Aircraft overview

The Fama Kiss 209 is a compact two seat light helicopter developed by Fama Helicopters in Italy for the ultralight, experimental and kit built market. It is not a touring airplane or gyroplane, but a conventional single main rotor helicopter with an enclosed cabin, skid landing gear and a tail rotor. The type matters to used aircraft buyers because it offers true helicopter capability in a category with lower acquisition and operating costs than certified piston helicopters, while still requiring careful attention to build quality, maintenance history and local operating rules.

Performance & specifications

Published figures for the Fama Kiss 209 vary by build standard, installed equipment and national weight category. Typical references place cruise performance in the 85 to 95 knot range, with usable range commonly quoted around 200 nautical miles when equipped with standard fuel. Service ceiling is generally listed at about 10,000 feet. The aircraft is most commonly associated with Rotax four stroke power, particularly the turbocharged Rotax 914 series in many Kiss 209 installations. Useful load should be checked aircraft by aircraft, since kit completion standard, avionics, paint, interior equipment and any optional systems can materially affect payload.

Cabin & avionics

The Fama Kiss 209 cabin seats two occupants in an enclosed, side by side layout, giving the type better weather protection and communication comfort than open cockpit ultralight rotorcraft. Cabin space is compact, with baggage capacity and installed options depending on the individual example. Avionics are usually VFR focused rather than comparable with factory integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000. Buyers should expect a mix of analog engine instruments, rotor and flight gauges, radio, transponder and, on later or upgraded aircraft, compact glass displays or portable navigation equipment.

Buying & value

On the used market, the Fama Kiss 209 is a niche light helicopter positioned below certified piston helicopters and above simpler single seat or open frame rotorcraft. The most important checks are documentation of the kit build or factory completion, airframe hours, engine hours, rotor blade history, gearbox and drive system records, compliance with any service bulletins, and evidence of correct rigging and vibration management. Common value drivers include a known Rotax installation, clean maintenance records, modern VFR avionics, good canopy and interior condition, and transparent operating history. Buyers should also confirm registration category, licensing requirements, insurance availability and parts support in their country before comparing prices.