A superb example of how well the Dominator autogyro handles with expert pilot Grant Simpson at the controls. This footage was taken at the Tokoroa Aero Club's open day on April 4th 2009.
Unfortunately, Grant was killed when this gyro crashed on May 14, 2011.
Very hard-charging flying with very good skills, but I wonder how long the gyro could handle such a strain. I am sorry to hear of the death of the skilled pilot and I wonder if the crash that killed him was due to structual failure or maybe taking too much of a chance in piloting. Very enjoyable video. Thank you for it.
MrToshTogo 9 months ago
is this a neil hintz machine?
its got some balls for a two place to do such . moves. the tail wheel is used for landing purpose as to not scratch the machine. but as for taking off with the tail wheel on the ground , means basically trying to take off early ,airspeed/ ground speed-not enough lift
tastycougs 2 years ago
Jim Vanek does loops with his Sport Copter Vortex. He performs loops and rolls in air shows in the US.
tchick 2 years ago
Thx, gives much more sence now :)
nerdboy19 2 years ago
Oh thanks for the reply :)
Glad to hear, since it would be a shame to slowly sand the tail to pieces :/ :)
nerdboy19 2 years ago
It has a wheel on it, just a small one.
you touch the tail wheel just before landing to straighten out.
He is dragging the tail on takeoff because of the unusually steep takeoff.
89sx 2 years ago
Actually there is a small wheel at the aft end of the keel. Its purpose is to allow a tilt-back angle stop that allows a greater air mass to flow through the rotor and thus spin it up faster to a safe rpm for takeoff. For landing, it provides a stop angle for this air mass to give the rotor extra lift and braking.
rd2ed 2 years ago
Yeah, maybe?
But then why the heck not put a wheel on it? xD
lolz :)
nerdboy19 2 years ago
Many autogyros do that, I'm no expert but they seem to be ok with it, it could prevent the machine from tilting back too much too?
joseico90 2 years ago
I believe Ron Awad has made more severe moves nearer to the ground with his 180 degree reversals with landing. Appreciate very much the sound of the machine itself. From what I've seen with this machine the CLT plays a huge part in the stability of the machine compared to those that do not have CLT. Understand the flying proceedure is very different in the area of executing turns in elevation or with elevation change while in a turn.
Very good Flying,
Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!
LLuE88 2 years ago