Eagle Helicycle
| Helicycle | |
|---|---|
| Helicycle N727X at Homer Bell's 22nd Annual Helicopter Fly-in, July 14, 2006 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Homebuilt helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Eagle R&D |
| Designer | B.J. Schramm |
| Number built | 85+ |
| History | |
| First flight | September, 1997 |
The Helicycle is a single-seat, semi-rigid two-bladed main rotor, helicopter powered by a Solar T62-32 engine. Manufactured by Helicycle Ventures LLC in Mesilla, New Mexico as a kit, the aircraft is intended to be assembled by the owner and is considered a homebuilt aircraft. The Helicycle was conceived and designed by B.J. Schramm, the founder of RotorWay International.