Steve Waltner wrote:


I just got back from Oshkosh, and as normal, the rotorcraft contingent
was very small. I did see a short flight demo of the Mosquito
http://www.innovatortech.ca/ helicopter, which is a true ultralight
helicopter.

I went to that web site. I was expecting to see a stripped down
helicopter, however, it looks like they have a stripped down pilot as
well. Perhaps they should give the guy some pants or a blanket or
something. Its kind of disgusting.

It looks like a nicely designed helicopter. However, the AW95 is much
cheaper. I think that the secret to getting the AW95 under the 254
pound limit is to use a titanium rotor shaft. The AW95 has a much
more substantial frame that weighs more.

In either case, I suspect that any lightweight helicopter is going to
be a bear to fly. I say this because of my limited experience in
Robinson R22s. When they are heavy, they are nicely cooperative.
When they are light, they misbehave.

Dennis H.

Dennis Hawkins
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