The Mini-500 is a lightweight, single-seat helicopter originally designed as a kit-built aircraft in the 1990s. While the original model struggled with reliability, this version embraces the Stitt Industries design, upgrading the Mini-500 with a Solar T-62 turbine engine for increased power, stability, and performance. Compact and agile, the Mini-500 is perfect for low-level exploration, tight landings, and exhilarating solo flights.
Built from the ground up using Microsoft Flight Simulator’s native helicopter SDK, this rendition features an authentic flight model, fully interactive cockpit, and immersive sound design recorded from real turbine aircraft. Whether you’re a helicopter enthusiast or a first-time rotorcraft pilot, the Mini-500 delivers a thrilling and responsive flying experience.
- Highly detailed 3D model with stunning 4K textures
 - Accurate flight model powered by the Solar T-62 turbine engine
 - Custom Wwise soundpack with authentic turbine recordings
 - Fully interactive cockpit with functional avionics and switches
 - Custom MGL digital displays with real-time engine monitoring
 - Adjustable trim and vibration settings for hands-free flying
 - Removable doors with dynamic sound adjustments
 - Custom visual effects including downwash, heat, and precipitation
 - Realistic Vortex Ring State and Retreating Blade Stall modeling
 - System persistence saves cockpit and aircraft states between flights
 - Multiplayer-compatible rotor animations and physics
 - Fully optimized for a seamless VR experience
 - Optional Sky4Sim tablet support
 
                Available since
                
                2025-03-11
              
              Supported Simulators
              
              
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024
            
                MSFS 2024 Native
                
                No
              
                Version
                
                v1.0.9
              
                Supported Operating System
                
                Windows
              
                  Installation Method
                  
                  Contrail App
                
                Download Size
                
                744.8 MB
              
                Installation Size
                
                1.54 GB
              
            


