Airline Transport Pilot Eric Atkins (center) has been flying private jets and turboprops from his Oxford base for many years. But two and half years ago he and his Dad took on an incredible project, build their own experimental helicopter.

 

The helicycle is a single-place turbine powered helicopter with an amazing history of design by BJ Schramm, a well-known helicopter designer.

As part of the completion steps Eric needed a solo endorsement from an R22. A few months ago Eric came to us and paired up with Mike Rosenbush who helped him accomplish that first step. Now, Eric takes to the skies in his helicycle and is looking forward to a great summer of thrills and fun. Congratulations Eric and Karl! We hope you visit often!

 

Eric’s panel includes everything needed for day and night VFR flying.

We know what you’re thinking, we want to fly it too!

 

 

 

Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Mike
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