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Need Help With Autogyro

15.4k SajabAerospace  6.4 years ago

I'm currently creating my own autogyro. I want it to be realistic, with the rotor blades being unpowered. Most of the design has been completed. Propulsion comes from a ducted fan, and the fuselage design is taken from a glider. This is what it looks like:



My problem is with the main rotor. It won't turn. It turns a little bit, then stops. Is there anyone here who has built a functioning autogyro and would be able to give some advice?

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    I managed to make this work on high settings. Download it here.

    5.9 years ago
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    @BACconcordepilot I've seen this done before in SP, so I know it can work.

    6.4 years ago
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    I'll upload it unlisted and tag you. @Chancey21

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    69.4k Chancey21

    I can help, just tag me

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    @ThePrototype the rotor can be angled back by 20° using the pitch control, so I don't think that's the issue.

    6.4 years ago
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    16.4k ThePrototype

    Hmmm, I've built one before but I lost it....... you could try angling the entire rotor slightly backwards and see if that works

    6.4 years ago