In this episode, we explore the detailed assembly of the HX50's main rotor system and learn how its design prioritises the needs of inexperienced pilots without compromising on safety, with an emphasis on high inertia for emergency manoeuvrability and low drag for efficient flight.

In this episode, we explore the detailed assembly of the HX50's main rotor system and learn how its design prioritises the needs of inexperienced pilots without compromising on safety.

Episode 34: Building the Main Rotor System

Dive deep into the complex world of gear production with our latest episode. Explore the intricate, multi-step process of manufacturing gears, highlighting the immense time and effort required to bring these essential components from concept to completion. 

Dive deep into the complex world of gear production with our latest episode.

Episode 35: Revolutionising Gear Production

In the world of helicopter manufacturing, precision and efficiency are key to success. But which manufacturing process reigns supreme: casting or machining?  

Episode 33: Casting vs. Machining - Precision Manufacturing in HX50 Production

Another Stop Press moment as the very first structurally representative tail boom returns from the initial paint process.

Tail Boom Painting and Precision

It’s pretty inspiring to see the factory shelves laden with completed components, manufactured in-house, part of our policy of building a helicopter from the ground up. They await assembly into   the main rotor systems for the two HX50 prototypes to be presented in December.

It’s pretty inspiring to see the factory shelves laden with completed components, manufactured in-house, part of our policy of building a helicopter from the ground up.

Main rotor system

We’re almost there! Another important landmark has just been reached with the first of the upper fuselage components being laminated.

This is the cowling that goes around the exhaust at the back of the top of the fuselage, one of the suite of parts that make up the last visual details of the HX50 fuselage to be completed. 

We’re almost there! Another important landmark has just been reached with the first of the upper fuselage components being laminated

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