Rotorway ownership

[Eric Anderson]

For me it comes down to maintenance. Even if I could afford an R22 mechanic, there is still the inconvenience of getting him on my schedule and getting him to Blairstown. If I really in my heart of hearts wanted a machine to take camping, I would build an RV or Super Cub derivative. To be honest I did start with that fantasy—hovering over to my very own spot on the beach. But after having flown the R22 for 45 hours I see how impractical it is even with the dependability which comes with a certified machine powered by a Lycoming. Helicopters are the very image of impractical. But they are fascinating and fun. I hope to learn a lot and maybe get 100 hours or so of occasional flying. If at that point I sell at a $40k loss then I hope I can still look back on the experience as a positive one.