This is an Autogyro (Aircraft using unpowered rotors to generate lift)
so there is no power at all for the two main rotors. It flies more like an airplane. The main rotor of an autogyro creates lift force (similar to a regular airplane wing)
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"An autogyro (from Greek a?t?? and ?????, "self-turning"), also known as a gyroplane, is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift. Forward thrust is provided independently by an engine-driven propeller. While similar to a helicopter rotor in appearance, the autogyro's rotor must have air flowing across the rotor disc to generate rotation, and the air flows upwards through the rotor disc rather than down."
- Wikipedia
And so, this is my test on Autogyro in SimplePlanes. And it works perfectly -
So, there is NO ENGINE POWER at all - for the main rotor
Takeoff:
It flies more like an airplane; it needs a short runway to take off (VTOL up 100% and throttle to 100%, run and take off. The main rotor will act like a wing from a normal aircraft.
Landing
VTOL to 50%, lower the throttle to 50%, nose up, and land like a helicopter or use the runway like a plane. But it has a shorter landing distance than a regular airplane.
Have fun; I would like to share some exciting aviation concepts if you are new to them.
fictional
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +21 bonus
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 29.6ft (9.0m)
- Length 35.1ft (10.7m)
- Height 10.7ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 4,782lbs (2,169kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,271lbs (2,391kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.247
- Wing Loading 43.0lbs/ft2 (209.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 122.7ft2 (11.4m2)
- Drag Points 3627
Parts
- Number of Parts 87
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 432
We don't need powered rotors
WE HAVE SIRI POWER
@Speedhunter @Noob101
@WinsWings yeah, I meant that, but still
@42 it is Siri.
Am I the only one who noticed the Siri logo on the very last picture to the bottom right?
@atgxtg
@TimsonAviation I am sorry to hear about this. Can you ask some Mods if they can fix it. I never had that before
@WinsWings I can't post anything for some reason
@TimsonAviation sure,, you can post it to me as Unlisted, and I will post it back to you
@WinsWings I wanted to make a helicopter out of this, but the designer won't let me post. Could you help? ( And also decide if I can publish it )
Thanks!
@Thorne thanks I will do
@WinsWings I would participate in an autogyro challenge sometime if you tag me
@QuesoAirlines I always want to do autogyro or helicopter challenge. But most players didn’t aware of it
@Thorne thanks you. This is a lot to me. I will keep posting interesting one
I really like the livery on this design! I'm just waiting for that auto-gyro challenge tho.
@WinsWings I noticed a lot of your builds are unique! I really like this new autogyro collection you’re making
@Thorne Thank you. I am glad that you like it. I am posting different aviation technology as I can, since I love to add more variety -
@WinsWings This is awesome, I’ve never flown an autogyro but the design is really believable! It’s easy to fly and It reminds me of a beefed up hawk 4 lol, thanks for the feedback and spotlight on my midge
@Thorne as a real helicopter pilot, I would like you to check this out and get feedback, Thanks
@MAPA Thank you, I was esting how to make a good autogyro/gyrodyne - I will make a complex detailed one in the future
beautiful aircraft!