Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc.

Home of the HUMMINGBIRD 260L Homebuilt Helicopter Kit

As easy to assemble as it is to fly.

A beautiful four-place homebuilt helicopter kit with outstanding payload, long endurance, and premium comfort.

The Hummingbird 260L Homebuilt Helicopter Kit

In 1991 the helicopter kit built industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the Hummingbird 260L, the world’s first four-place FAA certified helicopter turned into a homebuilt kit. By utilizing the design from a FAA certified helicopter we were able to implement safety, reliability, and performance from years of proven flight time. By offering the Hummingbird in kit form, you finally have an affordable, real helicopter.

The HUMMINGBIRD 260L Homebuilt Helicopter Kit Features:

Superior Engineering
Designed to strict FAA standards.
Ample Room for Four Passengers and More
Fly four people comfortably or two people, 375 miles, with 220 lbs. of camping gear.
Easy to Assemble Homebuilt Helicopter Kit
An easy project for the first time builder, the average build time is one of the shortest in the homebuilt helicopter industry. No welding or composite work is required to assemble.
A Complete Homebuilt Helicopter Kit
The Hummingbird kit includes all the parts, flight controls, hardware and electrical needed to assemble a fully functional helicopter.
Top Quality Features
The Hummingbird has features found on helicopters costing many times more including landing gear with wheels for taxiing, smooth three blade rotor system, automatic rotor system clutch, and rotorbrake.

Learn more about the Hummingbird 260L Helicopter:

 

May 26, 2010

Heli Russia

April 26, 2010

Next Production Run

April 23, 2010

Sun N Fun 2010

February 22, 2010

Canadian Approval

February 13, 2010

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES!

February 12, 2010

Gross Weight Increase

January 29, 2010

Lycoming Fuel Injection

January 26, 2010

Total Fleet Flight Hours

January 21, 2010

Fall 2009 Newsletter

January 12, 2010

FAA Eligible Quickbuild

September 22, 2009

Ready To Go Fishing

July 15, 2009

Recent Graduate

July 10, 2009

Hummingbird Kit is now Sold in Stages Again

April 14, 2009

And Yet Another Recent Completion

April 3, 2009

Canadian Exemption Signed

March 24, 2009

Hummingbirds Into Canada!

March 24, 2009

South Africa Approval

March 24, 2009

Spring 2009 Production Run

March 24, 2009

Sun & Fun 2009

March 24, 2009

Fuel Injection

February 24, 2009

Australia Congratulations on a Job Well Done.

October 29, 2008

Twins Being Built Downunder!

August 27, 2008

Welcome A New Member Of The Family!

August 13, 2008

New Completion South Africa

June 28, 2008

New Engine Option

October 29, 2007

South Africa Customer Assembly Pictures

October 24, 2007

Airframe Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

October 23, 2007

Body Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

October 22, 2007

Engine Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

October 21, 2007

Instrument Panel Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

October 20, 2007

Flight Controls Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

October 19, 2007

Interior Construction Photos - Hummingbird 260L

March 2, 2007

SECOND DAY A CHARM AT "HELI-EXPO" CONVENTION

March 1, 2007

FIRST DAY OF HELI-EXPO HUGE SUCCESS!

February 27, 2007

New Photos - Hummingbird Almost Complete!

May 2, 2006

Experimental Helo Link

March 21, 2006

Certified In Slovenia!

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