Ultralight Helicopter Project - Video #4
Uploader Comments (MikeUSA777)
Top Comments
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It's a real tragedy that people like this don't get the appreciation they deserve. Nowadays people are all gaga about lady gaga but not who was once and should still be the REAL celebrities, THE INVENTORS and INNOVATORS, the kind of people who BUILT AMERICA! This is cool, I'm glad to see people engaged in research and development in this kind of technology.
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..................Uh, No. Heavy guitar playing and drugs will, though. That's why I stick to this form of hobby.
All Comments (78)
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Started with a used Rotax FR125 Max - which is a great and powerful motor, but just switched to a brand new $3,650 Vortex Soper ROK engine from Italy. 35 HP from a very small & tight 52 pound running package. We are now on the sit-down model frame with this new motor and should see fantastic results. Will be posting a new vid soon on the sit-down. Have the hub & blades, as well as motor mounted now.
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Hello, That is a tough question, given the fact A LOT of trial, error, testing, modifications, etc. to get things right over the last few years went into it - adds up to a lot of money. That said, with the PROPER materials, motor, rotors and gear, along with a general set of plans & guidelines, you're looking at about $8,600. The hub is the EXTREME tricky part - getting one made from scratch to run perfectly.
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what kind of engine did you use? and how much horse power does it have?
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can you tell me how much it cost you to make it?
COOL TRIPOD
lacokai 1 week ago
Thanks, lacokai !!
MikeUSA777 1 week ago
this would be even cooler if it was electric :D
t0p0l1eve4 4 weeks ago
Yes, that would be possible - but at this time in technology - VERY expensive !!
MikeUSA777 4 weeks ago
@MikeUSA777 Good to see you responding to comments! Let us know you're surviving the tests. ;-)
Nomoreidsleft 4 weeks ago
LOL !! ..... Things have been slow with progress. Too much real "work" going on. Should have a new video soon with the sit-down model and initial flight testing on it in late Spring if all goes as planned !
MikeUSA777 4 weeks ago