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The Unique Features
- Patented Control System - Eliminates the high maintenance swashplate assembly and many related parts found in other helicopters.
- High Quality Components - Every component of the Mini-500 is the product of intense research and development. CAD/CAM techniques have been used to design, create and manufacture critical components.
- Low Operating and Maintenance Cost - The Mini-500 provides true three dimensional flight capabilities at a fraction of the cost of regular helicopters.
- High TBO - All components, except the proven and dependable Rotax 582 engine, are designed with a TBO of at least 2,000 hours.
- ONE WEEK Assembly Kit - The simplicity of design makes it easy even for the novice builder, to assemble the Mini-500 's prefabricated and finished components in about 40 to 60 hours - plus painting.
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| Standard Equipment |
- Required Equipment for VFR Flight
- Throttle Correlation
- Low Rotor Alarm
- Navigation and Landing Lights
- Pre-Balanced Tail and Main Rotor Blades
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- Electric Starter
- Ground Handling Wheels
- Carpeting and Trim
- Removable Cabin Access Doors
- Vacu-Formed Interior Panels.
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Performance Specifications
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Seats....................................................................................
Length.................................................................................
Height..................................................................................
Width...................................................................................
Empty Weight....................................................................
Gross Weight....................................................................
Maximum Useful load (Pilot and Cargo)....................
Fuel Capacity....................................................................
Horsepower.......................................................................
Maximum Duration (No Reserve).................................
Cruise Speed @ 75% Power.........................................
Maximum Cruise Speed..................................................
Rate of Climb.....................................................................
Service Ceiling..................................................................
V.N.E....................................................................................
Hover Ceiling IGE.............................................................
Hover Ceiling OGE...........................................................
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22'6" 8'1" 5'3" 485 LB. 840 LB. 355 LB. 14.7 GAL 67 3 Hours 75 MPH 115 MPH 1100 FPM 10,000 FT 120 MPH 7,000 Feet 7,000 Feet
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Other Interesting Links and Mini-500 Sites
Mid-America Helicopter
Rotary Air Force Home of the RAF 2000 Gyro
Popular Rotorcraft Association
US Aviator Magazine
Gremmingers Landing, Gyrocopters and Chapter 35
Sport Helicopter & Pilot Global Information Exchange (SH&PGIE)
Rinke Aerospace, home of the Turbine Mini-500
Rotorcraft Page
Jorge Gazzola's Great helicopter history site
Safe Harbor Boys Home
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