This is the sweetest helicopter ever there were problems but if someone could fix them it would be amazing and im sure there would be a lot of buyers imagine going to work and beating traffic... well atleast that is until everyone had one of thses then we would have airspace backups =) not the right wording i know but you know what i mean
@floridaskater07 Yes and no, Not this one because its got too much power and speed (and the fuel tank holds 10-12 gallons if i remember correct) but if you wanted to put a rotax 582 or 503 in that would work. People say those are death traps just because they malfunction when you run it past 2hrs like ure not suppose to. Hope this helped mate!
That is the John Spurling Turbine Mini with the Apex turbine starter and throttle control copied by many. No one has flown since. Although some claim they have.
Very nice aircraft.. however t/o was rushed ..I take it some pilots dont use any effective ground effect (cushion) before transitioning to E.T.L ! may be on shutdown waiting for the rotors to stop turning before leaving the aircraft..this is not good practice.
Pilots everywhere leave the a/c while the rotors are still, turning, its common practice on an ac w/o a rotor brake. And that t/o was hardly rushed. Judging by the pilots skill observed in the video, i'd gues hes a commercial pilot.
i would fly a rotorway, they are 60k used, I saw a turbine jet exec for 60k with fresh overhaul. at least this turbine one is better than the two stroke rotax ones.
Nice heli, but i can never really understand why there are planes or choppers made just with one seat! I don't think I've ever met a pilot who wouldn't have anyone among his friends who don't want to get a ride in their ships. With one seater, you can't even get an instructor to check you out (as some insurances requrie). So why bother? I'd rather go with a Rotorway (at least it's got two seats). I suspect the cost to buy/own is that much higher (if it is) than this chopper....
Buy a Mosquito XE - they are in current production and are not going anywhere - by far the best and most you'll ever get out of an experimental helicopter! Mini 500's are no longer in production - and after speaking with the designed - Fetters - he stated to stay away from them!
Ever try eating your breakfast, text messaging and checking your email while flying a helocopter? commuting would be a blood bath if everyone had one of these.
I just love how people down these little helicopters, yet trust their lives with a screaming piston engine in an R22, 44, Enstrom or Schweizer... Not saying they are bad Helicopters, AsI have my license and most my hours in a 22, But I would trust this Turbine Mini, a Turbine Helicycle, and with a few mods, a Turbine Rotorway even..
Win I win the lottery....or find my sugar mama!!! Where are you sugar mama? hahaha (She's at home cause their's only one seat! I'm sure this helicopter was designed by a very, very, very, smart man!). Lottery here I come.
Why would you wish death on any helicopter pilot, especially one that demonstrates adequate flying skills? Disdain for the heli design is one thing,but wishing the ultimate penality for a responsible pilot is pure rubbish.
This is the sweetest helicopter ever there were problems but if someone could fix them it would be amazing and im sure there would be a lot of buyers imagine going to work and beating traffic... well atleast that is until everyone had one of thses then we would have airspace backups =) not the right wording i know but you know what i mean
Damn i love that startup sound.... I want one!
@Brian500R
That's hysterical, you guys are nuts!
@floridaskater07 Yes and no, Not this one because its got too much power and speed (and the fuel tank holds 10-12 gallons if i remember correct) but if you wanted to put a rotax 582 or 503 in that would work. People say those are death traps just because they malfunction when you run it past 2hrs like ure not suppose to. Hope this helped mate!
That is the John Spurling Turbine Mini with the Apex turbine starter and throttle control copied by many. No one has flown since. Although some claim they have.
is the turbine engine the best sound in the world be it in big blows planes or boats
Nice heli.I think I'm gonna go watch the NIN-Survivalism music video now.Tks for your video post.
Since this is a single seater, does it fall under part 103??
Very nice aircraft.. however t/o was rushed ..I take it some pilots dont use any effective ground effect (cushion) before transitioning to E.T.L ! may be on shutdown waiting for the rotors to stop turning
before leaving the aircraft..this is not good practice.
Beautiful just beautiful I can't wait until mine is done
that sound sweet as!!!!
whats the flight time in that like how long can stay up in that bird?
@mlp0139 do these crash a lot, I would be scared if i had one, also do you need a license for this? I would bring parachute with me.
awesome! whats the mile-range and how well does it handle?
i think it really depends on how well their maintained and the person flying it
Pilots everywhere leave the a/c while the rotors are still, turning, its common practice on an ac w/o a rotor brake. And that t/o was hardly rushed. Judging by the pilots skill observed in the video, i'd gues hes a commercial pilot.
how much do one of these cost?
It looks like a LOAH MD500 , but squeezed!
Does the Turbine really Ramp up the Performance over the Octane Engine Model?
what model/make is this??
$ ?
@mlp0139 how much you asking if its still around?
how much it costs???
i would fly a rotorway, they are 60k used, I saw a turbine jet exec for 60k with fresh overhaul. at least this turbine one is better than the two stroke rotax ones.
@mlp0139 how much?
THIS BIRD IS FOR SALE ON EBAY RIGHT NOW
I would love arriving at school in that but it would be better if the wings folded so i can park
how cost the mini 500 t in used condition ?
25000 usd
yeah it had a really crappy 2 stroke that let people down(fast) therte were a few fatalaties
Nice heli, but i can never really understand why there are planes or choppers made just with one seat! I don't think I've ever met a pilot who wouldn't have anyone among his friends who don't want to get a ride in their ships. With one seater, you can't even get an instructor to check you out (as some insurances requrie). So why bother? I'd rather go with a Rotorway (at least it's got two seats). I suspect the cost to buy/own is that much higher (if it is) than this chopper....
Buy a Mosquito XE - they are in current production and are not going anywhere - by far the best and most you'll ever get out of an experimental helicopter!
Mini 500's are no longer in production - and after speaking with the designed - Fetters - he stated to stay away from them!
Ever try eating your breakfast, text messaging and checking your email while flying a helocopter? commuting would be a blood bath if everyone had one of these.
I just love how people down these little helicopters, yet trust their lives with a screaming piston engine in an R22, 44, Enstrom or Schweizer... Not saying they are bad Helicopters, AsI have my license and most my hours in a 22, But I would trust this Turbine Mini, a Turbine Helicycle, and with a few mods, a Turbine Rotorway even..
Started it up with the blades tie downed? Geez.
Win I win the lottery....or find my sugar mama!!! Where are you sugar mama? hahaha (She's at home cause their's only one seat! I'm sure this helicopter was designed by a very, very, very, smart man!). Lottery here I come.
3:26 For goodness sake land!
i have a wonderful mini500 for sale, very new one, and cheap, just only send me email on my private email: markdowndson11@gmail.com
Mark Downdson Well it hasn't got me interested, I can fly aeroplanes but I can't fly helicopters and what goes up must come down anyway.
why skip the spin up, that's the best part.
at scare, i have a wonderful mini500 for sale incase
If that happened, id just use my car lol
Want
@Punkys333 $50,000 USD
You'd hurt yourself badly trying to rugby tackle this ship.
a couple rocket pods and forward mounted m249 saw hahahha Look out!!!
everyone but you can fly
@republicansarecool Somehow, I don't know if that would help.
i bet you mom can fly faster with a littlebeans!!! lol
Are balck people allowed to fly? Or is it whites only?
Why would you wish death on any helicopter pilot, especially one that demonstrates adequate flying skills?
Disdain for the heli design is one thing,but wishing the ultimate penality for a responsible pilot is pure rubbish.