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03-21-2004, 08:27 AM
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New member introduction
Hi,
I'm new to this forum, My name is Hoyt A. Stearns Jr., an electrical/computer engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona, where I moved 35 years ago primarily because there's never IFR here. I build and commuted in a Rotorway Scorpion (N9066) quite a few years ago, but sold that. I had come to know B.J.Schramm because the Rotorway factory is nearby. I'm now about half way through building a Mosquito ultralight helicopter ( http://www.innovatortech.ca ). I fortuitously met Dr. Bruno Nagler here, who was a designer and champion of air pressure jet helicopters, and I became heavily involved in that field, obtaining two patents, one to increase the fuel economy. This became feasible when electric motors achieved 8 horsepower per pound, allowing them to be placed right inside the rotor blades to drive cross flow fans. I'd like to continue that development, but it takes lotsa money. I really like the idea of an ultralight helicopter, because there's none of the hassle with licensing, inspections, taxes, etc. 
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03-21-2004, 10:50 AM
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Welcome!
Good luck with the Helicopter Kit. Looks like a great machine. When do you think your will have it in the air?
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"The exhilaration of flying is too keen, the pleasure too great, for it to be neglected as a sport"— Orville Wright Tim OConnor, CFI, Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft, Sport Pilot Fixed Wing, FAA Advanced Ground Instructor:..  PRA Member #38872, You CAN Afford to FLY ! --> http://www.YouCanAffordToBeAPilot.com Rotorcraft 11,000 file archive
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03-21-2004, 10:56 AM
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Again Hoyt, Happy birthday and welcome aboard!
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I know you understood what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what I said is not what I meant. Chuck Irby - Laurel, Mississippi
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03-21-2004, 11:54 AM
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Welcome Hoyt! Would it be possible for you to post some pics of your Mosquito? My brother is locked in for the 4th run Helicycle. BJ just sent a new DVD, that I got to watch today, on The checkout and test flying a new Helicycle. We are getting very excited.
Should be getting first package in August. How about the turbine powered Ultrasport heli on the cover of the new Rotorcraft mag? Oh I got my pic in there too, thanks to the great people at the ROC fly-in!!
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Happy Flying, Chris S.
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03-21-2004, 04:11 PM
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Welcome aboard Hoyt.
Aussie Paul.
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03-21-2004, 04:41 PM
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Welcome to the family. BTW Happy B-day.
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"You can try to educate the ignorant but, you can't argue with stupid" Mike Boyette Recreational Pilot Gyroplane Sunstate Wing & Rotor Board Member Pra Member #46553
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03-24-2004, 02:32 PM
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8) welcome if you wanted a place to get a zillion of question,opinions and answerd this is the place.
CHuk P
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03-25-2004, 09:30 AM
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Welcome to "wonder land "welcome aboard! ;D ;D
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"When once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always be.  " Leonardo DaVinci . 
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03-25-2004, 03:30 PM
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Re:New member introduction
Here's a picture of my Mosquito helicopter, about half done:
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