Hmmm... this looks like fun...

[RJM62]

My friend asked me if I want to go partners with him on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Heli...QptZMotors_Aircraft?hash=item3efa6eb661#v4-35

I think doing so might just convince my friends that I've truly gone over the edge, especially since my helicopter experience consists of a few hours of "familiarization" training in the early 80's. I think I've spent more time dangling under them than flying in them, truth be told.

Might be fun to try, though...

-Rich

 

[DutchessFlier]

Is that a weed-whacker?

 

[RJM62]

Is that a weed-whacker?

LOL. Could be. Looking at the distance between the seat and the rotor, I think it might be a robotic barber, as well.

-Rich

 

[Pi1otguy]

Is that a weed-whacker?

Obviously it's a trainer for this COBRA helo. Evidently pilot protection was a low priority.

edit: notice where the camera guy is hiding for the 1st minute.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPQJEeZmGh0

 

[etsisk]

I thought it was a mosquito ultralight, but they don't have skids...

 

[fgcason]

Evidently pilot protection was a low priority.

It's a training tool. It motivates the pilot to not do something stupid.

 

[rmciottijr]

I like how the camera guy was hiding behind the rocks when it was running up.

 

[ScottM]

I just like that the guy has never flown it.

I'll tell you what, take it around the pattern once and then we'll see about a bid.

 

[bbchien]

Nahhhh. I think I'm busy that day......

 

[jesse]

Since Dave S is the expert helo pilot -- think he would be interested in flight-testing it for us?

 

[Pi1otguy]

It's a training tool. It motivates the pilot to not do something stupid.

If ever there was a time for ATGATT.