Rotorway EXEC Helicopter
The Rotorway Exec is a two-seat, kit-built piston helicopter and the predecessor to the 162F. Burning approximately 7 gallons per hour, the Exec pioneered affordable homebuilt helicopter ownership and continues to attract builder-pilots who want the most economical rotorcraft available.
2 used Rotorway EXEC helicopters for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$70,000 ($40,000–$120,000) · updated yesterday
Rotorway EXEC Specifications
Model specThe Rotorway EXEC is a 2-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 85 kt (157 km/h), a range of 180 nm (333 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Rotorway EXEC for Sale
Rotorway EXEC asking prices range from $38,995 to $53,749, with a median of $46,372 (market reference $70,000).
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Rotorway EXEC Price & Cost
How much does a Rotorway EXEC cost? Used EXEC prices: $38K – $53K, average $46K (median $46K); market reference $70K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Rotorway EXEC
Every Rotorway EXEC faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $20,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.