Mosquito Helicopter XET Turbine Or Piston Engine 

I'm simply amazed by the ingenuity of these builders and all that goes into building one of these machines. Thanks for sharing the tour of the facility and providing some insight into all that goes into putting the Mosquito together. Fascinating stuff.

Thanks again for putting up this valuable piece of information for all us 'droolers'! Nothing beats having a conversation with hospitable, dedicated and commited folks like the guys running the Mosquito plant!🤘🏾💓🤘 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Greetings from the Norwegian South West Coast!😉👍

Thx Mike! You always ask great questions and have great info on all aircrafts!

This is by far the best video of the Mosquito Helicopter I've seen so far. Very informative video. Can't wait till March 28th and 29th for the Mosquito Fly-in at FX Composite. I gotta bring my XE-285 to get inspected and get some blue gunk for my fuel tank after some damage.

Thanks for posting the video and you did a nice job of camera work in showing the workings of the machine with the builders explanations.

I have all the questions about the Mosquito. You just answered most of them. I really enjoy your videos.

Flying helicopters over 40 years, been many times in the big ones factories and did enjoy a lot this tour!! Realy would like to participate in the building of one of those from zero. Congrats!!!

Thank you for all your effort’s I always wanted to go to their factory and now I don’t have to. Most impressive.

Welcome to my world Mike 👍🏾. I’m currently racking up my hours toward attaining my PPL in Rotorcraft. I have a high respect for fixed wing, but my first love will always be Helicopters due the take off accessibility & well there just badass. If you ever get the itch, make sure you go through proper training rather than “The guy who said you don’t need a license” lol. Stay safe brotha & much love from Los Angeles.

Good information! Thanks, Mike.

Nice tour and some good info came out of it.

My kudos to a really competent cameraman, a firm hand and great framing make a big difference to good videos like all Mosquito ones. Quite unusual in RU-vid.

Mike, thank you for the added information. Even at $70k with the turbine motor (high kinetic energy) and the slightly greater HP- a 3,000 FPM climb is pretty insane. Good, clean fun for less than a new Corvette. Sure, top speed is a mere 100 MPH, cross country travel is a no go, and, taking the wife out for a $100 burger isn't gonna happen- but, I'd guess that the amount of focus required for flight safety would limit flight times @ 2 hours anyways. I found a nice used XET (turbine) with low hours for $85k, but, it has every available option on it including the Ford Model T color scheme (black). Based on the dialogue- I sense that the MZ202 is less dependable than the 85 HP version, and, neither piston engine can match the consistent (and dependable) output of the fuel hungry (9+ GPH) turbine. You and I share similar dimensional space, but- I'm only 170 Lbs.- so, I'd be happy with the performance of the middle model. Boy, it would be great to find a low hour used one for say- your airplane budget ($25,000). But, dreamer's dream... Oh, before I forget- please put closed captioning below the dialogue from 10:30 'til the end. What's stated, and, truth vary by a significant margin. XET= $90,000.00 NEW (because no-one installs base instruments. Ever.) XE w/ larger (85 HP) piston engine= $70,000. (Base= $54,000.00) See XET above XEL= $50,000.00 XE Air= $40,000.00 Build hours: 1,500 to 2,200 or, about 3 years for your average builder. Promise- no 'hate' meant or intended, just real world considerations for those on the fence about commitment. Yes, a lot of money, AND, a lot of time, but, definitely worth it to the select few who have 'The Right Stuff'. Personally, I have too many kids, too much work, too many hobbies and interests to build one, but- would love it if I found one in a barn for sale on the cheap. Sadly, there are too few in the world, too few unfinished and probably NO unloved ones on the planet... Those two guys are my heros. I think the guy wearing the black 'Got Mosquito?' T-Shirt is Dwight Junkins, who is a gutsy fiberglass genius (Nikola Tesla/Albert Einstien/Elon Musk all wrapped up into 1). He deserves a movie, like the engineer who designed the Mosquito Air. I wish I could ask him a couple of dozen questions in front of a camera. Very grateful for his commitment, otherwise- there would be no Mosquitos to swat at all. Dave P.S. Mike, the audio is a little rough- not sure why and I know you invested in expensive microphones?

That's my Mosquito! (before it was finished)

Great conversation!

Great Interview. Good questions. Thank you

That is my favorite chopper. I want to fly that thing and I don't know anything about helicopters. I think I can learn how to actually fly that damn thing. Bill Burr flies a helicopter now. This particular chopper is my favorite out of them all. One seater, no distractions. I'd be redoing that seat with Rebond foam for the first flavor followed by a nice soft layer of H/R and then a last layer of memory foam. I'll have to build and sell three street rods to purchase this thing. It's gonna be well worth it, that is if I actually pull it off. I gotta try this. 😁👍

Great tour

I like the Marines paint scheme!

Very interesting video. Nice bit of kit, expect it’s a lot of fun to fly.

great information, beneficial

A lot of good information.

Good job Mike

U all doing great job keep it coming 😘😀

What helicopter flight training is recommended before flying one of the mosquitoes?

That's cool mike, Mosquito is more fun also cheaper than a Lamborghini... 😍😍

Great vid!🚁💨 👍😎 🍕🍺

These are good videos

What value do the turbines offer in this application over the two piston option?

I like it because l am from india you are lucky men and Good work

Any plans on doing the helicycle ?

Those Turbines look like converted APU's which is a very smart idea(lower cost/great torque).

What is the range of travel a approximately on 12 gallons of fuel mix?

So on the XE285, do you need to replace engine pistons and perform top/bottom end engine rebuilds with a certain ammount of hours, like on a two stroke dirtbike?

Tens representante para a venda do equipamento aqui no Brasil?

This is so freaking awesome!

watercooled engine looks like a snowmobile engine. its interesting that the exhaust and intake are on the same side! any more info on its design? also any more info on the aircooled engine?

Can you speak more to the XEL version? I would assume that with a turbine engine that it would be considerably lighter as well or is that with the turbine engine? Also, what turbine engine have you designed the mosquito for?

Are they charging heavy $ price for there engineering (labour charges) or for there components to build mosquito?

Respected sir, seen the moquitto flying nicely.the travelling distance and petrol capacity and the altitude may pl be informed.

Do u sale parts only?like the avionik and rear rotor gear?maybe u can sale in parts to any copter builder..

Where is the location of the workshop

Im thinking of buying one.... ill keep everybody posted.

Does this helicopter have stability control? like a drone?

Turbine engine would be my choice

Even the cheapest model of the Mosquito is WAY out of my price range. I still enjoy the videos though. It is nice of them to give you such an up close and personal look around. Was that by invitation; or, did you reach out and contact them?

I want to build one I love it

Sensacional.

dear sir I'm very happy this video and how to make xet helicopter please full video send me and name of different perts of part

What’s the maximum altitude?

Beleza muito bom.

Where is this factory

I need me one of these asap lol

I will try

One does not build a copter with a piston engine. It can be done but the refinement of gas turbine and the degree of stress they operate under is so much better; A piston has a "pulse of torque" a gas turbine is smooth (called Brayton cycle) constant combustion which lends itself to the demand of aircraft with power to weight ratio and durability. No other internal combustion engine can match USNavy Gsm3 En3

And instructor sitting next to you! Haha

I bet required maintenance for the turbine engine is much lower and less frequent than for the 2-stroke. How many hours between overhaul on the turbine?

me gustaria saber mas detalles

If they just used a BLDC variable speed motor only for tail Rotor they could have increased efficiency of engine with further reduction in weight and besides it may also increase the tail rotor reliability. It also elements the need for Tail Rotor Pitch Variations .

Do you sell helicopters like that?

I'm just curious as to how far these parts can go. The lifespan before they become fatigued. Tiny aluminum parts are scary lol.

Do they offer financing?

Have you looked into Viking Honda Fit to aircraft engines. Very quiet and reliable and half the price of a Rotax

Hi how are you You miss sum detail such as engine And main Rotter blades making

I want to import 1 ..or maybe 2 of those Mosquito helicopters...as kits? Can you give a rough estimate ? How to import them to Bengaluru, India?

Hi sir what’s the mosquito x285 price

The labour rates in the US are very high compared to may other places in the world. If this machine was made outside the US it would be substantially cheaper.

I mean can i buy this helicopter engine and fan

Hi, can you clarify about rotor control system of mosquito, as it's different then the conventional ones. Is it capable of complete maneuvers which other can do ?? Also is it safe comparable to conventional ones ?

Thanks for your video.Can you give me andress and infomation this shop? I want buy part. Thanks

Mike I am curious as to why you would “de-tune” the motor to have less than maximum output. Is it to increase service life or take some stress out of the drive train? This is not a judgemental question... I just want to understand why it is beneficial. Loved the video. Cheers

I want visit there

Здравствуйте можете снять видео как работает аатомат перекоса на вертолёте Москито ?Как передаётся движение на тяги которые идут внутри вала?Было бы интересно посмотреть.

"Yeah thats not how we sell them" 😂

Fly it!!!!!!!!

I’m 6’3”, and I don’t think I can’t wear a helmet in a mosquito? I would love to buy one, but I need to take an extra 80 pounds of cargo minimum. What is the best choice for me?

i gotta go TBO

What's the prise of this mosquito

I hated mosquitoes until now. I WANT ONE BAD!!!

Heck Mojogrip, I'm wider than the mosquito itself..,.ha,ha,ha!😎

This guys know what they are doing …

Please Mike, you handle the questions and exclamations. Ms. Camera just does video. It shouldn't be home-video style.

Turbine 👍

Nice Low Budget Machine

How much is the price

How much the cost....

Hey...i am MTOF in Bangladesh airforc. How many cost i well buying it..? US dollars..

Why do you de-tune the engine to a lower horsepower? Trying to understand.

I want this helicopter

What is the cost of the helicopter

Can i buy this

hell copters!

The guy stayed rattled by the no license question that was asked Wow!!!!

How mucho is the red heli ship to puerto rico buli .... no wat turbina

Price??

Did he say the turbine engine was 90hp? what is the name of the manufacturer?

How to make front glass

They should have convex doors on them.

Sounds exactly like the dude from letos law

I think I would be brave enough to fly it...but only if I stay very low to the ground. No higher than 10ft tops.