Curti Zefhir Overview - The Safest Helicopter in the World! S6|E7

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[@737tech]

I saw this helicopter at the Moscow Helicopter Expo. Very impressive. They had pretty girls giving out info cards. I hope it goes into production.

[@CyberSystemOverload]

I suppose the other option would be to take a cue from the Russian Alligator attack copter - blow off the rotorblades and then pop the chute. But the top of the rotor is a great place to keep the chute. (For those who might not know - the Alligator is the only copter with ejection seats).

[@frisk151]

Another great review by you! Thanks!

[@llwellyn1]

If you look at the cruise speeds of the Enstrom 480B, Robinson R66, and Bell 505X, then I'd say that 110kts is pretty competitive. It's the "only 2 seats for $500,000" which is the hardest part to justify. As well, factory support or proven capabilities (like the rugged rotor of the Enstrom) help tip things out of favor on this new ship. Still, I appreciate the innovation and movement toward a safer (feeling) flying experience. I wonder what the flight range would be, given the high hourly fuel consumption of the turbine and the limited capacity for Jet-A storage on such a small aircraft.

[@chippyjohn1]

Its funny that you mention the 64 longbow. I had the idea of a parachute from the 64 before I knew of the Curti. The MD500 series use a static shaft so you can use the internals of it for the rocket or deployment mechanism. I was thinking more of a UFO flying saucer shape, flatter but wider to accommodate for a round parachute where the top half pops off. We will see. Also the speed of a helicopter is determined by the rotors more than the power plant. With a 2 bladed rotor, even semi-articulated, the retreating blade makes less lift the fast you go putting the retreating side into a stall. Having more blades minimizes this. Also an Articulated rotor also allows for leading and lagging of the blades as well as flapping.

[@Ultrajamz]

If they came up with a parking garage system that lets you land on the roof in a major city, it then takes your helo into the garage and stores it, while you go in about your business in that city, would be great.

[@zach.taylor]

I thought about this. The rent on the helicopter storage would take up the top floors where the rent is usually $$$. Its a cool technical proposition. But an iffy economical situation.

[@HeliPadUSA]

The parachute is nice because how many times have we seen Robbies cut their own tails off from mast bumping? Saw one last month in Texas where she and the veterinarian student pilot might have lived had they had this helo as even though their robbie cit its tail off the main rotor and shaft stayed intact and it didn't roll over until the main rotor blade was damaged. This would most likely have saved them both so as a helo pilot myself I'm all for the ugly bump even though it will be criticized much like the fixed wing cirrus as having pilots with fewer skills when they can just pull the chute. Mocking chutes on cirrus aircraft seems to be the cool online thing to do but let's face it even if it is poor piloting that results in chute deployment the fewer general aviation fatalities we incur the keys likely the media and congress go after General aviation.

[@HeliPadUSA]

And epic channel btw...been watching daily

[@richardbaumeister466]

The problem I see is that most helicopter crashes happen near the ground. No time for a parachute!!!

[@RelativeMotionCC]

That is certainly one of the problems with it

[@Ultrajamz]

Maybe emergency thrusters and CO2 canisters that thrust the helo up some while the CO2 fills the chute

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the information.

[@fredboat]

Those aircraft parachutes came out over 20 years ago .

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

I would much rather autorotate. Good training, experience, and pilot practice, good pilot skill, good discipline and good safety decisions, including scrutinous and uncompromising pre-flight inspections, cannot be replaced by any amount of money or equipment in an emergency, or more importantly in the prevention of emergency. Conservation and management of main rotor rpm inertia is the key to controlled autorotation descent and landing. The weight, complication, profile drag, and un-steer-ability of the parachute are a no-go for me. In other words, if I have to crash, I'd rather crash with an autorotation than with a parachute. ... Also, by the way, I adore the two seat Curti Zefhir, as I am a single seat Experimental Category turbine engine helicopter owner and pilot.

[@molo2793]

One unforseen wind gust near 0 g and you are dead. This is why i prefer planes, even though admittedly helicopters are amazing.

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

@@molo2793 Practice more autorotations.

[@suryakantkaushik6385]

From India 🙏🏻

[@evanekstrand2124]

Great video!

[@bonestruitt1749]

Nice

[@vincedenimarck6498]

Your rite James, not much Infor on this Helicopter, You did a good job putting this video together.

[@ShunguRocks]

Just a random thought, isn’t it funny how all cars are required to have eg seatbelts for safety but there’s no requirement for all helicopters aimed at personal or business use to have parachutes 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Conn653]

In general, the info you provided was good. I'ld recommend speaking with a pilot prior to making these types of videos. This would help eliminate any errors in your information.

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Would you mind pointing out the errors if you feel this way?

[@Jerry10939]

They can make the rotor mast bump proof., Bell Helicopters back in the 1960s could have retrofitted the UH-1, Huey. but the Army decided against it because of the cost. and concentrated on teaching pilots to avoid situations where mast bumping could occur. Perhaps they made the rotor so it can't mast bump.

[@pilkaipolitykaafee]

That was my idea 15 years ago :-)

[@marcjohnson4884]

Like the concept on your channel, do you work on airplanes or helicopters on your job?

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Thanks Marc! I’ve mostly worked on private jets and helicopters

[@PramodMakkar]

HELLO BRO I AM FROM INDIA STATUE OF UNITY 🇮🇳

[@Pork-Chopper]

For that Kings Ransom I would expect an articulated 3 bladed rotor... BTW, how much cheaper is the insurance because the chopper is outfitted with a parachute?

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Can’t disagree, I think the price would make more sense with a three or four bladed rotor, maybe in their heads the parachute is worth that much… but I don’t think your going save much on insurance with a parachute, unless someone is willing to write you a special policy. If they helicopters come out though and have a good track record because of the chute they might lower the insurance rate. 🤷‍♂️

[@chriswilliams5818]

All helicopters should have this parachute technology it’s all about safety

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Safety first!

[@MrFlatage]

@@RelativeMotionCC I took an oath to my flag, the red, white and blue in my lands of the free. We must at all times have the truth and only the truth. 'The fact that this is the only helicopter with a parachute'? Since the 1990s, the Czech company Stratos 07 has been developing parachutes and rescue systems for helicopters, gliders and light aircraft that rely on Twaron® to provide a safer flight experience Yes we can easily find so many helicopters out there today who have had parachutes onboard for like a decade? And Russian helicopters have had them for much, much longer? You know what is the most unsafe world you can imagine? A world of lies ... And you are trying to make one. So I will stand with my flag ready to fight for the truth.

[@RelativeMotionCC]

@@MrFlatage You didn't list one specific helicopter model in this entire dissertation. So if you do know of a specific model? I'd be interested to hear it. Especially a Russian helicopter? I'm actually trying to build a community of fun enthusiasts who share passions. To say im trying to build a world of lies seems a little extreme... 😬 I never intentionally lied in this video, Curti claims this is the first helicopter with a parachute, while not totally true I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. To my knowledge because it's the only fully integrated parachute that I know of. GRS offers a parachute for some small helicopters but is not close to the same system and can cause damage just deploying the chute. It seems like this Stratos 07 System is similar but I have never seen/heard of a helicopter with one 🤷‍♂️

[@MrFlatage]

@@RelativeMotionCC Yes well a man who stands for his word? Is never fun for someone who changes their words. But you are right GRS does not specify a type cos it technically fits all light helicopters. Videos of test deployments show they used a invisible helicopter ofcourse. You can buy kits to integrate or add on external kits. I am sure you would never use the system in the crash because you may damage your helicopter falling to the ground? You disabled all the airbags in your car? KA-52 intentionally damages itself just before the pilots eject to safety. They love their explosive bolts. I know passing things off as fact because you mention it is? Comes with Onus Probandi. I gave my word to serve and protect that. No option for me to edit, change or take back my word to my flag. P.S do you know of a specific car model that uses wheels? I cannot seem to figure it out, lol.

[@มดดํา-ภ5ต]

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[@robertwalsh5461]

If autorotation is possible I would certainly prefer it to having my bird hit, what looked like pretty hard, than letting it land on the BRS as seen in the beginning. That doesn’t make the BRS any less important but a good pilot can autorotate all day long.

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Yes I would agree. I think anyone would rather autorotate if they are able and have a clear spot to land

[@truestory3307]

This guy sounds like the motel 6 man

[@RelativeMotionCC]

I’ll make sure to keep the light on 😆

[@frankcastle7299]

My luck would be I deploy the parachute and land in a pit of 20 foot crocodiles 😐👍

[@luisatorres8026]

Todo que se gure tuvida es mui bueno

[@BariFPV]

That’s pricey!

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Can’t disagree 💵

[@BariFPV]

@@RelativeMotionCC I’d be happy with a Hiller Cycle :) but for nos my hang gliders give me the buzz I need :)

[@thatguy7085]

Most helicopter pilots would still rather auto…

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Yes I would agree. I think anyone would rather autorotate if they are able and have a clear spot to land

[@wayneyd2]

Price?

[@RelativeMotionCC]

Around a half million sounds like

[@wayneyd2]

@@RelativeMotionCC for that, you can buy a real used helicopter.

[@RelativeMotionCC]

@@wayneyd2I agree in the video it’s overpriced 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@wayneyd2]

@@RelativeMotionCC for $500k, you can get a used bell ranger could carry 4 people.

[@wayneyd2]

@@RelativeMotionCC I just checked. The Robbinson R66 turbine is around $900,000 fully certified with proper Garmin avionics and roomy seats for five. Brand new.

[@cliffcharpentier34]

I’m no expert. But that bird should of landed on its feet from engine failure no? Didn’t that shoot bypass the skill at the expense of the aircraft.

[@gasisthepastendoil]

number 1 it's not a Robinson #2 it's not a Robinson

[@RailCartAdventures]

You talk too much about the parachute.....

[@RoyDees-t2k]

You dwell way too much on the parachute.

[@johnhudson8197]

The only true "SAFE" helicopter is one that doesn't leave the ground. There are inherent risks to ANY flight machine. Why do you think military pilots are given 'flight pay?' It's not because they're pretty, I can assure you of that. Commercial pilots demand superior salaries as well. I'm +76 years old, former military and civil pilot, and know of NO type of aircraft that hasn't suffered some type of malfunction somewhere along its lifespan.

[@skyboys9814]

There is no such thing as the safest helicopter in the world. What makes a helicopter safe is the skill of the pilot and a bank account that gives you no excuse to cut corners on scheduled maintenance. Parachutes are a 50/50 proposition. But the easiest Helicopter to fly is a modified Enstrom helicopter by Segway , yeah a 10 minute learning curve, FAA says certification is totally out of the question. Sorry Charlie.

[@Marc-mp6lf]

Which is better, helicopter with skilled pilot, scheduled maintenance and w/out parachute Or helicopter with skilled pilot, scheduled maintenance and w/ parachute?