TH-1KC "Bumblebee" Ultra Light Helicopter
The TH-1KC "Bumblebee"
[b]The TH-1KC “Bumblebee” is a compact utility helicopter designed for rapid, short-range transport in demanding environments. Built to carry a pilot and co-pilot, it delivers surprising lifting capability for small cargo, making it ideal for moving tools, parts, and critical supplies. Its extremely small footprint allows deployment from confined ship decks, temporary mining pads, or improvised landing zones where larger helicopters simply cannot operate. Designed with simplicity and affordability in mind, the TH-1KC can be transported easily and kept close to where it’s needed most. [/b]
Specifications
Top speed
120 km/h / 65kts
Engine type
Diesel
Rotor diameter
-+8m
Fuel capacity
215 litres
Crew
1 Pilot, 1 Co-pilot
Passenger capacity
NVT
Cost
$ 12k
Features
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[*] A rather powerfull engine for its frame.
[*] Position and altitude hold.
[*] Ropes and E-connectors to attatch itself to vehicles / cargo.
[*] Heaters to survive to cold of the arctic.
[*] A cool little bumblebee decal to raise spirits.
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User Manual
Startup procedure
1. Enter the helicopter in the flight commander seat. (Co-Pilot seat works aswell)
2. Switch the power and avionics on. (center console)
3. Switch on the backlights. (optional)
4. Engage the gyro. (It is highly recommended to leave it on, unless you're planning on doing loops or other stunts)
6. Turn on the engine systems.
7. Press and hold "Start engine" till both lights turn solid green.
8. Wait for the "Low engine RPM" light to go off.
9. Take-off!
Cruise flight
-You can turn on cruise control to keep flying in the same direction.
The heli is faster if you turn on altitude hold / CC, so I recommend you turn either on for longer flights.
-You can adjust the altitude you want to hold mid flight by entering a number in the designated keypad, but make sure to return it to zero when you want to hold your current altitude again!
Things to note
If you want to use (anything of) this vehicle in a video or a workshop upload, that is completely fine! Please do put the link in the description though, that'd be much appreciated. (Don't straight up upload this vehicle though).
If you have any recommendations for changes or upgrades, let me know!
Above all of everything I said, have fun with it! It's designed to be used and to have fun with.
