"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Gig 601XL Builder writes:

I have a helicopter rating and I got it because it looked like it would
be
fun. The obvious advantage is vertical take off and landing. The
disadvantage is cost, the lack of availability to rent and the lack of
speed. No, I don't own one but I might build a Mosquito some day. All my
hours but 5 are in a R22 the other 5 are duel in a Bell 206.

Have you ever looked into RotorWay (http://www.rotorway.com)? I lived
near their headquarters in the United States and used to salivate over
their kit-built two-place helicopters. Their current model costs
around $67,000 brand new, and apparently the assembly part isn't that
complicated. They also provide training at their facility. They've
been around 38 years so they seem to be doing okay.

Unfortunately, I exceed the weight limit for their helicopters, and
Aircranes are too expensive.


Really?!?!?

From the Rotorway 162F Specs:
Pilot and Passenger Load -- 425lbs (193KG)