HX-2 WASP at the 10th hole of the Williamsburg Country Club, Williamsburg, VA (photo by Fred Jones)

SPECIAL NOTICE A thorough evaluation has been made of the HX-1 WASP helicopter airframe following the recent pilot-induced engine-out accident. Based on the results of this evaluation, the management of HeloWerks has decided to continue the WASP helicopter program. This two-part program includes the development of the two seat, turbine powered kit-built helicopter and the aggressive search for financial partnerships to provide the capital to begin production of the helicopter kits. The new HX-2 WASP helicopter will have new features integrated into the design based on “lessons learned” from the prototype HX-1 helicopter. Among these new features will be the following: Easier cockpit access Integrated electrical system High speed turbine engine inlet Improved landing gear with step Energy absorbing seats Single sump engine lubrication system With these new physical improvements and our increasing potential customer base, HeloWerks expects to be a viable force in the future kit helicopter market.