Homebuilt Helicopters

  Life as a young person in the world of 2050 should be poverty and unemployment free, accessible and equitable to all including the disabled. Technology and Innovation by then should be sustainable and lead to well being for everyone. One technology which might help realize these 2050 goals is the long dreamed vision of affordable commuting through the air. One solution involves utilization of open source ultralight helicopters to create not only congestion free commuting but also creation of formal jobs for the youth. Open source ultralight helicopters can be produced in a decentralized way, as it’s occurring at the moment around the world. The desirable result is the flourishing of the global ultralight helicopter industry, offering affordable shared heli services which is liberating mobility and accessibility specially for the youth. These helis (like the ones on the right hand image) will reduce not only the traffic congestion on roads but also make it safer for pedestrians an...

Why are Helicopters so Expensive to Fly, Own and Maintain? 635 views | By  Hangar.Flights  | Last updated on February 18, 2022 Contents How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Helicopter? Why Are Helicopters so Expensive? Example: Cost of Owning and Operating a new Robinson R44 Raven II Conclusion Helicopters are great fun, which is why many people choose to learn to fly them. However, we can’t deny the fact that helicopters are quite expensive to own and fly compared to fixed-wing aircraft. But why is this?  Why are helicopters so expensive ? Helicopters come with their own unique set of challenges that make them more expensive to own, fly and operate. Their complexity is part of the reason why  they’re still a relatively young invention  compared to fixed-wing aircraft. In the article below, we will look at some of the different factors that contribute to the higher cost, such as maintenance, depreciation, fuel and training. How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Helicopter? B...

What are these costs compared to an r22??? I googled it and google came back with $162/hr for the R22…but that seems kinda low, so I’d prolly add like 30% to that lol I know my R44 (with me doing the maintenance) operational cost is around $300/hr Probably safe to say with me doing my own maintenance as well it’s around 180 maybe? Casey Singletary Man you guys are APs/AIs? Nice! I bet that saves you a heap on maintenance haha 1 Like Reply Share 4d Ryan Williams Author Casey Singletary  IA / commercial heli, private fixed wing. Makes flight training cheap when you wrench for the flight school Dave Storey : To get specific, need to know which one are you interested in? Well, not really. The operational cost between the XE90 and XET is only about $10hr difference. LOL! As mentioned, there is a 500hr overhaul TBO Kit that will keep the Mosquito XESeries running indefinitely with no time or calendar expiration dates. The TBO Kit consists of Blades, Belts and Bearings. Last I heard,...