1073330 Commentshttp://somalilandpress.com/10733/three-somaliland-nationals-build-the-first-ever-helicopter/Three+Somaliland+nationals+build+the+first+ever+helicopter2010-01-09+17%3A15%3A37Qalinle+Hussein on "Three Somaliland nationals build the first ever helicopter"

ShakaZulu on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:22 pm 



Woow this is truely inspirational and bright day for Somaliland, we about to put the first ever Somali made helicopter out there thanks to the tree genius men.

I bet if one of those rich Western firm hears about these three men they would want to send them a visa and right to work for them.

I would personally, look what they have built in their small backyard, look how every thing is functioning and smooth, look at the design and colours.

I am very impressed.

Elmi on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 9:19 pm 



Rageedi. Halkan waxaan hambalyo uga dirayaa afartan muwaadin ee u dhashay dalka Jamhuuriyada Somaliland waxaanaan leeyahay walaalayaal sii wada dedaalka oo kiciya kuna guubaabinayaa muwaadiniinta kale ee reer Somaliland inay gacan qabtaan una soo diyaraan qalabkeedi iyo talooyinba mar haday dowladii gabtay hawsheedi oo ay ahyd inay gacan qabtaan muwaadiniintan iskood wax u qabsanaya inshalah doorashada ka dib waxaa iman doona maamul dhiiri galiya dhalinyarada Somaliland. Hambalyo ururka wadaniyiinta Somaliland

Elmi on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 9:28 pm 



How can we Somalilanders in the diaspora help? is there a phone number we call, an address we can send materials to they need?

Alex on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 10:16 pm 



Don't want to spoil the show but is this thing actually flying (I would be *verry* surprised if it does) ?!

Jamal on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 10:26 pm 



I encourage their efforts and their determination but I don't think this helicopter would fly because it is not equipped with right engine.

But the efforts of these young men could be the beginning of an impressive aviation in Somaliland.

Jamal

Hassan on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 11:29 pm 



wow, that's amazing, truly inspirational and a fighting story to Somaliland's endurance and hope.

ShakaZulu on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 1:58 am 



It's not flying yet, not at that stage yet, they only showed this because people who are passing by keep bothering them, so some media wanted to see what was going on.

It's not ready to fly yet but not long to go.

Kariye on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 3:08 am 



Kudos to the three engineers, they should be encouraged and supported. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Anything and everything.

Kariye on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 3:12 am 



And another thing, whilst those in Somaliland are trying to create, others just wish to destroy..allegedly some guy wanted to blow up a Mosque and kill Imam Siro today in Hargeisa..Is there something I am missing here?

Abdulaziz on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 5:15 am 



It is for the government or Somalilanders in US and Europe to hire one technician specialized in Helicopter making to help these three citizens to make it fly. they need little technology and experience and they will make it fly.

You, the Somalilanders, should stand alongside the three men to make such dream come true, they got pretty minds. It is surprising to see three men thinking to build helicopter, while many others are struggling to earn their daily food.

Finally, i say to Somalilanders in Europe and North America… the big pay cheque will not help you always, if you dont sponsor such projects in your home.

Thanks
Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi

Ibrahim on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 2:51 am 



I am very impressed by what these fellow citizens are trying to achieve. Their intentions are laudable but the reality is that their helicopter will not get off the ground until it is equipped with the right engine and control systems. This project is not unachievable, but requires some funding and few people with expertise in aerodynamics and control systems. It is also important that safety is taken very seriously and protective gear is provided to these young intelligent men. We surely don't want to lose them in an avoidable accident. Also I hope they move their helicopter from their backyard to a suitable location away from the houses and people. I urge all Somalilanders who have expertise in the fields of aeronautical, mechanical, and control systems engineering to contribute their time and skills to this national project and the others who can afford to help fund it. In this way, Somaliland will build not only helicopters but also aeroplanes, ships, and ultimately rockets and satellites.

Elmi on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 6:36 am 



I know this Somalilander mechanical engineer who works for an engineering firm he can help but how can we get in touch with these guys and they need to move it to a warehouse away from nosy people

O G on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 7:14 am 



I think if you send an email to Somalilandpress team they can link you up. That would be a good idea and will help those guys develop their helicopter.

ahmed mohamed musa on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 11:22 am 



Congs to these three guyz

Obviously this is unbeleivable but true,it is not important this Helicopter fo fly, what is quite important is the dream of these three guyz and their promising ambitions. pls let us help them financially and technically so that they realize their dreams. i thank you all

Gobaad on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 6:30 pm 



These young men are emerging talent and chasing a dream. They need both moral and financial help to realize this dream.

A fundraising in their honour from the Somali Communities around the globe would go a long way, morally, technically, and financially. Let us help them to get this Helicopter of the ground and make them proud.

Geeljire on Tue, 12th Jan 2010 1:16 am 



Have they thoughted about health and safety issues here? There test ground is a residential area for God sake! war kala taga xaaafadaha waxan aad isku xidhxdheen, every person can put scraps together.

Al- on Tue, 12th Jan 2010 6:20 am 



I don't think it will fly since they are using and old engine that came from a Van. Helicopters & planes rquired turbine engines not normal car engines. Besides; The blade should rotate with the engine as soon as you start the engine. You can't start them separtely as shown on the clip.

Puntite on Tue, 12th Jan 2010 6:57 am 



Amazing!!! all the best for the TRIO.

ShakaZulu on Tue, 12th Jan 2010 7:00 am 



Everyone starts from such then eventually improves and gains more knowledge, materials and support.

Do you expert them to build a modern helicopter with the first go? This guys are three guys doing what they love what are you doing? whinging about them right? Talking is cheap.

Geelaga iska ilasho.

Saeed Furaa on Tue, 12th Jan 2010 9:43 am 



Congratulations for the TRIO. KEEP IT UP.

Geeljire on Wed, 13th Jan 2010 12:08 am 



Horeba loo yidhi soomalidu amaanta way la degdegtaa. War, caruurta iyo guryaya haynaga burburinina yaa ku yiraahda!!!! niman qayilay iga dheh!!!

Maxamed Dubbe on Wed, 13th Jan 2010 7:45 am 



Safety is first!!

do the guys think what they are doing , this is Helicopter not a car which they are going to fly …..it needs experience not easy thing , but they come up with good idea and deserved to support them , i am very proud of them but they shoud be very careful.

Helo on Wed, 13th Jan 2010 6:40 pm 



As a "real" helicopter pilot myself, this is the worst piece of jury rigging I have ever seen. As far as I am concerned, they just ruined a perfect van engine. For crying out loud, does anybody reading this post think that this piece of shit will ever fly?

Helo on Wed, 13th Jan 2010 6:42 pm 



This piece of shit will never fly and these 3 guys could not find a job in Europe fixing bikes. On a positive note they are not out doing terrorist acts.

Meeeeee on Wed, 13th Jan 2010 6:54 pm 



I would not use this thing as a potty trainer….

nora on Thu, 4th Feb 2010 6:08 pm 



Always the hater, could you not praise them and there efforts? This is the probelem with somali's and why your country is in the dogs.
These men are truely admirable.

saleban on Fri, 5th Feb 2010 4:10 pm 



those guys they do alot of work, so if we are somaliland student Malaysia we are send very big congratulations, so i am sure they will success ed this helicopter. really i am proud to be somalilanders .. also we must help and i am believe that we do every thing this helicopter give for us full recognition be cause we first african country who make helicopter thank you all guys tht doing this work and make alot of effort plz don't feel disappointment if every thing happened wasalama calaykum

M.bihi on Sun, 21st Feb 2010 4:06 pm 



This is amazing and full determination of these three young men, what they came up with surely will inspire others who Just chewing ..QAAD. condrts guyz may allah bless us all .Keep up the good work.

ali on Thu, 4th Mar 2010 8:16 pm 



it is amazing. and truly inspirational . but the helicopter needs right engine
It is good start , everything has begining keep the jop guys

MR SKY on Sat, 13th Mar 2010 10:08 am 



Alaylehe waad ka midho dhaliseen himiladiini sxbayaal samayse oo ku guulaysate talaabadii kowaad insha alah waanad dhamaystiri doontaan illaahay idankii dhamaanba umada somaliyed gaar ahaana somalialanders ku taakulo iyo taageero ayay idinla garab taagan yihiine halkaasi ka wada daddaalkiin