Gyrocopter High Wind Takeoffs at El Mirage

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Here's a video clip from around 1995 of Ed Neleski and Ken Brock flying on a very windy day at El Mirage, California. This clip was from an episode of Dan Lesley's Rotor/Wing Sports TV show. For more info on gyros see http://www.pra.org and http://www.rotaryforum.com.

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Gyrocopter High Wind Takeoffs at El Mirage

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  • Thanks for your ...

    Thanks for your comments. However, I think that a two-blade rotor still remains simple regarding articulations. Of course, changing of collective pitch would be required to launch the aircraft upward (jump start) and maintain her in flight after increasing forward thrust. Three-blade rotors require surely a lot of mechanics, like helicopters. So rotors with more blades. Anyhow, thanks for your comments.

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  • Collective pitch ...

    Collective pitch control is not necessary on an autogyro since its always in autorotation. It would add a huge amount of complication to the mechanics, the blades would have to be simi-articulated (teeter-totter style) so that they could flap.

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  • A gyro like the ...

    A gyro like the first one can be found used for approx $4000 US.

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  • On this gyro the ...

    On this gyro the bottom plate is meant to be a rock guard to protect the prop from rocks and debris. It is not a stabilizer. A lot of pilots add a horizontal stabilizer to these models to reduce the risk of PIO.

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  • I think the HS is a ...

    I think the HS is a bit small, but it flies well.

    Wouldn't a bigger HS reduce the risk of PIO?

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