Meet Revolution Mini-500
Dennis Fetters designed the Mini-500 as a compact homebuilt helicopter in the 1990s. Its small cabin and light rotor system give it a different operating character from the larger training and utility helicopters in this catalogue.
VSKYLABS’ simulation emphasises manual engine and rotor-speed management and low rotor inertia. The developer describes research with helicopter pilots and audio recorded from the aircraft; these are attributed development methods, rather than an independent fidelity rating.
Revolution Mini-500
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X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12Mini-500
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Mini-500
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VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Mini-500VSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14 VSKYLABS Revolution Mini-500 add-on for X-Plane Flight Simulator.VSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14Discuss this aircraft (0)
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