1. You want an experimental aircraft rather than a certified one because you
understand the benefits that experimental status brings - not just because it's
cheaper.
2. You comprehend and can deal with the fact that an experimental aircraft is
not necessarily designed or built to the same standards as a certified aircraft
but you can modify it to improve on the basic kit design.
3. You are mechanically inclined, enjoy learning and understanding how things
work, take pride in doing a job right, and have lots of patience.
4. You are willing to make the time commitment that maintaining any experimental
aircraft requires and will enjoy doing it. The fact that maintenance costs will
be slightly less expensive than a certified helicopter is only a bonus.
5. The Rotorway is arguably the best flying small helicopters available that is
slightly more docile handling compared to an R-22 but is more sporty than a
Schweizer 300.
6. Rotorway helicopters have the support of the largest network of owners who
are building and flying their helicopters than any other experimental
helicopter.
7. Rotorway customer support is one of the best.
8. You intend to use it as a recreational aircraft only.
9. You primarily intend to fly solo with only the occasional passenger.
10. You intend to fly mostly over areas that would allow for a safe landing in
case of mechanical failure (true of any helicopter but particularly true of
experimentals - remember, you built it and you maintain it).