Based off an earlier (unsuccessful) helicopter body, the TCG-214A is the first prototype in the line of STOL Autogyros made by the company TMR. The rotor can be powered on before the takeoff run then switched off in flight. It also features a retractable undercarriage and a modest top speed of 214 KIAS. This aircraft is also capable of helicopter-like maneuvers, including pivot-looping. (AG3 enables cyclic pitch control required for such maneuvers).
VERY IMPORTANT
TAKEOFF INSTRUCTIONS
AG3 ------------ ON
THROTTLE --- 100%
When airspeed reaches 20 kts, turn ON AG7.
The aircraft will begin to vibrate. When the vibrations stop, immediately turn OFF AG7. The aircraft may now be slightly turning right. Correct for this. You can then begin to pitch up. When in the air you can turn off AG3.
CONTROLS
AG1------------- Nav and Strobe Lights
AG2------------- Landing Lights
AG3------------- Rotor Pitch control
AG7------------- Main Rotor Power. TO BE USED FOR TAKEOFF ONLY! DO NOT ENGAGE IN FLIGHT OR WHEN STATIONARY
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 46.1ft (14.0m)
- Length 57.1ft (17.4m)
- Height 15.4ft (4.7m)
- Empty Weight 8,028lbs (3,641kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,700lbs (4,853kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 5.25
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.28
- Wing Loading 56.6lbs/ft2 (276.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 189.0ft2 (17.6m2)
- Drag Points 5598
Parts
- Number of Parts 57
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 459
