New Turbine light heli??
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Senis Semper Fidelis
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From: Lancashire U K
New Turbine light heli??
In the Sunday times last weekend, a multi squillionaire stated that he had Helicopter companys and was trying to build a light turbine Heli to fill the gap that we all know exist between R22 and B206, because I was high in Grape juice and in the very hot Cyprus sun I allowed the current Mrs VFr to remove my newspaper, subsequently I did'nt see it again, , however is this chap going to help us keep more of our cash or was it the grape juice that coloured my reading of the words Helicopter/ turbine / light /cheap
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From: Florida
Take a look at this website: www.volarhelicopters.com
I don't know if it is the same project, but it doesn't seem as though it is any great secret!
I don't know if it is the same project, but it doesn't seem as though it is any great secret!
I'll point you in the right direction.
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From: UK
I can confirm that there is an advanced new helicopter under development in the UK that will offer a quantum leap in technology, performance and cost. Unfortunately, I cannot release any more details at this time other than it will be just as significant as the introduction of the R22 in terms of the commercial and recreational use of helicopters globally.
Sorry to be vague folks
CRAN
Sorry to be vague folks
CRAN
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From: Europe
Got this from my brother.
Looks good.
Just been reading up on the Helicycle single seat kit
helicopter. They are providing it $30,000 US complete
with engine (Solar T62 TURBINE).
Here is the URL to a download (43Mb) showing the
turbine version flying (Looks awesome)
http://www.helicycle.com/dougschwochert/helicycle.WMV
Thought you might be interested.
helicopter. They are providing it $30,000 US complete
with engine (Solar T62 TURBINE).
Here is the URL to a download (43Mb) showing the
turbine version flying (Looks awesome)
http://www.helicycle.com/dougschwochert/helicycle.WMV
Thought you might be interested.
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From: Sunrise, Fl. U.S.A.
You're right Lu, it is where I am, and have been
Volar's owner is indeed interested in doing such a project and has a design on the table, however I do not have any other information on it at this time. It is one of several things he is working on for the company.
Myself, I'm just studying away for my upcoming checkride (16th) and feel blessed that I have a position awaiting me with volar afterwards when I complete it and my SFAR 73 signoff. (I'm at 197.5 TT, and will be over 200 by the ride)
Volar's owner is indeed interested in doing such a project and has a design on the table, however I do not have any other information on it at this time. It is one of several things he is working on for the company.
Myself, I'm just studying away for my upcoming checkride (16th) and feel blessed that I have a position awaiting me with volar afterwards when I complete it and my SFAR 73 signoff. (I'm at 197.5 TT, and will be over 200 by the ride)
