MiguelSimoes
Newbie
Hi guys,
I've been reading on the forum for a while now and researching on the web reg the Helicycle.
The interest in it came from my impending need to commute from NJ to CT for work and the possibility of using a Helicycle for that purpose.
In concept the idea sounds v appealing. Would take me a steady 15-20 min each way vs 45-75 mins depending on traffic.
And the idea it goes to something that BJ Schramm seemed to have in mind when pushing his Helicyle: to have it replace the car on people's daily commutes. He even did the math for us (http://www.helicycle.com/Specs/Helicycle Turbine Specs.htm) and the cost part of it was pretty reasonable.
However, as I read through these threads, it seems like not a single person out there is using their Helicyle on daily basis (other than David Lyons...), and especially not for commuting.
Is it that the idea of using it for a daily commute just ends up not being practical? I can think of many reasons why that could be. Just am not sure if they are just things a newbie just doesnt know or actual problems.
Will leave a few of these questions in hope that you guys may shed some light on them for me
1) Night operation a no go? Especially in the Northeast, the sun rises late and sets early in the Winter and for a year round daily commute would have to be able to fly it at night.
2) Routine daily usage making it prone to safety issues?
3) No hangar to keep the helicyle properly stored while at work? Would prob have to leave it at the top of the building I work at in Stamford, CT.
4) Potential flight regulations that just make it impossible? My knowledge there is v limited.
5) Prohibitive costs? BJ Schramm's math on the cost side looked pretty reasonable. And saving 1-2 hrs a day is worth a lot too.
Would appreciate any help from you guys!
In concept it seems like people should be using it to replace their cars on their daily commutes but there has to be a reason why no-one seems to...
Cheers,
Miguel
I've been reading on the forum for a while now and researching on the web reg the Helicycle.
The interest in it came from my impending need to commute from NJ to CT for work and the possibility of using a Helicycle for that purpose.
In concept the idea sounds v appealing. Would take me a steady 15-20 min each way vs 45-75 mins depending on traffic.
And the idea it goes to something that BJ Schramm seemed to have in mind when pushing his Helicyle: to have it replace the car on people's daily commutes. He even did the math for us (http://www.helicycle.com/Specs/Helicycle Turbine Specs.htm) and the cost part of it was pretty reasonable.
However, as I read through these threads, it seems like not a single person out there is using their Helicyle on daily basis (other than David Lyons...), and especially not for commuting.
Is it that the idea of using it for a daily commute just ends up not being practical? I can think of many reasons why that could be. Just am not sure if they are just things a newbie just doesnt know or actual problems.
Will leave a few of these questions in hope that you guys may shed some light on them for me
1) Night operation a no go? Especially in the Northeast, the sun rises late and sets early in the Winter and for a year round daily commute would have to be able to fly it at night.
2) Routine daily usage making it prone to safety issues?
3) No hangar to keep the helicyle properly stored while at work? Would prob have to leave it at the top of the building I work at in Stamford, CT.
4) Potential flight regulations that just make it impossible? My knowledge there is v limited.
5) Prohibitive costs? BJ Schramm's math on the cost side looked pretty reasonable. And saving 1-2 hrs a day is worth a lot too.
Would appreciate any help from you guys!
In concept it seems like people should be using it to replace their cars on their daily commutes but there has to be a reason why no-one seems to...
Cheers,
Miguel