string11 - That was full gross weight for the single place. Our 4-place prototype will be able to perform similar takeoffs fully loaded. We are designing it for real world jump takeoffs, not just to impress people with an empty aircraft (Google Pitcairn PA-36 for an example).
stormfox1 - It all depends on your needs. If you need hover, you need a helicopter. If you only need to takeoff and land vertically, the gearbox for a prerotator is much lighter than for a helicopter, and you eliminate the weight of a tail rotor or other anti-torque device, so you can carry more useful load.
BRAGrotor - The single place used basically a 3 pitch rotor - flat for prerotation, 11º for initial jump, then a constant 9º for the rest of the flight. The landing flare was done by changing aircraft pitch, not rotor collective pitch.
JTAY800 - Yes, VERY similar. We bought a Butterfly from Larry and then modified it with our components.
xlqex - PPO is not a problem on any of our designs due to centerline thrust and large horizontal stabilizers.
You mention that the "single place used a 3 pitch rotor". Is the plan to use a collective / cyclic system in the four-place, and is collective under pilot control of some level of automation?
As one of the engineers working for Carter, I would like to address a few of the comments on here. Due to character limits, I'll divide this response into 4 parts.
rajsingh0621 - The aircraft could land with a straight vertical descent, resulting in a higher descent rate. When these clips were filmed, we had about a 10-15 mph headwind.
AdrenalineAddicted - The single seat demonstrator will not be available for sale.
joechaos13 - The responses to your question were correct.
i know a lot about the gyroplane. but can anyone explain to me how you can vertically take off. because from what i was told the speed of the gyroplane causes the lift.
This is a modofied gyro that has a powerful prerotator and variable pitch rotor. When the rotor is at the correct speed the prerotator is disengaged and pitch is added to the rotor.
in order for a gyroplane to do a vertical take-off there is an electric engine or a belt from the main engine that rotates the main rotor to the needed speed while on the ground. once the aircraft is in the air it stops turning the rotor and wind from forward speed keeps it turning. so, it is a jump helper :)
it depends what you understand by accomplishing. a helicopter needs an engine too, also a helicopter is very expensive in any respect. but if you have the cash, why not a heli :)
Can this rotor and prop design be used on any gyro?
rotoleaux01 2 months ago in playlist 1VTOL & Autogyro
how much is it something like this?
Harmandalli1 1 year ago
Great!I want to bild a motorgilder.
What the name of this song?
beretiistvan 1 year ago
That is the most awesome lawn chair I've ever seen...
freightdog777 1 year ago
I think I had one I'd like something between me and the rotor
flyingninjanidsodoom 2 years ago
Extremely nice. Congrats!
EngineeringFun 2 years ago
AIR WOLF SONG HA HA
atnipjoe 2 years ago
string11 - That was full gross weight for the single place. Our 4-place prototype will be able to perform similar takeoffs fully loaded. We are designing it for real world jump takeoffs, not just to impress people with an empty aircraft (Google Pitcairn PA-36 for an example).
ztkl40a 3 years ago
stormfox1 - It all depends on your needs. If you need hover, you need a helicopter. If you only need to takeoff and land vertically, the gearbox for a prerotator is much lighter than for a helicopter, and you eliminate the weight of a tail rotor or other anti-torque device, so you can carry more useful load.
ztkl40a 3 years ago
BRAGrotor - The single place used basically a 3 pitch rotor - flat for prerotation, 11º for initial jump, then a constant 9º for the rest of the flight. The landing flare was done by changing aircraft pitch, not rotor collective pitch.
JTAY800 - Yes, VERY similar. We bought a Butterfly from Larry and then modified it with our components.
xlqex - PPO is not a problem on any of our designs due to centerline thrust and large horizontal stabilizers.
ztkl40a 3 years ago
You mention that the "single place used a 3 pitch rotor". Is the plan to use a collective / cyclic system in the four-place, and is collective under pilot control of some level of automation?
Traqr 2 years ago
As one of the engineers working for Carter, I would like to address a few of the comments on here. Due to character limits, I'll divide this response into 4 parts.
rajsingh0621 - The aircraft could land with a straight vertical descent, resulting in a higher descent rate. When these clips were filmed, we had about a 10-15 mph headwind.
AdrenalineAddicted - The single seat demonstrator will not be available for sale.
joechaos13 - The responses to your question were correct.
ztkl40a 3 years ago
Rofl!! Airwolf!! haha ooooohh man that was weird I was like, I know this song?? Haha good one. Cool Video.
1jks 3 years ago
"Engine quits on take-off? No problem!"
(pilot simulates engine failure)
"Need to abort a landing? No problem!"
(pilot aborts a landing)
"Power push-over? No problem!"
(pilot tumbles and is later hospitalised)
xlqex 3 years ago
It would not be possible to have a power push over in this gyro, thanks to center line thrust.
wartowne 3 years ago
Its real world capable!
nipponhouseplayer 3 years ago
Pretty nice but let's see it do all this with the weight of the full fuselage, full fuel, and a full payload.
string11 3 years ago
isnt this very similar to the monarch gyroplane?
JTAY800 3 years ago
i know a lot about the gyroplane. but can anyone explain to me how you can vertically take off. because from what i was told the speed of the gyroplane causes the lift.
joechaos13 4 years ago
This is a modofied gyro that has a powerful prerotator and variable pitch rotor. When the rotor is at the correct speed the prerotator is disengaged and pitch is added to the rotor.
freightdog777 4 years ago
oh, thanks
joechaos13 4 years ago
in order for a gyroplane to do a vertical take-off there is an electric engine or a belt from the main engine that rotates the main rotor to the needed speed while on the ground. once the aircraft is in the air it stops turning the rotor and wind from forward speed keeps it turning. so, it is a jump helper :)
efesair 3 years ago
So you arent really acomplishing much if you need to propell it to takeoff vertically... i prefer helos
stormfox1 3 years ago
it depends what you understand by accomplishing. a helicopter needs an engine too, also a helicopter is very expensive in any respect. but if you have the cash, why not a heli :)
efesair 3 years ago
Hehe...gotta love the Airwolf theme song...
istya 4 years ago
great innovation keep up the good work
EDDIEGIGOWATTS 4 years ago
I'm sure I saw a piece of string ;)
queenslandferal 4 years ago
When will these be available to the public and what is the cost?
AdrenalineAddicted 4 years ago 2
how's the veritcal landing really simple, shouldn't it be going little bit forward at the same time
rajsingh0621 4 years ago
my dads thinking of buying the 4 seat variation if it comes out
goeble 4 years ago
Terrific video. Love the music, too. Now, if only the next CarterCopter prototype can exceed Mach 1...
dgrichmond 4 years ago
Great video.
ztkl40a 4 years ago