VOICED : Hope sky high for homemade Malawi helicopter

Felix Kemiri, a passionate Malawian, is building a homemade helicopter using scrap materials. Despite skepticism from the community and safety concerns from his family, Felix remains determined to prove that Malawians can achieve what others can. His project, if successful, could make history.

What inspired Felix Kemiri to build his own helicopter?

• Attending a polytechnic

• Reading aviation books

• Seeing a presidential helicopter

• Watching war movies

What materials did Felix use to construct his helicopter?

• Carbon fiber and steel

• Metal and fiberglass

• Wood and plastic

• Aluminum and rubber

What was one of the technical challenges Felix faced during construction?

• Propeller imbalance

• Fuel leakage

• Short circuits

• Engine overheating

Why was Felix's family initially concerned about his project?

• He had no prior experience

• It was time-consuming

• It was too expensive

• It was illegal

What must Felix obtain before he can test his helicopter?

• Civil Aviation Authority's approval

• Insurance coverage

• A pilot's license

• A safety certificate