Like riding a bicycle

[Marc Tower]

After a 16 year lag in my log book, there is a rotary wing entry again.
Many, many thanks to Chuck Schreib (www.2copter.com) for the opportunity
knock off some rust. Chuck appears to run a nice operation just outside of
Wichita.

Two main observations from this experience: One, the R44 was better than I
expected. I have received several responses to my post regarding the R44
vs. 206 but had not had a chance to experience it myself. Reasonable power,
good tail rotor authority, good speed. We did some hover work, hovering
auto, climb, cruise, OGE hover and a regular auto. Great fun, no, it was
the most fun I've had in a long time. Airplanes are abnormal, this felt
right!

Which brings me to my second observation - It only took about 60-90 seconds
to relax, get my focus in the distance and stabilize the hover. I did over
control a bit at first but it came back pretty quick. I can't wait for the
next chance to fly.

-Marc-

[Steve JACOBS]

You give me hope that my return to rotary wing flight (soon!) will only
frighten those watching my pathetic efforts after a 5year layoff!

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Cheers 'n Beers .....Steve Jacobs :-)
Melbourne, Australia.

[Gilles Arlove]

I took a two and half year break and recently returned , I was suprised how
quickly it all came back even on the first flight where we had a good 15 -20
breeze, ATC had me hold short of the pad (for what seemed an eternity) with
wind off to my left in the little Robbie !

Have fun

Gilles Melb Aust.
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