro Jim http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27248 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27247&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:03:37 GMT I was wondering if any builders of the Aurora Butterfly have opted to remove the seat/gas tank and replace it with a different seat. If so, were you able to mount another main gas tank or maybe two extra extender tanks somewhere else without messing up the balance. I love the Butterfly Gyros but... I was wondering if any builders of the Aurora Butterfly have opted to remove the seat/gas tank and replace it with a different seat. If so, were you able to mount another main gas tank or maybe two extra extender tanks somewhere else without messing up the balance. I love the Butterfly Gyros but would prefer the gas tank not also be the seat. If anyone has made a modification like this and has pics, I'd like to see them. ]]> Builders Corner sean klatt http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27247 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27246&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT Let me be honest with everyone. I have always wanted to fly a Gyro. I took my first ride about a month ago and it scared the crap out of me. I have been in planes and helicopters, but I have to admit, when I was in the Gyro it scared me. But, I still want to buy and fly. From all the professionals... Let me be honest with everyone. I have always wanted to fly a Gyro. I took my first ride about a month ago and it scared the crap out of me. I have been in planes and helicopters, but I have to admit, when I was in the Gyro it scared me. But, I still want to buy and fly. From all the professionals out there. What kit should I buy. I plan on (hopefully) to get Chris Burgess to teach me how to fly one. Money is tight right now but dang, I want one.

Thanks,

Bryan ]]> The Butterfly Thechap http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27246 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27245&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:19:41 GMT are there any budget helmet cams under $ 300? the hero cam looks like a joke, you don''t even get a helmet just a camera. I might rig up something myself but would like to hear opinions! thanks. ]]> General Discussion Redbaron http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27245 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27244&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:26:41 GMT I heard that Barnett Rotor Craft closed because of the passing away of the founder. Does anyone have any further information, what so ever?
It's a shame if we loose the Barnett designs!!!!!!!!!!!
:welcome: ]]> General Discussion gioflight http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27244 http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27243&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:37:54 GMT I can't think of a better place to get opinions. So please. I hope to build soon but am a little over my head about the right tools and hardware. I have alot of experience with wood and because of that realize there isn't anything better than the right tool for a job. And lots of times quality counts. So my question is about riveting guns. Got suggestions on brands and where to look? Wire crimpers too. My list gets longer the more I look. Bucking bars, rivet guage, go/no go guage necessary? Deburring tool. An a good source for AN hardware and clecos. That's probably a long enough list to start. Any obligers? HELP!!! and other suggestions.:help: ]]> Builders Corner Mickey Lessley http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27243