| Helicopters in the ultra light or micro light aircraft class | | | | completed and tested, training to fly it is the next |
| are very seldom seen compared to all other models. | | | | step. With the sparse distribution of helicopter |
| Factories in the United Kingdom and United States | | | | expertise, chances are that, in a fairly remote |
| manufacture kits that can be bought and assembled | | | | location, a pilot with the proper instruction rating for |
| at home. Some of them also have affiliate factories | | | | the newly built helicopter may be very hard to find |
| in other parts of the world for supply, after sales | | | | or not at all. |
| service or financial reasons. | | | | With all the hardships overcome, surely the proud |
| The instability of helicopters makes them extremely | | | | owner of an ultra light helicopter will have many hours |
| difficult to fly. The training program for a helicopter is | | | | of great entertainment flying his new aircraft, being |
| much more intense than for a winged aircraft. Some | | | | able to land almost anywhere and not being |
| instructors prefer a student to qualify as a winged | | | | dependent on aerodromes. |
| plane pilot before enrolling as a helicopter pilot | | | | The obvious disadvantages that go with ultra light |
| student. | | | | helicopter ownership are the technical complexities, |
| There are many rules and regulations that go with | | | | training requirements as well as the considerable |
| the assembly of the kit as well. Some technical | | | | higher cost related to the combination of all factors. |
| inspections at certain stages during assembly and | | | | The personal abilities of the owner / pilot will also be |
| after completion have to be conducted. Without such | | | | of prime importance in the success and safety in the |
| technically qualified persons in ones area to do the | | | | operations with his aircraft. |
| inspections the helicopter can possibly never be | | | | |