Sad News from the Sydney area.

[Phil W]

Many of you will have known Herman Roesch a long time Gyro pilot and Instructor. Tragically he was killed in an Ultralight Helicopter crash near the Richmond RAAF base yesterday.

[Brian]

That is sad news.I don"t think I had the pleasure of meeting

[bones]

Am i right in remembering that Herman fitted a turbine in the helo?

[Phil W]

Herman did have a turbine powered Helicycle but had a problem with the rotor balance and damaged it while trying to sort it out. His new chopper was powered by a Rotax 582.

[Adrian S]

Phil,Sad sad news. I always enjoyed talking gyros and Helos with Herman.Please pass on my condolences to the family.Adrian

[Brian]

I"m afraid a 582 in a helicopter is not on. A Mini 500 out this way with a 582 seized up at a very inopportune time and the pilot was extremely fortunate to sort of walk away.