Hi there, I'm planning to do special helicopter training, and I have a few options: the Bell 206, Bell 505, or H125. The Bell 206 is the cheapest, but I’m not sure if I’ll fit comfortably. I’m 6’7” (202 cm). I got my license in an R44. I fit in it, but it wasn’t super comfortable. Does the Bell 206 have more space than the R44? If not, is the Bell 505 bigger than the R44? I tried to find a test flight for the 206 or 505, but there aren’t many available in my area. I’ve tested the H125, and it has plenty of space, but the training costs nearly three times as much. Thanks for any advice!

The tail rotor blades, part number A029-1, on my 1993 R22 have a life time limit of 5525 hrs, with no calendar expiration, per logbook. This is also confirmed in the service manuals, that is until recent service are now printing this rotor blade with a 2200 hrs time limit, and a calendar limit of 12 years. So the question is, do I need to change the rotor blades, which would require also a new rotor gear box as well on the basis of a service manual, when no AD for replacement or change in service time limits has been issue? Helicopter is for private use.

To (try) and keep this simple, assume a pilot lands a helicopter with: 1. A controlling dimension of 42 feet on the left helipad below - despite the max size being marked as 40 feet. 2. A gross weight of 11,000 lbs, (it weighs 11K at the time) despite the max weight being marked as 8,000 pounds. Now: A. Does the pilot get in trouble? B. Are the markings regulatory or enforceable? Only asking because the AC containing all the information about helipad design says that the markings and "THIS AC" has no applicability under title 14 because of the exceptions for heliports.

helojunkie, your vm attachment is no longer there…what did it say?

How do I even go about getting a moral waiver form anyways like what are the steps ?

Hello - I am new to this forum. I am planning to propose to my girlfriend this January. We live in NYC and I would love to propose to her on a helicopter (our common interest) I’m not made of money, but can’t a man dream a little. I want to make his day special for this special girl. I’m not too familiar with this but I was hoping someone was able to help. thabk you

I ended up missing the sep board due to a delay in my flight physical, HOWEVER, I am on the Nov. board

Hi I am an ex military pilot with almost 2000 hrs. Never held a commercial license. I'm moving to Australia next year and wondering what would be the most efficient way to go for CPL H from CASA. Should I get a license from my home country 1st (which is quiet a process in itself) and then go for conversion Or is there any way to apply with my military experience (log books, certificates and my skills are all I got to show for it). I got an year to put things in order. Just want to be sure about procedure.

If a pilot is abusing alcohol can he still fly? No drugs except an occasional gummy for pain (legal in our state)

Brand new in box only opened to assess contents if interested lmk here or can text me at 7316970919 thank u