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OK...did you know that VSKYLABS is specialized in Ultra-Light Helicopter simulation engineering? (but not only....).
At the present, the VSKYLABS ULM helicopter fleet counts 3 helicopters which falls into the 'ULM' category:

• The Revolution Mini-500.
• The Cicare-8.
• The Dynali H3.
• (WIP - Hungarocopter HC-02).

All of the existing VSKYLABS ULM helicopters were developed with direct approvals from their real-world companies/designers, who also contributed various 1st hand reference materials and other information (VSKYLABS is not affiliated with any of these companies).

The projects are under continuous development for years now, being constantly tested (VSKYLABS in-house) by experienced real-world helicopter pilots and also due the extensive feedback from real-world pilots who fly the actual helicopters. The projects evolve side by side with X-Plane, with additional features, continuous tuneups and on-going testings. In some cases, the real-world companies are actually using the VSKYLABS models for various purposes, sending back their feedback.

VSKYLABS is also being considered 'X-Plane expert' - we are familiar with X-Plane to the deepest level, allowing to maximize X-Plane's capabilities.
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Let's talk about the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Mini-500 Project!

The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Mini-500 was developed with the approval of the real-world Mini-500 designer, Mr. Dennis Fetters, who also contributed various 1st hand reference materials for the development of this project. The detailed VSKYLABS engineering covers the aerodynamic and physics aspects of the airframe, aerodynamic surfaces, rotor blades, rotor system and all peripheral aspects of the Mini-500.

The simulated Mini-500 power-train is built around a 67 hp Rotax 582 engine, which is engineered with actual interaction between the engine and the main rotor, as well as the tail rotor, though the required gear-boxes and transmissions. It is a true "Living creature" that comes to life when the engine starts! The power train is tuned through the power output, rpm and gearboxes to provide the required nominal RPM and tip speed at 100% RPM for both main and tail rotors (373 MPH and 365 MPH respectively).

The rotors systems are engineered (physically speaking) with the authentic measurements, tuned airfoils, mass, pitch control and articulation (main rotor is of the semi-rigid teeteting underslung articulation - which is simulated with maximum precision), including sprag type overrunning clutch - also known as a freewheeling unit - a mechanical device used in helicopters and other applications to transmit torque in one direction while allowing free rotation in the opposite direction (this mechanism allows autorotation in case of engine failure). In the context of helicopters, it serves a critical role in the main rotor system.

All of the above (and of many additional design aspects) are being fused together by X-Plane 12, to become a robust, authentic Mini-500 flying experience in real-time simulation.

The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Mini-500 project for X-Plane was initially developed back in 2018. Version v1.0 was released in January 2019, and it is under continuous development for 4.5 years(!). It was refined over the years to include new X-Plane 12 related flight dynamics features, and real-world helicopter pilots feedback.

At the present, the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Mini-500 for X-Plane provides the most accurate and authentic Mini-500 simulation with authentic performance, handling and flying characteristics.

It sure looks like a "toy", but it isn't. It is a fully capable, self sustained helicopter simulation built by VSKYLABS real-pilots, to all pilots!