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[VD] A-6 30's Type

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The A-6 Type 30. Part of the A series gyro's, this aircraft features four wide heavy old style blades with less of a tilt than the other gyro's, and an
articulated rotor head. The type 30 is based off of a 1930's gyrocopter. Auotrotation in this aircraft is constant due to the heaviness of the blades making it easy to fly.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Use left slider to spin up main rotor than stop
there is no throttle activation with this model

PARAMETERS:
Normal Takeoff Speed: 150 MPH
Best Climb Takeoff: 135-140 MPH
Cruise Speed: 185-195 MPH
VNe: 210 MPH

WARNINGS:
never exceed a speed of approx 210 MPH
aviod excess for and aft movements
excess left turn can cause rotor to strike tail

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 62.9ft (19.2m)
  • Length 64.1ft (19.5m)
  • Height 30.4ft (9.3m)
  • Empty Weight 22,656lbs (10,276kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,913lbs (12,207kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.501
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.13
  • Wing Loading 33.5lbs/ft2 (163.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 803.9ft2 (74.7m2)
  • Drag Points 11700

Parts

  • Number of Parts 244
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 886