JOEL JOHNSON — AirScooter II is a twin-blade personal helicopter that falls within the 'ultralight' class of flying vehicles, meaning anyone who can shell out the (estimated) $50,000 purchase price can fly one—even without a pilot's license. What makes the AirScooter II stand out from many other ultralights is its in-house developed 4-stroke engine, which provides quieter and smoother power (your car has a 4-stroke engine, but older motorcycles and ATVs have 2-strokes, to give you some idea). It is disheartening that the flight video doesn't show the AirScooter II going any higher than six or eight feet off the ground. I need to see a little more confidence in your product than that, Maverick.

The AirScooter was profiled in 2002 by Popular Science, as well, but expects to ship the first units this year.
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