jetcopter01.jpg (40473 bytes) Here is the new Vario Jet Helicopter. Its approximately 6 feet from stem to stern (hoo hoo). As soon as the painter is done with it, the 'copter will have its canopy. The faggy purple landing skids were not what Anthony originally ordered, but they were the only ones he could get by Next Day Air.
jetcopter02.jpg (50832 bytes) Front view of the fuel lines, control electronics, turbine electronics, and computer.

Don't ask me, Anthony took the picture.

jetcopter03.jpg (31422 bytes) This is the turbine engine. It runs on Jet-A fuel, just like the big ones.
carbonjetcopter2.jpg (28551 bytes) This is the canopy on order. Anthony's helicopter will pretty much look like this one (from ArizonaHeli.com) when its done.
copters.jpg (49748 bytes) On the left is the Jet Turbine Driven Helicopter with its unfinished canopy. On the right is the Gasoline Helicopter with its new canopy. Slight size disparity there.
engine.jpg (35157 bytes) This is an extreme close-up of the Jet Turbine engine. Through the mesh screen you can actually see the turbines.
closejet001.jpg (39878 bytes) Tubes. Anthony secured a lot of wiring with blue wire webbing to keep them from getting nicked and cut. 
Pictures by Anthony