Personal Home Built Helicopter fits in my Garage!

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

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

[@ahmdabdallah5811]

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]

@@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]

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

[@ianross225]

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

[@justinberdell7517]

Totally agree! So badass lol

[@htabbas]

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]

สุดยอดไปเลย

[@stinkyfungus]

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. 😂

[@notme8121]

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.

[@livium2514]

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 🙏

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

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]

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

[@1nvisible1]

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

[@suntzu6122]

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]

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

[@cubesc5638]

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]

Where do you live that you can’t?

[@halbgefressen9768]

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

[@Speeder077]

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

[@alexsaam2696]

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

[@MesRevesDe]

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]

@@MesRevesDe thank you

[@My-Pal-Hal]

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]

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

[@My-Pal-Hal]

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

[@MitchG]

Thanks!

[@rtcoleman3626]

I really love the way you transported that from your garage to where you took off awesome job dude2🇺🇲👍👍💯🇺🇲

[@MitchG]

@@rtcoleman3626 thank you

[@livium2514]

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.

[@brandiwynter]

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.

[@durango8882]

👏🏻😂

[@MerBowe]

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

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

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.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

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

[@MitchG]

Thank you!

[@jerimahjohnson8698]

Man that responds quick to the pull up on collective

[@markdicicco6409]

Looks amazing. Scary af tho so close to those blades

[@BarackLesnar]

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]

@@BarackLesnar you could put it on you tube

[@BarackLesnar]

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

[@BarackLesnar]

I told my lawyer I want flashy edits

[@edwinkania5286]

Got ya a Army Aviators Crew helmet nice!!

[@euodeio3]

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

[@captaincrustyradio]

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

[@MitchG]

Thank you!

[@TerryMasri]

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]

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

[@sc7453]

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

[@Townclownsunite]

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

[@nedmacallen]

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

[@davidhewson8605]

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

[@cayumanqui]

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

[@shandusa]

Viva Chile

[@livium2514]

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]

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.

[@justinberdell7517]

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

[@joshuacaylor881]

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

[@AriVovp]

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

[@HeliZero]

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

[@lucasdee7076]

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

[@AriVovp]

The helmet is sick

[@superseries7007]

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

[@calebswanson462]

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

[@greenway2.0]

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

[@sc7453]

Phenolic spacer

[@barrywebber100]

Great job. Your skill and methodical approach is very good. Thanks for posting.

[@nelson8527]

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.

[@oscarmedina1303]

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.

[@ChrisJewell7333]

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

[@World-as-i-c-it]

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

[@felixehold]

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

[@stinkyfungus]

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]

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

[@hawk7825]

I like your nose cone anti vibration/ counter weight.

[@LeeKobe1]

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.

[@davidromero3780]

good call on the heat shield bud

[@amramin8381]

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

[@gkexx]

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

[@MitchG]

Thank you!

[@randomaccount-rw3bm]

I thought this was an autogyro

[@marcinman7304]

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]

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! ;-)

[@jdon4447]

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

[@ts1ts116]

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

[@trustmetours57]

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]

theres always one.

[@trustmetours57]

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

[@deanwaddington2799]

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

[@trustmetours57]

@@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]

@@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.

[@jagitmax]

Hot air is less dense, so your carbs need to be leaned on hot days, I would suggest keeping a chart on temp, and humidity on the days you fly, you'll soon be able to adjust carbs with no problems.

[@KennedyBaker-u5d]

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

[@ripvanstinkle]

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

[@SharkyintheSky]

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

[@fazrulrusdi3709]

Amazing build

[@nickaxe771]

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.

[@livelifetogivelife9462]

Very nicely done

[@andymaczak5]

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

[@MitchG]

That was partially because this was at 7000ft DA.

[@andymaczak5]

@@MitchG Oh that explains :)

[@nathanjones9105]

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

[@Greebstreebling]

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

[@larrypuckett1075]

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.

[@leanbean8376]

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

[@joobie1000]

That looks great fun bro 👌👌👌👌

[@raycatlin3554]

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

[@scopex2749]

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]

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]

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

[@adayinthelife5772]

I am in awe of you brother.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

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]

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

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

@@MitchG thx

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

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.

[@Tommyflies]

Anyone else get a crocs ad before the video? lol

[@MitchG]

Hahaha

[@glentweedie602]

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

[@Walt-w4f]

It’s great you’re doing your test and repairs. Do you do destination? Do you get out with your helicopter and go places like to paragliders do make a trip to McDonald get out and it’s four places to keep your viewers happy.

[@johnpelszynski6646]

AND I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY... LOL

[@JeffreyKemper]

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!

[@SAGHAJAR]

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.

[@ripmanridin7092]

[@dubtube6691]

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

[@davidbrewster9743]

$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]

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

[@kimog8406]

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

[@superg8018]

🤣🤣 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!

[@rodolforodriguez7546]

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

[@tedijudiarta1215]

Selamat mala om. Om sukses selalu.. saya tedijudiarta dr Indonesia mendukung terus cenel nya si om

[@herpderp1412]

Real question is how did u get 750 scrap?

[@franciscoolivares4610]

That must be so much fun to ride, but i only would ride it if i have at least 2 more lifes

[@TheMartialMasters]

well on your way to making the cobra fang

[@AlexerclexerAlexer-oh6er]

thanks forshow Godblessyou and All

[@MrPilotStunts]

Guys with jetson one will envy you

[@thecityman1910]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@nantatech3563]

wow,great job bro...how much cost for build this copter

[@Cr125stin]

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

[@MitchG]

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

[@livium2514]

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...

[@markswan2961]

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

[@jdoe7673]

Why do you have your spark plug wires in the exhaust path? Put longer wires on there and get them out of the hot gases...

[@MitchG]

That was the point of the heat shield that I made. To shield the coils from the engine heat. I think the spark plug wires deal with the heat just fine the way they are.

[@Kevin_Janessa_JoJo]

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

[@bravomr5793]

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. ;-) ))

[@howardhearnden6853]

Hey dude love your computer can't understand why you took for a walk why didn't you just take off on your drive but M8 brilliant kit HH

[@NelsonsWings]

Nice control! Crocs help. Come fly Mag Rim

[@MitchG]

Mmm. I'm not convinced it's gonna be good!

[@budipirang2694]

Very nice job

[@Underdogfosho]

Maybe you can sell the plans/design drawings to this helicopter or a full on kit !

[@utubewillyman]

Thanks for this, but I think the paramotoring videos I watch are already scary enough.

[@RobTheQuant]

Wright brothers would approve 👏👏👏 amazing

[@MitchG]

Thanks

[@RobTheQuant]

@@MitchG I'm curious: did you learn flying regular helicopter first with an instructor, or did you actually learn fly by yourself in your heli???

[@MitchG]

@@RobTheQuant I have prior heli experience. I highly recommend lessons first. Helicopters are not easy to fly

[@RobTheQuant]

​@@MitchGI have PPL fixed wing, I did 2 lessons in heli, not easy!! I figured that learning flying yourself on homemade heli would be a suicide mission. I'd love to see more of your videos!

[@MitchG]

@@RobTheQuant thanks. I'm currently occupied with lots of other life adventures but I plan to keep making videos in the future

[@FandCCD]

I love that he BOOPS the camera. 😂🤣