bl@hplabsb.UUCP (Bruce T. Lowerre) (04/11/84)
The bizzar helicopter described is a gyrocopter and is available from at least two suppliers, Benson and Ken Brock. The Benson gyrocopter has been the "standard" for many years and, in fact, Brock's gyrocopter uses Benson main blades. All currently available gyrocopters are homebuilts that can be purchased in kit form of varying completeness. The gyrocopters are also available as a "kite" version with no engine. The kite is towed behind a vehicle such as a car or boat. I don't have addresses available today, but if no one supplies it before tomorrow, I'll supply the addresses of all known suppliers. They do require a pilots license to fly (rotorcraft, gyrocopter). However, they can be flown solo with a private airplane license or with a student gyrocopter license. Brock can supply dual instruction (highly recommended).