A Long Time Dream Come True

Ever since I first learned about Rotorway helicopters I have wanted to build one.  It had to have been in the early 80's when Rotorway came on the scene with the Scorpion and then the Exec 90, the Exec 162 and now the Talon.  Well I have finally reached that point in life where I have both the time and money to realize the dream.

I learned to fly while in college and at one point owned a Beechcraft Sundowner single engine airplane, so flying is not completely new although it has been many years since I flew.  I was exposed to rotor wing aircraft in the Army and had the chance to fly a few times while on active duty.  I was hooked back then but never really had the time to take on getting my rotor wing rating.  Besides flying a certified helicopter is very expensive.

So now here I am at age 61, semi-retired.  I found a 162 Exec kit that had barely been started and bought it.    The kit is complete except there are some upgrades that I wanted to do so I have spent some additional money getting the 162 up to Talon specs.  My thanks to Homer Bell who located the kit for me.

Here is a link to the Rotorway site where you can learn more about Rotorway...www.rotorway.com

I hope to be diligent in posting my progress.  I have benefited greatly from others who have done so before me.  My thanks to them for all the tips on construction of the ship.