# Tony did not build this in a cave: Sikorsky X2 & S97 RAIDER **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 10, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939 "2013-11-10T12:37:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939/1 "2013-11-10T12:37:19Z")
Came a-x this, very cool stuff. 🍿popcorn [ame=“[www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLKyuwLZnbE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLKyuwLZnbE)”]Sikorsky X2 World’s Fastest Helicopter Cool Commercial Carjam TV HD 2013 - YouTube[/ame] [ame=“[www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzV-5hkSxg](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzV-5hkSxg)”]Sikorsky S-97 Raiderâ„¢ helicopter program update - February 2012 - YouTube[/ame] source: > **[Engineering the Future of Vertical Lift](https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/sikorsky.html)** > > From the flight of the world's first practical helicopter in 1939, Sikorsky has remained the industry leader through its commitment to innovation, excellence and safety. [http://raider.sikorsky.com/index.asp](http://raider.sikorsky.com/index.asp) ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939/2 "2013-11-12T16:34:28Z")
To say I want one is an understatement. I want to put a heli license in my wallet sometime before I die but it’s so goddamn expensive as a private pilot, and renting a heli makes renting a single prop look like a trip to the dollar store. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939/3 "2013-11-12T20:11:33Z")
> [@get your mac clones while you can...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/get-your-mac-clones-while-you-can/53642/6): > > To say I want one is an understatement. I want to put a heli license in my wallet sometime before I die but it’s so goddamn expensive as a private pilot, and renting a heli makes renting a single prop look like a trip to the dollar store. Have you ever looked into the ultralights? I know typically they are plane/glider design basically but I believe they have heli designs as well. Sometime in my life I will go on a glider or an ultralight… ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939/4 "2013-11-13T18:59:19Z")
> [@WTB: Eclipse Pulley](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-eclipse-pulley/53577/8): > > Have you ever looked into the ultralights? I know typically they are plane/glider design basically but I believe they have heli designs as well. > > Sometime in my life I will go on a glider or an ultralight… I thoughtvabout building an autogyro a few times. Plenty of space to fly up here, cheap, and far more reliable/safe. > **[Home AutoGyro - AutoGyro](https://auto-gyro.com/)** > > AutoGyro is the world leader in the innovation, production, and distribution of gyroplanes. Production commenced in 2003, and since then ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tony-did-not-build-this-in-a-cave-sikorsky-x2-s97-raider/267939/5 "2013-11-13T19:06:57Z")
Ah interesting. I was thinking more along the lines of something like this ![http://images.gizmag.com/hero/4628_220905120549.jpg](http://images.gizmag.com/hero/4628_220905120549.jpg) Can these small helicopters auto rotate in case of a failure? Personally something with wings that can glide feels a lot safer, plus can reach altitudes to just jump with the parachute, although granted landing areas are more limited.