Does any one know any thing about the Rotax 401 used on a Ski-Doo snow
mobile in the 70's and 80's? I bought a Ski-Doo thinking I could use the
Rotax to power a G-1 and possibly use
the centrifigul cluth/belt reduction unit as well . The motor is in
good shape and I figured I would do an overhaul before I took the chopper
beyond tethered test flights. I am an an industrial mechanic by trade,
but I am an aviation enthusiast and a hobby machinist as well. I rcently
switched back to this carrer which has given me more money and free time.
I originally thought of building a fixed wing ultralight, but because of
space constraints and my desire to utilize my lathe and mill, the G-1 seemed
like a perfect project. Now I am not so sure. Has the
G-1A flown at this point? I would love any news on the progress of
it. I am also curios to know if the horizontal/vertical rule
stated earlier applies to 2cyl. 2strokes. Obviosly it would be easier to
mount the engine vertically rather than horizontally, but not at the cost
of significant engine life. You have a great web site and you can be sure
I will contribute to it's continued existance
Thanks, Frank & Ruby Knox
I hope you are kidding about everyone giving you a dollar for the website.
Your begging skills are worse than your spelling! You must be the poorest
person on earth not to be able to pay for a website. I say dump the
website NOW.
Thank you for your eM to SHnPGIE Mr. nameless.
Feel free to never visit this site again.
Also, please send over the URL address for your web site, I would like to experience your perfection.
Sincerely yours, Glenn Ryerson, Host of SHnPGIE
SHnPGIE just had a call from one of the Championships organizers (forgot
his mane already). He says Saturday will be a great/best day for spectators.
Pop over to their web site
for the latest news n directions to the Blairstown NJ air port.
Seems like a great day to C lots of helicopters on the ground n in
the air.
Hope 2 C U there, Glennnnnn (SH's host)
Helicopters can kill you quickly; a woman takes her time.
Helicopters can be turned on by a flick of a switch n doesn't get mad if you 'touch and go.'
Helicopters don't object to a preflight inspection.
Helicopters come with manuals to explain their operation.
Helicopters have strict weight and balance limits.
Helicopters can be flown any time of the month.
Helicopters don't come with in-laws.
Helicopters don't care about how many other helicopters you have flown.
Helicopters and pilots both arrive at the same time.
Helicopters don't mind if you look at other helicopters.
Helicopters don't mind if you buy helicopter magazines.
Helicopters expect to be tied down
Helicopters don't comment on your piloting skills.
Helicopters don't try and make you crash and burn.
Helicopters don't whine unless something is really wrong.
When helicopters go quiet, it's a bad thing.
Looking for an ch7 Angel used or partially build
Will be hosting the 2oo1 USS National Helo Championships!
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Alfred Hammer wrote:
fix the daily picture please, its just an "x"Why don't you just pull the website now? Don't wait till september.You're crying poor, but you won't put any effort into the site anymore.And I love the hypocrosy. Speak the truth, except when it comes to your own scew ups.I had to find out from witnesses that you botched an auto. Have you reported it yet? Inspector MorsePs I received Mr. Hammer's eM the first week in March 2oo1. Perhaps someone wiht free time would like to eM Mr. Hammmer and explain how to set the time n date on his system?
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Thank you for your eM to SHnPGIESuch a gentleman U R Alfred........................
Glennnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Alfred's reply on Friday the 9th of March
To all the people complaining about my eM to Glenn: It was a note to
him, not intended to be on "new stuff." He did not post the apology that
followed, I notice. I actually did think it was 1998 having just
come down off of some bitchin' acid that I dropped last week. There is
no further need to pepper me with messages calling me "skid kicker" and
other colorful terms. The website is doomed ; that is the real problem.
It takes a lot of time to keep the material fresh and interesting and after
so many years and after losing his own helicopter, the fire has gone out.
I would send photos of the Helicycle, but have nothing new for now.
With the warmer weather
coming I think you will start to see a lot of builders catching up
on construction. My blades arrived a while ago. They require some work
by the builder.(bonding on the doublers at the root) Still waiting to get
the fuel system, instruments, clutch, engine mounts, radiator, etc. Expect
to have it all come together in a few months. I got my helo ticket and
am ready to rock and roll. Most builders have yet to get their training.
I found a simulator helpful when learning and designed a set of helo controls
for the PC.
Alfred (Skid Kicker) Hammer
SH/Glenn's 2 cents. Yes I did not post his apology, I am 1000% guilty, it was short n it went almost exactly like this "my apologies, I got carried away with my bad boy humour". I simply didn't post it because I felt a tiny apology was not sincere after a paragraph of complaint. N Yes, SHnPGIE may just die due to lack if interest n contributions (I don't mean just monitory contributions either) and nasty complaints don't help much either........
Any one have any idea on the progress of the HeliCycle
Please eM your fotos n text
jloxterkamp@Cinergy.com
Hi Glen,
BJ should be finishing up the First production run in about a Month.
He is also building a Factory ship which will be done soon.
I'm sure Homer should have his flying before his show and Mentone.
I haven't seen any recent pictures.
See YaJoe W. Loxterkamp
Cincinnati, Ohio
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD SEND INFO ON THEIR HELICYCLE'S IN TO THIS SITE AS A LOT OF THEM MUST BE SO CLOSE TO COMPLETION.
A STEP BY STEP PROGRESS OF THEIR WORK WOULD BE OF GREAT INTEREST AND MAY KEEP THE SITE GOING.
LOTS OF PEOPLE VISIT THE SITE BUT NO ONE IS CONTRIBUTING.
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