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This company was formed by Mr. T.G.Adams and Mr. Paul Wilson to market plans for a very simple single-seat helicopter named the HobbyCopter, of which they have built a prototype. This new successfully for the first time in November, 1958 and more than 100 sets of plans have since been sold to amateur constructors throughout the world. The company also supplies kits of parts for the Hobby-Copter.
ADAMS-WILSON XH-1 HOBBYCOPTER
TYPE: Single-seat home-built helicopter.
ROTOR: Two-blade main rotor of solid spruce construction. Aerofoil section NACA 0012. Chord 0.20m. Cyclic and collective pitch controlled by swash-plate. Formed aluminium two-blade tail rotor.
ROTOR DRIVE: Engine-to-gearbox by chain; gearbox-to-main rotor by direct shaft; gearbox-to-tail rotor by belt. Main rotor r.p.m. in flight 360. Tail rotor r.p.m. in flight 1,800.
FUSELAGE: Aluminium tube structure, bolted together.
LANDING GEAR: Tubular skids, with retractable ground-handling wheels.
POWER PLANT: One 40-46hp Triumph 650cc motorcycle engine. Fuel in single tank above engine with capacity of 4.5 litres for training, 11.4 litres normal. Oil capacity 3.8 litres.
ACCOMMODATION: Single fiberglass bucket seat ahead of rotor drive shaft. Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1959-60
This company was the manufacturer of the Adams-Wilson XH-1 - a single-seat helicopter with an open-frame fuselage and 34hp Triumph motorcycle engine, designed by T.G.Adams and P.Wilson of Lakewood, California. The prototype, N23P first flew in November 1958, and the type was sold as a kit to amateurs as the Model 101 Hobbycopter. The subsequent Model 102 had a strengthened structure, 50hp Triumph engine and fibreglass cockpit shell. R.Simpson "Airlife's Helicopter and Rotorcraft", 1998
| Technical data for XH-1 HobbyCopter
Main rotor diameter: 6.55m,
tail rotor diameter: 0.94m,
fuselage length: 4.27m,
width: 1.52m,
height: 1.83m,
weight empty, equipped: 161kg,
max loaded weight: 252kg,
max speed: 96km/h,
max cruising speed: 72km/h,
econ cruising speed: 64km/h,
service ceiling: 2440m,
range (training tank): 88km,
max range: 193km
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| AGBESSI, e-mail, 15.05.2009 | reply |
what is the function of the tail rotor of the helicopter.be my support to make it successfull... | | AGBESSI, e-mail, 15.05.2009 | reply |
GOOD DAY!!, I AM A DESIGNER, I NEED MORE PLANS FROM YOU AND IF POSIBLE I CAN SEND TO YOU SOM OF MY DESIGNS... | | philip, e-mail, 13.05.2009 | reply |
hi i just purchased plans on the indian helicopter ,and then found this hobbycopter and couldnt help but notice that it looks the same .. my problem is that my plans are not that good and was wondering if you sell plans or have pictuers i could see clearly to make out the main drive parts please contact me as soon as you get the chance thanks philip hopper | | Luiz Henrique, e-mail, 06.03.2009 | reply |
Dear Mr.
what is the cost of the kit? or what can I do for get the plans. Please send me your diretion.
Thak you | | Yanus Arfian Suyamto, e-mail, 29.01.2009 | reply |
I'am Indonesian I want to built at home how much? and why? | | jimmy carolan, e-mail, 29.01.2009 | reply |
hi,how do i get the kit for this helicopter,and how much would it cost,including postage,to send it to ireland?
thank you. | | Manfred Richter, e-mail, 29.12.2008 | reply |
May I get a plan and some pictures of the swashplate construction ?
Thanks, Manfred | | lord malcolm, e-mail, 21.03.2014 | reply |
how much is a kitor part kit
i am in the u.k.
can you just get the rotor shaft and rotor blads | | majid, e-mail, 30.11.2008 | reply |
is it possible to you that send me plan of this helicopter?
many thanks | |
| | shayan, e-mail, 13.11.2008 | reply |
Hi dear please help me
I'm making a choppy helicopter.
please send me a plan for made a choppy helicopter | | scott, e-mail, 13.09.2008 | reply |
Sir
the kit is $900 right? and what is the safet rate
can you please let me know
thanks | | Kelly Spikes, e-mail, 05.09.2008 | reply |
I am very very interested in you product, the Adams-Wilson XH-1 hoobycopter. I would like to know the price and if there is any I could purchase or look at around Bryan, Texas. I would like to know how to order a kit if I decide to purchase your product. Thank you | | Kelly Spikes, 02.09.2008 | reply |
I would like to know the price and other information about your product. I live in Normangee, TX and I want to know if there are any around here that I may look at or purchase | | allen berry, e-mail, 30.07.2008 | reply |
price please on hx-1 and what comes in the kit and what it takes to assy | | larry, e-mail, 23.07.2008 | reply |
I have a complete aw95 helicopter for sale, with or without the hirth 2706 engine.plus i also have spare parts if anyone is intrested.I will be going to mentone,IN. for the pra event if someone wants to meet me and look at the stuff.To check on the pra event go to www.pra.org, for the dates.Please call me if you have any qyestions 574-870-3416. thanks | | d.smith m.d., e-mail, 10.07.2008 | reply |
what is the cost of the kit? i noticed in the schematic drawing there seems to be no collective lever- is that correct? (if so is it a gyrocopter.. ???)is there a sales outlet you could refer me to in so. cal.?
much thanks,
d. smith m.d. | | d.smith m.d., e-mail, 10.07.2008 | reply |
what is the cost of the kit? i noticed in the schematic drawing there seems to be no collective lever- is that correct? (if so is it a gyrocopter.. ???)is there a sales outlet you could refer me to in so. cal.?
much thanks,
d. smith m.d. | | James, e-mail, 26.02.2008 | reply |
What does the kit include, and how much does it cost to complete the whole assembly? Thanks. | | Gerry, e-mail, 12.12.2007 | reply |
Hi i am building a AW95 nearly finished just making main rotor to day. Only problum i am having is geting my main rotor blades i live in the uk is there any body else from UK building a AW95 thanks. Gerry. | | frederick, e-mail, 15.11.2007 | reply |
where can i get the plans and parts? |
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