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Light sport Gyro

456 RCS10  3.3 years ago
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Cool not so conventional gyrocopter thing I made. AG2 for prop. AG1 activates main rotor but DO NOT use this feature for more than a few seconds other than on takeoff or you will die a dizzy death. It does help for a really short takeoff roll though. AG3 for duel parachutes incase you lose control or want to parachute for some reason. Best takeoff procedure is full power, AG1 for a second or two max then immediately deactivate. Pull up to rotate. Max speed around 155-160 mph. Cruze at 75% throttle around 135 mph. The craft is very stable and small amounts of trim go a long ways. Upon final the craft slows quickly but can land vertically. Keep the craft level and slowly use the collective (VTOL up) to softly touch down.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 16.3ft (5.0m)
  • Length 48.0ft (14.6m)
  • Height 19.4ft (5.9m)
  • Empty Weight 5,614lbs (2,546kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,816lbs (2,638kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 19.319
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
  • Wing Loading 35.6lbs/ft2 (173.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 163.4ft2 (15.2m2)
  • Drag Points 5861

Parts

  • Number of Parts 124
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 621