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Little Wing LW4 (Little Wing Autogyros)

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Little Wing Autogyro

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Ron Herron was concerned about the problem of pushover fatalities in pusher gyrocopters. He set to develop a tractor layout gyrocopter that also met the FAA rules for ultralight aircraft. A Prototype LW-1 powered by a Continental O-200 engine was soon followed on by the LW-2. The design was influenced by Juan de la Cierva's autogyros. The LW-4 has a two place long frame.

Controls

Activation Group 1 : Tilt rotor
Normal Flight Controls
VTOL : Rotor Pitch
Trim : Trim


Notes
Watch the rotor on take off and landing, a prop strike is very likely but easy to avoid. also, to land, flare the craft and put the VTOL up to help control your decent.

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ACEPILOT109 12/23/2020

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 7.2ft (2.2m)
  • Length 38.9ft (11.9m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 2,888lbs (1,310kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,994lbs (1,358kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 11.258
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.166
  • Wing Loading 79.5lbs/ft2 (388.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 37.7ft2 (3.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3022

Parts

  • Number of Parts 135
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 502