Visiting a Friend in STYLE! Mosquito Helicopter XET

Ойын-сауық

Great morning to go flying and decided to go visit a friend in the Mosquito XET.
Helicopter is the XET and is a Experimental Helicopter Kit from Composite FX built by CFXs authorized dealer Storey Aviation. The XET is part of the XE Series line of helicopter kits. XEL, XE, XE285, XE290 and the XET.
For more information please visit storeyaviation.com

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  • @MrPeterbilt1971
    @MrPeterbilt19713 жыл бұрын

    Owning one of these would be better than a motorcycle.

  • @iggnogclips8549

    @iggnogclips8549

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh really?

  • @lexlauer2324

    @lexlauer2324

    3 жыл бұрын

    These things are extremely cheap

  • @TheRunaway115

    @TheRunaway115

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s about the same price

  • @dominodoggy1

    @dominodoggy1

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could probably only fly these on very calm days, so I say having one of these AND a motorcycle would be the way to go!

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dominodoggy1 Easy to fly with up to 15mph winds. Anything more than that and it starts becoming more like work. LOL!

  • @mandarin1257
    @mandarin12573 жыл бұрын

    I find it hilarious how helicopter pilots sound like they are speaking into a fan whenever they communicate on the radio...

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right? And i never notice it while flying. Only hear it on the playbacks. LOL!

  • @mandarin1257

    @mandarin1257

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation heh, I definitely notice it when in a plane. As soon as the helicopter pilot opens his mouth, everyone knows he's in a helicopter.

  • @claudiocarbone2225

    @claudiocarbone2225

    3 жыл бұрын

    True 🤣🤣

  • @jimwitkowski1155
    @jimwitkowski11554 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting your flight. You and Mauri are the only ones left that post videos.

  • @chrisbrockelbank547
    @chrisbrockelbank5473 жыл бұрын

    Owning one of these is on my short list.

  • @markonyarethdiing9209

    @markonyarethdiing9209

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much is one tho

  • @EMAHGERD

    @EMAHGERD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@markonyarethdiing9209 30-50k new

  • @dr.avesalbuscrow2431

    @dr.avesalbuscrow2431

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@markonyarethdiing9209 about 30k in a build kit,52k fully built

  • @kenkioqqo
    @kenkioqqo2 жыл бұрын

    I was actually expecting to see him go in and have a cup of tea with the friend.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! I was just out flying and playing around. Pasted over the friends house and he came outside. I just landed to say hi and take a quick break from flying. LOL! Thanks for watching!

  • @kenkioqqo

    @kenkioqqo

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a super awesome video. I dream of owning a small chopper like you one day.

  • @davidburton4582
    @davidburton45824 жыл бұрын

    That is such a cool chopper, heluva way to go see friends on a good weekend morning.

  • @nor0845
    @nor08454 жыл бұрын

    Hells Bells, thought he was going to land that thing in the living room.....probably would have fitted too. Absolutely brilliant. Well done and thanks for posting!

  • @Dragon_Warrior7625

    @Dragon_Warrior7625

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah and the roof would open like in those sci-fi movies...😂

  • @vernakerns6348
    @vernakerns63484 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Dave!

  • @MS-yj2zp
    @MS-yj2zp3 жыл бұрын

    Great job; both the piloting and the video. Thank you

  • @inkwolfartandbuildingstudi3223
    @inkwolfartandbuildingstudi32233 ай бұрын

    Nice country out there, absolutely gorgeous from the air!

  • @Agustin-jo8mv
    @Agustin-jo8mv3 жыл бұрын

    The video from ground pov is awesome. Haha. Sounds amazing.

  • @rb343

    @rb343

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can't really hear what it sounds like with the really loud unnecessary background music

  • @billmckee3639
    @billmckee36394 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Looks like fun!

  • @olehippy13
    @olehippy132 жыл бұрын

    that is so cool...i fell in love with those choppers back in Nam... well not those particular ones.. grin. thumbs up keep smilin.

  • @oneer8435
    @oneer84353 жыл бұрын

    Just a awesome vid. Would love to be able to fly one of those. Nice vid

  • @LumboDumbo
    @LumboDumbo3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine just relaxing and drinking coffee in the morning and then suddenly your friend pulls up in a helicopter.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, it happen. Lol!

  • @claudiocarbone2225

    @claudiocarbone2225

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing🤣🤣

  • @MrCristianbertolini
    @MrCristianbertolini4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @dderuy
    @dderuy2 жыл бұрын

    That cool dude!

  • @barthutchison4207
    @barthutchison42073 жыл бұрын

    If that's Humboldt Tn I spent my childhood watching airplanes there. Whitman rd around the corner is named after my family.

  • @skatnatter8293
    @skatnatter82934 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING !!!! great video my friend 😜 too 😎

  • @lordnikonoriginal
    @lordnikonoriginal3 жыл бұрын

    so rad!

  • @joetri1970
    @joetri19703 жыл бұрын

    That’s gotta be fun!

  • @supercobrapro7470
    @supercobrapro74702 жыл бұрын

    After having beers and joint. "Alright man! Imma head back home"

  • @SkydiveHawaiiKid
    @SkydiveHawaiiKid4 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, wish I had the money to buy a kit! Darn global pandemic!

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    If it's something you truly want, never give up and it will eventually happen.

  • @shannonstewart4792

    @shannonstewart4792

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yhea TK Don't give up on any dream man. You can do it. Pandemic ain't your fault bro. Live life work hard for your money and spend it even harder lol. Be well man and LIVE.

  • @m87star.
    @m87star.2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best way to get to your plugs house without getting pulled over 🤣

  • @TofuProductionCinema
    @TofuProductionCinema3 жыл бұрын

    As one that has been riding for well over a decade. I think I may concur...

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I’ve been driving motorcycles since I was 15 and have had at least one at any given time over the last 30+ years and this is way more fun and exciting! Kinda like the next level of fun travel...

  • @rickhayes
    @rickhayes4 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME!! Thanks for the ride brother!!

  • @bubbakingfish9533
    @bubbakingfish95334 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @00BUKO
    @00BUKO2 жыл бұрын

    this is exactly what i was looking for

  • @Chris-fj9ir
    @Chris-fj9ir2 жыл бұрын

    Brave you are

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t see it as being brave. LOL! The Mosquito XE Series helicopters have one of the safest safety record of all the experimental helicopters on the market. Thanks for watching.

  • @hectorcardona1892
    @hectorcardona18923 жыл бұрын

    Woow how cool, i want to be your friend lol 😎✌🏻

  • @JohnVHLife
    @JohnVHLife3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, I have a little heli time in my logbook, so fun.

  • @spa143143
    @spa1431432 жыл бұрын

    My life's next goal it to own one of these and a small turboprop plane

  • @Agustin-jo8mv
    @Agustin-jo8mv3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome haha

  • @wendelmsall2716
    @wendelmsall27163 жыл бұрын

    I want one!

  • @BlackPandaPodcast
    @BlackPandaPodcast4 жыл бұрын

    amazing video! this world wide situation has got me dreaming and i have my eyes set on this! I cannot find anything regarding having the Mosquito in Canada?

  • @EricFB

    @EricFB

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lazar Kukolj You can have them in Canada no problem. It actually used to be a Canadian company back in the day. The xet is the premium one and frankly the only one I would consider. In Canadian $ you can expect to pay $80-100k for one of these. You’ll also need your private pilots certification. If you already have it that’s great! If not you’re into another $30-55k cad for the private rating. That may sound expensive and is definitely not cheap, but compared to a Robinson r22 costing $250k US and needing a $120k rebuild @2200hrs or 12 years (which ever comes first unfortunately so bare that in mind when you find a low hour r22 for $80k that’s 11 years old) this is dirt cheap.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck up North!!!

  • @Richie_roo
    @Richie_roo2 жыл бұрын

    When I get the money, consider this sold

  • @carlossantana7094
    @carlossantana709410 ай бұрын

    Muito bom esse helicóptero mosquito pequeno mas valente

  • @glizzygoblin-nl2uh
    @glizzygoblin-nl2uh3 жыл бұрын

    when i move to alaska ima get one of these

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why wait??? You’ll only regret not doing it earlier. Just saying...

  • @glizzygoblin-nl2uh

    @glizzygoblin-nl2uh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation money lol

  • @sky173
    @sky1732 жыл бұрын

    I'll bet your friend was standing there saying, 'I gotta get one of these!'. lol Great video.

  • @arthurbradford

    @arthurbradford

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually his friend said: "...and all I got this year was that not-as-cool Camaro - CRAP!"

  • @cdredstone
    @cdredstone2 жыл бұрын

    666 subscribers what a lucky number xD

  • @news2383
    @news23832 жыл бұрын

    Now how to get boss to let be land at work so I can kill my commute time 🤣

  • @bossdeman
    @bossdeman4 жыл бұрын

    Love the video. but honestly spending $100k on this little mosquito is crazy. I had imagined it would be in the $20k bracket..

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the like of the video! I'm having a blast with the XET. $100K??? Where did that figure come from? The XE285 kit is $44K complete and I have less than $70K in my XET Turbine with all the upgrades. Which is by the way is still $18K cheaper than my Suburban. The XE Series line of helicopters is truly the most modern in design and affordable personal helicopter for anyone that is truly interested in helicopters. And it's made in the U.S.A.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Hynea So does anything else in this world that is fun. Nothing else comes close to the thrill of flying. Helicopter technology has come a long way in regards to safety. Look it up, statistically flying is safer than driving...

  • @Thel2552

    @Thel2552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation link to get one of these?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Thel2552 storeyaviation.com

  • @udzeeroy7030
    @udzeeroy70303 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @matthewperry2240
    @matthewperry22406 ай бұрын

    I've been doing as much research as possible on the XEL model. I'm extremely interested in the part 103 compliant version of this airframe with the floats. I've reached out to several different emails from various websites, but nobody seems to want to get back to me. I guess maybe they're backlogged in production and not wanting to take on new customers. I also cannot find one used that anyone wants to get rid of.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    6 ай бұрын

    Did you reach out to me? Go to www.storeyaviation.com. All my contact information is there. I can answer any questions you have.

  • @joelnickerson6739
    @joelnickerson6739 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to own one of these choppers. Just a bit out of my reach as far as money.

  • @JasonJordan198
    @JasonJordan1982 жыл бұрын

    How high can it fly and for how long?

  • @tomalexander7313
    @tomalexander73132 жыл бұрын

    So these are like what 3k?

  • @originalfallinggirl
    @originalfallinggirl3 жыл бұрын

    If I can drive a car will I have any problem with this? Also, does it have cruise control because I like to watch movies during flights?

  • @KumaBean

    @KumaBean

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had to read that twice, lmao 👌

  • @Jdkejdnfjef
    @Jdkejdnfjef2 жыл бұрын

    How loud are these

  • @patmarjahomes4151
    @patmarjahomes41513 жыл бұрын

    How me and the boys pull up to tha crib

  • @philippeesteban7086
    @philippeesteban7086 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Do the XET version have had improvements since few years (new EFIS for example) ? Thanks and best regards

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    The only difference electronically on the XET is in 2018 CFX went to the newer MGL iEFIS Lite vs the older Enigma. All of the XE Series helicopters are the same helicopter with different engine options. In 2019/2020 CFX started incorporating the fuel tank access panel on all the kits. Great flying helicopters!!! Thanks for watching.

  • @philippeesteban7086

    @philippeesteban7086

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Thank you for your answer. What are the options that you must have (horizontal stabilizer or 4 points belt for example) ? Do the fuel tank access can be retrofitted on the old MGL ? Why the start sequence on the XET is not fully automatic like bigger helicopters ? Best regards Philippe

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@philippeesteban7086 The start sequence on the Mosquito XET is manual start because there is no ECU on the Solar T62-2A1. It has a manual driven FCU and no electronics. It is a repurposed APU out of a Chinook helicopter. For your all other in depth questions, please PM me at storeyaviation@yahoo.com or visit my website at www.storeyaviation.com. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for new video’s coming out this year.

  • @jamesbass9385
    @jamesbass93852 жыл бұрын

    I would die so quick, I would get too confident and try and top it out my first week owning it.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! I really don’t think you would die. After you spend the time of building it, I don’t think you would want to “top it out on your first week”. But you’ll want to at some point really pull on it during your 40hour FAA phase 1 test period. Those are always fun your first time. LOL! Thanks for watching.

  • @Tater4200
    @Tater42002 жыл бұрын

    you boys are in tenn?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, west TN. About 2 hours west of Nashville.

  • @kitt28
    @kitt284 жыл бұрын

    the radio we hear is real? i thought it might had been added later, Why did you have to circle the house, before you land?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, radio calls were real time. It was my first time to that location. Always do at least one circle overhead to scout out power lines and any other dangerous obstacles before going in to land in any off airport situation.

  • @codmott286
    @codmott2864 жыл бұрын

    Does mosquito still provide the turbine or do you have to locate one yourself on the private market?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    When your ready to order, CFX will handle everything with the overhaul shop that works on them. They know where all the available engines are.

  • @MePeTeR91
    @MePeTeR914 жыл бұрын

    Do you really need a pilot license to fly one of these? Because i saw another video when the person didn’t have one to pilot this aircraft. Very nice helicopter btw

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes and No. No for the XEL ultralight version which has no thrills (options), less range and less available power. Very basic. Yes, you need an unrestricted pilots license for the XE, XE285 and the XET of which are registered with “N” numbers and you can count your flight time in general aviation.

  • @salimsopari
    @salimsopari3 жыл бұрын

    How difficult is it to fly? What's the max altitude it can do?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fly’s just like any other helicopter. 10,500’.

  • @neilazac5299
    @neilazac52994 жыл бұрын

    Would you fly one of these cross country

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a Sonex and Bonanza M35 for that. LOL. Helicopters are not really the best for cross country. They definitely will but are best for shorter trips, exploring your area and have the ability for vertical take off and landing in confined area’s.

  • @tmcqueen7848
    @tmcqueen78484 жыл бұрын

    Looks like Humboldt Tn?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    M53 indeed...

  • @chucksdesk
    @chucksdesk3 жыл бұрын

    How much of a slope can you safely operate on?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is a good question. I personally have only went up to about 10º or so, and that was slope up on the right side (left skid down). In this video, the slope on the drive way was slope side up on the right and pebble concrete so it would have been a little slick on the aluminum skids. Didn’t want to try in on video. LOL!!!

  • @OculusQuestFun
    @OculusQuestFun3 жыл бұрын

    Hold up...do you have a Mode C transponder on that thing?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    And ADS-B...

  • @OculusQuestFun

    @OculusQuestFun

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation ah, ok, that makes sense.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. But don’t need either of them where I fly mostly. Hardly ever turn them on. Just have them for when I go somewhere that they are required or it’s crowded airspace, Then I’m still good to go. White puck on dash is WAAS gps for ADS-B.

  • @Damien.layne1
    @Damien.layne1 Жыл бұрын

    If I were to buy one of these could I like land in a parking lot somewhere if I wanted to go get McDonald's?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, it is feasible as I land in a field at a local restaurant for lunch but you’ll need to check with your local government to see if there is any restrictions. According to the FAA, if you have permission, you can do it safely and don’t upset anyone, then yes. Thanks for watching.

  • @ramiusz7336
    @ramiusz73363 жыл бұрын

    wonder how many mpg that thing gets.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's around 8mpg. But if your going somewhere, it doesn't take you long to get there. It's all relative and it's actually pretty good mpg for a helicopter. LOL...

  • @lindaheath1101
    @lindaheath11014 жыл бұрын

    That music has got to go dude.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think I'm going back to an open mic and get the sound of the helicopter engine and blades.

  • @tombalboni2143

    @tombalboni2143

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Music does SUCK

  • @RaulAlexandreMatos
    @RaulAlexandreMatos3 жыл бұрын

    Flying car is real.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    The day of the Jetson’s is here. LOL

  • @69fel32
    @69fel324 жыл бұрын

    So you are free in the us to fly... not the same here in Belgium since this "very strange and questionnable" virus... Well done !!!

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, actually just got back from flying this morning. Dawn Patrol. LOL. No issues flying privately here in the U.S. Thank you!

  • @HeliPadUSA
    @HeliPadUSA2 жыл бұрын

    Curious if you have a rotary wing ppl as you seemed to not want to do a slope landing and that wasn't much of a slope. Not attacking you, just asking. Want to buyvone of these. Do they not do well in shallow slopes? 🤔

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    No offense taken and good question. All or the Mosquito XE Series helicopters handle slopes as well as any helicopter. I land on sloped grass all the time now that I have the helicopter hangared here at my house. I didn’t want to land on the sloped pebble concrete drive as I don’t have any skid shoes on the bottom of the aluminum skids. A sloped pebble concrete driveway will allow the helicopter to slide around some (or grind) during the spool down and spool up as there is no real friction agains the aluminum. Not as much friction and contact area as solid concrete or asphalt. I had already noticed some bottom skid grinding from TO/landings on the flat tarmac at the airport. I mainly land on grass except for X-C fueling until I make some skid shoes.

  • @HeliPadUSA

    @HeliPadUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation hey thanks for the awesome reply. 👌 do you love it? I've been tossing around the idea of this or a rotorway 600. My wife wants to go up with me, my friends tell me "buy a certified ship so you have something to sell when you're done..." and I can't help but think that I just wanna toodle around for fun, not travel with family or friends and I honestly don't want the hassle of thr official annuals and all the other issues with a robbie or a Schweizer w three blades that fit nowhere. This looks awesome. Do you srill have it? Are you close to Missouri?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HeliPadUSA Love it! Once I saw how good they actually fly, how easy they are to transport to events and how inexpensive they are to fly, I happen to be at the right place at the right time and ended up becoming a full service authorized dealer for CFX. Your cost in maintenance is so inexpensive that you’ll have plenty left over to rent a “Robbie or a Schweizer” for the times when you want to take your family members. Yes, I have mine here at the house. Email me at storeyaviation@yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

  • @slurpforce5963
    @slurpforce59632 жыл бұрын

    These are like only like 3000 bucks right

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Not hardly. Please go to www.storeyaviation.com for more information.

  • @jamespeach626
    @jamespeach6263 жыл бұрын

    Is something like this hard to learn how to fly and land?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is all relative. Almost everyone could learn to fly. Some would take longer than others but doable for almost everyone.

  • @Stardock007
    @Stardock0072 жыл бұрын

    Is it pretty difficult to get your hands on the turbine engine for one of these?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not really for the anyone seriously interested in purchasing an XET. Composite FX will source the engine through the Solar engine repair company here in the U.S. Never had an issue as of yet.

  • @Stardock007

    @Stardock007

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Thanks for the response. Have you ever had a flameout? Thats one thing I would be worried about.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Stardock007 Yes, I have had one flameout with successful autorotation. It’s helicopter, even thought it has a turbine, you still need to be prepared for the what if’s!

  • @rsl6767
    @rsl67672 жыл бұрын

    Why the obnoxious music?

  • @NL-ht9oq
    @NL-ht9oq3 жыл бұрын

    THE RICH ARE FLYING BUT, THE POOR ARE WATCHING.ANYWAY KOOL RIDE.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the compliment on the helicopter. Definitely not rich on this end! The XET cost less than our suburban. Heck, I could have bought 2 XE285s for what the suburban cost. It’s all priorities in what you love doing.

  • @NL-ht9oq

    @NL-ht9oq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation okay thanx

  • @chad5711
    @chad57113 жыл бұрын

    So..... what's the slope-limit in a Mosquito?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    While there is no published Mosquito “Max Land Slope Angle”, if your new to any of the XE Series, I would keep it to 5º or less to start with. As with any underslung semirigid rotor head system, you need to be careful not to runout of comfortable control input before you start mast bumping. With experience you can do more than 5º and you will learn that each direction will be different. For me, all slope ups will be either to the left, front or right side of the helicopter. I do not do any landings down hill. The right side slope up landing (starboard) will be around an additional 2º than left (port) due to the torque lean affect ( left skid low) helping out.

  • @chad5711

    @chad5711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Thanks! Didn't expect such a concise reply. I'm retired Military / Corporate RW/FW (lots of similar rotor systems,) and was just curious. Nice video(s)! .

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chad5711 Well, I knew the questions would be asked here or privately so I just went ahead and answered. LOL! Thank you for the compliment on the Video's. Just sharing having some fun.

  • @chad5711

    @chad5711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Not to drag this out, but I actually met and talked with B.J. Schramm, in Mesa, AZ a couple of times. (prior to the Helicycle transition). Never flew the Mosquito but talked with several builder pilots. That was (well) before the XE and turbine option. Somehow the subject of "slope-landing limits" never came up! Thanks for your patience, and again for the great "fun" videos!

  • @sarcamahardika
    @sarcamahardika Жыл бұрын

    Mosquito helicopter XET

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, Mosquito XET is the flagship model of the XE Series line of personal helicopters.

  • @sarcamahardika

    @sarcamahardika

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation berapa harga mesin rotax saya dari indoneaia mau beli

  • @graffskater2Rogue
    @graffskater2Rogue4 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking at building the mosquito xe 285 for the past year. I have 20ish hours under my belt in a r22 an 8 hours in an r66. Getting ready for my first solo. What was your experience like building the kit? Do you feel safe up in the air? How long do you have to auto rotate in an engine failure? I heard you can’t overspeed the main rotor head. Awesome video thank you for the share!

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your helicopter training! The XE Series kits are awesome. No welding or machining. I got the quick build and had it in the air in less than 450hours. I took it slow and it took me a little bit before I started feeling comfortable when getting above the trees. LOL! The overall system has been overdesigned for it's weight and now I actually feel very safe flying at altitude. You can find several KZread videos of XEL's doing autorotations. There is a generous safety range on the rotor head range. Whoever said you can't overspeed one, must not have one. I aim for 108% to 110% rotor RPM while practicing auto rotations. CFX considers the XE285 its workhorse. As in most purchased.

  • @Piotr-uv2yp
    @Piotr-uv2yp6 ай бұрын

    Heli is good. Only two minuses one. Engine outside seconda ,one pilot not " baggage terrain"

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry, I’m not sure I understand your comment.

  • @Piotr-uv2yp

    @Piotr-uv2yp

    6 ай бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation i search ultralight helikopter from two seats sir

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Piotr-uv2yp Sorry, here in the U.S., there is no such thing as “ultralight” and 2 seat being the same aircraft…

  • @Piotr-uv2yp

    @Piotr-uv2yp

    6 ай бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation i know that ..U S i watch you're channel and tell me why isn't there two seater Heli like this ? Iga someone wanted to fly somewhere there isn't trunku or seconda seats. Which is a pity little sir. Ps how much cost this Heli ?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Piotr-uv2yp The short is CFX did build a 2 seater and flew it. A lot of lessons learned and needed some redesigning. Then Covid hit. Business partner passed away, XE285 needed upgraded, CFX started making own rotor blades, etc. When the time is right, CFX has stated that it would like to start back on the 2 place Mosquito. Until then… Prices? All current accurate prices are listed on the CFX website or one of it’s dealer.

  • @diyking3374
    @diyking33743 жыл бұрын

    Is fuel on this expensive

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    All things considered, not really. I can locally get JetA for $2.75 a gallon. I get 12 1/2 gph in a hover and can get down to 10 1/2 gph in forward flight. Cheapest turbine helicopter in the world to fly!

  • @Manufly59
    @Manufly59 Жыл бұрын

    You can hear music anywhere and all the time. This video is not exception and rare turbine sound is missing. Why?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    Жыл бұрын

    Because the audio for the footage was messed up/corrupt. Almost all of my other videos have the live sounds.

  • @MNL_BNTZ....
    @MNL_BNTZ....2 жыл бұрын

    Were can i buy a used one for cheap

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    No such thing as a cheap one. If you ever find one cheap, that just means it’s either damaged or someone didn’t do the maintenance and it’s wore out. Either way, those usually cost more when all said and done than just buying a new kit. Good luck and thanks for watching.

  • @MNL_BNTZ....

    @MNL_BNTZ....

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation Thanks for the advise. Were can i find a new kit ? My parents own 10 acres and i think it would be a good idea owning one of thise..

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MNL_BNTZ.... checkout website: storeyaviation.com Link is also in the description.

  • @LJR_LIMITED
    @LJR_LIMITED3 жыл бұрын

    weed delivery?

  • @KumaBean

    @KumaBean

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking pick up, like hell am I dragging a chopper out of the shed and flying cross country just to do a mate a favour 🤣

  • @claudiocarbone2225

    @claudiocarbone2225

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @johnnybravoBoyah

    @johnnybravoBoyah

    8 ай бұрын

    No, not everyone is a stoner ! Some folks get high on life and enjoy smelling fresh.....

  • @Tater4200
    @Tater42002 жыл бұрын

    you don't need a license to fly it?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the XE, XE285/290 and XET are all experimentally registered and require the minimum of a Private Pilots License (PPL). The XEL with the floats is the Ultralight model that doesn’t require a license. Thanks for watching!

  • @bcflys
    @bcflys3 жыл бұрын

    That is Soooo much better than the helicopter I had. Mine was mounted on a stick attached to a styrofoam ship on my living room floor.

  • @dennishoward6711
    @dennishoward67113 жыл бұрын

    can you help me buy and help me fly??

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure, send me a blank check and I'll call ya! LOL. Seriously, if inquiring for assistance, please check out my website at storeyaviation.com. There is a lot of good information there for your decision making process on which kit will work for you and what is required on your part. And if you need any help, we are here and you can contact us through the webpage.

  • @frederickrovon8446
    @frederickrovon84462 жыл бұрын

    I'm interested in getting one

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please visit my webpage at storeyaviation.com. Email me if you have questions. Thanks for watching.

  • @mpg7115
    @mpg71153 жыл бұрын

    Ur friend face 🤤

  • @srnunan4783
    @srnunan47833 жыл бұрын

    Can you upload again without the music please? Nobody who is interested in these aircraft wants to hear it,

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, GoPro only recorded radio calls. First video was basically a silent film. Added music for filler and reposted and view numbers went way up. Not necessarily my favorite either but it is way better than silent video version.

  • @beardedbeastmetalmilitia4604
    @beardedbeastmetalmilitia46042 жыл бұрын

    I live in your area and am a disabled Veteran looking into learning to fly these! Do you offer training and if so how much? I have tons of free time and am very interested in learning! Thanks!

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service. The only training I offer is transition training. Everyone needs to bring to the table the ability to already know how to fly a helicopter. CFX is possibly working on a 2 place trainer but until then, get with your local airport and find out who in your area does helicopter training. For the most part, customers either to to Memphis or Nashville for the training. Good luck. Thanks for watching!

  • @markslandingsandaviationvi3123
    @markslandingsandaviationvi31234 жыл бұрын

    What airport was it you took off from?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    M53

  • @markslandingsandaviationvi3123

    @markslandingsandaviationvi3123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Storey Aviation Thankyou so much. That is my new favorite airport for the whole sim:) :D😀👍👍

  • @dominodoggy1
    @dominodoggy13 жыл бұрын

    When will people realize nobody wants to hear the authors favorite song and would rather hear the actual audio from flying, etc?

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure, that is not the authors favorite song. LOL! Because the GoPro was plugged in to a power source, it only recorded radio transmitted sounds. Majority of footage was silent with no engine sound or anything. The music was only filler from video editing software options. LOL!!!!

  • @claytonparks9469
    @claytonparks94693 жыл бұрын

    Too much background noise

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure there is a lot of background noise, it’s a helicopter, it has a turbine engine and the doors are off. The only way to fly unless it’s cold out. LOL!!! Thanks for watching.

  • @austinpearcy9565
    @austinpearcy95653 жыл бұрын

    Speeding up a badass video is terrible.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the compliment and I know, I hated to do it but not everyone enjoys watching or understands what’s going on during the slow stuff in flying a helicopter. Just trying not to make the video too long and enjoyable for everyone.

  • @DirkHav
    @DirkHav4 жыл бұрын

    I like the sound of the turbine engine, but instead we here shitty music.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry Dirk, Video had no engine sound to begin with so I had to through something in there for background. LOL. I record radio conversation and my audible notes on the video's. That would be boring to hear from a watching point of view. Your not the first to mention needing to hear the turbine whine. I'll see if I can start rigging up a mic for outside noise.

  • @onewheelisbetterthan2
    @onewheelisbetterthan22 жыл бұрын

    Helicopters and airports are so boring.....you can literally go anywhere.

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think I would say helicopters are boring as they definitely are not. Helicopters are one of the coolest aircraft to fly! And yes, you literally can go anywhere!

  • @onewheelisbetterthan2

    @onewheelisbetterthan2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dstoreyaviation they are only boring when flown like a plane. That's what I ment to say sorry

  • @dstoreyaviation

    @dstoreyaviation

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@onewheelisbetterthan2 Fair enough. That sounds about right. LOL!

  • @IntoTheNothing1
    @IntoTheNothing1 Жыл бұрын

    Stupid music. Would rather hear engine

  • @Janne1Hirmu
    @Janne1Hirmu2 жыл бұрын

    Horrible music

  • @Danny__D
    @Danny__D3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

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