Exhibition

Bölkow Bo-102 Helitrainer

The Bölkow "Heli Trainer" Bo-102 offered a variety of advantages for a safe helicopter training. The first training section was conducted on this model mounted on a bogie. It facilitated the training of starting, tuning the rotary speed, taking off, hovering, turning, and landing. Simple exercising device for beginners’ training. Safety risk minimised by captivation, yet limited flight manoeuvres possible. The "Heli Trainer" did not gain general approval because of its costs being nearly as high as a small helicopter.

Technical Data

Type designation:	Bo-102
Usage:	Single-seated captive helicopter trainer for basic helicopter training
Year of construction:
Manufacturer:	Bölkow Entwicklungen KG
Country:	Germany
First flight:
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Rotor diameter:	6.60 m (21 ft 8 in)
Number of rotor blades:	Main rotor 1 Tail rotor 2
Powerplant:	3-cylinder ILO
Power:	40 shp
Max. speed:	n/a
Service ceiling:	n/a
Empty weight:	n/a
Max. take-off weight:	Total weight 770 kg (1,697 lb)
Range:	n/a
Crew:	1 student pilot 1 trainer (on additional seat)
Passengers:	n/a
Armament:	n/a
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