Construction Prints & Manual
The Little Zipster is one of the simplest
and most charming helicopters ever developed. The charm of this craft lies not
only in its extremely compact size, but in its “pilot-friendly”
co-axial design: the absence of a complex tail-rotor system and the
easy-to-operate control system. This package consists of 3 blueprints showing
the dimensions, basic structure, layout and integration of all components, and
the construction of the rotor blades; plus, a Manual that includes full
specifications, a description of the various systems and components, an
explanation of the design, and flying instructions for the Little
Zipster.
Being a true helicopter, the Little Zipster will
take off and land vertically, hover, and fly backward and sideward as well as
forward.
In the photo on the left, you can clearly see
the twin rotor system, in which the 2 sets of rotorblades share a common axis,
yet spin in opposite directions to cancel torque.
Below, the
extraordinary maneuverability and precise control of the Little Zipster
is clearly conveyed.
LITTLE ZIPSTER SPECIFICATIONS
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11½ ft
Height . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8½ ft
Width . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ft
Empty Weight . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 lbs
Gross Weight . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 lbs
Useful Payload . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 lbs
Rotor System . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Twin, counterrotating
Lower Rotor Diameter/RPM . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .20 ft/330
Upper Rotor Diameter/RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ft/300
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercury 70 HP or equiv
Maximum Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 mph
Cruise Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 mph
Rate
of Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 fpm
Range . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 miles
Service
Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,000
ft
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The 3 blueprints and Construction Manual provide a part-by-part description of the construction of the Little Zipster. Included are the details for building the Zipster's rotorblades. |
Only $45 (add $9 post U.S., $27 foreign)
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