Q : Does it fly?
A : Yes,
    This particular prototype has been flown continuously since 1999.

Q : Can anyone fly it?
A : Yes,
    With minimum training, necessary for safety.

Q : How long can it fly?
A : It depends on the pilot's weight
    On average a 70kg (155 lb.) pilot can fly approximately 1 hour on a 5-gallon tank of fuel.

Q : How fast will it fly?
A : Maximum speed is estimated at 100 km/h (55 mph)

Q : How much fuel does it burn?
A : 5 gal/hour
    When pilot weight is 70 kg (155 lb.)

Q : What type of fuel does it use?
A : 30:1 mixture of automobile gasoline and two stroke oil

Q : What is the fuel tank size?
A : Between 2 and 5 gallons
    Ultralight regulations limit the fuel tank to a max. of 5 gal.

Q : How big is the Mini Helicopter?
A : Rotor dia=12ft / height=8ft / net weight=140lbs / gross wt=380lbs

Q : How much weight can it carry?
A : Currently with 40 horse power the max. pilot weight is about 190 lbs.
    Larger engines are in the works.

Q : How is the direction of travel controlled?
A : By the control bar.
    The entire rotor-head is supported on a gimbal, which is slanted towards the direction of travel by the control bar (in other words a weight shift controls the direction of trvel).

Q : Can it auto-rotate? (descend safely in the case of engine failure)
A : No.
    In order to keep the helicopter simple and easy to fly the pitch in the rotors is fixed making auto-rotation impossible. A balistic parachute will be provided in case of multiple engine failure.

Q : Where is the tail rotor?
A : The Mini Helicopter does not have a tail rotor.
    The two identical rotors travel in opposite directions making a tail rotor obsolete. The rotors counteract each others torque keeping the helicopter free of any unwanted spin.

Q : How is the yaw controled?
A : Yaw is controlled through a differential gear within the transmission.
    An electric motor adjusts the postioning of a differential gear, which changes the speed of the counter rotating blades in relation to each other causing torque on the helicopter which results in yaw in either direction as directed by the pilot.

Q : What engine does the Mini Helicopter use?
A : It uses four 125 engines
    Each engine is a 10hp/125cc engine.

Q : What if an engine quits?
A : The stopped engine simply falls out of sequence and flight continues.
    Each engine is independent with its own ignition, starter, and clutch making simultaneous loss of all four engines very unlikely.

Q : Can the Mini Helicopter fly on only three engines?
A : Yes
    Three engines is enough power to sustain flight in the Mini Helicopter. As each engine has its own clutch the loss of one engine results in it being overridden by the other three (the minimum power needed for hovering).

Q : What are the rotors made of?
A : Carbon /Kevlar composite. 

Q : Where is this Mini Helicopter being made?
A : Qingdao, China
    In Qingdao, China.

Q : When can I purchase a Mini Helicopter?
A : Good Question!
   Sales of PROTOTYPE models are expected to begin summer of 2000. When the Mini Helicopter becomes available it will be clearly posted on this web site.

Q : What form will the Mini Helicopter be sold in?
A : Kit form only.
    The Mini Helicopter will be a completely experimental aircraft. Building time of the kit is expected to take approximately 30~40hrs.

Q :Where can I buy

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Personal helicopter FAQ's

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