Originally Posted by
xbdt
Don't forget, regarding the HX50, the owner needs to build 51% by himself. I built several other brand kits in the past and I know what I'm talking about. There is NO WAY you can build 51% in 2 weeks. Also most helicopter pilots I know know absolutely 0 in mechanical assemblies or any other fabrication in general, they are just 'pilots'.
A permit to fly issued by the UK CAA allows you to leave the country for 30 days, no more or you need a special permit. As the HX50 is not (and will never be) EASA approved, every EU country will need its own approval and that will take some time (or never happen).
Just out of interest how many of those kits that you built are still being flown?
I've only seen a few kit helicopters over the years but all of them in a hangar covered in dust, the owners either too scared to fly them or passed and no one else is game to take them on.