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DIY helicopter from Nigeria

A Nigerian student has built his very own helicopter, fashioned from an old Toyota car engine and various bits and pieces from the wreck of a plane that crashed near his home town.

Mubarak Muhammad Abdullahi, 24, has flown his DIY helicopter four times and is now designing another prototype based on a motorcycle’s engine. The student says his love of action movies inspired him to spread his wings and he learnt to fly thanks to the Internet.

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Mike:

I don't mean anything really negative about Mubarak's efforts but it looks like there are some key parts missing from the rotor area. Please post some video of him flying is helicopter! I sure would like to see him take it through its paces. Thanks

Posted by Mike | June 7, 2009 5:59 AM

Posted on June 7, 2009 05:59

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