Working Gyrocopter, main rotor is not connected to an engine. To start, lower VTOL about 1/3, and Throttle 100% for the pusher. Keep it straight on the runway and let the rotor pick up speed. Then take off and fly like a plane. Can be landed vertically via autorotation.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
- Length 33.7ft (10.3m)
- Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
- Empty Weight 2,534lbs (1,149kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,899lbs (1,315kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.875
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.135
- Wing Loading 79.8lbs/ft2 (389.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 36.3ft2 (3.4m2)
- Drag Points 2631
Parts
- Number of Parts 23
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 242
