China: DIY Helicopter - still room for the little guy!

Wu Zhongyuan, 22, a local farmer, sits in his self-made helicopter, in Jiuxian county, Henan province August 1, 2009.

The local government, out of safety concerns, later halted Wu's plan to fly the helicopter.

The aircraft took Wu two months to build and cost more than 10,000 yuan ($1,460).