Wow I didn't realize you have Juan Rivera helicycle. He is an incredible and intelligent man. I've talked to Juan many times. You do have one of the Better Built machines
Thank you! Juan is incredible. I watched him build this helicycle on his blog in 2010. I had been looking for one for a while, and when I saw hid for sale, I had to jump on it. It is built incredibly well and flies amazing!
Those are good machines, but I personally like the Helicycle from Eagle R&D better. I felt it was a better build quality. Have fun in whatever you do get!
@@NateVolk I like the look of those, but I'm looking for factory build with no license required (though I'll be getting training for safety reasons regardless).
@@OculusQuestFun Cool. The factory build option is super nice! Get some R-22 time for sure, even as a fixed wing pilot, I would have crashed in 1 minute without training. I got just enough training to practice, then got some more training in emergency procedures after I had been on my own for a bit. It's great fun!
Where is the ride home debrief? Should keep those at the end of all videos. They are enjoyable and provide a sense of what is like, even though we are not directly experiencing it.
I 100% agree with you! On this flight, I was pretty exhausted afterwards. When you are learning to fly, sometimes it takes all your energy to be safe :) Thanks for watching!
Hi there! You can run full doors, but I don't have them and I'm not aware of a heater option. I've flown down to 25 deg F and its not too bad with a jacket on. Thanks for watching!
@@NateVolk thanks do you know if you can get one in Italy plus do you now we’re can get it and do you know we’re to buy one of that military helmets that most of mosquito pilots have
@@plane_spotter_italy There are a few flying around the EU. Helicycle Ventures is the name of the company, they are producing new kits right now. I have a military helmet, but didn't like the fit. Safe flying!
Hi Nate I’m a helicopter pilot and live in Temecula. I have been looking for a helicycle for a while. Let me know if your interested in selling her our selling a partial ownership in her. Would love to fly her. Thx let me know your thoughts
It’s all line of sight. The charts are pretty detailed about roads, lakes, power lines etc, so you do a little planning beforehand. Then there’s always the compass, if you leave going West, home is to the East. Thanks for the comment!
@@NateVolk you're able to read a map while in flight? What if you dont go only west, what if you go all sorts of directions on a scenic flight? Wouldnt you get disoriented?
You can’t read a paper map in this helicopter as it has no doors. Memorizing the map is part of the pre flight planning process. I know there is a hill by my airport with a tree right in the top, stuff like that really helps. I also keep my phone on me with a gps app in case I get lost. The best thing about a helicopter is you can basically land anywhere! So worst case, you can land and sort it out :)
I like the Pacific helicopter hat. That's where I learned to fly🤙
Thanks! They're a great company :)
Wow I didn't realize you have Juan Rivera helicycle. He is an incredible and intelligent man. I've talked to Juan many times. You do have one of the Better Built machines
Thank you! Juan is incredible. I watched him build this helicycle on his blog in 2010. I had been looking for one for a while, and when I saw hid for sale, I had to jump on it. It is built incredibly well and flies amazing!
Great camera angles and good audio. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Its tough to get a good angle in the cockpit :)
26:49 I can see my house from way up here!
Live'n the dream brother!
This was in my five year plan 7 years ago.
I'm only 3 years progress toward it.
Awesome! I flew over my house too :) Keep up the hard work and you'll be flying in no time!
Subscribed. Excellent content !
Thank you! Enjoy :)
Hoping to get a XEL myself.
Those are good machines, but I personally like the Helicycle from Eagle R&D better. I felt it was a better build quality. Have fun in whatever you do get!
@@NateVolk I like the look of those, but I'm looking for factory build with no license required (though I'll be getting training for safety reasons regardless).
@@OculusQuestFun Cool. The factory build option is super nice! Get some R-22 time for sure, even as a fixed wing pilot, I would have crashed in 1 minute without training. I got just enough training to practice, then got some more training in emergency procedures after I had been on my own for a bit. It's great fun!
@@OculusQuestFun please do at least 10 hours with an instructor in an R22 (the model this helicycle most closely resembles)
@@codmott286 I'll take that advice. Thank you.
Where is the ride home debrief?
Should keep those at the end of all videos. They are enjoyable and provide a sense of what is like, even though we are not directly experiencing it.
I 100% agree with you! On this flight, I was pretty exhausted afterwards. When you are learning to fly, sometimes it takes all your energy to be safe :)
Thanks for watching!
Are you from the West Coast Area Nate?
Yessir, based out of French Valley, just north of Temecula
Mr. Nate Volk, Can you tell me if the Helicycle helicopter has a heater in it and full door coverings for cold weather flying! ???
Hi there! You can run full doors, but I don't have them and I'm not aware of a heater option. I've flown down to 25 deg F and its not too bad with a jacket on. Thanks for watching!
@@NateVolk Your welcome, thanks for your time and the information!
What’s the auto characteristics like Nate? Heli looks really well balanced judging by the steadiness of the cyclic
Better than an R-22. Pretty stable with lots of energy retention. Practice is a bit different with the turbine lag though :)
Hey 👋🏻 how much did the helicopter cost and is it hard to maintain and how much the mantaines cost?
You can get a flying one in good shape for about $60k. The maintenance is pretty minimal, usually about $1k a year. Thanks for watching!
@@NateVolk thanks do you know if you can get one in Italy plus do you now we’re can get it and do you know we’re to buy one of that military helmets that most of mosquito pilots have
@@plane_spotter_italy There are a few flying around the EU. Helicycle Ventures is the name of the company, they are producing new kits right now. I have a military helmet, but didn't like the fit. Safe flying!
@@NateVolk thanks! Bit how much did the helmet cost and were can I buy one? Your chanell is great of course i subbed thanks for the help!
@@plane_spotter_italy I got mine with the helicopter, they are usually a few hundred dollars. I'd check military surplus sites to start!
Hi Nate I’m a helicopter pilot and live in Temecula. I have been looking for a helicycle for a while. Let me know if your interested in selling her our selling a partial ownership in her. Would love to fly her.
Thx let me know your thoughts
How many hours do I have on 750 golf
About 153!
How do you navigate with no GPS?
It’s all line of sight. The charts are pretty detailed about roads, lakes, power lines etc, so you do a little planning beforehand. Then there’s always the compass, if you leave going West, home is to the East. Thanks for the comment!
@@NateVolk you're able to read a map while in flight? What if you dont go only west, what if you go all sorts of directions on a scenic flight? Wouldnt you get disoriented?
You can’t read a paper map in this helicopter as it has no doors. Memorizing the map is part of the pre flight planning process. I know there is a hill by my airport with a tree right in the top, stuff like that really helps. I also keep my phone on me with a gps app in case I get lost. The best thing about a helicopter is you can basically land anywhere! So worst case, you can land and sort it out :)