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Rotary Wing Turbine Certification
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Do you think the bolt was a lower grade?
On Periodic Maintenance N178MT · Aug 25, 2026
That Jesus bolt!?!?!?! No words……
On Periodic Maintenance N178MT · Aug 25, 2026
Awesome!
On Vario Chinook XL · Aug 4, 2026
What did people do before 3D printing! I am reminded as I read that “Butch is a very patient man”. I always enjoy the updates too.
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · May 4, 2026
Ha…nice pizza (and awesome work too)
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Apr 3, 2026
2:22 is that incredible model!
On ROTOR LIVE 2026 Impressions · Mar 16, 2026
It flies better than my nitro engine did. It was always fussy, now a joy to fly. I would be happy to share any CAD files.
On Hirobo Dauphine 60 Electric Conversion · Mar 12, 2026
Ohhh, I gotta say that vacuum bag process is most interesting! I need to review this pics again and again. Are those clay strips used to seal the plastic layers?
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Mar 10, 2026
“.. i get the feeling my fingers will never be the same after detailiing…”…HA! No doubt…. It continues to looks amazing.
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Mar 6, 2026
Uwe, what in incredible journey. I reviewed all the chapters and enjoyed (again) your build. Congratulations and thank you for your documentation.
On My build story of a UH-1Y 1/6 · Mar 4, 2026
Well done! I should do that to my 429. It has a large vertical fin and could use some more support.
On Vario R22 fuselage improvements · Mar 2, 2026
Danny, do I see you machined the hex patterns into the female insert to allow for glueing fixation to the body?
On Vario R22 fuselage improvements · Mar 2, 2026
Looks great and well done. What did you use for adhering the cloth to the body?
On Vario R22 fuselage improvements · Mar 2, 2026
It all looks so nice. I cannot guess at the man-hours for those panels alone!
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Mar 2, 2026
Thank you Butch.
On Hirobo Dauphine 60 Electric Conversion · Mar 2, 2026
Gonzalo, congratulations on a successful test flight. Q: how did you determine the motor temp via telemetry? Built in sensor?
On Vario Chinook XL · Feb 16, 2026
This will be most interesting to watch!
On Bell 360 Invictus · Feb 14, 2026
Ha! Funny, had to get some final testing done. Even while I saw everyone having fun at the field” Makes me wonder about myself at times.
On Hirobo Dauphine 60 Electric Conversion · Feb 2, 2026
Colorado weather has been unseasonably warm relatively speaking thus I’m not giving up flying yet. However the Lama needed its inspection. As suspected it needed a few things adjusted and tightened. It has over 100 flights on it. Actually, I inspect it after each flight, but this one was more...
On The Fleet in for Maintenance · Jan 7, 2026
“…. so when it gets busted off it easy to replace….” Ha!
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Dec 1, 2025
Great to see….I need a lathe!
On Mechanics for Vario R22 1:4 · Dec 1, 2025
Very nice fabrication
On Vario R22 fuselage improvements · Dec 1, 2025
Incredible work. The FormLabs systems are amazing. Are you using BlackV5?
On Vario Chinook XL · Dec 1, 2025
Look awesome!
On 500 MH-53M Flights · Dec 1, 2025
I wonder if a flexible 3D filament (like TPU/Bambu filament ) printed in a strip/long template with spaced holes would work. Screws inserted into drilled holes as they are drilled thru the template spaced guide holes, glazing and body, then the template flexed and bent as you go. Maybe two screws...
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Nov 14, 2025
Butch, FWIW, I used a metal template to space screws in the Lama’s glazing. Perhaps you already have this or another method. Tedious work and I don’t envy your task ahead. Your build story is enjoyable to see. Chapter 14
On Sikorsky S-92. Book 2, “Polyphia” · Nov 14, 2025
Epic event, close hotels, restaurants, beautiful field, closer to central US location. I hope it can come together.
On HeliStorm 2026 Go/No Go Poll · Nov 11, 2025
Exceptional attention to detail.
On Hughes 500E Heli Center Berlin · Nov 11, 2025
I’m enjoying the pictorial journey.
On Vario Bell 230 Building · Oct 24, 2025
More pics, more pics : )
On Shots From Southern Scale Challenge! · Oct 24, 2025
Well done!
On Bell UH1N final assembly · Oct 20, 2025
I think it looks great.
On Vario Lama 1.8m buld · Oct 20, 2025
Looks neat and professional!
On Vario Bell 230 Building · Oct 15, 2025
That is as impressive as it gets. All engineered and hand made.
On Introducing Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion acc. to MCAS Miramar HMH-462 JF 12 #161997 · Oct 9, 2025
Thanks!
On Vario Bell 429 Build, a pictorial journey · Oct 6, 2025
Nice!!!
On I’m Hooked!! · Sep 28, 2025
Incredible flying. It looks like a great showing
On HSM at Oregon, what a Blast! · Sep 12, 2025
It will be fun to watch…hope to meet you out should our schedules align.
On Lama Refurbishment Journey · Sep 6, 2025
Very very nice!
On 500 size MH-53 Pave Low · Sep 4, 2025
…and which turbine manufacturer’s are in which category would be interesting.
On Turbine Fires · Sep 4, 2025