The SAFARI has evolved by designing, testing, modifying, and refining since 1962. The origin is the single seat Helicom, designed in 1953 and built by the capable hands of aerospace engineer, Harold "Pop" Emigh and his son. This model was successfully built and flown by many home builders. Many of these helicopters are still flying through support and parts manufactured by Canadian Home Rotors Inc. Later, recognizing the need for a two place helicopter, Pop altered the design to accept a 150 HP Lycoming engine. Many of these were produced during the early seventies.