Fun Helicopter Facts for Las Cruces, NM

The first version was produced as the R22, followed by the R22 HP, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta and R22 Beta II. Superficially, the aircraft appear similar. The R22 HP was fitted with a 160 bhp Lycoming 0-320-B2C engine, an increase of 10 bhp (7.5 kW) over the original R22.

Fun Helicopter and Airplane Facts for Las Cruces, NM

Become a commercial helicopter pilot: Apply for a flight instructor job at a flight school. An air ambulance company may require its pilots to have a minimum of 1000 hours flight time. Teaching people how to fly is a legitimate way of building up your flight hours.

FAA - A History of Aircraft Structures Factoid

There are five major stresses to which all aircraft are subjected: Bending. Bending stress is a combination of compression and tension. The rod in Figure 1-14E has been shortened (compressed) on the inside of the bend and stretched on the outside of the bend. A single member of the structure may be subjected to a combination of stresses. In most cases, the structural members are designed to carry end loads rather than side loads. They are designed to be subjected to tension or compression rather than bending.