Personal Home Built Helicopter fits in my Garage!

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  • @GregAnthonyHarris
    @GregAnthonyHarris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    You pushing a helicopter down the street whilst riding a one wheel is now officially my favourite shot on TH-cam! 😂👍

    • @ahmdabdallah5811
      @ahmdabdallah5811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What Is Islam?
      Islam is not just another religion.
      It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
      Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God.
      It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone.
      It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine.
      The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as:
      { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4)
      Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus.
      Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him

    • @billcallahan9303
      @billcallahan9303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ahmdabdallah5811 Sounds great ahmd but what's with the burning your fellow countrymen alive, the beheading of children & adults, the hanging people from bridges & playing football with their heads? There's a bunch of folks in the Democrat Party that I'd love for you & the gang to do all that with though.

    • @sensumcommunem4364
      @sensumcommunem4364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How can you not Subscribed after seeing that level of daring and ingenuity.

    • @ianross225
      @ianross225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think this was a very dangerous way to travel. Towing is much safer. I really want one of these!

    • @justinberdell7517
      @justinberdell7517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree! So badass lol

  • @htabbas
    @htabbas 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    the landing fixture is built with fry pan and dumbbell. And you transport the chopper with a one-wheeler and fly it wearing crocs and shorts. Instant respect!

    • @ประทีปเซอร์วิส
      @ประทีปเซอร์วิส 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      สุดยอดไปเลย

    • @stinkyfungus
      @stinkyfungus หลายเดือนก่อน

      If his lid is the real thing (a fully kitted out Gentex Hgu-56p flight helmet) that's a 5 grand piece of kit...
      So maybe he blew his PPE budget on his helmet. (Or judging by the fellas age and appearance... perhaps "barrowed" from uncle Sam when he's not using it for work?)
      Or it's a ebay knockoff that goes for like 30 bucks. 😂

  • @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805
    @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Good stuff, mate.
    I can imagine you're "that guy" in the neighbourhood ("mom! that man is pushing his helicopter on an electric unicycle again" "get away from the window, honey") That's a compliment, the world needs more "that guy" people, they add character to an otherwise boring world.
    30k? What's the endurance and cruise speed?

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Depends on altitude but you can go 50mph for about an hour

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      *I was a moto mechanic for 18 years. Any time the plastic on the coils was heat-cracked they tested out of spec.*

    • @suntzu6122
      @suntzu6122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Could be worse, In my neighborhood the 'one wheel guy' was using a hoverboard to transport his 2 babies. One was probably MAYBE 1.5 years old, the other was like 3. He was carrying one with the other on his shoulders.

    • @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805
      @pepperpeterpiperpickled9805 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@suntzu6122 yikes
      edit: whereabouts is that? that seems like a big city thing to do

  • @notme8121
    @notme8121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I think the heat shield is a great idea but also I would run some tubing from the carburetor toward the front and put the air filters up there so it's sucking in cold air for sure.

  • @brandiwynter
    @brandiwynter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Watching a guy open his garage in the morning in a boonie hat and crocs while munching a piece of toast and looking at his homemade mini helicopter just screams "MERICA! HELL YEAH!"
    I think you're completely nuts but I love it.

  • @MesRevesDe
    @MesRevesDe 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, it's fantastic to see you flying. You've achieved one of your dreams and it's beautiful ❤️. What I find even crazier is to see you bring back this little Helicopter by pushing it,😊

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MesRevesDe thank you

  • @alexsaam2696
    @alexsaam2696 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seems pretty dam stable hovering just off the ground which most are not. God job on this build. Awesome

  • @livium2514
    @livium2514 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Humans are amazing, the intellectual capacity in some such as in this case and not only. I read some of the comments, suggestions, I'm amazed by the knowledge displayed and understanding of certain technicalities by just watching the short video... and anyway feeling it.
    Respect to all of you, USA life and possibilities like nowhere I know on earth. We are blessed to be here 🙏

  • @My-Pal-Hal
    @My-Pal-Hal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Put a few spacers (washers) under the coils. The Air Gap will help wonders. And even adding a layer of insulation on the engine side of your heat shield will help. And help keep the heat transfer to a minimum ☺️ And a composite shield would help. Make it larger. Since weight would be less of a consideration. And an idler pulley on the belt,.. blah blah blah ✌️
    ...us old aerospace guys Love Toys 😍 good job

    • @woodhonky3890
      @woodhonky3890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I definitely agree with the washers. The way it is now is like a reverse heat sink.

    • @My-Pal-Hal
      @My-Pal-Hal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@woodhonky3890
      Yeah, pretty much.
      The coil is like the only Cooling Fin 😂🥵

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks!

  • @cubesc5638
    @cubesc5638 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You Americans are so lucky that you are allowed to built something and then actually Drive or fly it. This is a dream come true. Soooo cooool....

    • @HomesteadMexicoCaribbean-nx5nh
      @HomesteadMexicoCaribbean-nx5nh หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where do you live that you can’t?

    • @halbgefressen9768
      @halbgefressen9768 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HomesteadMexicoCaribbean-nx5nh About everywhere else in the world... EU manned airspace is completely locked for DIY pilots (for a very good reason).

    • @Speeder077
      @Speeder077 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can't do anything in Cambodia or you will go to jail ​@@HomesteadMexicoCaribbean-nx5nh

  • @markdicicco6409
    @markdicicco6409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Looks amazing. Scary af tho so close to those blades

    • @BarackLesnar
      @BarackLesnar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I kind of want one, but I know that one day I would land, turn off the key, and just stand right up into those blades.

    • @steveswhirld
      @steveswhirld 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BarackLesnar you could put it on you tube

    • @BarackLesnar
      @BarackLesnar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@steveswhirld I always have a dead man switch to auto upload my mosquito flights

    • @BarackLesnar
      @BarackLesnar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I told my lawyer I want flashy edits

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video. Beautiful machine. I am a two stroke engine-holic and love to hear two stroke engines, so please mute the music in future videos where the engine is running. Maybe a different expansion chamber/exhaust would give you a little more power and allow the richer jets to work also. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

  • @cayumanqui
    @cayumanqui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations from Chile, for your amazing homemade helicopter...

    • @shandusa
      @shandusa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Viva Chile

  • @justinberdell7517
    @justinberdell7517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Idk what's cooler, the badass helicopter or pushing it with the one wheel! Lol

  • @captaincrustyradio
    @captaincrustyradio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I am watching Mitch, and now my wife is watching with me. We love your channel !

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @euodeio3
    @euodeio3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved the technology of putting a dumbbell in front to balance everything.

  • @edwinkania5286
    @edwinkania5286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got ya a Army Aviators Crew helmet nice!!

  • @livium2514
    @livium2514 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mitch, I read many years ago about Robinson helicopters humble beginnings when Mrs. Robinson wanted to build something affordable for the passionate without the deep pockets. That's how Robinson helicopters came to life, today it became a major player all around the world... I see you being next, youre young, knowledgeable, experienced, why not start (if you already didnt 😅) pardon me please.

  • @ChrisJewell7333
    @ChrisJewell7333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Getting there…! Can’t wait too see Your up coming flight.

  • @TerryMasri
    @TerryMasri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the original Mad Max copter! Brought back some long forgotten memories. All you need now is a one-eyed dog as a co-pilot and a blond damsel in distress to rescue.

    • @astr0creep6x6x6
      @astr0creep6x6x6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wasn't the mad max copter an auto "gyro"? (Gyrocopter)

    • @sc7453
      @sc7453 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@astr0creep6x6x6it was! It used a prop in the rear to push the craft forward without the need for driving the overhead rotors

  • @MerBowe
    @MerBowe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you boop me starting the video? for real? you're awesome!

  • @JeffreyKemper
    @JeffreyKemper 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How much did it cost to build? What kind of range? I am interested in one?
    Was thisa kit or did you build it from scratch?❤
    How many horsepower is your motor?
    I remember seeing in the 1980's popular mechanics had a version of one thatt was a backpack style without the tail rotor. They just used a tilt rotor system to go forward/ backwards/ side to side!

  • @jerimahjohnson8698
    @jerimahjohnson8698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man that responds quick to the pull up on collective

  • @livium2514
    @livium2514 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing aircraft, assuming that you have tons of experience because of technical details when you explain, you "feel" the motor, the balancing act, have a good feel on flying it... besides the big adventurous heart. I love everything from there garage shop, the one wheel transport, you are amazing. I find myself fascinated with flying, just never could afford it before and at 60 don't know if it's not too late now...
    All the respect to you, looks like Az desert? If și ID live to see it in person 😊
    May God Bless You with health, safety and wisdom 🙏

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! It's never to late to fly! I recommend getting into paramotors. I've flown quite a few aircraft but nothing beats the convenience, fun or safety of a paramotor.

  • @randomaccount-rw3bm
    @randomaccount-rw3bm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I thought this was an autogyro

  • @constantinosschinas4503
    @constantinosschinas4503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Make sure you maintain this thing properly! Crack formation on alumimium, especially on that top hub. Wonderful project.

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!

  • @LeeKobe1
    @LeeKobe1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent videos! On my Rans S14, I ran a Rotax 582, which also required changing out the carb jets per season/temp. Your mosquito looks like a ton-O- fun.

  • @Townclownsunite
    @Townclownsunite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming out and eating toast..... Great shot.

  • @superseries7007
    @superseries7007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maybe move the battery to the nose to replace the weight you have there now.

  • @amramin8381
    @amramin8381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Mitch u did an awesome job God protect you and the family, I wanna buy one,

  • @superg8018
    @superg8018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤣🤣 I'm laughing at what your neighbors must think as you're wheeling that thing down the street the way you do. Looking forward to more videos! Stay safe!

  • @World-as-i-c-it
    @World-as-i-c-it 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Smooth flying, youre no backyard pilot! Looks like a heap of fun.

  • @felixehold
    @felixehold 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing this, I love this video!

  • @AriVovp
    @AriVovp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The helmet is sick

  • @jdon4447
    @jdon4447 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My faith in this new generation is restored. Well done sir !

  • @trustmetours57
    @trustmetours57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This looks as cool as it gets but the pedant in me says t-shirt, shorts and crocs are not much use if something goes pete tong. I spent 38 and a bit years in the Air Force, 25 flying, 10 as a Helicopter Crewman and 15 as C-130 Loadmaster so for me a sensible pair of sturdy boots and some sort of fire retardant flight suit would make real sense. They would also complement that cool looking flying helmet :-)

    • @deanwaddington2799
      @deanwaddington2799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      theres always one.

    • @trustmetours57
      @trustmetours57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deanwaddington2799 It’s ‘there is’ or ‘there’s’ ……….

    • @deanwaddington2799
      @deanwaddington2799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trustmetours57 yep, you’re the one that people avoid at gatherings.

    • @trustmetours57
      @trustmetours57 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deanwaddington2799 Oh dear, someone pointing out that you are not as smart as you think you are has clearly not been received very well.
      Console yourself with the fact that the intellectual chasm that divides us means our paths are unlikely to ever cross.

    • @deanwaddington2799
      @deanwaddington2799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trustmetours57 I’m not sure I ever declared myself to be smart, I just pointed out that there’s always some fun sponge who appears in the comments section and attempts to offer advice that’s usually intermixed with a very thinly veiled symptom of their superiority complex. As you’ve also pointed out that you now think you’re smarter than me for because I missed out an apostrophe just compounds my view. Just a little pointer that might make you seem a little less unpleasant, being a pendant is not an attribute in ones life, it actually makes you look like a twat. You’re very welcome.

  • @AriVovp
    @AriVovp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mitch, please do another video showing us the working of the swatch plate, and all the connecting control rods thanks

    • @HeliZero
      @HeliZero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes, id love to see a detailed tour also. Why do you want so sell it? Is there another heli-project coming up?

  • @joshuacaylor881
    @joshuacaylor881 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Effin ridiculous pushing that thing down the road haha the most brilliant minds were crazy

  • @nelson8527
    @nelson8527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man be carful not having protection over the cockpit, if them blades hit the ground you won’t know what direction there going. But I love the build and how you push it down the road.

  • @davidromero3780
    @davidromero3780 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good call on the heat shield bud

  • @nedmacallen
    @nedmacallen ปีที่แล้ว

    Rewatching a year later, can’t wait till you get back at it. I’m sure your busy working.

  • @ignaciocruz6227
    @ignaciocruz6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Price of the mosquito and store

  • @robertm4934
    @robertm4934 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We all know homeboy was playing Rust and was like yk what, fuck it, lemme make this shit

  • @herpderp1412
    @herpderp1412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real question is how did u get 750 scrap?

  • @gkexx
    @gkexx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing project! you're so brave well done!👍

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @davidhewson8605
    @davidhewson8605 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reverse motor, carbs/ coil in direct air flow. Can use RAM to increase carb intake vol. Probably impossible?. Fantastic display. Thanks. Dave

  • @marcinman7304
    @marcinman7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool videos you got me thinking about building one, I have spare parts from an old ultralight plane , snowmobile motor, and spare stuff from sand rail builds. Just need some plans and some aluminum.

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've got some RC brushless motors, a pile of coroplast, some old timber beams, a golf club and a frozen chook. It's good to be an Aussie! ;-)

  • @lucasdee7076
    @lucasdee7076 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love the sound of the engine and the helicopter not music too loud

  • @graffskater2Rogue
    @graffskater2Rogue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where did you get a mosquito air from? I thought they discontinued that model??

  • @Tommyflies
    @Tommyflies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone else get a crocs ad before the video? lol

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha

  • @calebswanson462
    @calebswanson462 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Insolate on carb side with that foil pad stuff,and make your air filter. That hand wipe at Albertsons is thin and good enuff.get a partachut to drag you out of there.any hight

  • @stinkyfungus
    @stinkyfungus หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really need one of these for my commute. Its only 12ish miles, but only the first 4 of that is on good normal roads... the middle 4 is on a rough 4x4 track, and the last 4 is on a treacherous stretch of paved single lane with no sight distance on the hills and corners with free range cows and a fuck ton of feral goats that like to dart across it... and you are staring right into the rising sun in the morning. That 12ish miles takes about 40 minutes to drive in my work truck.
    With this? I could fly directly to my site in about 15 minutes.

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stinkyfungus check out paramotors as well. They could also get you to work but cost less and are easier to store and transport

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It fascinates me to wonder how you trim the Tip Path Plane? It looks perfectly balanced with both blades in the same plane? In the Air Force the choppers had super complex devices for tracking our rotor blades.

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This was done the old fashion way. One blade tip painted red, the other painted green allows you to visually see which blade is higher or lower. Then you adjust the pitch link half a turn and run it up again to see if its tracking properly.

    • @BrianNicolich
      @BrianNicolich 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MitchG How do you do this by yourself? You taught someone to run up the machine?

  • @oscarmedina1303
    @oscarmedina1303 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really hot days have higher "density altitude" and that will make your engine run rich. During the winter months "density altitude" is lower and the mixture will be normal.

  • @ripvanstinkle
    @ripvanstinkle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How cool! Would love to see a video talking about the stats the flying machine

  • @greenway2.0
    @greenway2.0 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you can add some thick gaskets between carb and engine block to prevent heat transfer. All best engines have this.

    • @sc7453
      @sc7453 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Phenolic spacer

  • @ts1ts116
    @ts1ts116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    danngggg making this insane copter looks childsplay to you man.. genniiouusssss

  • @motorbikemadness5773
    @motorbikemadness5773 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @3:35: Sir, do you know why I pulled you over? 😂

  • @SharkyintheSky
    @SharkyintheSky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That shot at 3:30. Hell Yeah! Gotta get it.

  • @livium2514
    @livium2514 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mitch, can you elaborate a bit about: the time you put into it from "a sketch" to actually built time and the approximate about of money spent? Are you inspecting stress points, wear points and overall structural integrity after every flight? How much time are you putting into it weekly... for those minutes of flying, testing, etc.
    I know the pleasure and fulfillment you got/get from this it is priceless in itself... but just curiosity. I assume that what we see here is not an average guy the Nike type "Just do it"😅
    This is serious knowledge and craftsmanship...

  • @nathanjones9105
    @nathanjones9105 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so you must have been trained to fly?
    or ar you just a freak of nature? Awesome love it..

  • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
    @QuantumPyrite_88.9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your heat deflector which also acts as a heat sink for the coils is intelligent . I'd love to know if any of the components are carbon fiber . All the best sent your way .

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The support struts for the Tail boom and the Tail Boom is carbon fiber. The landing gear is fiberglass. Mast is aluminum.

    • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
      @QuantumPyrite_88.9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MitchG thx

  • @SAGHAJAR
    @SAGHAJAR 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the heat shield is only for wires protection why not trying wire insulators which they coat the wires thoroughly, I recommend Wirefy Heat Shrink Tubing as the most reliable and highest-quality solution.

  • @armaky4962
    @armaky4962 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *_Congratulations ! Show !_*

  • @dangelo8162
    @dangelo8162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honey, the neighbor is pushing his helicopter while riding his unicycle again.

  • @adayinthelife5772
    @adayinthelife5772 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in awe of you brother.

  • @larrypuckett1075
    @larrypuckett1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mitch, I'm new to your videos, and love the ones about your helicopter. Is it safe to assume you are a former military helo pilot? Love your helmet.

  • @fazrulrusdi3709
    @fazrulrusdi3709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing build

  • @KennedyBaker-u5d
    @KennedyBaker-u5d 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks amazing. Scary af tho so close to those blades. Fiquem de olho nesse cara ele vai longe.

  • @bravomr5793
    @bravomr5793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best DIY as I seen! But! If you learn to fly on your own, then the helicopter will serve you for the rest of your life. ;-) ))

  • @davidbrewster9743
    @davidbrewster9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    $30k ? Well hell. That seems pretty awesome. I've always wanted one of those... but alas... with only .5 rotor (I'm a fixed wing guy)... I'd be killing myself in that thing.

    • @electricaviationchannelvid7863
      @electricaviationchannelvid7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So the BlackFly eVTOL will be for you...it has some wings too..

    • @kimog8406
      @kimog8406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice set up what's the Fue capacity and flight time? What's the cost to build.

  • @johnpelszynski6646
    @johnpelszynski6646 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    AND I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY... LOL

  • @StillAliveAndKicking_
    @StillAliveAndKicking_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive, but I’d want a tubular cage, at least between me and the salami slicer. I assume you thought about reliability of the engine while in flight e.g. the effect on the fuel feed when performing manoeuvres, what happens if something gets too hot etc.

  • @thecityman1910
    @thecityman1910 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I keep thinking of military applications for such a tiny, light, portable "helicopter". Problem is, if the U.S. military contracted with a big company to design something just like this, they would cost well over $1,000,000 each I am certain! This guy probably did this for about 1% of that!

    • @BrianNicolich
      @BrianNicolich 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Basic Bell 206s are in the $1M range which I believe are used for helicopter training in the army. Opposite that spectrum is the Black Hornet Nano drone which is 6" x 1", and a field kit costs about $30K for each (Best guess I could find since they buy into a development contract and not individual unit cost).

    • @thecityman1910
      @thecityman1910 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BrianNicolich That is interesting information! Also, kind of supports what I was saying about how the military probably wouldn't do things on the cheap. Although, I'm not saying they should- low bid often isn't a good path to quality equipment, but we''ve all seen the $10,000 claw hammer and $20,000 commode defense contracts, so surely somewhere betweem the $1 mil chopper and the $30 chopper you mention there is room for something in between!?!

    • @BrianNicolich
      @BrianNicolich 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thecityman1910 Coming from the USMC airwing you have no idea how stupid expensive parts are... But that applies in the commercial/civilian sector as well. IMHO the modern contracts are predisposed to be lucrative to the winning bidders these days. But a few smaller American companies are squeezing in, particularly in the drone sector where there is a vacuum now that Chinese products are banned.

  • @livelifetogivelife9462
    @livelifetogivelife9462 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nicely done

  • @FandCCD
    @FandCCD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that he BOOPS the camera. 😂🤣

  • @srnunan4783
    @srnunan4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Mitch I just found your chanel today, I'm excited.. would love a background video, like when/where did you get your rotary wing experience? Why did you get out of them into paramotors ? Do you also have multi engine ifr ratings for fixed-wing? (I'm guessing you are maybe navy/airforce trained).

  • @hawk7825
    @hawk7825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your nose cone anti vibration/ counter weight.

  • @andymaczak5
    @andymaczak5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow the free movement of the cyclic is scary. It seems that you steer and nothing happens. I am socialized on tighter cyclics😂

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was partially because this was at 7000ft DA.

    • @andymaczak5
      @andymaczak5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MitchG Oh that explains :)

  • @ripmanridin7092
    @ripmanridin7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @dubtube6691
      @dubtube6691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These were my first thoughts as well, with these shoes nothing can happen

  • @markswan2961
    @markswan2961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are many things that concern me about this video. The biggest one is…the crocs.

  • @Cr125stin
    @Cr125stin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I wasn’t expecting to see you roll out with a veteran Sherman! Haha ok I just subbed!

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sherman is my favorite but we will see about this new S20

  • @leanbean8376
    @leanbean8376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another sub added! I'm also somewhat interested in those machines also!

  • @gymkhanadog
    @gymkhanadog 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, it cracks me up you push your heli to your flight area with an EUC. I posted this to the EUC Discord and people got a kick out of it. Are you a self-taught pilot or do you have some formal training?

  • @raycatlin3554
    @raycatlin3554 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    * MG 🎯 I'm seeing this Late , jan 24
    Still improving the heli ? I 've suggestions. Good Health 👍

  • @nickaxe771
    @nickaxe771 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Positive side of hot air on those carbs.....no icing.
    A 2 stroke wants to run on the rich side for piston cooling.....granted it robs a bit of power.....and a weak mix may sound better.....but running weaker is a risk in a 2 stroke.....especially in light load conditions.
    My Rotax 503 was near enough fully shrouded....what motor are you running....dont look like a rotax....a Hirth maybe???
    But the company that produced my microlight modified the shroud to blow hot air on the carbs.....to help re icing.

  • @albiemeintjes
    @albiemeintjes 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Build a cage my man, you’ll be very happy if the jetting fails, is the rich jetting not for higher altitude?

  • @ChrisWMF
    @ChrisWMF 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is that the design they used to sell in the back of popular science magazines? if so how did you get them?

  • @darylcav6285
    @darylcav6285 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you “flagged” the rotors to check the track? We used tracking flags and an electronic system called vibrex in the army to track the rotors

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One blade tip is painted green and one orange. When I get to full rpm, it's easy to see if one blade is out of track so I adjust the pitch links until both colors fly the same tip path. Same thing the computer does but the old fashion way.

  • @joobie1000
    @joobie1000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks great fun bro 👌👌👌👌

  • @Greebstreebling
    @Greebstreebling 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd need a quality control department.... :) :)

  • @rodolforodriguez7546
    @rodolforodriguez7546 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Pistons needtobreathe take the cover off the aluminum needs are running through the fan shrouds the cutouts

  • @kvatrodos
    @kvatrodos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. What kind of helmet and mask do you use for flying? Who's the manufacturer?

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kvatrodos gentex hgu56

  • @Kevin_Janessa_JoJo
    @Kevin_Janessa_JoJo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could care less about the shorts and the hat and the unicycle but damn fine helicopter

  • @suntzu6122
    @suntzu6122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Axial flux electric motors are built for this type of thing. Have you considered making one with an EMRAX motor?

    • @MitchG
      @MitchG  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I personally prefers gas powered engines but someone has made an electric version of this

  • @bobbylong2202
    @bobbylong2202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this little thing

  • @AgentExpromta
    @AgentExpromta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Счастливчик! 😊

  • @glentweedie602
    @glentweedie602 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @htabbas - In South Africa crocs & shorts is considered as "Full racing kit" 😂😂😂

  • @AlexerclexerAlexer-oh6er
    @AlexerclexerAlexer-oh6er 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks forshow Godblessyou and All

  • @MrPilotStunts
    @MrPilotStunts ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys with jetson one will envy you