You all probably already read everything here, but I just recently found it.

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/in-1969-qaddafi-threatened-to-take-wheelus-afb-he-gave-up-after-chappie-james-with-a-holstered-colt-45-confronted-him/

17 Navy Bell 206's trainers for sale on GSA... Good Deal????

https://www.gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/313730

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It is a "C" Model which was, when I went through helo school, the instrument aircraft and not abused like the A and B models, which were pattern birds, full auto's, etc.

They all get flown hard, however.

That said, take a looonnngg look at the log book...if I flew it, hard pass:D

The GSA site states the aircraft is not currently flyable and must be trucked out. First thing I'd want to know is what kind of component times are remaining. 206 main rotor blades are only good for about 5000 hours and then need replacement. Be sitting down when you price the cost of replacement. There's countless things that time out on a helicopter vs a fixed wing aircraft.

Those aircraft usually end up with public agencies (police, sheriff, etc).

Bag of worms...
Time limited components suck.. and that Allison, price a hot section or even an overhaul... youch!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_XF5U
Maximum speed: 452 mph (727 km/h, 393 kn) at 28,000 ft (8,500 m) (estimated)[6]
Stall speed: 20 mph (32 km/h, 17 kn)

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That reminds me of that outrageous plane that was in the first Indiana Jones flick... but it's not.

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Close call at the Midway Airport. A Southwest plane coming in for landing, had to do a go around, because a business jet was crossing the runway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8hVHaKTpWg

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All-jet YB-49 Flying Wing prototype

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Went out with my cfi today... not good, I went from solid straight touch down and roll outs to over control and sloppy side to side roll outs...
I have some ideas as to why the change, but in any case i need to get unfragged asap.

spicy language

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