I Bought A Helicopter WITHOUT A License...

[@therealjimmysworld]

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[@XBootlicker]

9:00 Funny, Not Funny Jimmy

[@lcfflc3887]

I would wear a parachute if i were to get that tiny helicopter to 14,000 just to be on the safe side.

[@johndoe-el5ic]

Cool... Hey Jimmy. What do you think about unauthorized towers erected near airports that have IFR approaches?.... I guess your new boyfriend "gyro-crashen 1/million can" think its fine and dandy.....How about you bub?

[@normcaissie5598]

I knew you would buy one after you flew this one before the race.

[@TakingOff]

It's gonna be AWESOME!!

[@Johnnywhamo]

Jimmy I don't know where your funds are coming from but I have to laugh, every time I see one of your vids it's like " Well I just bought" I'm like man, I'm still buying medium fries instead of large fries, what the hell did I do wrong in life? lol

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Hint, he has a high end printer and the right kind of paper in his basement.

[@adamr9215]

I think he is putting himself deep into debt trying to establish a channel that is making money. Just throwing everything at a wall hoping something will stick. He needs 20 times more subs and he is trying to find a way to get them. Maybe it will work out before collections starts calling him.

[@RMSadventures-ie4fr]

@@adamr9215 yep, blank checks and a pen that has a lot of ink LOL

[@therealjimmysworld]

Hahahaha

[@JSMZeez]

He had a successful business and sold it. He stated that in one of his videos. Clearly Jimmy is intelligent. He’s not going to jeopardize his family future for a KZbin channel.

[@Christopher_R]

I’m glad this ended up with someone who appreciates it. Nothing against JH, but I can’t picture him enjoying this as much as you will. 😎

[@NFNADVENTURE]

Neither did jh. That's why he took the 100k

[@LEOhopeful]

Not to mention JH exceeds the weight limit of the chopper!!

[@summary1000]

Hey Jimmy. I’m retired State Police Pilot. I flew A Star, Twin Star, and EC135’s. Ironically I took my check ride for rotor and commercial rating in a Schweizer just like this one!! Great little helicopter. Loved it with doors off. After seeing numerous crashes with the Robinson’s, I’m glad I flew the Schweizer. Wish I could afford one. Good luck with it.

[@b212hp]

I started training as an Army aviator in the TH-55 in 1978. It was known as the "Matel Messerschmitt" to one and all. Good choice for a trainer, you'll love it.

[@allenrobbins3072]

makes two of us. I thought for sure I'd wash out after trying to hover for the first time. Manual throttle in those, can't tell you how many times I hit the overspeed (george) on approaches and would be looking out the side door on approach

[@MRrwmac]

I thought they had fully changed over from the TH55 (yes we called it the Mattel Messersmit also) to the OH- 58 by ‘78?

[@b212hp]

@@MRrwmac After consulting with a friend, who was in one of the first classes to get no recip time, it was in 1988/89 that the -55 was pulled. Shame, I thought the whole routine of balancing on a beach ball while you rubbed your tummy and patted your head made us better pilots. They started the program in the Huey.

[@michaelbarrett8803]

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[@russlavalle]

Welcome to the Rotor World Jimmy! I did my Commercial Rotor Wing Helicopter Add-On in an S300CB a couple years ago. So much fun!

[@ClintHackney]

Wow! How exciting!! I was in aircraft maintenance in the Army. AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters. I was accepted to flight school, and the pilots in my unit were training me before leaving for flight school. I was learning to fly and hover from the front seat of an attack helicopter. I was having a lot of fun and didn't have to pay to play! Lol!!! The sad part is I was injured and never made it to flight school. I definitely miss being around helicopters. Be careful and be smart, and I am looking forward to seeing your progress and the videos coming up. If you are ever around Wilmington, Ohio, feel free to stop by and say hi! God bless and blue skies.

[@emmanuelgoldstein1918]

Rarely do you surprise me Jimmy, yet you've done it once again. Can't wait to go along with you on your helicopter adventure!

[@billwaterhouse2413]

Hi and, yes I trained in the TH55 in 1981 at Ft Rucker. I loved it. “George” took a bit getting used to especially in stiff winds. Get 50 hrs before transitioning to the UH-1. Enjoy it.. off airport work is a blast. Landing in confined areas and on pinnacles. Good stuff!

[@sleeplessstu]

Don’t forget that a beautiful float equipped Hughes Schweizer adorned the helipad aboard Jacques Cousteau’s Calypso !

[@therealjimmysworld]

Whoa! That’s awesome!

[@gary5481]

Coincidentally, I live on & look after an ex German Navy Minesweeper in Cape Town. It was used for the 2016 movie L Odyssey on the life of Costeau. On Thursday, I pulled out a file of photos, left behind by the film crew, to show my neighbour. The photos were used for 'set dressing' which show the Calypso in period in various itterations, one of which has the helicopter on the helipad on the bow & another, where it is stowed on the upper deck.

[@coldsamon]

I grew up watching "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau" All episodes are here on KZbin. Great series.

[@johnypitman2368]

I remember Jacques Cousteau and his exploration ship the Calypso with such love and appreciation. Cousteau was a legendary man, a super hero if you will. He took us to the far corners of the world teaching us to love and appreciate this great orb we live on. I'm pretty sure he invented modern scuba gear known as the aqua lung. those were the days of my youth when all the world offered was magical, well before I matured and the people in charge became super villains. God bless Donald Trump

[@gary5481]

@@johnypitman2368 Amen. Trump is the voice of reason in a world gone insane.

[@240RobertA]

Very nice. Slight correction though. It was Hughes that first sold the Piston powered 300 Line to Schweizer, then went on to market the Turbine 500 and Apache to McDonnell Douglas. There was never a MD300 as McDonnell Douglas had no ownership or marketing on behalf of Schweizer for that model.

[@FL.AirBoater]

Congratulations Jimmy on your chopper purchase, You know Cleetus wouldn’t have nothing but the best, Enjoy your videos from central Fl.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

I dont care what anyone says, the most Iconic Helo ever made is the Bell UH1 Iroquois with the T53 Lycoming turboshaft turbine engine aka The Huey. When you think Helicopter 🚁 you think Huey. These now vintage Birds saved thousands of American lives in their day. 🇺🇲🙏🏼

[@johnturner7569]

I flew in a Huey in Cape Town S.A. a few years ago on a wine tasting trip of all things.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Actually I think of the OH58A Kiowa aka Bell Jet Ranger. Next up is the Bell 47. Then comes the UH1. 😛

[@gotchagoing4905]

@@monkeybarmonkeyman The 58's in Nam were used for scouting missions and they sucked. I was glad when we were reissued our OH-6's. I have what's left of one of the 58's I flew in on my second tour. My loh is now in the US Army Aviation Museum at Mother Rucker. It used to be at the main entrance of the museum on a 12 ft stick. They sent me a picture of it, and they have my scout scarf all framed up and hanging inside I think on the main floor. I still have all the correspondence to go along with that.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

@@gotchagoing4905 I only chose the 58 over the Loach cause of course, I just adored the civ Bell Ranger 🙂 The OH-6 would be the preferred ship for combat (of those two). Rucker is a great place and congrats on that aircraft making it to a prominent position!

[@gotchagoing4905]

@@monkeybarmonkeyman LOL, you just like the 'power steering' the 58's have ;}> My ship, '962' is also embroidered on my scout scarf that they wanted, and of course I sent it to them asap. 962 and I were a damn good team. I'd like to make it over to Alabama to see my old girl one last time, but I don't think my wife and I would stand up to a cross country trip anymore. But it makes me feel good to know she,(962) will be looked after long after I'm gone.

[@russelbaird3342]

As an old former flight crew in helicopters , I can say that you will have a ball learning to fly this bird. Just remember no heavy hands . I started out on a Sikorsky UH-34 D over in Vietnam , and ended up with the Ch- 46 F , state side in the USMC . Uncle Sam’s miss guided children.. Semper Fi , fly boy. Stay safe , have fun .

[@RonDavies-r3p]

Best Buy Jimmy I got my chopper license in a Hughs 300 in the late 90’s, I’m 6’ 6” and heavy and it had no problems we have two tanks here in Australia so more than enough power. We do autos to the ground in training here it’s awesome, you’ll love it .

[@cspeigner]

I grew up outside Ft Rucker, AL. I remember going outside and watching 15 to 20 of the little Osage trainers flying at any given time. We called them Skeeters!

[@zachUK]

Did my initial training on the Schweizer 300, then onto the MD500D. Great machine ... articulated rotor head, very safe and very manoeuvrable. Not a ton of disc energy so auto-rotations are, um, exciting (less so than the 500 though).

[@stealhty1]

Jimmy Im so glad you are now friend with Cletus, He is the Rotorcraft Junky,, Thanks for the lessons didn't know that much about Helicopters, Although we have the Only helicopter museum in US here in PA

[@JHDieseland4X4]

That's awesome!! Glad somebody with that passion ended up with it!! Maybe one day when I'm ready to get my license I can rent it from you for a small fee!! lol

[@therealjimmysworld]

Heck yeah man.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Seeing you two together!?? AWesome! I've got to move to Florida. You folks are having too much fun! NJ weather sucks!

[@ousley421]

try July or August

[@boobalew]

So does North Dakota weather !

[@ORRadtech]

@@ousley421 hurricane season is fun too...

[@hadgfdffafdafadf3143]

@@ORRadtech Especially when it will dwindle down the northerner population (hopefully) lol!

[@XBootlicker]

I K R

[@birdguy05761]

This is so exciting to see as my wife & I are currently learning how to fly helicopters too!! Can't wait to see your journey Jimmy!!

[@LatitudeSky]

My first helicopter flight 40 years ago was in a 300 like yours. Unforgettable experience. Got more hours in "another brand" at this point but still in love with MD helicopters today. If I could own my own ship, MD no question.

[@ronaldcampbell4596]

Glad to see that you bought it Jimmy and keeping it home in our area and in good hands

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

I looked at a hiller years back, but it was pretty rough, and the money didn’t work out. Jimmy’s bird is a lot nicer to service, and the ROI is very good. Have fun!

[@CS_247]

I KNEW IT! I KNEW YOU WOULD FIND A WAY TO OWN THAT BABY!! After you being all over it at Cleets place, it was just a matter of time before you figured it out, so happy for you mate!! Go and get that licence!

[@Composiclean]

You guys really know how to have fun. Definitely in my top handful of KZbin channels!! 🤟🏽😎

[@shawnwalsh5430]

I watch both of you guys all the time and I'm glad that you got it from Garrett!

[@paulwoolvett2285]

Jimmy, your desire to achieve things goes beyond yourself. Congratulations. Take care and be safe.

[@ARK-vj9td]

Oh, so, you finally got the helicopter! Congrats! Your new challenge will be exciting for us, too. Looking forward to watch your training report videos.

[@tomw6719]

77-3 Brown Flight. TH-55 was a blast to fly. My primary instructor weight 275 pounds, my first pitch pull without him in the helicopter end with me eye-to-eye with the tower controller:) Last helicopter I flew in the Army was the MH-6, great bookends for my Army career.

[@paulg.yarger8797]

Your gonna Love going back too School on your New HeloFlapter!!! It's Fun, Pretty Sure you are Already Giddy and Ready! Have Big Ol Fun Jimmy!!!

[@iwayini]

Well done Jimmy. Be great to follow your training and experiences! Greetings from the UK!

[@danmcbride6258]

OMG. When you are not rebuilding a home, the travelling up and down the Mountain won’t be such a problem, ie; deliveries etc. is being close to the Van Business a factor anymore. It sounds exciting and the plan for an “ in Town home” does sound cool. Hang in I think we all going along for a ride.

[@mikeshiflett1562]

I was stoked to see you and Cleetus Monday afternoon. I was the idiot waving outside the airports fence taking photos. Thanks for doing what you do keep it up!

[@rp1645]

Thank you for the short history lesson on the great Airframes ( helicopter 🚁) So glad you decided to buy one and hopefully will show more flying with your baby bad boy. How neat. I am writing down the term ( Helicopter meaning There is a Vietnam era video out there that shows the pilots going through there Basic training before being sent overseas So amazing to see all those early bubble cabs as training platforms. It amazing how the US Navy anchor WW-2 era LCU of the brown water Navy coast of Vietnam for air support and rescue for the PBRs and Swift boats. Two of my favorite Navy small water Crafts, I also like the 72 foot torpedo retriever built in the 1960s 😊

[@jamesmerrill9446]

Jimmy! I knew this would happen! I am very excited for you as this seems like a logical next step for your life. Be blessed and fly safe!

[@raymondexum]

I have a lot of time working on these. Great helicopter and used a lot in flight schools. Has Howard Hughes all over it. Look at the manuals (HMI) I used a fabricated hydraulic cart to move them around. Have fun with it. It's all about component times and keep them up. One thing with helicopters is not has it been crashed/damaged It's how many times has it been crashed/damaged. Keep the struts charged correctly these are well know for ground resonance .

[@MRrwmac]

I had forgotten about the struts but do remember almost getting into ground resonance! Thank you very much for all your hard dedicated and professional work on this little babies!!

[@keithexum7312]

@@MRrwmac your welcome. They are a lot of fun you just have to keep up with them. Not as forgiving as a fixed wing.

[@weltvonoben]

Man great to see the little buzzer in great hands! What a nice machine! Cleetus is an awesome down too Earth guy

[@ronnydowdy7432]

😮 Cletus can break a 2" ball bearing with a rubber mallet. I like the airport that he bought in Florida. Good luck with your helicopter. Learn to fly it and start finding old barn finds. What could possibly go wrong?

[@darylwalford8697]

Nice, that was the first type of helicopter I flew when I started training, a perfect first helicopter, unfortunately I ran out of money after 5 hours of training, hope you enjoy it, they are fun machines.

[@2001yellowvette]

This is a nice addition to the channel . And anything cleetus touches turns to gold

[@jamesmills7187]

I learned to fly helos in a R-22 Robinson and eventually moved up to a Bell 206 and then I learned to fly a privately owned Huey. my parents gave me flying lessons when I was 14 yo fixed wing and choppers when I was 16. I have flown the 300's and they are a great trainer and you will have a blast.

[@vonmazur1]

In 1965, I was at Ft Wolters TX, Too tall for the TH-55, so I got to learn to fly the Hiller OH-23 D instead. The students over 6" tall could not easily fit into the Hughes cockpit, mainly lack of rudder travel for taller people.

[@gcrauwels941]

LOL at the Patey reference. You guys have no idea how you two and the Pateys are among some of my favorite channels. It's beyond cool that the love of aviation has brought you guys together. I hope you get the best instruction possible for your rating.

[@tomklitsch6638]

Sweet, somehow I knew you would end up with it. LOVE IT. MY DREAM.

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Best and SAFEST training helicopter. Ive owned and operated 2 of these. Perfect!

[@charlesflorence2843]

Hey Jimmy, learned to fly the TH-55 way back in 1983 at Ft. Rucker, Al. Did my first solo at Hooper stage field just outside base in Ozark. You are gonna love flying that little bugger!!!

[@edwardstephens247]

Jimmy, I love your new helicopter! Please be careful, brother!

[@Racerman27410]

I've always been fascinated by helicopters but after my experience with flying RC choppers i had to re evaluate that conception. If anything fails you are basically a rock! ...i know about auto rotation but give me a set of real wings any day! BTW great to see a Collab with good ol' Cleetus!

[@lifehealth489]

we told him Dont Do it, stick with a airplanes with wings ,you at least have a chance if engine fails.....with a helicopter NO chance if engine fails you have auto rotation which is a brick with a popsicle stick .

[@jimellison3358]

This. brings back many memories approximately 60 to 70 years ago. My dad and his partner purchased a Hughes helicopter that looked just like this one I later took my first plane lessons in it

[@Rektumresizer]

Ive seen your plane in person. The one that was at the evergreen air and space museum in oregon, was with my grandpa who unfortunately passed away recently when i last saw it. Beautiful plane.

[@doverivermedia3937]

Jimmy your videos always put a smile on my face ... 🇬🇧

[@DragerPilot]

Jimmy you have more irons in the fire than at spring roundup on the King Ranch. What I’m saying is don’t get distracted, and stay safe as you learn to fly is a completely different way.

[@fltjnky501]

i was in the Army back in 88-96 as a Flight Operations Specialist (93P) at Ft Rucker, AL, the Aviation Training Center for the Army. i worked at Hanchey air field where i issued keys for AH-64s, AH-1s, CH-47s and OH-58Ds. one of my roommates was also a 93P who worked at Shell air field where they had the TH-55s that were later replaced by the OH-58As and Bs. fun times there.

[@warrenstump4044]

Loved flying that in Primary at Fort Rucker, AL. 88-11 Grey Flight...

[@patspragge4179]

Flew it at Ft Wolters, TX in 1970. So much fun…the perfect primary helicopter

[@Cantthinkofahandle117]

This is awesome, Jimmy! I'm really looking forward to seeing you learn to fly and taking it up solo. Also, don't change the wrap!

[@ashleywebster2659]

Jimmy's Whirlybirds - a whole new adventure! Being out of your comfort zone is a good place to be, that's how you know you're still alive... 😉 Looking forward to seeing how you get on.

[@charlesgriffin2006]

The military version of this helo was my first love in flying - TH-55. 100 hours at Ft Walters TX for primary helicopter training. I was blessed with good "hands" and breezed through which made it a fun time there.

[@michaeldevoe9235]

A great little helo you have there, as many before was also the first helicopter back in ‘77, then Huey, Blackhawks, Mil17’s, Chinook’s -look forward to watching as you enter the rotor world!

[@Craneman4100w]

I flew 300's in the late 70s'. Love them to death. The little switch on the joystick about where you can reach it with your pinky is the landing light. The switch for trim left or right is probably to select which side the top hat on the stick controls the trim as the newer 300s can be piloted from either side, I didn't have that one but my guess is as good as anybodies until you actually try it. The trigger is the radio transmit button. The little switch next to the trim button is not something I had but I'll assume it's like all the unmarked levers in a crane. Give it a yank and see what it does, if you don't like it, put it back. There is an auxiliary fuel tank available that will almost double your range. If you just fly with one buddy the second tank is great. If you need to fly with 2 passengers you might not want it. It is pretty easy to put it on and take it off though. Your going to love flying choppers, every flight is an adventure as you are generally low. Pay special attention to where the towers and power lines are on the charts and keep an eye out for them always. Get yout rated and go follow a river at tree top level or race a boat across a lake. Whoot! helicopters are the most fun you can have with your pants on. You can do a lot of "things" and still be safe in a copter.

[@seanmoody3381]

I'm glad it wasent click Bait glad to see the giraffe and he'll ya brother congrats on the heli

[@Rufus6540]

My father-in-law worked at Sikorsky. He could tell you the number of rivets on each and every model and was very proud of the product and company. He liked to tell stories about Mr. Sikorsky walking around checking in on folks around the shop floor and offices.

[@russhillis]

I flew in the Bell 47! @ Oshkosh of course, after some random guy gave me a Watalina night air show pass. Great memories! Thanks Jimmy!

[@paulendicott9151]

Back in 1978, At the army flying club in the 4,000 elevation area and the desert, we had an H300. It had problems hovering with 2 on board. Grate at sealevel. El Paso is not the place for less than jet fuel. Go for the MD500. Although 300s are Grate trainers.

[@Robert-jt4xt]

I was just growing through videos.And I saw this helicopter and recognized it from the freedom five hundred. I'm a long time cleetus fan. So i watched this video and subscribed to your channel . Keep on flyin brother 🏁🇺🇲

[@dforr2981]

Ha Jimmy, my flight class, 88-12 was the last Army Flight Class to fly the Th55. We were the "Orange Pterodactyl's, last of a dying breed". Flying helicopters is the best thing you can do with your cloths on. Do t worry about learning how to Hover. It will take 5-10 hour. Don't worry it will come. Good luck.

[@DblIre]

They say, "Once you can hoover, the flying part is easy."

[@MRrwmac]

@@DblIrethat is very true!

[@pixamite1]

I have wanted a helicopter since I first saw one when I was a tiny tot. That was a looong time ago! Cograts on your cool purchase.

[@oggie1967]

Ok Jimmy boy! You got me hooked, again!😂 Can’t wait for this!👍🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dougsmall4371]

Jimmy you’re awesome! King of the nerds and a godly man!

[@scotabot7826]

One of, if not the Greatest training helicopter to ever be manufactured!!

[@davidsousa9111]

Congratulating on your success and this purchase

[@stansdds]

Airplanes fly, helicopters just beat the air into submission.

[@mckrackin5324]

Airplanes want to fly and will do it with or without a pilot. A helicopter hates to fly and is constantly fighting to get back to the ground.

[@ytzpilot]

Helicopters are Witch Craft Sorcerey 😂

[@PTSix-eg4zj]

which proves that helo pilots truly are pilots, whereas the fixed wing pilots are merely "steering" a vessel 😄

[@stansdds]

@@PTSix-eg4zj Good point!

[@Sebastopolmark]

That's a great video Jimmy. I like the history, after all, if you don't know where you've been - how do you know where you are going! !! !!!

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Congrats! Love the 47 and the Loach, but this looks like a great bird to fly.

[@PaulyDFromDownunder]

Good on ya Jimmy! I don’t know what you call the aero motive equivalent of being a Wheeler Dealer is? But if it’s anything like the car game, then buying and selling or Flipping Aircraft is a great way to make money for sure. Congrats on your purchase and looking forward to seeing you ace the Helicopter World. Good on ya man!

[@jwald6795]

Yes that was my primary trainer in 1974. Good little bird.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Interesting , Thank You . A fine example of a classic timeless design. The training will be interesting , could be fun

[@alexmikhael5061]

16:39 those are much better connectors than the ones in REG AVATION .... ;) we used those in the off road race car harnessess .... ;) when I workeded for the radio shop a while ago...

[@arjanwiegers474]

Nice one Jimmy, I only have the RC- version.. have fun! Looking forward to see you getting your license on that as well!

[@Michael-oy3pz]

Mate you never cease to amaze me, Well done and can’t wait till you start buzzing around in it 🇦🇺 🚁

[@saldun2603]

I c a n n o t wait gotta see more Jimmy. I wish and hope for great blue skies for you. Amazing days and times. Onward 🌈 for more great adventures and prosperity. Rick in Illinois.

[@billstewart5421]

Love your channel!!! It’s great to see you Hooked up with Clete!! My two favorite channels!! Thanks you guys your antics keep an old man smiling!!

[@spacecat7247]

Always loved these luttle birds. I remember the one on jacques Cousteau and I had one local that was owned by the police force in newport beach. Love that sound.

[@RealRickCox]

I absolutely love flying rotorcraft. The Schweitzer 300CB (the CB stands for Cleetus's Boy) is a perfect starter helicopter. Definitely call the Patey's and get a Best Tugs platform! Those are amazing. Would love to see you out here in Utah at the end of the summer for Patey's Wings n Wheels event at Spanish Fork Airport.

[@tennriverluver3534]

Jimmy please don't die! I enjoy your videos too much and would miss you.

[@OldSloGuy]

Instrument flight in helos: Can be convenient in Class Bravo Airspace, IFR rules through the stack rather than hoping flight following will vector you through the stack. No glide slope, but you don't need ILS anyway. VOR will let you navigate over the clouds if GPS has a problem. In Nevada, Red Flag Exercises often degrade GPS for training, so the locals got really upset when the FAA wanted to decommission some VOR sites. VOR is good to have even if GPS is working.

[@Conn653]

Jimmy, you''re gonna have FUN with this one 🙂

[@kimkeam2094]

It would be great to have the best tug platform for the transport of your helicopter, so I hope the boys take notice, have a laugh and help you out! Be a good video for both of you!

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Very exciting. Looking forward to watching you train. It's mainly about new muscle memory. You'll have to learn your rotating, from your non rotating Swashplate.

[@stonewallrussians]

Learned to fly in this during Army flight training in 1985. Great little aircraft

[@jayrobertson232]

Trained in the Hughes 300C in 1969, courtesy of the US ARMY in Ft Wolters, TX. One amazing machine! I’ll never forget learning engine-out autorotation…😳

[@AlanSanderson-u4t]

Chuck Street started his career flying as a radio traffic reporter in the LA area in a Hughes 300. He then transitioned to a Bell Jetranger.

[@ralph5476]

I remember reading up on model helicopters many years ago. I never realised the number of things that have to wiggle and wobble to make it all work. And then add in changing the angle of attack on the trailing side at speed, because it loses lift the faster you go. I gave up on model helicopters at about that point.

[@tomasharris3883]

i used yo teach rotary wing dynamics to the cadets when i was in the civil air patrol. we used radio controlled helicopter kits . i found the students had a much firmer grasp of understanding the aspects of theory and design of the aircrafts functions. they also learned the need for a meticulous maintenance routine. you might want to pick up a model kit for yourself and see what you can learn. just the main rotor balancing schedule might surprise you.

[@camodudeA51]

I was wondering what happened to the Helicopter after the FF race...happy Jimmy got it cause he did better than I would have on a circle track.

[@1989Goodspeed]

12:03 The marking of the 3 crowns, that's the Swedish air forces old helicopter trainer, known as HKP-5. K46 and K45 of the HKP-5 are still flown today by the swedish air forces historic flights.

[@BjoernKarlsson]

Some shots from Sweden in that backstory there. 269/300 was used for Army flight training, designated as HKP5. Also used for forward artillery observer duty and some light transport duties.

[@walleyworld]

Mornin Jimmy!!! Have a great day, everybody!!!😊

[@richardlawrencesmith]

While training to fly a helicopter, required reading and an unofficial part of the flying syllabus here in the UK is a book called "Chickenhawk" by Bob Mason. UH1 Pilot in Vietnam.

[@ronald8673]

Congrats. Be Safe. I rode in one back in the 80's out in So Cal on a sightseeing ride.