In this episode of the Gyroplane Flying Podcast, host Joe Covelli discusses the exciting return of Skywheels rotor blades with Jim Lezie, the former owner of Skywheels. They delve into the history and legacy of Skywheels, the performance and safety benefits of high inertia blades, and the quality assurance processes in place for the new production. Listeners gain insights into the importance of rotor blade design and the advancements made in manufacturing to ensure superior performance.
Takeaways
The Gyroplane Flying Podcast covers various topics about gyroplanes.
Skywheels rotor blades are known for their stability and reliability.
Jim Lezie played a crucial role in the transition of Skywheels.
High-inertia blades allow for safer landings and better performance.
The new Skywheels blades are made with advanced manufacturing techniques.
Quality assurance is a priority in the production of Skywheels.
The podcast aims to bring in experts for future discussions.
Listeners can expect a mix of live and recorded episodes.
The importance of rotor blade material and design is emphasized.
Skywheels has a rich history dating back to 1984.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gyroplane Flying Podcast
02:22 The Legacy of Skywheels and Jim Lezie
03:15 Skywheels Rotor Blades: Performance and Safety
09:01 High Inertia Blades: Importance and Benefits
10:57 Quality Assurance in Skywheels Production
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.