Here is a 1MB video of my Tango Autogyro doing a touch-n-go in the snow:
m.
Here is a 1MB video of my Tango Autogyro doing a touch-n-go in the snow:
m.
Cool! Is that an O/D autogyro or is there a plan/kit available anywhere ?
More info about the Tango here:
More pics here:
It came from plans out of Australia, but apparantly no longer available from the original source. I got mine from a modeler in Texas.
-- Red S. (enjoying yesterday's modeling with today's technology)
It is still available from:
It is a real hoot to fly and a double hoot on skis!
m-m
What does "O/D" mean?
m-m
Given the context, I'm guessing "original design", though "overdrive", "overdose", or "olivde drab" would first jump to mind in an automotive, medical or military context, respectively.
Thanks Red & M for the pointers,
Yep - I meant"original design" or "own design"
Every one I know that has built one is really happy with it. As they say, it is a hoot to fly. A good change of pace and can be handled by a novice that has soloed a trainer.
Red S.
I'm curious if any one of the simulators discussed recently can model an autogyro. I haven't given it much thought for G3, but first thought is the heli-mechanics and normal prop are mutually exclusive. I expect you'll want collective pitch control on the rotors. How about the others?
There are no heli-mechanics in an autogyro. The rotors are unpowered, freewheeling and fixed pitch.
I found that the Wright Flyer on G2 is the closest thing to flying a single rotor autogyro with a tilt control (you have to keep working rudder vs. aileron to keep the plane level). This dual-rotor Tango however has no tilt control and uses only 3 channels.
m-m
There are some autogyros for FMS version 7.
Morris
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