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    Who has built a helicopter from scratch?

    What specific references and resources would you recommend? And how feasible would it be to build off of blueprints of a certified helicopter?
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    Who has built a helicopter from scratch?

    Is that a one or two seater? Has it flown?
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    Who has built a helicopter from scratch?

    Building from plans preferably
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    Who has built a helicopter from scratch?

    I am looking for information on scratch building helicopters. Any comment at all would be appreciated. There must be people who do this. Please and thank you
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    Is anyone familiar with the LS7 V-8 powered Hummingbird 300LS?

    Now can someone please tell me more about the hummingbird 300ls airframe? I am interested in practical homebuilt helicopter designs.
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    Does anyone know what happened to Red Star Aviation?

    Does anyone know what happened to Red Star Aviation, or to its founder Dave Sutton? I understand that he used to be quite a resource for war birds, support and parts. I understand that he used to do consulting for home-builders. Would like to know how to get in contact with him. Thank you.
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    Is anyone familiar with the LS7 V-8 powered Hummingbird 300LS?

    Have any one you flown, built or owned one of these? How are they? Hummingbird 300LS Please give feed back. Thank you.
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    13B turbo in a Cozy IV

    Sure wish that link still worked
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    Free Aircraft Design Book Downloads

    I hope that you find these links to be of interest: cfair : Copyright free aircraft plans cfair1 : cfaircraftoverload cfair2 : cfaircraftplansoverflow2 cfair3 : cfair3 Cfair4 : Cfair4 cfair5 : cfair 5 Cfair6 : CFAIR6 I would welcome comment and input concerning the content of the...
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    GTD-350 Turbo Shaft/Turboprop Engine

    Can you by chance please tell me what other applications there were for this engine other than in the MI-2 helicopter? Were there any specific turboprop applications that you are aware of? Do you know if there was a gear box designed for it that would be used for a turboprop application...that...
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    TA16 Trojan amphibian information?

    Hi folks :-) Please don't everyone comment at the same time. I hate to say that I am somewhat disappointed by the complete lack of response to my post. Did I start the thread in the wrong location on the forum? Does it need to be moved? Someone must have some knowledge or expertize to...
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    Scratch built RV-10?

    Thank you
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    GTD-350 Turbo Shaft/Turboprop Engine

    So, what could the TBO be reasonably expected to be? How can you tell if one turboprop engine is serviceable or if it is used up? Do turboprops tend to go out abruptly or softly over time? I see that the Allison M-250 was used in both rotery wing and turboprop configurations...
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    TA16 Trojan amphibian information?

    Folks, What is known about this design by David Thurston? I understand that it is an amphibious design that was offered as a plans built for a wile? How does it differ from the Lake Renegade or Seawolf? Sincerely, whiteknight
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    Scratch built RV-10?

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Has any one scratch built RV-10? Whiteknight
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    Garrett JFS 100-13A Turboshaft engine in homebuilt aircraft?

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, What would be involved in doing this type of conversation, and how feasible would it be? Garrett JFS 100-13A Turboshaft engine (Zodiac powerplant - kit airplane) Sincerely and Respectfully Submitted, whiteknight
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    GTD-350 Turbo Shaft/Turboprop Engine

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I am looking for specific and useful information on the PZL/Sikorsky Isotov GTD-350 Turbo Shaft/Turboprop engine. I understand that one of these will produce 400 Shaft Horsepower, while weighing in at 298 pounds dry. Length is 54 inches, diameter 24 inches. What...
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    Buick/Oldsmobile 215 aluminum V8

    Do you still have those engines, and want to sell them? Please let me know
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    PRSU Plans

    How can I open that file? What format is that? I want to have an open minded look at as much information as possible. Thank you. Jason
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