Vortech,_Inc

Vortech

Vortech

American aircraft manufacturer

Vortech, Inc. is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Fallston, Maryland. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of rotorcraft in the form of plans and kits for amateur construction. Some of their designs also comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well.[1][2][3][4][5]

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Founded in 1970, Vortech and its parent company, Prismz, provide plans, books, some kits and parts to enable hobbyists to construct a wide array of machines, including: helicopters, autogyros, mini-cars, trikes, scooters, wind generators, engines, boats and electroplating systems. Prismz also provides computer graphics and publishing layout services.[1][3][6][7]

Vortech also manufactures its own line of helicopter rotor blades made from single-piece metal extrusions.[5][8]

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References

  1. [1]
    Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page F-8. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
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    Vortech. "The World of Homebuilt Helicopters". Retrieved January 26, 2015.
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    Downey, Julia: 2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
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    Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 215. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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    Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, pages 21, 333, 334, 390, 392, 396 and 401. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
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    Prismz. "A Spectrum of Creative Products & Services". Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  7. [7]
    Prismz. "About Prismz". Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  8. [8]
    Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 184. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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