they look very cool. good speed, great for outdoor recreational use, and i can tell it will be fun flying around for outdoor fun like airsoft to get from place to place. very well done and it might just be the futures best way to move around to different locations.
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im going to get one for damn sure, and they also give you a discount for getting your pilots lic. and geting a few hours logged. $2,000 off the price. and this isnt the only model they make, they make cheaper ones. which are also nice.
more like a go-cart strapped to a hang glider powered by a lawn mower engine, i wouldnt want to crash one, or fly in a storm... but they seem like an amazing way to get around, within 30 or 40 miles.
The rotor turns at 100s of revs per minute, the turbine spins at 100s of revs per second. So a reduction gear system is required. Several small production helios use belts. They are made of an almost indestructable material, and multiple belts gives some redundacy.
Hello, first of a very loving greeting from Frankfurt after over, I envy you very concerned about this experience, you as a pilot in a helicopter beautiful, really great super class, what it cost to the turbine had not yet seen these, only 162 exec M, your family and love and greeting Merry Christmas to you all Merry Christmas from Germany, and you do not fall from the sky with the beautiful Helicopter always a good landing a nice greeting people Steven
from what i can gather relatively safe as far as autorotational capabilities. hight inertia rotor system. wouldent bet they are very crashworthy. and yes it is not unheard of for an engine failure in helicopters in general. training for these failures is a compulsory part of any flight training syllabus 141 or otherwise
Now that sounds like a proper copter lol, whats the turbine, a solarius, no, thats 150hp, a bit overpowered, used in some Rotoways, from old US army mobile field generators IIRC.
the engine is what is expensive. The engine has to be over , i'm guessing 50K ? The chopper maybe no more than 25K ? Ohh, then avionics plays into that. Super cool though, this is the way to have an aircraft.
Alot more reliable than a 2 stroke, hopefully the turbine version doesnt cost more than the 2 stroke version. The two stroke is expensive as it is already. But Turbines are the way to go with a heli.
It remains to be seen if the Solar T62 turbine holds up. The engine was designed for use on the ground at constant speed in a narrow RPM range, such as driving generators and pumps, not for vehicles or aircraft applications.
The tail rotor is very effective on these machines so Dwight decided to go straight back for more speed. I think it has been modified since this video was taken.
Exhaust counter torque is not used in a helicopter with a tail rotor. The only helicopters that use exhaust as a counter torque are the Hughes/MD 520N and the 600N Helicopters with NOTAR which stands for No-Tail-Rotor.
Helipilot, I have never flown one myself only Helicopters with rear tail rotors and why I respect your comments, my quote was straight from a Helicopter pilot who flies a Hughes 600 with NOTAR for the City of Phoenix Police Department at the Heli Expo 2 years ago. His comment was, "that it was exhaust from the helicopter used in conjunction with a variable-pitch fan driven by the transmission to help stabilize the amount of yaw." I won't argue the point though. Tnks for the correction.
I think this pilot is stupid , he flights too close to high power electrical lines.
huynhminhtri 3 months ago
This little helicopter would be perfect for heli-mustering. How big is the fuel tank and what range i could you get from a tank?
parcelmate 3 months ago
they look very cool. good speed, great for outdoor recreational use, and i can tell it will be fun flying around for outdoor fun like airsoft to get from place to place. very well done and it might just be the futures best way to move around to different locations.
TheGorale97 6 months ago
that flies very nicely does'nt it? excellent control.
liveleigh 7 months ago
So the turbine only adds about 15g to the originals 30g price??? Still less than a bmw.. I'd have the turbine!!!!
bliglum 9 months ago
This is legit, I want to get one (I have nothing to lose) but a little too expensive for me. Maybe if it was like $10k
MysticDMBherb 10 months ago
Ain't nut'in sweeter than a turbine skeeter.
LarryCanFly 1 year ago
Looking at videos today. I like the clip, nice job, have a look at my Home Wind Turbine videos and subscribe or friend me if you like. My patent pending system won a Green Design Contest, check it out.
Thanks, Sam
SmallWindTurbines 1 year ago
Beautiful Machine!
JohnyReb311 1 year ago
That is friggin cool! I want one!
81Pondus81 1 year ago
Put a Dillon Mini Gun on that thing!
princepersia1 1 year ago
how much is the turbine?
boogieman221thx 1 year ago
That is so cool...Who makes the Solar turbine?
schicktd 1 year ago
cheap way to log turbine flight hours??? and still have something to show for it after all is said and done
wbsnakes 1 year ago
im going to get one for damn sure, and they also give you a discount for getting your pilots lic. and geting a few hours logged. $2,000 off the price. and this isnt the only model they make, they make cheaper ones. which are also nice.
countdemonet187 1 year ago
i got a quote for 55k fully loaded and built. the engine is not to bad. its like 8,000 to 5000 depends on how much it is on the market.
countdemonet187 1 year ago
como faz pra comprar um destes,?
reggalli1 1 year ago
This is turbine-powered.
Advantage: less vibration
Disadvantage: much greater fuel consumption
orlovna2 2 years ago
sooooo what does ultralight mean. and does a rubber band powerd balsa wood glider count
Darklordkime 2 years ago
more like a go-cart strapped to a hang glider powered by a lawn mower engine, i wouldnt want to crash one, or fly in a storm... but they seem like an amazing way to get around, within 30 or 40 miles.
slade420 2 years ago
what the price on one
nintendogsmaster9999 2 years ago
Anybody else notice the power lines? cool chopper.
tekdekid 2 years ago
hot
galegregory97comcast 2 years ago
wonders with the turbine, wouldn't direct drive on rotor work just a bit better than a belt, whats the life of that belt with turbine?
Dougyelnats 2 years ago
The rotor turns at 100s of revs per minute, the turbine spins at 100s of revs per second. So a reduction gear system is required. Several small production helios use belts. They are made of an almost indestructable material, and multiple belts gives some redundacy.
EnigmaNZ1 2 years ago
@Dougyelnats quanto custa um destes ?
lorezimerman 1 year ago
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somebody finally got it right,quality in a small package.
inagod 2 years ago
is it safe?
superpaco1 2 years ago
3/4 scale Gazelle two place turbine powered in design to first artical in process ,components and structures materials acquired ,$120,000.00 USD
10% deposit for serial number and delivery date(12 month estimated after 1st flight lead time) only the crew will tell the difference!!
davehillberg 2 years ago
CRAZY FROG FTL
neildaust 2 years ago 9
Now that is just awesome!!! i would do anything to get 1 of those heli's!!! great flight!!1
xanman111 2 years ago 2
How much will this cost and will you be able to buy one in the UK? It sounds really good!
redteapot1 2 years ago
go to their website they have pricing on them.. US dollars was around $32,000 with a deposit of $11,000 usd save $2,000 with flight training classes
zerosix1786 2 years ago
what kind of turbine engine is it
cummins21kid 2 years ago
the Wooden kind.
marek0086 2 years ago
Solar T-62
caseylebrun 2 years ago
can i build it myself.. my dads an ame im sure we can handle it garage style. if not well it will be one hell of a fun thing to wreck!
lejink 2 years ago
never fly your highly experimental helimaflopper higher than your willing to fall! LOL
tailwheelflier 2 years ago 15
@tailwheelflier ahahhahahha i dont care if you comment is a year old that was fking hilarious err well i keep lol-ing at the word helimaflopper
RiseAgainstTheDay 1 year ago
Kind of a dumb question...But now since it has a turbine, is it still light enough to be and ultra-light?
royaltonrotors08 2 years ago
No. The XE and XET are not ultralights. The XEL is only an ultralight because of its restricted fuel capacity and floats.
BobMarkeyUGT 2 years ago
So do you need a full PPL for the XET. Must be the cheapest helicopter for hour building in the world! How much is the XE and XET??
alistairarthur 2 years ago
I like the sound the turbine makes, very unique!
Pkm188 2 years ago
That'd definitely be the best thing to goto work in... Now parking it is the problem, lol.
DANTHEBLACKBARON 3 years ago
Hello, first of a very loving greeting from Frankfurt after over, I envy you very concerned about this experience, you as a pilot in a helicopter beautiful, really great super class, what it cost to the turbine had not yet seen these, only 162 exec M, your family and love and greeting Merry Christmas to you all Merry Christmas from Germany, and you do not fall from the sky with the beautiful Helicopter always a good landing a nice greeting people Steven
kojack010 3 years ago
lol looks like an rc....im 6 5 260 pounds wouldnt fit me but its cool
futureflyer16 3 years ago 3
I'm 5 8 170 pound it would fit me perfectly...if only I had the money! :(
Bomb29 2 years ago 2
Someday someone's gonna design a NOTAR of this, I just know it.
NKS969 3 years ago
Where do I get one?! Who makes the turbine? Where are the dealers for the helo? Any contact #s?
NKS969 3 years ago
Alright, where can I buy one of those?
SWMoneyMaker 3 years ago 2
How safe are there things ?
does the motor ever lock up in the air ?
JesusSmurf 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
if you have to ask questions like that it's pointless to be asking questions like that. learn about helicopters before asking stupid questions.
itsumonihon 3 years ago
He asks a normal question you can answer it normal to fkcing retard
KaratenKit 3 years ago
it's not a normal question
itsumonihon 3 years ago
from what i can gather relatively safe as far as autorotational capabilities. hight inertia rotor system. wouldent bet they are very crashworthy. and yes it is not unheard of for an engine failure in helicopters in general. training for these failures is a compulsory part of any flight training syllabus 141 or otherwise
helicopterR22 3 years ago
Now that sounds like a proper copter lol, whats the turbine, a solarius, no, thats 150hp, a bit overpowered, used in some Rotoways, from old US army mobile field generators IIRC.
EnigmaNZ1 3 years ago
so this would count as turbine heli time??
Soon2BpiLot2992 3 years ago
Really it doesnt need it, the Mosquito has excellent tail rotor authority.
MosquitoAviation 3 years ago
But use the exhaust to help with counter torque which in turn would take less tail rotor in turn would put reserve power for the rotor system.
qtip67t 3 years ago
how much do u think they r. the helicopter?
gabe45freshRAPER 3 years ago
the engine is what is expensive. The engine has to be over , i'm guessing 50K ? The chopper maybe no more than 25K ? Ohh, then avionics plays into that. Super cool though, this is the way to have an aircraft.
erikinhawaii 3 years ago
thx
gabe45freshRAPER 3 years ago
you can get an engine for around $10,000 in the us, check our website for pricing details.
MosquitoAviation 3 years ago
@MosquitoAviation Thats not the price of a Solar-turbine or a RR300...Right?
schicktd 1 year ago
$36k for the kit excluding the engine for the turbine version.
MosquitoAviation 3 years ago
sounds better too
deauzie 3 years ago
That little thing is awesome! I would love to have one!
scainiac 4 years ago 2
Sick!
w8bad 4 years ago
sweet I could slang around the hood a lot easyier/w that thing nice.
darrinjeffrieskilla 4 years ago
Alot more reliable than a 2 stroke, hopefully the turbine version doesnt cost more than the 2 stroke version. The two stroke is expensive as it is already. But Turbines are the way to go with a heli.
VdzAk 4 years ago
It remains to be seen if the Solar T62 turbine holds up. The engine was designed for use on the ground at constant speed in a narrow RPM range, such as driving generators and pumps, not for vehicles or aircraft applications.
upajos 4 years ago
The Solar T62 was designed to be used in a one man helicopter by the US military and was put into gen sets after the project was scrapped.
Dennisu1 4 years ago
Are these COOOOOL! helis legal in the UK, assuming I had the money (which I don't! Only fly a Raptor 30 R/C at the moment) ??
Cheers.
TachyonDriver 4 years ago
whats the fuel burn compared to the piston version
originalbrownirish 4 years ago
wow thats one big r/c heli :P
manjunk427 4 years ago
What is the flight time/fuel capacity with the turbine?
I guess it would still be considered experimental, still an ultralight with pods?
cheeto4493 4 years ago
How come the exhaust stack isn't angled to also help with counter torque?
qtip67t 4 years ago
The tail rotor is very effective on these machines so Dwight decided to go straight back for more speed. I think it has been modified since this video was taken.
keffer69 4 years ago
Exhaust counter torque is not used in a helicopter with a tail rotor. The only helicopters that use exhaust as a counter torque are the Hughes/MD 520N and the 600N Helicopters with NOTAR which stands for No-Tail-Rotor.
greg8698 3 years ago
Some turbine exhausts are angled to one side to aide in countering torque.
FoxDie262 3 years ago
I've seen a few that way but the amount of counter torque is negligible.
greg8698 3 years ago
Actually the Hughes does not use exhaust it is a ducted fan blowing air down the tailboom
helipilotuh1 3 years ago
Helipilot, I have never flown one myself only Helicopters with rear tail rotors and why I respect your comments, my quote was straight from a Helicopter pilot who flies a Hughes 600 with NOTAR for the City of Phoenix Police Department at the Heli Expo 2 years ago. His comment was, "that it was exhaust from the helicopter used in conjunction with a variable-pitch fan driven by the transmission to help stabilize the amount of yaw." I won't argue the point though. Tnks for the correction.
greg8698 3 years ago