Does anyone recognize this Schluter?
I had a Champion in 1986.
If you can keep the tail boom in place with the hose clamp affiar, the model is almost indestructable in the air. BOMB PROOF clutch and auto unit, all ali head, flat frame construction. Really needs more bearings in the tail grips, but that's not a big safety issue b/c the tail ratio was pretty low (need big tail blades to do the job).
You might be surprised what Robbe USA has in stock for parts. Heli North is also a good source for older Schulter models.
BTW, that Schluter tail that was mentioned will fit the Champion, and it has a double ball bearing tail grip assembly. The clutch, fan, etc. are also the same. Swash is different. Same auto hub and maingear.
Ben Minor