AUGUST 2020: AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY

Sikorsky S-52 – the first American helicopter with blades of all-metal construction and the first Sikorsky helicopter, which had a new combined hinge-hub, such hinges had almost all subsequent helicopters Sikorsky. Design improvements led to the possibility of converting from three to four-seat S-52-2 and back with a Franklin 0-425-1 engine rated at 245 hp…

We have passed to the next stage of flight tests of Hummingbird 300LS helicopter equipped with 280 strong engine with direct fuel injection running on 92 motor gasoline. We are passing the stage of obtaining airworthiness, the stage – registration of the aircraft as an amatary design.

The airfield “Chaika” near Kiev hosted a large-scale aviation festival. Pilots of international level for two days demonstrated their skills to the audience.

Not every aviation enthusiast will risk taking the time to design and build their own airplane or helicopter. Many more people prefer to fly right away, sometimes saving money and time by assembling equipment from kit kits. True, some go even further and outsource the assembly to professionals. Demand breeds supply. So the company “Aviation…

The first winter flight showed the effectiveness of the additionally installed cabin heater, which is not included in the standard kit. Even at low temperatures, the installed heater ensures a comfortable stay of the crew and passengers during the flight.

Development: The RV-10 is a four-seat, single-engine, low-flying aircraft designed as a touring aircraft by Van’s Aircraft (USA). The RV-10, was first introduced with three engine configurations. The first was with the Continental IO-360ES engine, rated at 210 hp, and the other two variants were Lycoming I/O-540 with 235 and 260 hp, respectively. After interviewing…