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Revolution Helicopter Mini-500

In 1994 Revolution Helicopters of Excelsior Springs, Missouri announced their kit-built Mini-500. This single-seater could easily be mistaken for a scaled-down Hughes 500D with its egg-shaped fuselage pod, slim tailboom and T-tail. The Mini-500 is powered by a 67hp Rotax 582 engine and over 350 kits have been sold, with examples flying in Holland, South Africa and Brazil as well as substantial numbers in the United States.

R.Simpson "Airlife's Helicopter and Rotorcraft", 1998

Revolution Helicopter Mini-500

TYPE: Single-seat home-built helicopter.

PROGRAMME: Scale-replica design of McDonnell Douglas MD-500; first flown in 1992 and available in kit form until production ceased in October 1999. Assembly in 60-70 hours, excluding body work and painting.

VERSIONS:

Mini-500B Bravo: Initial production version.

Mini-500T Talon: Production version from 1999 incorporating latest improvements.

CUSTOMERS: More than 500 kits delivered by October 1999.

COSTS: Kit: US$32,000.

DESIGN FEATURES: Two-blade semi-rigid teetering main rotor, turning at 550 rpm, constructed using aluminium alloy spars and composite skins. Teetering two-blade tail rotor of aluminium alloy and steel construction, turning at 2,671 rpm. Rubber insulators, flex-packs and counterbalances for vibration damping.

STRUCTURE: Welded steel tube structure, with moulded glass fibre cabin enclosure. Twin skid landing gear.

POWER PLANT: One 50kW Rotax 582, with belt drive to transmission. Fuel capacity 55.6 litres. Transmission rating 40kW at take-off and 82kW capacity. Power enhancement package (PEP) with tuned exhaust system and special carburetion settings developed, producing 18% more power during take-off and landing phases.

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems

Technical data for Mini-500

Engine: 1 x Rotax 582 rated at 49.3kW, main rotor diameter: 5.84m, length: 6.85m, height: 2.51m, take-off weight: 379kg, empty weight: 219kg, max speed: 185km/h, cruising speed: 120km/h

Comments 
david, davidelton75(@)yahoo.com, 05.03.2010

how do i become a dealer for the mini bell 500

david, davidelton75(@)yahoo.com, 05.03.2010

what is the going price now for a mini bell 500

mako, zjwwqsd(@)163.com, 20.02.2010

I require that the MINI500 aircraft, needs badly , expect you , come from Chinese Zhejiang. My mailbox zjwwqsd@163.com

H Katz, Harvey-Katz(@)comcast.net, 17.02.2010

Even though Rotax is very clear about how their engine is not suitable for a helicopter, people only hear what they want to hear and disregard the rest. People have died in Mini 500's when the engine quit. Hovering the Mini-500 requires running the engine PAST the factory red-line. Still, someone will no doubt post why it still is ok to do so and it was really the pilot's fault that they got killed. People can get so fanatical about a subject they become stupid.

The previous is my opinion only.

-, -, 31.01.2010

What Rotax says about the engine:

"This engine, by its design, is subject to sudden stoppage. Engine stoppage can result in crash landings, forced landings or no power landings. Such crash landings can lead to serious bodily injury or death...This is not a certificated aircraft engine. It has not received any safety or durability testing, and conforms to no aircraft standards. It is for use in experimental, uncertificated aircraft and vehicles only in which an engine failure will not compromise safety.

Mike, zjwwqsd(@)163.com, 31.01.2010

I want the old MINI500 helicopters. Fat picture of prices to me!!

ron adkins, sandiegofluffyblue(@)yahoo.com, 25.01.2010

Too bad Revolution appears to have stopped production. It looked like a dream product. Perhaps the man will try again. He's a helluva guy no matter what the bad press says.

kennedy, wistonkennedy(@)hotmail.com, 29.12.2009

Cuanto cuesta los 2 rotor con paletas del mini 500 ????
gracias Atte: kennedy

Kevin, slfdsl22(@)yahoo.com, 22.12.2009

Parting out my mini 500.....3 hrs tt...0 hrs on new frame....have everthing except engine and tailrotor blades and hub

fabien, fabmimi(@)free.fr, 15.11.2009

Bonjour ,je suis en France , je serai interessé par un mini 500 ,meme à finir de monter ou kit à monter entierement , faire offre : fabmimi@free.fr

Craig, craigdyson69(@)hotmail.com, 01.11.2009

I am needing basicaly a total tail rotor assembly minus the gear box. Can any one help with parts or where to get them from? Thank you Craig Dyson...

Dan Waldrop, dead4fire.13(@)hotmail.com, 27.10.2009

I want to trade a 1993 Corvette and,or a 2000 HarleyDavidson Heritage Softail for complete mini 500 project or Exec. phone 541 315 0736

WJ, wangjian1976714(@)163.com, 31.08.2009

500.How much , sell China

Seth P. Mullins, spm.aspirate451(@)live.com, 21.07.2009

Would any one consider putting a Suzuki Habusa motor in one of these? Would it be sufficient?

tom, modular38(@)yahoo.com, 12.07.2009

In Reference To (DUDE), Do You Or Have You Owned Or Ever Flown A Mini-500? If Not Go Away !!! Yes There Are Problems But All Helicopters Have Issues. If You Need Help With Your Mini-500 Contact Millenniumhelicopters.com (John) Can Help With Parts And Support With Reasonable Prices!!!

greg allison, gregjenallison(@)gmail.com, 09.07.2009

baught a mini 500 having problems with vibration in forward flight only can someone help. thanks

Dude, socket478370(@)yahoo.com, 27.06.2009

Some people never learn. Go here:

http://yarchive.net/air/mini500.html

Dave Turner, daveturnerot(@)hotmail.com, 23.06.2009

I have a Mini-500 in my garage. I am not sure what the status is, or if it has ever flown. It looks like an 80% kit. I am willing to sell it (I am in Wichita, Kansas). I can take pictures if you are interested.

Don Hillberg, don.hillberg(@)ventura.org, 05.06.2009

My coment about the Mini being a "death trap" was out of line,And I think Dennie is still supporting it,As in any aircraft training and education is best continued even after you get your certificate.Thay all can bite you.

John, Johnifly(@)aol.com, 16.05.2009

Mini 500 parts and mast support upgrades available at www.millenniumhelicopters.com Check it out.

Thanks John

Jan, jpskp(@)wp.pl, 14.05.2009

I would like to buy set of main rotorblades for MINI 500. Is anyone who knows a place where can I buy it?Please write me: jpskp@wp.pl

mako, guoguo3114(@)tom.com, 22.04.2009

I want a mini-500. Contact me

Mark J, flykr2s(@)charter.net, 14.04.2009

Today I found part of a Mini-500 on the side of the interstate in Stevens Point, WI. If you lost this part I have it in my hangar at KSTE airport. E-mail me and identify the part.

Gerard Brinkert, g.brinkert(@)worldonline.nl, 11.03.2009

FOR SALE Mini-500 with 75Hp Electronically Fuel Injected Wankel Rotary Aircraft Engine

Look at the pictures, I’m flying my Mini-500 helicopter, with the standard Rotax 67Hp engine. (Engine overhaul time for 67 Hp Rotax 350 hours!!) But replaced the 2 stroke Rotax engine for a brand new 75 Hp Electronically Fuel Injected Wankel Rotary Aircraft Engine, with 2 rotors (LCR-814 TG ti). (Engine overhaul time for 75 Hp Wankel 2000 hours!!)

I have spend two years to complete this beautiful homebuilt helicopter. The Mini-500 Helicopter is 99,9% ready at this moment. You have to finish 0,1% (only assembling the rotor head). We have all the parts for it. This Mini-500 has only 18 hours on bodywork, but: 0 hours on Engine, 0 hours on Main-rotor blades, 0 hours on Tail-rotor blades, 0 hours on the Main-gearbox, 0 hours on the tail-gearbox, and 0 hours on all other metal components, including Mainframe, tail boom etz. This helicopter is new, except for the fibreglass body. Also with Journal-book, Engine-book, Fly diary-book.

Instruments - Mini-500 Helicopter;
Air Speed---Vertical Speed---Altimeter--- Rotor/Engine Tachometer---Hobbs Quartz Hours Meter---Hamilton Vertical Compass---2 EGT---Engine Coolant Temp---Engine Power Indicator (0/100%)--- Chip lights warning for Main and Tail gear box--- Fuel flow instrument---Oil pomp (main transmission)--- ICOM VHF-Radio + Headset--- Low Rotor Alarm--- Throttle Correlation--- Navigation and Landing Light--- Electric Starter--- Ground Handling Wheels--- Removable Cabin-Access Doors.

This Helicopter, Probably the only one in the world with a reliable Rotary Engine with a totally purchase price of 45.000,00 euro,
will be fore the highest bidder above 25.000,00 euro.

Look at;
YouTube - The Revolution Mini-500 Helicopter Gerard Brinkert

Aye Htun, ayetun.mm(@)gmail.com, 08.03.2009

I seriously want this kind of mini helicopter. I have been search this kind of helicopter for many years ago. I live in australia. I wanna buy this. So, where should i contact and to whom i should contact. the above is my email address. If you contact with phone, here is my temporay phone for only one months in malaysa. here is 60173061083. if you contact with a couple of weeks, better contact to this phone... pls reply me...
i wanna know the price, speed and capacity of helicopter.
thanks
Yours,
Aye Htun

mako, zjwwqsd(@)163.com, 25.01.2009

Buying second-hand MINI-500 helicopter. China

Drew Case, drewcase(@)live.com, 23.01.2009

Hello everyone, I am in the US army looking to buy a mini 500.if there are any sellers, please contact me.

mako, zjwwqsd(@)163.com, 22.01.2009

I would like to MINI-500, from China. Buy

Kevin, slfdsl22(@)yahoo.com, 22.01.2009

Looking for a mini 500 in good shape in the southeast usa.....buy or trade.....i have a 2 seat N-number(ELSA) flightstar 2 sc fully enclosed with a 65hp hirth engine ....call 843-598-4433 or email..... slfdsl22@yahoo.com

dan waldrop, dead4fire.13(@)hotmail.com, 09.01.2009

I have a 1993 corvette Id like to trade for a mini 500

500flyer, 05.01.2009

Southwind Helicopters on barnstormers has support and parts. Contact them through barnstormers. I got great support and some good parts from them...they have become a NEW distributor for the 500, they seem to be the "go to guys" if you need parts and support to get your 500 flying. Great shop facilities too. When I was there they had a 500 flying and doing all the manuvers one would expect, and the guy who owned the 500 was very happy with thier help.

andru, andru1chua(@)yahoo.com, 04.01.2009

Anyone selling mini 500 tail rotor blade? I need a pair either new or used.

Gábor Farkas, info1(@)steelriderskft.hu, 17.12.2008

Hello my name is Gábor Farkas from Hungary (Middle-Europe).

I want to buy One seater Mini 500. I anyone can offer me or know about an actual mini 500 offer from 5000$ to 15000$ please inform me.

Thanks for you.

Michael Prentler, fordseat(@)hotmail.com, 14.12.2008

Hello all; I have read several times to comply with the mandatory service bulletins (A.D.'s) sent by Revolution to owners of their helicopter to make it safer, but I haven't seen the actual bulletins posted: Can someone post a list of all of the reccomended upgrades to the Mini-500, so I can inspect a prospective purchase to make sure that the upgrades have been completed and installed? I have read from several postings on other sites from Dennis Fetters about 4 mandatory upgrades, but then he doesn't go on to say what they are. Thanks.

Dai viet, newlacthanh2000(@)yahoo.com, 12.12.2008

Hi all,
I'm looking for part # for drive belt(# print on the belt).
any help would help.
thaku, merry chrismax

Blake, fulton.blake(@)gmail.com, 08.12.2008

looking to buy a Mini 500, located in Missouri. Please email if looking to sale.

Big D, skeeter941(@)yahoo.com, 05.12.2008

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

Soeren, info(@)hbclimo.dk, 03.12.2008

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

Jim, lennysrv1(@)yahoo.com, 30.11.2008

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.

Francois, fransie(@)bigpond.com, 15.11.2008

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.

Francois, fransie(@)bigpond.com, 15.11.2008

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.

Francois, fransie(@)bigpond.com, 15.11.2008

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!!

Don Hillberg, don.hillberg(@)ventura.org, 12.11.2008

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...

Erik, mini-500(@)web.de, 08.11.2008

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

N Key, Heli(@)hoverworld.co.uk, 26.10.2008

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

N Key, Heli(@)hoverworld.co.uk, 26.10.2008

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.

Scott L, takeachance2day(@)earthlink.net, 17.10.2008

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

Tony West, raptor30(@)aol.com, 12.10.2008

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

Scott K, kwacko(@)earthlink.net, 11.10.2008

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

francisco javier, viper_gt_5(@)hotmail.com, 29.07.2008

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

Brian, meuy17(@)dsl.pipex.com, 17.07.2008

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

Bob Essell, liberty(@)bobessellairshows.com, 13.07.2008

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

Frank Leblanc, leblancfrank(@)videotron.ca, 06.07.2008

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

Cap. Allan Rivas, flightsvipnicaragua(@)gmail.com, 29.06.2008

ME GUSTARIA SABER EL PRECIO DEL HELICOPTERO, ESTA MUY BUENO

Matt Miller, millerjohndeer(@)aol.com, 17.06.2008

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

ceri, ceri1268(@)yahoo.ca, 03.06.2008

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.

pedro arias, pedrojoseariasrodriguez(@)hotmail.com, 26.05.2008

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

F.D., francodreyer(@)gmail.com, 19.05.2008

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?

Romeo, Capt.aurorag(@)hotmail.com, 18.05.2008

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

K, kyle-erickson(@)hotmail.com, 12.05.2008

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>

jose, pilotbell10(@)yahoo.com, 26.04.2008

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

Hristo Mirchev, ico_mirchev(@)abv.bg, 23.04.2008

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.

ceri, ceri1268(@)yahoo.ca, 19.04.2008

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!!!

ALI, hotwheel_13(@)hotmail.com, 04.04.2008

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

Cristiano RETT, cris.rett(@)alice.it, 23.03.2008

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

Michael J. Blaha, mjblaha13(@)yahoo.com, 14.03.2008

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

jim parham, jimparham7(@)aol.com, 16.02.2008

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

FRANCOIS, ericfrancois14(@)aol.com, 10.02.2008

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

Joseph Olsen II, jolsenii(@)yahoo.com, 07.02.2008

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

CHARLES, charles.verstappen(@)skynet.be, 23.01.2008

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

Lee, leewillis92(@)yahoo.com, 25.12.2007

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-

former employee, 21.12.2007

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.

Enrique Martinez, enriquemartinezpr(@)yahoo.com, 14.12.2007

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.

Andrea Rocca, androcca(@)tiscali.it, 29.09.2007

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

brandon, helicoptercsf(@)yahoo.com.tw, 25.09.2007

how much do the revolution helicopter mini-500 cost?

FARDIN, engfardin(@)yahoo.com, 23.07.2007

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

Kiwi Boy, farmboi195(@)hotmail.com, 04.07.2007

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

Todd in Tucson, 72351(@)gmail.com, 03.07.2007

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!

damiani giampaolo, 29.06.2007

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

jason, katjaywalker(@)aol.com, 22.06.2007

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.

Jerry, jerry(@)flymail.net, 14.06.2007

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

Mustafa Alsayyad, moosenba(@)yahoo.com, 11.06.2007

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..

joão plácido, jplacido_99(@)yahoo.com, 10.06.2007

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!

Tom, Tom(@)myspace.com, 24.05.2007

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

Tom, Tom(@)myspace.com, 24.05.2007

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!

Tom, Tom(@)myspace.com, 24.05.2007

How much do the Mini- Copters cost?

Chidi, cgokonkwo(@)yahoo.com, 24.05.2007

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

phil, yantik(@)hotmail.com, 16.05.2007

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

sergio, tte.bello(@)gmail.com, 12.05.2007

este es muy parecido al Hughes 500

frank, hoellerf(@)yahoo.de, 24.04.2007

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

Greg Thomas, good_management(@)hotmail.com, 21.04.2007

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

Harley, HR_KING93(@)yahoo.com, 17.04.2007

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

Narrisists, jonathanboykin(@)hotmail.com, 06.04.2007

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

daniel jarvis, thorn_police(@)hotmail.com, 03.04.2007

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

Someone, 04.03.2007

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.

Fritz, fritz.gerstgraser(@)rauris.net, 28.02.2007

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

Kevin Mallon, kfmallon(@)yahoo.com, 20.02.2007

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

R.Ensing, 30.12.2006

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

Hugh Lloyd, wickertoo(@)aol.com, 05.12.2006

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

JOE ZIMNY, j.zimny(@)att.net, 04.12.2006

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

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