Iam tasked by my organization,  to prepare a proposal for overhaul of 2x MI 171, owned by my organization.  i have no  prior experience. needs assistance.   ..read more

What methods are people using , GPU,  to start their engines ?  I dont see any talk about that here ..read more

Looking for a Bell 47 Heater kit number 47-706-650 ..read more

would anyone be interested in buying R66 footwell mounts that hold your device and keeps the mount off your screen? please see attached image  ..read more

Hi, Does anyone has had electrical failure experience on the electrical circuit of rotor servos of AIRBUS helicopters? The problem is offten seen in Brazil and I´m wondering if is there any maintenance technic on the helicopter that is contrbuting for this occurency, so we can improve it and reduce this cost. Thanks for any advice or experience shared.   ..read more

So, friend of mine is looking for a heavy-lift helo to pick up and relocate one of those 'small houses' about a mile in the Tahoe area of NV. Doing a search turns up several heavy-lift companies that are all over the place.   Does anyone here have any experience with hiring these types of companies or know of any that can do this sort of thing that you can recommend?   Thanks ..read more

Greetings! Please help me to identify which helicopter this grip belongs to. SIKORSKY Helicopter GRIP ASSY S1640-62104-6J Thanks ..read more

35 year old here considering a career change to rotor-wing aviation. Quick bit about me: I earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have practiced as an aerospace engineer for NASA for over 10 years. The pay and benefits are fantastic, but I dread sitting in front of a computer for 9 to 10 hrs each day. I dread the work 95% of the time and have lost nearly all motivation to put forth my best effort. This struggle has persisted for 4 years and I’ve done everything I can reasonably think of to find happiness in my career, but to no avail. Hating your job is a horrible way to live, and I’m s ..read more

Hi There! We are restoring a Bell 47 G 4A and need some information if anyone is willing to assist. 1. Would anyone know if the Bell 47 gearbox is the same as the one on a Bell 206? Who sells these gearboxes overhauled? 2. Where can we get a copy of the service bulletins / instructions and Technical bulletins? Thank you!  ..read more

Does anyone know of a Bell 47 experienced mechanic is Washington state or Oregon that could do a pre-purchase inspection ..read more