Aircraft Designs (Hollman) Bumble Bee

Designed by the aviation engineer Martin Hollman, the Bumble Bee microlight gyroplane remains a popular choice for first time builders. It is available in plans or in bolt together kit form.

Registration unknown       USA
Single seat gyroplane first flown in 1984

Engine: 40hp(30kW) Rotax 447
Length: 11’0”(3.35m)                                                                                            Height: 7’6”(2.29m)
Rotor diameter: 23’0”(7.01m)                                                                                           No.built: 9+
Range: 65miles(105km)                                                                      Cruising speed: 40mph(64kmh) Empty weight: 225lb(102kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 500lb(227kg)

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