something new from Rotax

[Cavman]

http://www.avweb.com/videos/Video-Rotax-Introduces-the-915-iS-224498-1.html

[Bob Denman]

I wonder if they plan any usage among us "Ground-Pounders", for this engine? :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

Production goes on. No gyrocopters in my near future that I know of though. :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

D,
I know that there's a lot of pilots up in the 49th...
Is it mostly fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters?
Would a gyro-copter be a viable way to get around up there?

[ARtraveler]

D,
I know that there's a lot of pilots up in the 49th...
Is it mostly fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters?
Would a gyro-copter be a viable way to get around up there?

Piper and Cessna type small planes are the most seen. Big wheels or floats enabling them to land in places that would scare the average person.

I believe (from a previous post) that gyro copters are limited to about a gallon of fuel--therefore limiting their range. The open air concept would be a real bummer in inclement or cold weather--which we have a lot of.

The last Frontier flyers are a special breed and there are many inherent dangers that go with it.

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I forgot about the inherent design limitations of these... :opps:
Did you ever consider getting your pilot's license?

[ARtraveler]

:shocked: I forgot about the inherent design limitations of these... :opps:
Did you ever consider getting your pilot's license?

Not really. The cost and upkeep of a private plane is way above my pay scale. At least, I can afford to have a pair of :ani29:'s, so I will stick with that.

[Bob Denman]

So you're still flying... :D

...just much closer to the ground! :thumbup: