In the mid-eighties(?)an enterprising Texan decide to improve the reliability of gyroplane engines by installing two. This was back when you could afford to by Rotax engine two at a time. The fate of theis project is unknown.
well, add 6.7lbs (aprox) per gallon of fuel and you will have your total weight. That will be around 500 lbs. Any gyro that will handle 500 lbs. will work but consider shoulder width also. Maybe a tandem seating aircraft.would be better.
Also consider altitude. Your engines hp will drop 3% pet 1000 ft alt. (except turbo charged engines) so if you are flying at gross weight at sea level you may be under powered trying to atain a cruse alt. with that much weight.
@gyroplane99 Can you tell me what gyro could handle myself, 235lbs and another 150-200lbs plus fuel? I like the RAF 2000 but I don't know enough about any of them.
Something this device too hard flied and with the great pleasure landed. At it that, bearing details from pig-iron, and a cabin from a tin?))))))))))))))
Not in insult it will be told, but it flies not important!
Why need more reliability with an autogyro? If the engine fails you won't crash, it's enough to keep looking for a good spot to land while flying for the case the engine dies.
I think the thrust line is very high but I don't have one so what do I know?
question ! on a two place side by side with one person , is there a problem with weight ?
SethJohnston17 3 weeks ago
well, add 6.7lbs (aprox) per gallon of fuel and you will have your total weight. That will be around 500 lbs. Any gyro that will handle 500 lbs. will work but consider shoulder width also. Maybe a tandem seating aircraft.would be better.
Also consider altitude. Your engines hp will drop 3% pet 1000 ft alt. (except turbo charged engines) so if you are flying at gross weight at sea level you may be under powered trying to atain a cruse alt. with that much weight.
gyroplane99 6 months ago
@gyroplane99 Can you tell me what gyro could handle myself, 235lbs and another 150-200lbs plus fuel? I like the RAF 2000 but I don't know enough about any of them.
EloyBestwanger 6 months ago
you ask an question, I answer it, any you call it spam.....?????
gyroplane99 9 months ago
Has it been confirmed that it crashed with pilot in it? If so, where and when?
regards,
LLuE88 11 months ago
Very nice love the idea of two engines but what happens if one conks out?
Giddimskennels 2 years ago
Something this device too hard flied and with the great pleasure landed. At it that, bearing details from pig-iron, and a cabin from a tin?))))))))))))))
Not in insult it will be told, but it flies not important!
478282209 2 years ago
It's cool how the trailer slams into the belly when the mains roll off.
Hodag1000 2 years ago 2
Maybe he was planning on flying over water. Being able to gently descend to the ground doesn't do you much good when there is no ground.
221b 2 years ago
Why need more reliability with an autogyro? If the engine fails you won't crash, it's enough to keep looking for a good spot to land while flying for the case the engine dies.
I think the thrust line is very high but I don't have one so what do I know?
rcairpower 2 years ago