![]() Simply because they are everywhere, and your chances to get hired are higher. If your goal is to become a professional helicopter pilot the traditional way (PPL-H -> CPL -> CFI), then Robinsons are the way to go. Every homebuilt is as good as his builder is. If flying for fun, then one of these homebuilts may work (although there are increased safety risks and potential downtime due to parts availability. ![]() I have no idea how toīut please think long and hard before you climb into one Pilot narration performed in a Mosquito on YouTube. There is a beautiful full-down autorotaion with However, it seems affordable, and I am interested to hear if anyone has heard any specific safety or usability issues with this helicopter that would indicate that it may not be safe. No doubt I am not going to fly cross country, or even across the state with this helicopter. While it is always true that you get what you pay for, that does not necessarily mean this helicopter is unsafe.Ģ) While it is a kit chopper, it has a factory built option, which alleviates some of my concerns regarding the quality of kit-builts.ģ) Because the float equipped version of the helicopter is less than 314 lbs, it qualifies as an ultralight, which gives me the option to avoid FAA licensing/medical issues (not that I am planning on flying recklessly and without training, but a full private pilot rotor license, medical screening, monthly minimum time, etc can become prohibitively expensive). I am in my late 20s, meaning I do not have the disposable income to jump right into an R22, so I am looking for a cheaper option that is still safe. My interest in this helicopter is threefold:ġ) It is undeniably cheaper than even a used R22, in both purchase and operating costs. That much more challenging to fly (and will be grounded when it is windy). Light and twitchy, but a helicopter that weighs half as much is going to be Helicopter has a lot of redundancy that kits won't have. Rather than after months or years in the garage tinkering. ![]() Hours remaining until overhaul may be purchased for about $60,000 and sold, They very seldom are flown more than 200 hours or so. Any thoughts?Īnswers I'm not sure why kit helicopters are appealing from a pilot's point of view. Licensing issues seems pretty appealing to me. The fact that it is quite inexpensive, can beįactory built, and can be converted to an ultralight to avoid Saying that it is safer and more reliable than a Rotorway, though it It seems to be catching on and people seem to be Opinions of Mosquito XE Helicopter Opinions of Mosquito XE Helicopter Philip Greenspun's Homepage : Philip Greenspun's Homepage Discussion Forums : Aviation : One Threadĭoes anyone have any opinions of the Mosquito XE, XEL or XET kitīuilt helicopter.
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