Originally Posted by slowrotor
I am seriously looking at the idea of a sport helicopter that flies within 10 feet or so of the ground (or water) at all times.
My only thought is how could you be sure it always stayed within it's height restriction, since it sounds like it would be capable of leaving ground effect. The real risk is guy gets bored and decides to fly away. As a trainer it would be incredibly cost effective though.
Then again if you want to avoid collective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl1CssG_7bg
From site:
http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10808
Mart