Tue, Jul 20, 2004
Vertical Aviation Brings Down Cost Of Hummingbird
Vertical Aviation Technologies of Sanford (FL) says it's made a
major product improvement program aimed at reducing operating costs
and product complexity for Hummingbird helicopter customers
worldwide. The Hummingbird 260L kit price now includes the zero
time 260 H.P. Lycoming engine, ready for installation. "With
development costs behind us we are now ready to move forward at the
current price of $170,000 and this includes the engine", explains
Brad Clark, President of Vertical Aviation Technologies. "This is a
very complete kit, with no hidden costs, and we were able to secure
very favorable pricing for the power plant."
An additional development at Vertical Aviation Technologies is a
builder assistance program and an extended warranty on the
Hummingbird kit. Vertical Aviation Technologies warrants materials
and workmanship to the original owner for one year (starting at
time of airworthiness issuance) or 1000 flight hours, whichever
comes first. The Hummingbird is the only kit helicopter offered
with any warranty due in part to the superior design and quality of
parts. "It is important to note that the Hummingbird was designed
to be a certified helicopter, so this is a real advantage over
conventional experimental kits", explains Brad Clark. "This
helicopter design went through stringent FAA certification,
engineering, endurance testing, and has established a proven
history over the years with no inherent problems with the
design."
The Hummingbird was introduced in 1991 and is the only four
place kit helicopter available worldwide. Simple in design and easy
to assemble in as little as 400 hours, this concept of selling in
kit form reduces the acquisition costs making the four passenger
helicopter affordable for private, government, and commercial use.
The Hummingbird provides a useful load of 900 lbs, range of 375
miles and can be configured for many missions.
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