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Crazy Chinese Pilots Test Home-Brew Aircraft

By thomascrampton ⋅ June 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

China ChopperChina Ultralight

Videos posted recently of crazy Chinese pilots testing their homemade flying machines. The helicopter’s tail almost hits the ground on takeoff, while the ultralight - which is held together by bailing twine - shakes so much that the pilot can barely take his hands off the controls. On the positive side, the aircraft are cheap to build. The pilot of one said it cost him less than RMB20,000 (less than 2,000 euros) Look out Boeing and Airbus: Heeeere comes China! (h/t Shanghaiist)

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Comments for “Crazy Chinese Pilots Test Home-Brew Aircraft”

  • Rod Witte
    well I have to say I am impressed for a versitile little chopper, it may be unstable now but I am sure with a bit more work it would be a real winner.
    can anyone give me any details regarding the builder such as contacts details?
    yes I m serious with my request so could others please be serious with their replies!
    thank you and I hope to hear from you soon
  • Totally amazing !!
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Thomas Crampton was a correspondent for the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times for more than a decade, reporting from five continents, writing a column on Asia and covering Asian politics, economics and culture. Currently based in Hong Kong, he writes here about China, the Internet and New Media seen from Asia, while also advising companies on digital communication strategies. For more information click here...