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AirScooter Corporation is a Nevada corporation dedicated to innovating new flight concepts for the recreational and hobby markets. The Company was founded in early 2000 by Elwood (Woody) Norris and Jim Barnes. In May 1999 they financed the investigation of various coaxial rotor designs and financed studies combining the best techniques learned over the years with new innovations and improvements targeted at a unique category of flying craft, the AirScooterÔ. After approving an original design, AirScooter Corporation was formed and funded to build, test, manufacture and distribute a new generation of flying craft. Today AirScooter is applying coaxial counter-rotating dual rotor systems and space-age material technology to three novel product concepts, the AirScooter recreational flying vehicle, the AirScooter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and AirScoot RC Hobby Model (view Products). Dual rotors provide multiple benefits, especially in the intended weight class. They provide increased lift per horsepower and improved hovering capability over traditional single rotor helicopter craft. A coaxial or concentric shaft arrangement is driven by a single drive shaft thus providing improved balance and flight stability. Counter rotation eliminates gyroscopic effects as well as the need for a tail rotor while at the same time putting more engine power to the rotor blades. And AirScooter's patent-pending flight control system makes the AirScooter much simpler to fly than traditional helicopters of any design. In man's quest for personal flight, people throughout history have wanted to experience the joy and thrill of moving freely above the ground, to hover or move at will (view History of Rotor Craft). People want to FLY, but opportunities are limited due to the cost and often complex regulations associated with general aviation not to mention the inconvenience of having to drive to and from an airport. Other flying opportunities (e.g. hang gliding, ultralight airplanes, powered parachutes and other forms) are attractive only to a limited audience. In today's mobile, recreationally oriented society many owners of ATV's, off-road motorcycles, PWC's, snowmobiles, boats, PPCs, ultralight aircraft and other recreational vehicles want to get off the ground. AirScooter is a new kind of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) craft designed for personal enjoyment. Like the flying pods in Star Wars, the AirScooter scoots about with intended operation below 50 feet or so. AirScooter's design employs a greatly simplified coaxial rotor system without the complexity of swash-plates, collective or cyclic control. Manufacturing and maintenance are greatly simplified. AirScooter employs a hinged or pendulum effect allowing tilt between the transmission/rotor system and the rest of the craft. Patent-pending handlebar controls greatly simplify flying the AirScooter. No foot pedals or control stick. Simply push the motorcycle-type handlebars forward to go forward, push left to fly left, right to fly right and pull back to fly back. Twist right or left to rotate the craft in a circle and altitude is controlled by the throttle. AirScooter's innovative design and features are protected by multiple pending patents. Early on in AirScooter's development it was discovered that there was no quality light-weight four-stroke engine anywhere in the world to meet the needs of a craft of this design. Because of this, AeroTwin Motors Corporation (see aerotwinmotors.com) was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AirScooter Corporation. AeroTwin Motors Corporation has been instrumental in the financing and technical development of the AeroTwinÔ Engine. The AeroTwin is a 65 HP range lightweight aviation engine with many unique patent-pending features. Our subsidiary, AeroTwin Motors Corporation has the rights to manufacture and distribute engines worldwide. AirScooter has assembled a diverse team (view Personnel) combining entrepreneurs, aeronautical engineers, manufacturing specialists and engine experts. The diversity of this team is key in driving to a market outside the paradigm of other aircraft companies. Just as an ATV does not need an air-conditioned cab or be capable of high speeds to satisfy the needs of its user, a recreational aircraft doesn't need to fly at high speeds or high altitudes to provide immense enjoyment and utility.