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Going back to the future of rotor craft design is the basic concept of the AirScooter VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) vehicle by AirScooter Corporation of Henderson, Nevada. "The original Sikorsky rotorcraft helicopter concept was based on a coaxial design much like the AirScooter," says Woody Norris; internationally recognized inventor and AirScooter Corporation co-founder, "what we've done is package the coaxial design in a modern light-weight craft that allows for intuitive control and incredible maneuverability."
By eliminating the need and complexity of swashplates, collective and cyclic control through a coaxial rotor design a number of benefits beyond conventional helicopter designs are immediately realized. First; enhanced, intuitive flight controls are achieved by simple motorcycle-style handlebars and the absence of a tail rotor. To gain altitude, simply throttle up like you would on a motorcycle, turn left or right on the handlebars for craft rotation and move the handlebar assembly as a joystick for directional control (including reverse). No pedal controls are necessary, which means someone without the use of their legs can just as easily fly the AirScooter. Handlebar controls represent the most distinguishable feature of the AirScooter. AirScooter's patented design also provides an amazing level of stability while in the air and during flight.
In addition to intuitive and greatly simplified flight control, perhaps the AirScooter's greatest design feature, is that it falls into the ultralight weight class; requiring no pilot's license. Weight has long been the greatest obstacle to a successful ultralight coaxial design and AirScooter has overcome this obstacle by using superior design elements and space-age composite materials.
Unlike most recreational aircraft, the AirScooter is not a kit. The AirScooter will come completely assembled except for installation of the rotor blades and will include the added feature of extremely durable pneumatic floats instead of traditional helicopter skids. This feature further adds to the versatility of the AirScooter to get you wherever you want to go on land or swamp while providing a softer landing. AirScooter Corporation
| Technical data for AirScooter II
Engine: 1 x 65hp AeroTwin four-stroke,
rotor diameter: 4.27m,
length: 3.81m,
height: 3.35m,
width: 2.13m,
useful load: 150kg,
max speed: 100km/h
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| Stanford Z, e-mail, 03.06.2010 | reply |
It looks like a nice toy. You will grow out of this in 2 weeks. If you want a real helicopter I suggest a Rotorway or a canadian Home Rotor. There is something to say about autos. You need to be able to AUTO.. No question.Or you can can buy my 2 place 160HP Shadow gyroplane. | | richard malouin, e-mail, 29.10.2012 | reply |
who is seller in Canada Quebec | | Don Hillberg, e-mail, 07.05.2010 | reply |
This is retroactive abortion ,Cyclic lock? Fixed pitch rotors? No Autorotation= Death from Above,Steep turn hanging under the rotors=cyclic lock spiraling in till impact,Fuel tank behind seat=Bar B Q or how about this? Hard landing bending mast behind seat and getting skid marks on your head from the drive sheve,,,,,Not a Good choise of powered lift(Can't call it a helicopter) | | Michael Blackwell, 02.05.2010 | reply |
For those of you not listening, it does not auto-rotate!
I was a crewchief for 8 years on hueys. This is a coffin on floats. Unless you want a happy beneficiary. | | HK, e-mail, 29.01.2010 | reply |
Does anyone do any research at all? 1.The product is not available although promised for going on 7 years. 2. The company cannot obtain financing to go into production. 3. It has no provision for engine failure whatsoever (except death, that is - all engines fail sooner or later) No auto-rotate whatsoever - fixed pitch. | | shawn thorn, e-mail, 22.01.2010 | reply |
Whats the pricing on your airscotter an information where to purchase | | RANDALL WRIGHT, e-mail, 05.01.2010 | reply |
love it,need price and dealer to buy from or i will sell them | | RANDALL WRIGHT, e-mail, 05.01.2010 | reply |
love it,need price and dealer to buy from or i will sell them | | manoj, e-mail, 14.12.2009 | reply |
i want a construction plan of this helicopter. | |
| | Norbert Kausen, e-mail, 21.07.2013 | reply |
It appears that this company has gone out of business as its domain is now up for sale and there does not appear to be any contact info. Yes, there have been promises of release dates, non forthcoming and according to business news its shares have dwindled to about seven cents...correct me if I'm wrong | | fons, e-mail, 29.10.2009 | reply |
if you install a ballistic chute, you could get away alive, even without autorotation. | | Alvaro Méndez, e-mail, 13.10.2009 | reply |
I am interested in pricing for the airscooter, please send price list or tentative price list. | | jason whatley, e-mail, 03.09.2009 | reply |
hi there im from australia, are you selling these air scooters yet if so how much cheers | | don hillberg, e-mail, 15.06.2009 | reply |
You cant autorotate= DEATHTRAP,so dont waste your time with this one,A good helicopter can Auto at any altitude!!!! | | Stanko Zeman, e-mail, 21.05.2009 | reply |
Hi, I'm form Croatia and would like the basic or kit price. | | Dimitrios Liakouris, e-mail, 10.05.2009 | reply |
Good morning i am from GREECE, and would like info , including price and availability | | Luiz Henrique Bertolotto, e-mail, 15.02.2009 | reply |
Dear Sir
I would like to receive more information about airscooter II, about prices; How can I do to by it, for make business if you don´t have a sales man in Brasil. | | mako, e-mail, 22.01.2009 | reply |
Inquiry, from Zhejiang Province, China. Contact | | grant, e-mail, 06.01.2009 | reply |
how much are one of these i might thinking of bying one of these | | Yanus Arfian S, e-mail, 30.12.2008 | reply |
can i buy the scooter ? |
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