REVOLUTION HELICOPTER MINI 500

Revolution Helicopter Mini 500 for Sale — The Turbine Kit Helicopter

The Revolution Helicopter Mini 500 occupies one of the most unusual niches in the rotorcraft market — a single-seat turbine-powered kit helicopter that brought jet-smooth power to the ultralight homebuilt helicopter category at a time when piston engines dominated the segment. Designed by Revolution Helicopter Corporation and kitted for amateur construction, the Mini 500 was powered by a Rotax 582 two-stroke or, in turbine-powered examples, by a Solar T-62T auxiliary power unit turboshaft adapted to helicopter use. The turbine-powered Mini 500 in particular attracted buyers who wanted the turbine experience in the most compact and affordable package possible.

Design and Construction

The Mini 500 follows the conventional helicopter configuration with a two-blade teetering main rotor and a conventional tail rotor for anti-torque. The airframe is constructed primarily from aluminum tube and sheet with fiberglass fairings — materials accessible to amateur builders with basic workshop skills and tools. The compact dimensions — comparable to a large go-kart in footprint — allow ground storage and transportation in a trailer or small garage, making ownership practical for builders without dedicated hangar space.

Experimental Category and Ownership

Mini 500s operate in the amateur-built experimental category, giving owners maximum flexibility in maintenance and modification while requiring that the original builder or an appropriately authorized person certify the aircraft for airworthiness. Pre-owned Mini 500s require careful pre-purchase evaluation by someone familiar with the type — rotor system condition, airframe integrity, and powerplant installation are critical areas for inspection. The Mini 500 community maintains online resources and type-specific knowledge bases that support owners through maintenance and operation.

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