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Personally, never heard of that happening. Presume you're referring to a homebuilt, of course. Ron Wanttaja

It arrives crated and you have to attach the rotor blades. Doesn't sound like 50%. I imagine, I will fly it UL, visit the FSDO and go from there....

Yeah, but did see one mention that a kit version was available. That's why I expressed a bit of confusion above. May have just been a reference to...

The Mirocopter web site appears to assert that the ship is sold fully assembled as a 14 CFR Part 107 Ultralight vehicle. To turn it into an E-Ex...

Not being too familiar with the Mirocopter (and not enlightened even after checking their web page), there are a couple of simple issues to wonder...

Hmmm. Interesting case.

I'll see your Gooney Bird and raise you one B-17.... Ron Wanttaja

Good job Ethan, you’re gonna make one helluva an engineer.

I used to drive a Volt. It had just barely enough range to make it from my house to my hangar at CJR. I knew I was driving efficiently if I got...

That's great, Ron. :cool:

Sometimes, the newer airplanes know when they're outclassed, and bow to the classics... Ron Wanttaja

Apples and oranges. Sitting up front in a -3 with the window open and your elbow out you can fantasize about Ernie Gann. A whole different...

I won't say which is which either...

I know which one I'd rather fly on a beautiful day like today, and it ain't a diesel!

Moving on to electric helicopters :) I am really interested in the MiroCopter, will likely buy one after I have had a chance to examine it in detail....

Thanks Ron. I am in the thick of a presentation to an AMA club and research was limited for this. I will add the extension as I am guessing it was...

Of course, if you count all the LSA-compliant EAB and standard category aircraft...

Doing a search for "eaa museum square footage" gives an answer of "over 120,000 square feet." http://ganther.com/eaa Don't know if that...

Touche Ron, You describe what it used to be while flying on a pass as an employee many years ago. Having spent a career flying ahead of first...

My dear Saber, there's a rather easy cure for that. Let me describe my typical airline flight: I arrive early at the airport, due mostly to ground...

Actually Ron, this statement "In comparison, a gentleman traveler may board a train in New York and arrive refreshed in Chicago a day later, enjoying...

Here's the breakdown by state, as of 1 January 2023, based on the FAA registry. STATE ELSA SLSA AK 47

I read your 82 pages, or more accurately skimmed through them. They made my head spin about as fast as one of your rotors. I'm impressed and more so...