Comments on: Arthur Young and the Bell 47

By: Dale Long

Dale Long — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:11:52 +0000

Totally enjoy these posts. Had an “unused” commercial Rotorcraft rating from 1982. After 20+ years, picked it up again at Mouna Loa Helicopters, Kauai, HI. Learn much from your articles. Would like to see something on “Ditching” sometime in the future. Thank you very much.

By: Calvin Tyner

Calvin Tyner — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:16:25 +0000

I recently completed a BFR after several years out of helicopters. I received instruction in a Bell 47. It was a blast to fly a piece of history.

By: Phil Dennie

Phil Dennie — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:04:22 +0000

I rather enjoyed your article,and always loved the Bell 47. Perhaps it’s time for the return of the bell 47 Great job on the Article.

By: Keith Painton

Keith Painton — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:26:13 +0000

Great article, goes to show you that one vision creates many. It is no doubt that the Bell 47 is one of the most reconized helis in the world. It`s pretty neat to have a Pennsylvania Farm boy with such great inventive intrest, I am proud to be from the same state.

By: Hugh Brydges

Hugh Brydges — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:48:19 +0000

Great article! As a kid growing up in the 50s & 60s, I was a big fan of The Whirlybirds which starred a Bell 47 flown by pilots ‘Chuck & PT’.

By: David Larsen

David Larsen — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:39:19 +0000

I always wondered what the little bars with weights were for. I’ll have to look
up the 47J and study it a little, or if I see one on the ground. The famous MASH
helicopter! Thanks for these posts, I’m a student pilot and they’ve helped already,
and the replys. DL.

By: Ehud Gavron

Ehud Gavron — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:05:02 +0000

Awesome recap of history that’s almost lost in antiquity! Between the technical stuff that helps keep us readers on our toes and these gems of history you’re making an otherwise regular Friday much more interested! Keep these fascinating articles coming!

Cheers,

Ehud