If electric motors can be used in RC why not in reallife gyro copters, or even a full sized 3d-heli? being scared too try it never stopped the Fella's who first flew! I'll fy it! Hey I crazy enough to try anything lol!
You are lucky to get 20 minutes out of an electric rc heli. Normal is 5-10 minutes. That is on Lithium batteries with a really good energy density. Because of their high cost and tendency to explode when damaged, they don't make a good choice for larger projects. Electric cars generally use gell cell lead acid batteries, which are somewhat expensive and REALLY HEAVY. To get enough of those in a gryrocoptor to have enough range to make it worth while would put it grossly overweight.
a encapsulated retro rocket type fired chute could be encorporated in the Main rotor shaft!
I have'nt seen this bird personally,but perhaps with a internally based extension, or just a large cap on top. have the designer ever made a larger version whereby a pilot can carry a friend, yet only need sport Cert?
I see light sport pilots can fly them if it's outfitted with FP prop. Why would you need a collective pitch on a gyro? Am I missing something? What kind of effect will FP prop have on performance?
a collective would be used for jump take-off. a FP prop wont give you the maximum performance of the engine, but they work very well. No extra problems.
On the contrary. It's VERY forgiving to retarded pilots. Having flown it, i can tell you that you really have to be stupid to screw up a landing. The suspension travels 11 inches and has an actual shock absorber inside of the tube. You'll never flare enough to touch the tail and if you did the tail wheel is mounted in urethane to absorb the impact. The entire machine was well thought out.
There have been designs that do in fact incorporate that idea. I guess it never caught on. Conventional designs are actually more efficient because of their simplicity. You save weight and complicated reduction gearing. Some designs utilize turbines. The problem there is cost. Not many people in this industry are willing to pay for it (the customer). Gyroplanes are typically cheap and dirty. We are breaking free of that stereotype with this design. Maybe someday we will offer a ducted fan!
That's a beauty!
hogshead50 1 year ago
How much in U.S. Dollars
pielacqua 3 years ago
I think $60,000 base price.
insanomonkey 3 years ago 2
I really like this. What type of fuel does it run on?
pielacqua 3 years ago
nice!!!
Flymaster008 3 years ago
If electric motors can be used in RC why not in reallife gyro copters, or even a full sized 3d-heli? being scared too try it never stopped the Fella's who first flew! I'll fy it! Hey I crazy enough to try anything lol!
BigRickSharpe 3 years ago
You are lucky to get 20 minutes out of an electric rc heli. Normal is 5-10 minutes. That is on Lithium batteries with a really good energy density. Because of their high cost and tendency to explode when damaged, they don't make a good choice for larger projects. Electric cars generally use gell cell lead acid batteries, which are somewhat expensive and REALLY HEAVY. To get enough of those in a gryrocoptor to have enough range to make it worth while would put it grossly overweight.
coolbean145 2 years ago
You never know what the future holds.....
sportcopter 2 years ago
a encapsulated retro rocket type fired chute could be encorporated in the Main rotor shaft!
I have'nt seen this bird personally,but perhaps with a internally based extension, or just a large cap on top. have the designer ever made a larger version whereby a pilot can carry a friend, yet only need sport Cert?
BigRickSharpe 3 years ago
Is it easy to fly?
drummerdude6485 3 years ago
oops forgot to ask how much will they go for?
Wiggles603 3 years ago
Call for the latest price and details 1-503-543-7000.
sportcopter 3 years ago
I see light sport pilots can fly them if it's outfitted with FP prop. Why would you need a collective pitch on a gyro? Am I missing something? What kind of effect will FP prop have on performance?
Wiggles603 3 years ago
a collective would be used for jump take-off. a FP prop wont give you the maximum performance of the engine, but they work very well. No extra problems.
sportcopter 3 years ago
looks very fun but it looks like if you over flared just a little you'd take the tail right off.
hellsacomin7 4 years ago
On the contrary. It's VERY forgiving to retarded pilots. Having flown it, i can tell you that you really have to be stupid to screw up a landing. The suspension travels 11 inches and has an actual shock absorber inside of the tube. You'll never flare enough to touch the tail and if you did the tail wheel is mounted in urethane to absorb the impact. The entire machine was well thought out.
Jon
sportcopter 4 years ago
Thanks for the insight.
hellsacomin7 4 years ago
Jon, I have a question concerning design.
How come you never see a ducted fan design on a
gyro copter? It seems like a no-brainer, increased efficiency and speed. What am I missing here.
Thanks
etvance 4 years ago
There have been designs that do in fact incorporate that idea. I guess it never caught on. Conventional designs are actually more efficient because of their simplicity. You save weight and complicated reduction gearing. Some designs utilize turbines. The problem there is cost. Not many people in this industry are willing to pay for it (the customer). Gyroplanes are typically cheap and dirty. We are breaking free of that stereotype with this design. Maybe someday we will offer a ducted fan!
sportcopter 4 years ago