The RotorX Helicopter Kit! Rotorway has a new owner and new brand!

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

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  • @Vlodek9
    @Vlodek9 2 года назад +13

    Great video as always. Not sure if I should be mad at you or thank you. I'm about a year away from being done with my current Europa XS project and am already thinking about my next project. I was never interested in helicopters, mostly due to the associated cost of these machines and maintenance BUT ever since I watched your first video on Rotorway/X, I can't seem to stop thinking about their helicopter. What makes it even harder to ignore this is that I live only a 20 min drive away from RotorX HQ. That is a game changer for me. So close to the factory and support. So THANK YOU for your videos on the RotorX models and at the same time, I and my wallet hate you for it. :)

  • @tazaxxbazaxx4120
    @tazaxxbazaxx4120 19 дней назад

    38 years flying, 28 in helicopters, ATP, SPIFR MEDEVAC.. Bless their hearts.. just dont strike me as helicopter people...

  • @edpaine7982
    @edpaine7982 2 года назад +5

    Hard to believe I know, last year I had a Exec 162F given to me by a very nice older couple! I have never flown a helicopter as all my training was in fixed wing. Would like to get some training and fly it one day. Only has 30 something hours on it, but sat for a while. My real dream is to get the new Aventura UL, as I had to sell both my planes while renovating our house. Nice little heli and hope the company keeps up with it as I’ll be ordering some belts and other parts soon enough.

  • @theworshiptraveler6709
    @theworshiptraveler6709 2 года назад +2

    Cool video!

  • @hansenfuentes3541
    @hansenfuentes3541 2 года назад +1

    Just wanted to say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your channel, been watching it for awhile now, as a fixed wing pilot and career A&P it’s nice coming to a channel and seeing all the experimental aircraft options in one spot…..however I am leaning toward wanting to get into helos, my career in aviation started with working on army UH-60s for 4 years…..I know the experimental rotor world is a lot slimmer than the fixed wing world, but I love the helicopter content and hope u have more to come! Thanks
    Hansen

  • @ThomasSchick
    @ThomasSchick 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations on the 100k subs…awesome channel

  • @derrickwatkins2892
    @derrickwatkins2892 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video I did like to see and meet the RotorX team after dealing with them over many years and putting names to faces.

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 2 года назад

    I need, I want. Bravo thenks

  • @JT-uf4pg
    @JT-uf4pg Год назад

    glad i watched this video, i have a older scorpion 133 been a while since i was in the air. the exe or talon 600 must be a good design because it is not being changed at this time. i rate the design next to the bell Airwolf design. would love to have one even if it is an older design 162. even thought about up grading my 133 if possible. will be going to the factory asap to visit. again thanks for the video. you have my interest and support.

  • @foesfly3047
    @foesfly3047 2 года назад +6

    Living in Mesa Arizona, I’ve long been intrigued with our having a ‘local’ helicopter company in the valley. These are very good looking aircraft. I’m very interested in your engine. I assume it’s very reliable, reasonably lightweight and economical to maintain and repair. Have you considered offering a version of it for experimental fixed wing aircraft?

  • @videosquevocegosta2395
    @videosquevocegosta2395 2 года назад

    Amo helicopteros... bem sei q existe naves mais fantasticas do q helicopteros, mas sinto fascinios por helicopteros!!!

  • @TV-yq5be
    @TV-yq5be Год назад

    I'm a senior researcher at Heimkeeper Co., Ltd.
    Our company has an idea to reduce propeller noise and vibration of helicopters and drones.We're done with the experiment.We have applied for a utility model and a patent As a result of several experiments with small propellers, the current noise and vibration reduction effect is about 30%.Looking forward good news from you soon

  • @HUDPilot
    @HUDPilot 2 года назад

    Awesome vid! Hmmmm now starting to think about swapping my Lancair for some blades over my head!!

  • @G.Harley.Davidson
    @G.Harley.Davidson 2 года назад +3

    I have A&P and 18 years as an AH-64 maintenance supervisor. Would I be able to deal with the maintenance myself? Just curious, as I hear there are constant adjustments and parts Replacements.

    • @markwallis7199
      @markwallis7199 Год назад +2

      Definition of a helicopter: constant adjustments and parts Replacements

    • @G.Harley.Davidson
      @G.Harley.Davidson Год назад +2

      @@markwallis7199 good point…

  • @charlesabbott4518
    @charlesabbott4518 9 месяцев назад

    Like to see more ! ! !

  • @MichaelGolpe
    @MichaelGolpe 2 года назад

    I want one!❤

  • @hrbeta
    @hrbeta 4 месяца назад

    DEI management. This story will be interesting to follow.

  • @superuser8636
    @superuser8636 Год назад

    Here’s your 1kth like 🎉❤

  • @LeviNoguess
    @LeviNoguess 2 года назад +1

    Dang, now I have to get a Helicopter too!... Congrats.... 100K Subscribers! Yee Haww!

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  2 года назад

      That would do very well in the STOL Comps now wouldn't it?!!
      YES! Still growing here. Thanks to your support! :-)

  • @jamesbarber8308
    @jamesbarber8308 2 года назад

    How does it get a turbo and require less maintenance 🤔

  • @shreddder999
    @shreddder999 4 месяца назад

    10:15 How could you not put Suicide Is Painless on the audio track right here???

  • @Stubby0266
    @Stubby0266 Год назад

    Has Rotorway updated their tail rotor drive system? Got away from the belt drive system and went with a driveshaft system? I like the Heli-cycle aircraft.

  • @chudleyflusher7132
    @chudleyflusher7132 2 года назад +9

    I once built my own picnic table…
    I’ll stay on the ground.

    • @shirlzitting647
      @shirlzitting647 2 года назад

      I had a Tonka truck as a child. Totally awesome.

  • @ketutadicahyapremananda3934
    @ketutadicahyapremananda3934 2 года назад +1

    Wow.. enak ya disana orang bebas memiliki dan menerbangkan helicopter , kyk mobil aja...

  • @HAV417
    @HAV417 10 месяцев назад

    What got me is when he said let's step over to the Airplane and no one corrected him! B j Shram probably just shaking his head!!

  • @dirtcop11
    @dirtcop11 2 года назад +12

    I heard an old fixed-wing pilot say "Helicopters don't fly, they just beat the air into submission."

    • @jeremiahcronin6987
      @jeremiahcronin6987 2 года назад +2

      As an Ex-Army Guard Crew Chief on an LUH-72 Lakota (EC 145) . . . Can confirm.

    • @johnechols818
      @johnechols818 2 года назад

      A Thousand Moving Parts Trying to Kill You!

    • @markusanderson1517
      @markusanderson1517 2 года назад +1

      An "oldie" but a goodie. The other one I like, "a helicopter is simply a bunch of parts flying in a loose formation."

    • @shirlzitting647
      @shirlzitting647 2 года назад

      So is a helicopter pilot just someone who likes to beat off into submission?

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 2 года назад +1

      yep,

  • @TA-kr1di
    @TA-kr1di 10 месяцев назад

    I miss BJ Schram..In Chandler

  • @androidemulator6952
    @androidemulator6952 2 года назад

    That warbird engine that flew overhead ?? any ideas?

  • @cam_DA_Hawkdriver
    @cam_DA_Hawkdriver Год назад

    The guy dragging his skids may need to rethink that 6:30. I would never recommend moving while dragging skids. Just a little bit of momentum can cause a dynamic rollover. Looking hard at this airframe to purchase.

    • @donduncan9306
      @donduncan9306 Год назад +1

      Perhaps you should review dynamic rollover. It was standard practice in Vietnam to “skid” along the PSP in our Cobra that was loaded to the max with fuel and armament to get airborne. Dynamic rollover results from lateral movement or attempting to land on a slope that is too steep.

    • @markwallis7199
      @markwallis7199 Год назад

      I was taught to do that in training, it's normal.

  • @jamesbarber8308
    @jamesbarber8308 2 года назад +1

    Probably the only helicopter I’ll be able to afford tho

  • @jacobusvisser5339
    @jacobusvisser5339 2 года назад

    Have you done a comparison, Talon T600 or Safari 400?

  • @jrbailey3208
    @jrbailey3208 2 года назад +6

    Those 3 people do NOT emote even a medium sense of confidence in their product! Sorry, but they don't seem to know much of anything for 100% certain.

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 2 года назад +2

      Yeah,they are'nt as sharp as the origional crew when Stretch was there....

    • @ticenits1926
      @ticenits1926 Год назад +2

      Almost feels like they have more money than sense and just decided to scoop up what seemed like a good business opportunity and worry about the details later

    • @markwallis7199
      @markwallis7199 Год назад +1

      I challenge you to tell that to the veteran production lady to her face.

    • @jrbailey3208
      @jrbailey3208 Год назад

      @@markwallis7199
      Ever fly out to Wyoming and I'll be happy to tell her exactly what I wrote directly to her face, you too if you care to come along!
      You couldn't counter anything I said with any observational specifics, all you did was fine and throw a tantrum, grow up!

    • @markwallis7199
      @markwallis7199 Год назад

      Well I fail to find any specifics in your comment "Sorry, but they don't seem to know much of anything for 100% certain".
      @@jrbailey3208

  • @jeremiahcronin6987
    @jeremiahcronin6987 2 года назад

    Does the added horsepower mean faster cruise speed and Vne?

  • @deanmayer6508
    @deanmayer6508 2 года назад +2

    I'd have to put a door on mine so I don't fall out.

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 2 года назад +1

      they do come with doors...at least ours did......

  • @SuperYellowsubmarin
    @SuperYellowsubmarin 2 года назад +6

    Cut the 4 rotor / evtol nonsense. Focus on what the company has been doing best and keep improving steadily. This whole evtol hype will deflate sooner or later, don't fall for it.

    • @shadowban481
      @shadowban481 2 года назад +2

      A turbine option will be better.

  • @tinolino58
    @tinolino58 2 года назад

    Again, the host answers his own questions.

  • @johnmartin2079
    @johnmartin2079 2 года назад +1

    Giant VW engine with turbo?

    • @shirlzitting647
      @shirlzitting647 2 года назад

      Nah, fit it with a 747 engine, and see it go.

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 2 года назад +1

      yeah,it looks like a vertical v dub....serious bunch that can cast their own engine ! should have seen B J's " Windstar " 4 door ! 5 blade main,4 blade tail rotor,6 cylinder,solid rocket fuel backup for engine failure, crt screen with 10 point audio checklist....Never made it into production but it was to be factory assembled ,certified aircraft for 150,000 without avionics....Door slammed like a little Mercedes ! He had Offenhauser design the trans and hired the crew that certified the Bell 206 ! We were # 66 in line to be produced after they reached 100 orders.......Company folded......

    • @ticenits1926
      @ticenits1926 Год назад

      It's a licensed variant of a VW engine with rights to modify and rebrand.

  • @davidorourkesr
    @davidorourkesr 2 года назад +1

    If they got rid of that fiberglass and replaced it with carbon fiber. That would make a lot more power with a lot less weight.

    • @davidorourkesr
      @davidorourkesr 2 года назад +1

      I meant to say power to weight ratio

    • @russkunz3949
      @russkunz3949 2 года назад

      SAFARI HELICOPTER HAS A MODEL CALLED THE Ssfsri 500 all carbon fiber

  • @shirlzitting647
    @shirlzitting647 2 года назад

    My Mom bought me a helicopter when I was a kid.
    .

  • @anthonyrstrawbridge
    @anthonyrstrawbridge Год назад

    ❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @kneedeepinbluebells5538
    @kneedeepinbluebells5538 2 года назад +8

    Really UNINSPIRING Group Of "new owners"

  • @ibiufos
    @ibiufos 2 года назад

    I just got pilots licence to fly planes.next on the list is a licence to fly 1 of these rotoways.

  • @BjFoley
    @BjFoley 8 месяцев назад

    Just a Bunch Rich men and there Expensive Rich TOY,s

  • @grahamkearnon6682
    @grahamkearnon6682 2 года назад

    I had a rotorway, just to small for the average north American, unpleasant to fly cramped up.

  • @djal1030
    @djal1030 Год назад

    new owner and new brand! and NO customer service

  • @BjFoley
    @BjFoley 8 месяцев назад

    They are nothing more than a Rich mans Toys $112,000.00

  • @sterlingfoley8135
    @sterlingfoley8135 2 года назад

    It's just another Rice man's Toy

  • @drampadreg1386
    @drampadreg1386 2 года назад +1

    If the helicopter doesn't have a turbine, I ain't a flyin' it! Too unsafe.

    • @ssn608
      @ssn608 2 года назад +5

      Yeah... all those piston powered Bell 47's are just ...crashing right after they get built, that why none survive after the last one was manufactured in 1974 - almost a half century ago.. Oh, wait. That's NOT the case.

  • @AndyMatrix
    @AndyMatrix Год назад

    i dont like this, ch77 is a much better choice

  • @seveleleventwelve
    @seveleleventwelve Год назад

    That bird in the middle is hot

  • @poopymcface9792
    @poopymcface9792 2 года назад

    Should have taken the opportunity to reverse the main rotor direction to make it an American helicopter.

  • @ulihanel7078
    @ulihanel7078 Год назад

    sales guy needs the leading questions because he sold TV's before....sad