Star Aviation LoneStar Sport Helicopter
Star Aviation · United States · first flew 1990 · helicopter
The Star Aviation LoneStar Sport Helicopter is an American very light helicopter designed for amateur construction. It is a simple single-seat machine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Open-frame single-seat very light helicopter
- Single main rotor of 6.53 m diameter
- 65 hp Rotax 582 piston engine
Look for an open-frame single-seat helicopter with a 6.53 m rotor. A Rotax 582 drives it, and its top speed is 145 km/h.
Specifications
- The Star Aviation LoneStar Sport Helicopter has a length of 4.24 m (14 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed by Ken Rehler and Tom Carlson, and first flew in 1990. Rehler formed Star Aviation of New Braunfels, Texas, to market the design in kit form.
Variants
The LoneStar was later developed into the Redback Buzzard, but only one prototype of that type was completed.
Where you'll see it
It entered the market in 1991 as a kit. After the death of Rehler, Star Aviation no longer produced or sold kits.
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