New home

[cbergen]

Since a lot of the Turbine Folks are moving here, I thought some introductions might be in order, so please add in your home, name, affiliations, whatever you feel like putting out there so we may get to know you better, and your experience with these funny smelling helicopters!!

I'm fairly new to the model turbine scene, but do have experience with the full size, Heli and fixed wing alike. 13 years at Delta Airlines, 7 years in Uncle sam's rotory club, playing with CH-47's.

My father and I are Bergen R/C Helicopters, we're located in Michigan, USA, and this is what we do, Manufacture Radio Control Helicopters.

Who's next?

[Gary Travis]

Chris
Looks like ther are alot of familiar names, should be interesting.
gary

[DebianDog]

I have noticed an influx. I take it you no longer are "as" welcome as you were at the "other" site? Can't say I am surprised. I cannot even imagine how HUGE that website would be if he could manage not to piss off everyone. As a wise man once his problem was, "Arrogance, Avarice, and Megalomania".

As you know HF is not as big but.... we are more fun. Welcome! (even though most all of you had accounts here before I started flying) :hug:

[chopper jockey]

Ok, I`ll have a go if you like, sinse I`m allowed to here. My ocupation is a fullsize helicopter pilot and my other job is flying radio controlled camera ships. I co-own Hovercam Ltd with my partner in crime, Gifford.
Hovercam Ltd owns hobbyparts.com, a company which Gifford runs and I am the display pilot and a chief examiner with the BMFA. We specialise in running and selling Turbines and vario mechanics. We like to design and build "different" projects in our facility and enjoy seeing them out there in action. I do like to actively "plug" turbine helicopters and help anyone requiring assistance. I do hope we get off to a good start here on the freak. :)

[DebianDog]

I do like to actively "plug" turbine helicopters and help anyone requiring assistance.

I see where you may have had a problem "there". How dare you suggest quality products you are familiar with :rolling

[Tree]

Hi my names Ameer and " Im an alcholic".

[Tree]

Just kiddin yall. I actually have just purchased a new Bergen Turbine and now frequent these online forums for many great building tips and general heli advice. Im sure you will see many posts from me in the future.

[Dr.Tim]

OK Guys! That's more than 2 Plugs this month!!!! :!:

Now that is out of the way lets talk about Jakadofsky!! :D

I guess mark does not understand .. He apparently thinks HE made the heli community when it is the Heli Community that made Him! I guess he didn't take his pill this morning!


Dr.Tim

[Gary Travis]

Hey Tim, I didn't think it would be long!! I am ready for Vegas see ya there old friend.
BY the way the papers are on there way.
Gary Travis

[cbergen]

I thought we had Dr. Tim trained by now? Why does he still need papers??

Vegas is gonna be a blast, rain or shine!!

[Gary Travis]

Something about INS I think, or better yet he could be an alien of another sort
Gary Travis

[Donovan Dow]

Morning All

Of my 15 or so helis I have 4 turbines. Started the heli bit in 1971.

cheers

don dow

[Heli_jack]

Me Jack, still working on my first one, Jaka RS in an EC145

I like the no oily mess of turbines and gassers, but turbines sound more coooool. :lol:

[Gary O]

I am close to pulling the trigger on a Bergen Turbine. I still haven't gotten rid of the bad taste my first turbine experience left me with. To make a long story short, Jetcopter SX, makes a 6" or so dent in mother earth, fire, big mess, and you get the picture.

[Gary Travis]

Gary, pull that trigger and let's get on with it.
Gary

[ClayK]

My name is Clay, I'm not a turbine pilot yet. Notice the "yet". When I feel I am accomplished enough and my wallet is big enough, I'd like to build a big Airwolf with turbine mechanics. That's my goal, so for now, I'm a wannabe :)

[mhn]

As I mentioned in another thread, will be venturing into turbines in the near future.
In the RC hobby since 1978. Into helis since 1990.
Also PPL,PPH, Ultralights, Level 1 aerobatics (french reg) on Pitts S2B.
Some car racing too(Rallye).
I just love adrenaline!!! :wink:

Michel-Henri

[Heli_jack]

Gary O
A year ago, my first turbine was done. To make a long story short, I had ground resonance issues, and 3 times my turbine heli threw itself apart on the ground.

I don't know about you, but I really cannot afford to be in the turbine world, so I was very devastated. I almost left the hobby completely. I too, now having the heli completely rebuilt, am afraid to 'pull the trigger'. It has hovered, so I am one step ahead.

I feel for ya man, wish I could help more than just understanding.
Jack

[chopper jockey]

Jack,
a little tip, if you are affraid of further ground resonance, try winding up on grass, I`ve never had it happen to me on grass, but I often have a "chicken dance" when running up on concrete. Another tip is to make sure your blades are not too loose in your grips :)

[Heli_jack]

Thanks, the last time was on grass. It was caused by internal issues in the mount, exacerbated each time, until finally the fuse was just no good anymore. Got it licked now, but I agree, I always spool on grass or a heavy rubber mat I have.

Of course there has also been the issue of weather this winter and extremely limited opportunities to go out and play with my toy. We had 30 some odd days straight of rain, then it clears and the wind blows 30 mph, or it gets so cold I could care less about flying. Right now I am at the stage of either tear down and paint or wait for more testing before paint. I would really rather get the testing done and get my confidence in the machine.....but time's a wasting.

Having seen first hand 3 times just how much mess ground resonance can make, I don't even spool up anymore anywhere except at the field. Gone are the days of do a test flight in the driveway, too many close neighbors if something goes wrong.
Jack

[chopper jockey]

flippin heck you must have something wrong, this turbine lark should be a great pleasure, not something to be avoiding . Perhaps we can help you get your confidence back, which turbine model do you have, perhaps we can get to the bottom of this problem :?:

[Heli_jack]

Chopper Jock
No, I think I have all the issues this time, I need good weather so I can continue to do the run after a single change, evaluate, make next change, evaluate,,,,,,etc. I will get there. I appreciate it, it will just take the machine proving it is right, and there is nothing anyone can do until the weather gets conducieve to being outdoors and not freezing my nuts off.
Thanks

[RUFFYB]

Jack,
I am going to be so nervous firing up my
lama for the first time after watching your
ec145.........
:shock:
Regards, Gareth...

[Heli_jack]

Gareth,
All I can say is make sure all mounts do not move, do your spool on grass, and if it does happen to ya, no matter what the head speed give full pitch and get off the ground. That will stop it. Then when you chill enough to land, get about a foot off the ground and do an auto so the blades are not under power when the bird comes down and you can keep adding pitch to stop any resonance.

A Lama shouldn't be bad at all. The issue was my woodwork was not stiff enough to handle all the power.
Jack

[RUFFYB]

Thanks Jack. :D
Regards, Gareth...