Unveiling the Future: HX50 Takes Center Stage at 3rd GMDE

[@kristyPoyntz]

I first came aboard in August of 2020 and was inspired to take the steps to become a commercial helicopter pilot and finally follow my childhood dream. After starting school I had to take a break due to divorce and a breast cancer diagnosis. Today I’m proud to be cancer free and starting back up at school in March of 2024 to finish the last 25 hours of my commercial license here in Canada. I am a huge fan of Mischa and Reuben as well. My goal is to finish my license fly the HX50 and one day operate the HC50 commercially. Thank you for proving dreams come true and for keeping me inspired to live mine too!!

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

Maybe you can start a learning to fly channel and spread your love of flying, and new knowledge learned from training to others around the world.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Congratulations on being cancer-free. It's my dream to fly a helicopter. My father was an airplane and helicopter pilot, flying has always been in my blood but I'll never be able to afford school. 😢

[@helen_experiment626]

Congratulations!!!

[@frankbelic5839]

Good Onya for being Strong. I Can’t say much about those two (Mischa & Reuben) I nearly moved on, But I do like the HX50 Very Much. Hopefully one day I’ll purchase one. Once again good on you.

[@IvanMidwing]

Couldn't keep watching, The guests was driving me nuts!!

[@leamer628]

Yes, Yellow Pilot drove me nuts! Yep,yep,yep…. How bout shut up and let Mr Hill talk.

[@tiger7777]

Such an obviously important message from you. Hope no one missed it; the most important part of the program 😮

[@Pilotfoss]

Terrible keynote. I’m confused what exactly pilot yellow/the other guy is even doing?

[@ZebbMassiv]

This is pure innovation. Taking all the greatest from history and combining it all. More companies should live by this.

[@devengudinas1649]

Give him some of your money then

[@djal1030]

Great let see it fly now.

[@Sadlander2]

When I was a kid, I fell in love with helicopters because of the tv series "Airwolf". The Bell 222, to me, was the most beautiful helicopter. If they did a reboot or "Airwolf", after discovering Hill helicopters, I wouldn't mind at all if they used an HX50 to replace the original Bell! Well done!!

[@davidhillberg7623]

still awaiting for that first flight.

[@davereaville4927]

Very impressive! Your entire production team has done a great job producing this heli. Looking forward to seeing it fly!

[@fanofhifi]

Congratulations to the entire team and to Jason in particular for having the tenacity and determination to guide his dream into reality. The only feedback I have is please, PLEASE don't have the two hosts join Jason again. The constant interruption was driving me nuts. This is a moment Jason's been waiting for for his whole life and he could barely get a sentence out without some interruption. This is why you have a presentation FOLLOWED by a Q&A.

[@claudioforlani9015]

i don't know him but its clearly a tech guy and MAYBE those hosts are there to help him with the presentation or he will take fly with his own words loosing the focus of the crowd. just my opinion.

[@jplacido9999]

​@@claudioforlani9015 Maybe you're right. Or as they are pilots, it could be for credibility, but it is annoying....🙈...but understandable (Mr. Hill could not be speaking alone all by himself because it could become to much for the public...👍

[@fusion2387]

I'm 30 minutes in and had to come to the comments to see whether it was just me. I find it excruciating and a pretty rude presentation style when Jason is trying to talk to the audience. I think it's partly a cultural difference (American, British) but they are interrupting and acting childish in a really important moment in HX50's introduction to potential customers and maybe even investors.

[@nikenpeeps]

The two hosts are professional helicopter pilots who have flown helicopters around the world. They have a very informative helicopter KZbin channel called Pilot Yellow. I felt a little similar about your sentiments about the open discussion style. However, on reflection, in this day and age, I think it's a good thing not to revere any one individual too much and celebrate the community/team as a whole. Plus, it must be difficult to contain so much enthusiasm and excitement on such a momentous occasion. I was very impressed with Mr. Hill and his team and their accomplishments. I imagine having the Pilot Yellow guys (influencers) there (who are probably in business together somehow with this project) gives a relatable connection with the flying community. I expect and hope that some of the first HX50 flying videos will include the Pilot Yellow guys. (I used to be a CPL(H) and have a lot of respect for the Pilot Yellow KZbin channel.)

[@fanofhifi]

I don't particularly have an issue with the actual hosts, I'm sure they're lovely people etc, I just find it frustrating that they keep interrupting. It's a massively exciting presentation and I get that everyone is eager to be involved, but let the man talk!

[@andrewcbartlett]

Genius design and concept, many congratulations.

[@hassanlawal5579]

I am VERY confident that this beautiful Helicopter would eventually get all of the required certification it needs to become operational. It's just amazing watching Dr Hill talk about this awesome machine......He is just so knowledgeable. Congratulations Dr Hill. I hope to have the opportunity someday to fly this exquisite chopper.

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Amazing story HH, what's haunting is I designed a helicopter out of balsa wood back in the early 80's which looks "exactly" like your design (shape) Jason but shorter in length, mine was only a 3 passenger 1 row of bucket seats with a regular 4-blade tail rotor, the blade system was going to be either a 3 blade rigid system (a-star concept) or 4 blade full articulating Elasto-Merit Damper system (Hughes design), it's nice to see someone bring their dreams to life as you have Jason, it's a true work of art. :)

[@jplacido9999]

Maybe you could get some royalties from HX50....😊😊👍👍👍 Two seater would be nice too...the rest of the space for cargo.....🤔😊

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

@@jplacido9999 Lol, I am not looking for royalties, just thought it was funny we had the same design/shape concept, the machine itself is a "stunning" work of art I must say, very well designed. :)

[@jplacido9999]

@@nightcrawleroriginal 😊😊 I know...😊 I'm shure it came as a surprise to you that your vision became reallity. How nice is that...👍 I'm also a helo fan and first flight was on the great Hughes 500 (small ambulace version). Still hot as the Litle Bird version...

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

@@jplacido9999The HU-369 D was a very quick,versatile, nimble machine. It is nice to see an idea brought to life, but to make it clear, this is Mr. Hills work of Art here, he has refined it a whole lot more than my 3 passenger bench style setup and added the latest technology to it which didn't exist at my time of flying, they were introducing the Lorans system in our area to aircraft navigation when I was ripping holes in the sky. Thanks for the reply JP. :)

[@RodgerHuse-bq1pr]

Whoever edited this and allowed the soft glowing lights for minutes was just wrong. The content of vids should be compelling. Hazy glowing lights are not. Great idea and helicopter but the editor of this vid needs to take some classes.

[@garethmayfield4014]

It seems that you have taken the best bits from all the competition. Seeing loads of MD and gazelle. Wish you the best of luck.

[@STOICSOUL777]

From idea to reality. Congratulations! This is a beautiful dream come true❤️

[@fabr5747]

It is not reality yet ! It is only the beginning. Marenco Helicopter designed the Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09. Amazing machine by the way. The project was taken over by Agusta Westland at half of the testing phase, because it made sense for everyone. It is not yet qualified. It takes time. There are evolution, modifications to make. The designed and the manufacturing of a prototype is only the beginning.

[@sjyavo]

Just from a project management perspective, this is FASCINATING!!! That I also love aviation is a bonus...😊

[@karlwilliams8208]

Your excellent presentation was marred by the two fellows you had on stage with you who kept interrupting, most annoying. Amazing helicopter like no other, congratulations.

[@Pilotfoss]

Yeah probably get rid of them for the next keynote.

[@Ronnie_B]

Yes, I thought they'd have had instructions to shut up after the disasters they made of the other GMDEs with their constant, badly timed interjections... That aside, these are beautiful machines and there are so many reasons to make an HX50 your choice if you're in the market for a private helicopter, it's a no-brainer... Outstanding!

[@CallousCoder]

Oh man it’s stunning! It’s great to see relatively small companies make dreams come true again. Such a great looking machine ❤

[@charlesdalberto4974]

Beautiful machine.. Congrats guys... Look forward to seeing one fly soon

[@ricoconnor3351]

Absolutely inspiring, I’ve followed along the whole process and I am so impressed and taken back by it all. Mr. Hill we will revisit this comment when I commission my very own HC50. You and the whole team are Legends!

[@waldemarb.3108]

Fantastic! Sincere congratulations.

[@AestheticWellnessProgram]

amazing! I'm preparing to purchase an HX once my Navy contract is complete! Loved the presentation, phenomenal work!

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

i envy alive people like you and hope in my next life if i get to 40, i hope i am alive before i die

[@JohnHyland2]

Brilliant form and design. I can’t wait to see this thing fly! Congratulations.

[@disabledglobalchallenge290]

Congratulations to you Jason and the whole team in getting to this stage, and i look forward to the next steps though to getting airborne. Well Done.

[@SkyCoreLLC]

Great Work! Awesome design!

[@doverivermedia3937]

Wow, this is inspiring 👏. You'll be popular with the super yacht owners. Proud to be British ... 🇬🇧

[@fj9460-lr]

Joe Pratt you’re right on so many levels, but don’t forget the 1% who will put large deposits on this bird, like they did on their super and hyper-supercars even before those were proven and functional; Mr. Hill said as much! Still, what a beautiful bird, it got me hyperventilating 😎

[@happygilmore2100]

This is really impressive, you guys are actually pulling this off, kudos.

[@chimparse]

Looks absolutely incredible, a true game changer. Can't wait to see one flying. As an engineer in the aerospace and automotive sectors for 30 + years, and a private helicopter pilot, I can appreciate the amazing work you have done on every level, well done to all the team. If that lottery win comes good, I'll be ordering one the very next day. Superb 👍

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

Always awesome to see inovation in a industry with so little!

[@insidepossie]

Just amazing how leading up to this moment was an incredible idea given to us in digital form, not an incredible idea given to us in physical form. After years, this even had me mouth stretched smiling in awe and happiness. Can't wait for the maiden flight. Proud of all the engineers behind this amazing project, I salute you all. Thanks Pilot Yellow for getting me here.

[@missri7323]

I’m literally screaming; to everyone who’s been on a call watching the process it feels PERSONAL; #TeamHillHelicopters US AMBASSADOR LOADING 🥰

[@tropicthndr]

What’s even more amazing is this development proves without a doubt how far overpriced Cirrus SR22 Aircraft are. The sophistication along with a new jet power plant, and yet the SR22 is powered by a Continental dinosaur engine.

[@russauty4289]

Have followed this project for a long time its an amazing story, Jason Hill is inspirational. Cannot wait for it to take to the skys. If i win big on the lottery you would have my order quickly lol

[@EternalOvercomer]

Congratulations!!! Absolutely amazing!!! And beautiful!!! 👏👏👏

[@richfoley944]

Amazing job on building a complex work of art!

[@tamaevans8742]

After all the talk about it. Still haven't seen it fly yet.

[@martinhuhmannm7194]

I would prefer that the next 27:56 stage presentation of the HX50 you leave Reuben and Micha in the audience until Jason is done with the presentation. Their constant enthusiastic interruptions took away from the presentation. I think after Jason is done by all means have them jump on the stage and add their 2 cents. MHO

[@BlackBullRising]

I'm a current flight student. Being a helicopter pilot has always been a dream of mine. I wasn't able to make it happen while in the military, so I'm doing it now. When I first saw HX50 the first thing that came to mind was charter service. I originally planned on just getting my PPL now, I'm looking forward getting my CPL and starting my own charter service company.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Well now I know, after my initial scepticism about not using an engine off the shelf, all is revealed and may the power God's be with them! Crazy how a top line car is not much cheaper though!

[@PvC63-Jan]

Well done team and Jason. Hope to talk to you soon!!!

[@DanO530.8]

All I have to say is this is the most beautiful helicopter I’ve ever seen especially for the price

[@THEKITPLUG]

Well done. Absolutely incredible.

[@pirimusic]

Very Inspirational ! Very Clever Businessman ! Well done to date, ! Game Changer, cant wait to fly one !

[@slicktype001]

Inexpensive considering the technology and what you get. AMAZING!!

[@user-mm1nt1it5v]

1:09:13 Hes right that in order to control costs you have to have complete vertical integration of the manufacturing process. A lot of aviation companies buy all of the components from different suppliers and then assemble them at their factory, but that means they have to pay whatever the suppliers prices are and each supplier is trying to make a profit. That profit from each part is additional pricing that has to be added in to the final msrp. The way theyre doing it theyre going to get all of the components at cost plus labor so its going to be a million times cheaper. Theyre going to be getting their engines at the price it costs to make them vs what a company charges for them. This is going to be huge as far as them keeping the final msrp as low as possible.

[@1stdefenseinc]

Awesome

[@jasonatkins1467]

I'm an airplane pilot. Don't know much about helicopters, but this looks like the ultimate helicopter!

[@TheVerbalAssassinFAFO]

I think I literally just seen three of these hovering, flashing lights, and making circles in the air right now. Its a helicopter Ive never seen before, so I came to youtube and here I am. 😮

[@jamesfrancom8100]

glad to see that the jet engine trade is still passing the torch to another generation

[@jamesroberts7137]

First flight will be epic. Good luck guys

[@Orionnomad]

I am at awe with this team and impressed with their devotion . Start ups are hard but not impossible. I truly believe they will make a product that will revolutionize the industry. And sell it to consumers. I BELIEVE in them !

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Congratulations 🎉

[@josgraha]

holy crap, that's a gorgeous helicopter, it looks like a spaceship. incredible!

[@brianb-p6586]

It looks like a spaceship in a 1950's fantasy, not a real space ship of any type or era. That's not a good sign...

[@CyberSystemOverload]

Amazing. Specially the instrument panel. Even the most modern copters by Airbus and Bell have panels and flight decks that look like a cluttered mess (despite the screens). This is so minimalist and neat! Only NOW is GA catching up to luxury automobile interiors.

[@phillerbass7554]

In a word, brilliant!

[@hammeredhemi1223]

To Jason and his team, you are all to be congratulated with creating not only a beautiful aircraft but an aircraft that will definitely revolutionise general avaiation for decades to come. I was going to purchase a HX50 unfortunately my left eye had a stroke, and under CASA regulations, I'm now unable to obtain a helicopter pilots licence, so my dream of personal flight has ended. But my obsession with this journey will not waiver, and i will follow it right up to first flight and also the first delivery to Australia if and where the authorised dealer will be based as I personally want to see the wonderfull machine up close and personal. I'm not going to end with good luck because Hill Hellicopers have definitely got this, and shortly, they will be as recognised as a force to be reckoned with. Congratulations, and may the sales reach stratospheric heights. You all deserve the best success going forward.

[@adammarston1891]

Where is this helicopter ?

[@garymuirhead3808]

Absolutely amazing to all involved

[@dorvaltorres9158]

Fantastic! beautiful! wonderful! I want to win mine! Dorval!

[@willgibbons5528]

Absolutely luv this aircraft!!! 💯

[@cburgos2]

Congratulations on a beautifully designed machine, both outside and inside! You inspired me to become a pilot one day! Taking my childhood sketches to life! Let's see if an RC manufacturer can do a scaled RC version, something I could afford!

[@sharkamov]

With the *_HX50_* the *HILL gVTOL* is creating a veritable _revolution_ in the commercial helicopter industry!

[@AmritEmperor123]

his is the coolest bird I've ever seen.

[@timmcdonald958]

Will this be at the Catalina Wine Mixer?

[@FeralRabbit]

Not only a beautiful aircraft but the process being created to build it is awesome as well.

[@FeralRabbit]

@@moosempw71 well you certainly stole the internet for dumbest thing said today. I only wish you had the decency to create your own post versus attaching to mine.

[@michaelp3ddesigns]

Fantastic presentation! I really enjoyed the breakaways and explanations. The design and machining are beautiful. Well done.

[@seanyounk1]

Simply astounding. I was impressed from the start. By the time you explained your development of an entire engine, I was blown away. Will you guys be selling your engines?

[@TBSSPILOTviews]

For a GA ship…very impressive, it’s not going to be cheap. Looking forward to flight/performance phase…good job folks!

[@edwardb911]

Wow amazing I will buy one soon!

[@DanteAlexander-q5e]

Bravo...amazing looking forward to see first flight of your helicopter

[@klaymoon1]

They look amazing!! Did the video talk the range and speed? I skipped through, but did not catch those.

[@taurus1127]

Wow wow wow..I’ve been following the progress of the built and seeing it fully standing there with so much elegant and beauty..really it’s a class built modern helicopter..the design is outstanding..Congratulation HH..❤👏🏻🇳🇴

[@Coldlegend214]

I have to say at first I didn't believe you when you announced this all those years ago but I followed anyway. What you've done is incredible

[@joespratt413]

I’ll be surprised if this bird flys by 2027/8 with the home built engine shown. A clean sheet design of a gas turbine that is organically built is a unicorn. I’ve always thought it was a bad idea to not use a proven power plant built by a proven manufacturer whose life depends on making a good engine. I’d also concentrate on the folding green and forget the warm and fuzzy green until I got the ship airborne. The machine is already on a trajectory to be a million dollar helicopter by the time it becomes available. Doing a product launch with a no engine and non-flying prototype is a bit strange. This thing is beautiful but it’s got a long way to go. I’m not convinced that it won’t be the second or third owner that gets it across the finish line. Just my opinion based on investing in and working with many start-ups.

[@disabledglobalchallenge290]

I think you are going to be supprised. I'm astonished by your level of negativity.

[@brianb-p6586]

I'm surprised by his level of optimism,@@disabledglobalchallenge290 - he seems to assume that it will actually reach production.

[@brianb-p6586]

I agree about the engine. If performance targets do not depend on the new engine, there is no need to add risk and delay to the aircraft project for the engine; If performance targets do depend on the new engine, the project will fail, since the new engine is unlikely to meet targets (exceptionally unlikely in the case of an inexperienced manufacturer).

[@Chris-bg8mk]

Yep! Maybe pop a certified engine in it and develop engine and airframe in parallel.

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

A proven turbine engine is key. As for the guy that talks about this being a million dollar helicopter.. ARE YOU INSANE?? Agusta helicopters are 10-13 million. Maybe 16 million now.

[@SaltyDougSailing]

Gorgeous helicopter! 😍😍😍

[@ronniehobbs6031]

Man these guys are truly inspiring. I work within the depots for the Air Force and could see great opportunities for Military civil fusion. We have such great capacity to help these startups scale their manufacturing without the massive infrastructure investments. This would give them time to scale while having access to a fully skilled workforce and manufacturing capability. Would love to explore partnerships

[@henrique6996]

"A proper helicopter" then proceeds saying "automative" for the next hour and a half.

[@Juan-b1f2i]

These two pilots he has with him on stage need to be quiet and stop seeming to be negative and stop interrupting this brilliant man's dream that btw seems to be a world changing development, so I'm super glad for him and his dream, im sure this will all be reality very soon, people like him is what's needed in this world for many, many reasons especially for the private industry. Tootles....

[@utopian2222]

Many congratulations, a dream realised..

[@frankdasilva]

Amazing! 🚁 It's on my wishlist! 🤗👏

[@craighofmann638]

I love that color green 💚.

[@cptairwolf]

What a gorgeous machine. Please get in touch if you guys would like to bring this beast to MSFS 2024 as there are thousands of simmers who'd love to fly this bird and might someday become owners ;)

[@somewaresim]

Fantastic helicopter. Love the innovative approach Jason! Sad not to have been able to make the open day on 7th.

[@sccolbert]

Holy crap, y'all are making your own bearings???? That's incredible!!! Could you please do a video on just that?

[@bierschlumpf1962]

Why can't I find a video of a real flight with this ingenious helicopter with real sound? This Heli is a Game Changer, please make a Real Flight Video!

[@HeliHolic]

This is my Favourite Hill helicopters video ❤❤ I simply cannot wait to see them in the air soon.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

As soon as I hit lotto, I'm coming to buy one: PROMISE!!!

[@dexpo360]

Love you Hill, im from Srilanka. Wanna buy a one soon , this is my dream too❤❤❤❤. Im Dilaan Dassanayake. Love you all. Thanks for bring this to reality

[@BillyReed68]

So Glad you followed through with this project. Well done!...BUT, A five year waiting list? A lot can happen in five years.

[@robertw.1499]

Has this beauty flown yet?

[@kinyorojohn4759]

Great!!!🚁❤️🇰🇪.

[@tepgayrimenkul7161]

why did we watch this beauty in the dark.......

[@theracer6882]

they should have gone with garmin G1000H avionics.

[@adamedwards3921]

Im just speechless. Ive been following hill helicopters for what seems forever ,and pilot yellow if i could afford flight school and make my dream come true, i would spend 7 figures on this platform without bating an eye just so i own one . This is just absolutely amazing 👏 . I was so happy when you brought the whole team on stage so they get some gratification for their awesome work, and engineering, and labor , and just all the paper work pushed to get this going . I could go on and on . Congrats to the whole TEAM !

[@RogerHanks-z2e]

I love his thoughts of bringing genral aviation up to automotive standards. GA has been stuck in the 1960s for the most part. There are a few aircraft companies that bring great innovation but unfortunately not many. What I want to know is how much??? They were saying the people that were going to be flying the helicopters are the same people who drive Supercars? Great, looks like I'm shit out of luck. Take care. Hawk out!!

[@daniellane5483]

How long do we have to wait to see the test flights? Great stuff guys!!

[@T_Mo271]

First they need to build a helicopter. What they have now is a mock-up.

[@tsepom455]

Feel it, it's here! 🚁

[@Rickk69er]

wish i had this in my flight sim

[@peterstewart2981]

Dreams do come true with commitment and persistence. Fantastic to watch your dream become a reality.

[@barteaumotorsports8909]

So cool! Been following them for awhile now. It’s so cool to see someone bring this aircraft at the price that many can afford! Not me!!!!!!!! But some lucky people will enjoy! Aircraft cost millions!!! And 3/4 million is a steal.

[@phillipmoagi883]

Brilliant explanation o difference in stability between 2blade n 3blade design.

[@nicklazenby2123]

What an amazing video, such a shame I couldn’t be there but once again a truly fascinating presentation.

[@derekbentley334]

Slick i like the build