I've known Dennis Fetters for 30 years, he's not perfect but who is. Good Luck Dennis in your future....

Hello. can you help me!. Where I can buy a new owner's manuel for my Mini 500 Helicopter s/n 0287. Yours sincerely Soeren

I am selling an unassembled Mini 500 for the current owner. If interested please email me at lennysrv1@yahoo.com and I will be happy to fill you in on all the details and particulars of the offering. Thanks.

Don,

You are dead wrong as well, there are many guy's out there, with stock M-500B's, that read and obeyed the factory AD's and SB's, that are now successfully flying their Mini's, with the 582 powerplant.

Yes, Dennis is in Corona, and is available to help any "non-judgemental" Mini-500 owner with advice on their machine.

Erik,

You forgot to mention you have a Mini-500A available. There is a big difference between the original Alpha, and the sorted out Beta, with all mandatory upgrades fitted.

Scott K, you are dead wrong !! Contact Southwind Helicopters, or look them up on Barnstormers. They fly stock Mini-500B's, with all and only the factory approved upgrades, 582 powered. NO HASSLES. All the BS you guy's are spewing, is due to your own stupidity in building, assembly, set-up, whatever you want to call it. Do you even own one? Yes, guy's killed themselves, due to RHCI making it TOO CHEAP! Guy's with too much money, and some with no brains, were buying them on a friday, assembling them on a saturday, and flying them on a sunday type thing. No heli experience, no proper inspection or tracking. I'm surprised not more people got killed.

10 years after all the negative publicity, there are a stack of guys out there, quitely flying and enjoying their Mini-500's. It's only loadmouths like you that keep on spreading misinformation.

The only problem is to be able to determine what the status is of the machines for sale out there. If you buy one without the factory mandated AD's or SB's, you are looking for trouble. In it's mandatory upgraded state, it's a winner. Buying one without upgrades, don't waste your time, you won't find the upgrades anywhere!!

Fetters is alive and well in Corona Ca,at the airport,The Mini 500 was a death trap killing even the high time pilots,Look else where to find somthing better.You all have no clue to what its about,,,Dream on...

Hello, I do have finished built Mini 500. ready for Registration (everything ready- will be done shortly) located in Germany. If anybody is interested?
Please send me an E-Mail.
The Helicopter has got 7 hours flown yet.

Erik

ALSO: My previous post... Sorry meant to say TALON was revemped Mini500 and VOYAGER was 2-seater. This was built with a purpose developed 3 cylinder 2-stroke.

There are 2 Mini500 helis in UK also

Scott K... I do not think that you have the full details on Mini500. Frame issues also related to the experience of the person that built it. Engine failures down to 'clever' builders who tried fitting engines not suited to the spec, such as a heavy underpowered 4-stroke, or tuning the 2-stroke so that reliability was gone.

The changes made to reduce airframe issues were very successful and so was the aircraft... unfortunately, I believe, that Dennis Fetters told everyone about the 2-seater Talon before it was ready and sales of Mini500 dropped, causing the business to fail due to lack of cash flow.
The main assets of the company went to China, along with the main test pilot... but never reapeared.

Talon 2-seater went South, perhaps to Puerto Rico... and the Zeus looked very similar?

I have copies of all crash info, Air Worthiness Directives, and all Modification details for Mini500... which was renamed by my involvement in getting the kits into Europe.

Have you seen these multi-million dollar operations that design, develop, and build certified helicopters... and then the first customer helicopters have failures... it happens all the time.

I would like to purchase a complete kit or already constructed Mini 500. If it has minor damage that would be OK. If you are needing CASH and want to free up some space let me know...Scott L (352) 383-6243

Hi I have a mini 500 .33hours airtime , built by licenced aircraft engineer . Lots of mods and extras. Its for sale if anyone is interested

regards

Tony

These were the WORST kit heli's made with MANY fatalities due to both pilot error but MOSTLY engine failure and premature structural fatigue. They are cool looking but that is the extent of it.If they were so great they would still be in production.If anyone has a death wish feel free to climb into one...Scott

quiero comprar un Revolution Helicopter Mini-500 pero no se donde conseguirlo me podrian desirme la pagina principal de internet de la fabrica o enviarme los datos de ubicacion de ella

hi,

I want to find a non flying mini 500 body only for a simulation project. preferably UK. email me if you have one for sale

Mini 500 For Sale, Ready to Fly. See ad on Barnstormers.com
Best Offer

I have two MINI-500 for sale, one is in flying condition. Located in Quebec, CANADA

ME GUSTARIA SABER EL PRECIO DEL HELICOPTERO, ESTA MUY BUENO

FOR SALE ready to fly completly assembeled $ best offer.
06-16-2008

To kyle and the other delussionals out here. The NTSB only files reports of CRASHES not ones the have the common issues unsafe to fly (FAA Air Directives)noted by 98% of all owners, distributors and the FAA. They range from, cracked rotor heads, cracked linkage, cracked transmision mounts, cracked engine mounts, too soft of metal on gears worn down and chipped, correlater linkage ruptures, transmission falure, clutch failures. Failure to comply with the FAA AD at the factory, which forced the FAA to close them down forever in 1999. Not to mention ZERO spare parts in 9 years. Everything on them must be custom made and getting them certified on most of Earth is next to nothing without the 75 ADs required in the US alone. In Canada and the EU they have a complete ban on the kits. If you need the FACTS on this death cage, just look them up on Wikipedia just to start. Not a good word to be found on them ANYWHERE but a couple of nuts here, who don't care about thier lives much.

Hola. Estoy interesado en saber todas las especificaciones ya que me interesa comprar uno para poder controlar 500 hectareas con 1500 cabezas de ganado. Tambien quiero saber el costo del mini 500. Gracias

I am staying in South Africa. Can you please provide me the name & contact details of a supplier of the Mini 500 helicopter in South Africa?

too bad you people don´t give good maintenance to the little one, I own 3 choppers, a uh1d huey 2, a huges 500d, and a mini 500, wich carries either a rp or a mini gun in 762, they have flown all over africa, and now are resting home waiting for more heavy stuff, is the best little thing to do our merc work

I have a Mini 500 Talon with a rotax 670 150hp dialed down to 105 with 15hp reserve. It is a rocket ship great to fly, the beginner control touch is great. The best small helicopter around. Its to bad they got a bad name. And by the way if you read the NTSB reports most crashes are attributed to bad maint. and pilot error!!!! Check out the R22's crash records NOW THATS ALOT OF BODIES AND SMOKIN HOLES>

this is a bad helicopter never flight this helicopter is trimmer machine, ese helicoptero es la cortadora de grama que dice que vuela se apagan volando ,por facilidad, mal diseno

Pleace, halp me! I want to have a direct e-mail to Sales Division of Revolution Helicopter Corp. I'm interested for to buy single seat "MINI-500" - 100% kit.

This chopper is the one bad example of what not to look for!! The company had dozens of law suits and under FAA reveiw for bad workmanship, poor design and no rectifying of the issues. In 1999 the owner died of a crash in this very model on take off. The company was gone in Nov.'99. It was a nice idea but poorly executed and next to impossible to unsure now with their bad track record, not mention certiying them is even harder too. If you ever see one flying run away fast!!!

hi my name is ali and im from pakistan. i wanted to know if someone is selling this helicopter and whats the price of it .
my e-mail address is hotwheel_13@hotmail.com

I like very much this chopper,do you now where can I find a new one or second hand in Italy ? I prefer with turbine and two seats, How much does it cost ? Thank for the moment !
Best regards
Cristiano

Hello, would someone please contact me about these helicopters I would like to get some information on them.
Thank you MJB

ive owned 7 commerical helicopters,i love homebuilts,but the mini 500,is death waiting too happen,right now they sell for 15 to 20 thousand,funneything look at the hobbs,no more than 30 hours max,the builder,and pilot know she might fall apart at 100 feet, use your head,save your money, good luck,try a baby bell,its real

Bonjour, je cherche à acheter un MINI 500 merci de me faire offres : ericfrancois14@aol.com

I have seen many of the 500 models. 1 time I did see 1 that had a Turbin Convert. I have since read somewhere about haveing this done and it flew quite well. If anyone has any info on where I might find a 500 with the Turbin convert I would be interested. Looking to Buy 1. Thanks

BONSOIR JE CHERCHE A ACHETER UN MINI 500 ??????

What kind of qualifications are needed to fly a mini 500? I've heard you just need an ultrlight license but I dont know. Tell me please!!! thanks -Lee-

I used to work there.I could tell you some stories. The place went out of business but a fellow in town bought all the goods at the auction and is trying to get it up and going again. Watch out for those windshield t's cracking and the tail rotor blades flying off they had a bad rivet problem. They had a recall on them.

I have Serial # 220 completely assembled, yellow with black trims. Will sell cheap. Hey helicopters are not toys! Most accidents are due to improper assembly or lack of experience IN HELICOPTERS!. Helicopters and airplanes are DIFFERENT!!!!! Get instruction an do your pre-flights.

I want to know if you need a licent for drive this helicopter.
Who is the contact for Italy ?

how much do the revolution helicopter mini-500 cost?

I am from IRAN.
Is there a plans available , how much?
my email is engfardin@yahoo.com
tanks.
FARDIN

Mini 500s are crap they nearly killed me get a mosquito!

I have a mini 500 it has 9.8 hrs. I flew it. I'm going get a two seater. Its yellow, beautiful ship. 28k
You don't have to spend all those hours putting it together, its ready to go!

I have had news that there are some miniums 500 with the structure in pressurized titanium, is true?

one of these 500's is for sale in this months rotorcraft magazine for 15k it is still in kit form. it is in OH. for his privacy I wont put his number in here . e-mail me if you are serious and Ill give you his number.

Check out Murphy Auction Kenmore, Washington. One of these is coming up for auction Saturday the 16th.

is there is any way that the pouduct fit 2 seat and be more durable for over sized person.. i am 6'9 265 Lb or may be redisgen it..

When I saw the advertising campaign for this copter I was very entusiastic, and later was able to see and sit inside one and it was INSTANT LOVE!!!. I know that this model was at the time the only one flying like the real thing (a former critic was amazed while flying it at Oshkosh). The problem is that there were many accidents. When I tried to do an overview of the problems, it seemed that over-confidence was an important issue: comercial airline and professional flyers would crash more than amateurs. If I´m wrong, I would like your opinion. But if you can´t buy a 500MD this is the best next think. Imagine someone improving the unit to a powerfull, composite materials, advanced avionics... it would a dream machine for surveillance, private fast transport, etc.. Thank´s!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I would really like to know how much a Mini- Copter costs, I would like to advertise my website, Myspace.com, I will give the creators of the copter half of my profits and a copy of HALO 3 for X- BOX 360!

How much do the Mini- Copters cost?

Hey guys, I don't know much about these machines but below are links to some on sale. Regards.

http://www.blackhillsportal.com/clps/clitem.cfm?adsid=652
http://www.vortechonline.com/specials/mini500_black.htm
http://www.vortechonline.com/specials/mini500_wht.htm
http://www.vortechonline.com/specials/mini500_bluered.htm
http://www.vortechonline.com/specials/#HELICOPTERS_for_sale

many accidents, some fatal, with this chopper. Engine was underpowered, among other things

este es muy parecido al Hughes 500

does the kit include everything that is necessery to take of with the helicopter?

I see a few for sale second hand, are they still available new? If so, who do I contact. I've tried the net and I keep coming up zip. Also, are there any faults etc that are known, idiosynchrisies etc? Any info would be great.
Greg

I WANT ONE!!!!!ARE THEY STILL BEING MADE AND WHERE CAN I GET ONE

I want one!!
Where can I get one from?
How much do they cost?
Money is no problem.........
Thank you,
Narrisists

push the limits and stick a 300 horespower gas turbine in one of these things

No, they are not being made any more. I would not pursue the idea of one of these unless you own your own machine shop and have years to build. I have lucked out with mine having access to both. The original engine was bad news too, best to find another option.

I am looking for a Swashplate assembly for my Helicopter project. Please, if anybody has for spare, sell to me.

Dear sirs,
love the videos of the mini 500,but was wandering if
there are still any being made,if so where and is a two seater
version being made and finally why didn't the company try to
make a four blade rotor system.
thank you

The mini 500 had many accidents due to cracks in the fuselage and also gave tailrotorstrikes.

This aircraft is no longer produced. There are some around...some flying and alot just taking up garage space due to the factory's lack of development prior to marketing. I own two of these birds...I would suggest doing alot of research and get all the experienced help you can find if you decide to own/fly one of the Mini 500's. The Ultra light Mosquito XE is the future to economical heli flight. Hugh

IS THIS MODEL STILL BEING MADE AND WHAT IS THE CURRENT PRICE. ALSO IF ITIS NO LONGER AVAILABLE WHAT MODEL IS TAKING IT'S PLACE THANK YOU
JOE ZIMNY