afaitken Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 A new website supporting the homebuilt and plans built helicopter industry with its first release (under licence) of the only known remaining information on the Lonestar Kit helicopter. Available are partial machinists drawings, complete construction and assembly manual along with flight demonstration video. http://www.redbackaviation.com/lonestar_manual.html Other helicopters include the Buzzard single seater (in development) which is loosely based on the Lonestar and the Spider single seater (under development) similar in design to the Angel CH-7. Website updates monthly. Website front page http://www.redbackaviation.com Quote
Goldy Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Wheres this website? Don't know which site he is referring to, but I found this one... http://www.helis.com/types/comultra.php Goldy Quote
betr_thn_Icarus Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 I'm bumping this because I can't find the website. What is the address afaitken? Quote
Optigirl Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 I'm bumping this because I can't find the website. What is the address afaitken? Here you go, Ive seen these plans before and Ill check to see if I still have the CD laying around.This is not an ultralight but an Experimental. LoneStar Helicopter link. Quote
TheLorax Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 anyone have the new Talon from rotorway? anyone know what they cost? the technology on them seems very nice. Quote
Goldy Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Leave it to the chicks to have all the info.....but no thanks. I don't fly things that are lighter than I am. Quote
Optigirl Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 hummmm, ultralights at 254lbsmy A/W-95 is over 600 ? gosh Gold are you really that fat !lol, hugs, Quote
TheLorax Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 that lonestar has a rotax engine. from what i've heard, those things have a very, very short life on them Quote
Optigirl Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 that lonestar has a rotax engine. from what I've heard, those things have a very, very short life on them Both my Little guys have Rotax engines in them, I Haven't had any problem with them. the 60hp was just rebuilt and my new 110 was just Dino-ed with a passing grade, My Dad makes sure that they get ripped apart every year and have a good looking over. The Rotax engine at one time like all engines was viewed as an untrusted power plant, But must gyros and light helicopters that are running these engines will tell you they have come along way and you could do much worse than a Rotax. It's true that you have to keep an eye on them, But in truth what power plants don't?~LD Quote
afaitken Posted November 5, 2007 Author Posted November 5, 2007 Wheres this website? You can find it at http://www.redbackaviation.com and also in particular http://www.redbackaviation.com/lonestar_manual.html Quote
afaitken Posted November 5, 2007 Author Posted November 5, 2007 I'm bumping this because I can't find the website. What is the address afaitken? Sorry guys (and girls) just added the link to the site in the original message. The Lonestar had a lot going for it but similarly like the Mini500 was released and not followed up on (enough) to improve and refine to its full potential. The Lonestar went through approx 3 prototypes before the final and last known version. Luckily it didn't carry the Mini500s other well known negative attributes! Funnily enough, it has some very distinctive similarities with the Mosquito Ultralight Helicopter. The Lonestar did originally use the 65hp Rotax before moving to the Hirth F30 for heavier pilots. Quote
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