The A/W95

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.

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!

Features of the A/W 95:

• A true helicopter: vertical take-off & landing
• Forward, backward, sideward & hover flight
• Easy, low-cost assembly
• Built from widely available materials
• Standard helicopter-type control system
• Autorotates to a safe landing if engine fails
• Uses the popular Rotax 503 engine (or equiv.)

Improvements of the A/W 95:

• Higher power-to-weight engine
• Easier-to-build landing gear
• Improved, more durable swash plate
• Improved, more durable tail rotor system
• Improved control system
• Enhanced rotor system for smoother flight
• Updated airframe design

A/W 95 SPECIFICATIONS
Min. speed: 0 mph/kph (hover)	Cruise speed: 60 mph (97 kph)
Empty weight: 272 lbs* (123 kilos)	Useful load: 225 lbs** (102 kilos)
Gross weight: 497 lbs** (222 kilos)	Main rotor diameter: 19.5' (5.94 m)
Main rotor chord: 7" (17.78 cm)	Tail rotor diameter: 3'4" (102 cm)
Length: 15' (4.57 m)	Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Width: 5.75' (175 cm)	Engine: Rotax 503 (or equiv.)**
Horsepower range: 50 - 75**	Engine RPM: 6200 - 6500
Main rotor RPM: 435 - 450	Tail rotor RPM: 2800
Flight time (5 gal fuel): 1 hour±	Max altitude: about 10,500 ft
* May qualify as an ultralight if empty weight is trimmed to 254 lbs ** Load & gross weight can be increased with larger engine

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