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A gyroplane and a motorcycle!
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
That is quite a ride. Thanks Rando. Has anyone here owned, own, or flown a gyrocopter?
The pilot obviously knew what he was doing. Watching it gave me the heebie jeebies though. That is up to close and personal to the open air for me. :yikes:
The pilot obviously knew what he was doing. Watching it gave me the heebie jeebies though. That is up to close and personal to the open air for me. :yikes:
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Rando
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it wasn't me in the video but I have owned and have flown several gyros over the years. I still believe they are the best kept secret in aviation! What fun to own and fly.
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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Are they cheaper then a spyder?
Bob Denman
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The insurance guy in me was cringing... :shocked:
There almost seemed to be too many things to be watching for! :yikes:
There almost seemed to be too many things to be watching for! :yikes:
MisterP
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An interesting video, but if the motorcycle had gone much slower to keep up with the gyro, he would have had to put his feet down. I exaggerate, obviously, but IMO there were a lot better choices for aircraft that could give the bike a run for his money. I used to own a Quicksilver GT500 that could do 100 mph, as an example.
Gyros have always been a small fraction of the ultralight / light sport segment. They got bad press a number of years ago when a few broke up in flight. The term in my head is "mast bumping", others more knowledgeable can correct me. The market segment took a beating, as did ultralights in general from other unfortunate accidents with video available for the media frenzy.
The rather bland statement at the end about discussing the flight with the FAA after the flight was a bit misleading. That discussion should have happened before the flight, because they broke the law. Aircraft must remain more than 500 from any person, vehicle or structure in the USA. Since they mention the FAA I assume it was filmed here somewhere.
Gyros have always been a small fraction of the ultralight / light sport segment. They got bad press a number of years ago when a few broke up in flight. The term in my head is "mast bumping", others more knowledgeable can correct me. The market segment took a beating, as did ultralights in general from other unfortunate accidents with video available for the media frenzy.
The rather bland statement at the end about discussing the flight with the FAA after the flight was a bit misleading. That discussion should have happened before the flight, because they broke the law. Aircraft must remain more than 500 from any person, vehicle or structure in the USA. Since they mention the FAA I assume it was filmed here somewhere.
Rando
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My first one cost $4,000.
Bob Denman
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Rando
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It just happened to a friend of mine, engine failure. In a gyroplane, the rotor keeps turning regardless of the engine, hence autogyro or autogiro as another name for them. In this case my friend suffered a complete engine failure but no damage to him or the gyro. It happened to me once. Totally my fault.
http://www.macombdaily.com/general-...t-after-landing-in-st-clair-shores-schoolyard
Rando
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The one in the video is for sale. Not sure how much he is asking though. Only 39 hours on it. FMI. www.rotaryforum.com or www.pra.org
Bob Denman
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:shocked: I'll bite...
What sort of license is required, in order to launch yourself in one of them? :dontknow:
What sort of license is required, in order to launch yourself in one of them? :dontknow:
Rando
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As an ultralight, no license but training is mandatory unless you prefer the alternative to living. Empty weight of 254 pounds or less to quality as an ultralight. Hard to achieve safely but doable if the pilot is not too heavy since to keep the machine light, you must use a small HP motor. You are also restricted on only 5 gallons of fuel.
The one in the video is an ultralight gyroplane.
http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43566
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Bob Denman
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If that 254 pound weight limit includes all of my bacon double-cheeseburgers; I guess that I'll just have to watch... :shocked:
MisterP
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just the aircraft empty weight. The manufacturer usually states an allowable gross weight, which is where the cheeseburgers come into play.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: I wonder how much helium I can swallow? :shocked:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
If you start taking lessons, please, please, please, GoPro it for us. It should be good. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Bob Denman
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Kind Of LIke...
...This?
...This?
MisterP
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PLEASE do not inhale helium, or let your friends or family do it. Death can occur suddenly and without warning. I hate when some celebrity does it on TV. Until a celebrity dies suddenly, the dangers will not spread.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760299
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760299
Bob Denman
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But you've got to admit; he had the most EXCELLENT impish grin... :thumbup:
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