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Vortech is proud to offer what
is without question the BEST and MOST COMPLETE set of
plans
available for the most popular homebuilt helicopter ever developed—the
Adams-Wilson Choppy.
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The A/W 95 is the latest update of the Choppy, which dates back to the late
1950s. This new design has improved, state-of-the-art components that replace
the obsolete or hard-to-find components used in the original.
For those seeking a solid, reliable, affordable
homebuilt helicopter, the A/W 95 may indeed be the ultimate
choice!
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Features of the A/W
95:
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A true helicopter: vertical take-off
& landing
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Forward, backward, sideward & hover flight
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Easy, low-cost assembly
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Built from widely available materials
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Standard helicopter-type control system
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Autorotates to a safe landing if engine fails
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Uses the popular Rotax 503 engine (or equiv.) |
Improvements of the
A/W 95:
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Higher power-to-weight engine
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Easier-to-build landing gear
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Improved, more durable swash plate
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Improved, more durable tail rotor system
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Improved control system
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Enhanced rotor system for smoother flight
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Updated airframe design |
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A/W 95 SPECIFICATIONS
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Min. speed:
0 mph/kph (hover) |
Cruise speed: 60 mph (97 kph)
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Empty
weight: 272 lbs* (123 kilos) |
Useful
load: 225 lbs** (102 kilos) |
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Gross
weight: 497 lbs** (222 kilos) |
Main rotor
diameter: 19.5'
(5.94
m) |
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Main rotor
chord: 7" (17.78 cm) |
Tail rotor
diameter: 3'4" (102 cm) |
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Length: 15'
(4.57 m) |
Height:
6'5" (196 cm) |
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Width: 5.75'
(175 cm) |
Engine:
Rotax 503 (or equiv.)** |
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Horsepower
range: 50 - 75** |
Engine RPM:
6200 - 6500 |
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Main rotor
RPM: 435 - 450 |
Tail rotor
RPM: 2800 |
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Flight time
(5 gal fuel): 1 hour± |
Max
altitude: about 10,500 ft |
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May
qualify as an ultralight
if empty weight is trimmed to
254 lbs
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Load & gross weight can be increased with larger engine |
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Plans & Video for the A/W 95 are now available! |
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to place an immediate order for the A/W 95
plans or video
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about the A/W 95
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to see parts for the A/W 95
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the A/W 95 |
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Instruments & avionics for your A/W95! |
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