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Chris Coleman

But a lightweight helicopter seems a bit like lobbing a paper airplane into a running ceiling fan.

Posted: 02/09/2026 at 11:05 AM ET

(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

Why Everyone Wants These 10 Ultralight Helicopters in 2026 -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 10:54 AM ET

Keep still my heart.** -- MikeVT85 Feb 09, 2026 at 09:31 PM ET

MikeVT85 • 02/09/26 09:31 PM ET

Can hear my insurance guy howling w/laughter ** -- astrohokie Feb 09, 2026 at 03:48 PM ET

astrohokie • 02/09/26 03:48 PM ET

I think the insurance rate is along the lines of a similar value automobile -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 03:54 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 03:54 PM ET

Most people can barely handle driving on the ground.** -- HokieNoVA Feb 09, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET

HokieNoVA • 02/09/26 12:31 PM ET

True, thus they shouldn't be allowed within 100' of a personal helicopter. -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 12:54 PM ET

I know nothing about aeronautics. ◄ -- Chris Coleman

Feb 09, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET

Chris Coleman

• 02/09/26 11:05 AM ET

Back in the "old days," the only helicopter kit was from Rotorway, which... -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 11:50 AM ET

The current RotorX helicopter kit -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 11:51 AM ET

You probably wouldn't want to fly one in 50mph gusting conditions...lol** -- EDGEMAN Feb 09, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 02/09/26 11:10 AM ET