I'm 67. I was in love with Bensen Gyrocopters when I was about 14 or so. Now, though, as beautiful as this would be, it gives me the willies to watch it.
I loved Popular Mechanics mechanics as a kid , they always had an advertisement for Bentsen Gyrocopters. At 75 I also get the willies. I did jump through, I cheated and used a parachute.
One thing I always appreciate about Gyro’s is that clutch engaging and the dramatic wind up before starting the takeoff like a fantastical magical time machine spooling up to send you into a distant past, none more so than in this machine. I am impressed by how balanced and smooth she is, hardly any vibration at all, given the crazy physics of what’s going on just about your head, that is impressive.
To me it’s all about spooling at startup then winding up through the balanced vortex spiraling at high speed down the atmospheric spatial base layer. I live for it. Call me crazy.
Exactly what I was thinking. I expected it to be very jiggly. Of course, camera is mounted on his head so that dampens some of it, but still you don't see the instrument pod or his knees wobbling around. The 172s, etc. I fly can't even claim that at low RPM.
IT amazes me more there isnt constant "Was Decapitated by the blades" on the news EVERY time some one decides to fly one of theses whacky contraptions..as areodynamic as a bumble bee yet it flies..
@@homelessEh that is part of why the rotor is so high above the pilot's head if I recall. wouldn't want to go waving to anyone on the ground though....
@BELIEVE in JESUS I appreciate that you posted a Bible verse. I urge you to stop using the NIV though. It is incredibly corrupt as many of the modern translations are. The King James Bible is what you should be using.
You're doing the complete repertoire during your first flight: ascend, stabilizing, banking, landing, and more, all to no fault. Not bad for a maiden flight.
pretty maneuverable that is something I really appreciate. This thing turns on a dime and lands anywhere. Sure looks fun… Be safe and thanks for posting
Totally amazed by these machines since I was a child. The first I'd seen was in the movie The Road Warrior- we must have watched that movie hundreds of times when I was a kid, my favorite parts being the scenes with the Gyro in them. Now I am 49... and perhaps it is time to pursue the long forgotten childhood dream and build one?? Thank you for this video, as it has sparked a great deal of inspiration and set my mind turning!
yes the same exact reason im intreged by these is the that movie im just amazed how anyone can build one of these with enough time and skill and how there actually more safe than a helicopter
As many times as I have watched this...I'm still amazed that a two stroke internal combustion engine is producing that kind of power!!! Great piloting of course..
2 strokes generally produce higher HP per lb... thats the whole reason for thier use, in small power tools also, you can use a tiny 2 stroke engine in a weed eater instead of having to put a heavier 4 stroke in there that would usually need to be twice as big or turn twice as fast as the 2 stroke to make similar power.
Exhilarating. Nothing can replace the feeling of the body flying. Released from gravity. Looking down and being above all of life’s hindrances and the freedom that comes with it.
@@Brian-S Well, you may worry less about it, nevertheless, it's coming for you, one way or another, today, tomorrow, 10 years from now, you just don't know how or when ;-)... lol, I couldn't resist. Ironic would be, getting hit / ran over while flying fpv. Yeah, apparently the older I get the more bizzarre and morbid I become. Maybe that's because I feel my time is closer, lol.
The Opposition is true. Young cannot think about more dependency than wenn flying.you Dependance on so much.the contrary of freedom. But a nice adventure though
Guess you were learning “on the fly”!!! It was obvious that you were gaining knowledge, experience and confidence with each pass. Congratulations!!! The first time in any reality flight experience is a real accomplishment. May you always fly successfully !
Little Nelly lives thanks for sharing you did nice work building this flying and filming. Looks very smooth interesting wrist movements and angles to turn it either way I might add.. More please....
I think I was about 6 when I saw ads in popular mechanics, even before Bond . . Ever since then just like most kids , I wanted to fly . Went ULinstead but these look like a blast
That is so amazing. Looks exhilarating but also pretty terrifying, only because it would be so hard to do anything if something goes wrong. Thanks so much!
As long as you have rotor RPM, and/or can trade altitude or airspeed for rotor RPM - you should be able to land this thing. Basically, if i understand the concept of an autogyro correctly - its like having a helicopter in a constant auto rotation condition.
Actually it wouldnt be that bad since the rotor is a free wheeling rotor and controls are still effective as long as you utilize your altitude properly. you could land this if the engine died by nosing down since controls are cable pulls on the stick. this thing cant hover like a helicopter it uses the forward motion from the prop to freewheel the rotor. the same mechanic is used in an engine out helicopter landing scenario called autorotational landing. having more forward velocity and altitude gives you more range to find a good option to emergency land. its similar to a fixed wing but instead of a fixed wing its an autorotational rotor wing. on startup there is a clutch that can give the rotor initial rotation but once you release the clutch and start moving forward the rotor is just spinning by itself from the moving air and providing lift at the same time since the leading edge and trailing edge have different angle of attack therefore different aero drag if the control cables however were not properly installed then yeah your doomed
Amazing how this class of aircraft has withstood the test of time. It's such an underappreciated craft, I think. Not a lot of people really know about, or understand it, these days. Thanks for sharing.
@@rcs3030 Actually, autogyros are capable of autorotating back to the ground, safely, just like helicopters, in an engine out situation. Principals are the same. they really are quite safe. This particular type of craft was invented back in the 1923. It still works just as well now, as it did back then. Strapping into a rocket, or jumping off a cliff, with a wingsuit? Now, that's a real leap of faith! LOL
@@manitoba-op4jx Indeed. Just learning about corrosive electrolysis' affect on differing metal types, in contact with each other, has allowed the aircraft, and automotive industries to produce far safer aircraft, and vehicles, than when they were first introduced.
@@rcs3030 in guessing you're one of those waisted lives being super safe and boring people 🙄 yeah you have fun with that oh wait nevermind fun isn't safe enough for you 🤣🤣🤣
@@huskyboystv1806 I know a few people who fly these. If you know what you're doing then they are safe-ish, but you must keep your wits about you and never, ever exceed the flight envelope, even by a tiny bit. They are very unforgiving of any mistake. Oh yeah, the rotors can fall off on occasion...
@@damuffinman6895 When a helicopter engine fails, the pilot begins a maneuver called an autorotation. As the helicopter glides during descent, upflowing air keeps the main rotor turning and storing potential energy. To land, the pilot converts that energy into Lift to cushion the landing for a smooth touchdown.so yes, helicopters do glide.
@@deltawing9 ...they fly at about 25,000rpm, or 2700 rpm if propeller. Unless you are talking about some futuristic, fictional craft that doesn't exist in the real world, then you can make up whatever you please.
Looks like great fun! A real sense of flying. Much more durable and safer than a parasail I would think. It's surprising these aren't more popular. In the 70s they were highly publicized maybe they will come back in vogue.
When I was a kid, I remember buying a flight magazine and it had an add in the back to order a build it yourself kit. I ordered that set of plans because they were free, but the cost for a 16 year old kid was like being a millionaire lol. This makes me want to go take another look for one. Thanks for posting! ✌🚁
Amazing. Reminds me of my first and only glider flight i once did as a passanger. I want to do hobby flying too. One of my main motivations for getting a good education and job so i can afford it.
If more people had this mindset there would be a lot more happiness in the world. Taking responsibility for one's life often leads to being fulfilled and deeply satisfied. Great point of view!
Well done, great video and nice build. I'm Wayne Watson and I'm happy to see you used the Watson Tail and looks like its working fine for you. Some of the best aerial footage I've seen to date yet. Good luck and again nice looking machine.
That's awesome! Would you be okay with me featuring a short part of this video in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks!
Had a taster flight, best experience ever, the guy let me fly it (2seater) and after he showed me what it could do, divebombing rollercoaster motorbike of the sky I am still impressed after 20 years
Wow, I've never heard of this machine. I do study aviation, but mostly cargo, military, and commercial. But to see how good you were?!?! How!!! I could never do that in my life!
Amazing...But I didn't expect it to drive forward like a motorcycle... I can totally see myself going grocery shopping in that 😄😄😄 Beautiful scenery...
Am I correct in thinking you dont need a pilots license to fly a gyrobee ? Im sure I read somwhere all you need to do is obtain an air worthy certificate and pass an assessment. Then your good to go ! Looks like amazing fun, I`d love to have a go at that
Great intro but not for me. I’ve have seen them fly from a ground view but this is a first of what really needs to happen for a flight. Thank you and have many safe flights.
these things just kill people xD a month ago 2 people my friend knew died flying on of these and every 2 aircraft crash is just with one of these things but it must be fun to fly
very nice video. I do fly gyrocopters too but this video is very nice to see the rotorspeed changing rapidly in take off. very interesting. you do fly very in control !
2 things about this video are super cool. 1) It shows the public that flying in an aircraft is not some grandiose, exclusive occasion. You can actually say "I built an airplane" with nothing more than a bit of metal, a small motor and some stick-to-it-ness (plus some OK spatial imagination skills). 2) That rickety little thing is YOUR personal airplane, where you can share the skies with helicopters, expensive Cesnas (and other mass-produced private aircraft) and commercial airliners. You can FLY because of your own creation. Congrats on your build.
This. Is. Amazing. 12 years ago I learned to fly a Microlight and bought myself a Mainair Blade which was a lot of fun. 4 years ago I earned my full PPL with IFR and IR and having flown a 50 year old Cessna 172, I now own a Pipistrelle Panthera with 420 hrs logged total. But honestly, seeing you fly your very own "Little Nelly" like this with the camera angle you used which honestly gives a real "seat of your pants" flying experience, I have to say this looks like the most amazing fun and I have to try it. The way she handles, turns on a dime in the air and skims the airfield before you finally come in for that feathered landing shedding all that speed so quickly. Absolutely incredible. And well done to you for building it yourself... I know how pleased I'd be to accomplish such a thing.
I fully comply, I'm thrilled by the freedom of this flight, you can't fly with less : ). But as an aerospace engineer, this little machine scare the hell out of me.
Looks so nimble, and like one hell of a good time. I would have been afraid of winds but could have sounded worse than they were and I don't know shit about going arial (quite unfortunately!). Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cool! I’ve been interested in gyros for awhile. I fly a Challenger 2 ultralight but would love to fly one of these. Stick movements surprised me a bit there.
I fly a German MT-03 and the stick movements are nothing like this - as an experienced gyro pilot (over 200hrs) I have to agree that they surprised me too.
@@clauschristoffero I have also flown in the Italian gyros - Magni and they, like the MT-03, are nowhere near as 'wild' as this one! Perhaps, and this is only me 'thinking out loud' the differences could be between the fact that this is a home build and the other two are factory built? I'm NOT, repeat NOT, suggesting this gyrobee isn't built correctly - it is just a 'thought' in trying to come up with an explanation!! Check out some MT-03, and Magni, gyro videos and see what you think!
@@stevelaminack1516 Airplanes with big turbofans are actually quite good at hoovering, however it's much cheaper to get a roomba for that. Or did you perhaps mean "hover", because that's an entirely different story. But I can guarantee that if a pilot gets those two confused, it's gonna suck either way... ;-)
Have you ever played a flight sim game? As weird as it might sound, flying a plane is just like flying a plane in a flight sim, except the graphics are better in reality. It was strange to me, when I did it (as part of a "face your fears thing due to me not liking heights).
@@RandoWisLuL There wasn't much movement, which is the thing that surprised me the most. I assume because we were always flying coordinated so it just ended up being ~1g straight into the seat, like you were just sitting in a seat in your house.
Sometimes I swear I have these reoccurring dreams exactly like this. With the fields and trees and everything swaying back and forth. Except I’m not using a machine to fly rather I’m simply flying. They almost always end up with me spinning frantically out of control rather terrifyingly too lol but for those few moments I feel so free and it’s worth it. I have a horrible irrational fear of heights btw but flying is different. I’ve never actually piloted anything but I’ve flown on a plane once, rather recent too after I’ve had these dreams. But i was not scared at all. I was excited and amazed to almost live out my dreams. I wonder, are there any pilots who have an irrational fear of heights but love to fly? For me it’s standing still when the fear kicks in. Like multiple times I’ve tried to conquer that fear. I’ve jumped off a 15 foot high bridge into a river about 20 times and it was never any easier lol so I never conquered it. I also climbed my local mountains and again the fear never diminished even slightly. Yet I love those dreams still
I'm sure without a doubt that flying this machine is an exhilarating thrill, but I will also say you need the cojones of a rouge elephant to pull it off! Wow! Very cool.
Believe me flown with respect these things are far safer than fixed wing with engine, a Cessna engine stops your in trouble, if the engine stops on gyro it doesn't fall out the sky, also can handle strong winds I've taken them to 10,000 ft treat with respect don't try to show off to friends below and maintenance check ✔️ your okay 👍🆗.
This looks extremely dangerous, useful and fun at the same time!
Nothing dangerous about it, u cant crash it just like a helicopter, well unless u lose the Jesus nut.
What makes you think that is useful? Dangerous and fun, I agreed.
@@TuomoTamminen exactly my thoughts !
I would go to school with this
Pablo escobar adoraria ter um desses
I'm 67. I was in love with Bensen Gyrocopters when I was about 14 or so. Now, though, as beautiful as this would be, it gives me the willies to watch it.
I loved Popular Mechanics mechanics as a kid , they always had an advertisement for Bentsen Gyrocopters. At 75 I also get the willies. I did jump through, I cheated and used a parachute.
That engine sounds perfect - exactly the kind of sound that gives me confidence to risk my life.
Every day you step out the house is a risk to your life. Have fun while you can
the old moped engine be like:
go whenever you want, i'll help you, just give me a fuel and oil!
@@nikostalk5730DID SOMEBODY SAY OILLLLL???🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
@@lamppostyeetlolxdxdxdxdxd9884 we have to go on a freedom mission to free all those poor barrels of oil
Nothing like trusting your life to a go cart with Harbor Freight Predator engine with a propeller. I’ll pass unless there’s a parachute 🪂
I was thinking that the landing would be rough but it was incredibly smooth , wow! Amazing!
My thoughts exactly.
I was thinking on ways to how to break the least amount of bones during the eventual crash landing. Truly a surprise.
And short!
@@Elephantine999 Very short ja
This thing fills me with both terror and desire.
That's what she said...
Terrire!
I like that you can see his skill progress during the flight. Very good he learned it so quick
It was exactly the minimum circuits required before attempting the landing😊
I found myself exclaiming “wow” multiple times throughout this video! So cool! One of the neatest videos I’ve watched in a long time!
Thanks!
One thing I always appreciate about Gyro’s is that clutch engaging and the dramatic wind up before starting the takeoff like a fantastical magical time machine spooling up to send you into a distant past, none more so than in this machine. I am impressed by how balanced and smooth she is, hardly any vibration at all, given the crazy physics of what’s going on just about your head, that is impressive.
To me it’s all about spooling at startup then winding up through the balanced vortex spiraling at high speed down the atmospheric spatial base layer. I live for it. Call me crazy.
You have the whole top rotor as your dampener, it's genious..!
Speaking of the clutch why has no one considered possibly maybe it's already been done using a torque converter from a automatic transmission
Exactly what I was thinking. I expected it to be very jiggly. Of course, camera is mounted on his head so that dampens some of it, but still you don't see the instrument pod or his knees wobbling around. The 172s, etc. I fly can't even claim that at low RPM.
Time machine,,i was thinkin same thing,,,half expected a bright flash,,puff of smoke and gone!!!
Boy: "I'm afraid of flying on a passenger plane, there's always a 0,00009% chance of crashing!"
Man:
I’m a fixed wing CFI and it still amazes me that these things fly. Nice landing by the way. 👍
I have friends that wont step foot in a 172 with me. I'm that way with these things lol
IT amazes me more there isnt constant "Was Decapitated by the blades" on the news EVERY time some one decides to fly one of theses whacky contraptions..as areodynamic as a bumble bee yet it flies..
@@homelessEh that is part of why the rotor is so high above the pilot's head if I recall. wouldn't want to go waving to anyone on the ground though....
Yeah, really! Your first time and you set it down on a dime. Very cool.
@BELIEVE in JESUS I appreciate that you posted a Bible verse. I urge you to stop using the NIV though. It is incredibly corrupt as many of the modern translations are. The King James Bible is what you should be using.
You're doing the complete repertoire during your first flight: ascend, stabilizing, banking, landing, and more, all to no fault. Not bad for a maiden flight.
So many pilots forget about the landing part on their first flight
Probably a helo pilot.
@@TheRausing1 yeah it’s easy to forget, but they all come down
@@lelotz eventually, and in one way or another 😬
Complete BS first flight 😂
Amazing flying, courage, and expertise. Well done and welcome back to Earth!
pretty maneuverable that is something I really appreciate. This thing turns on a dime and lands anywhere. Sure looks fun… Be safe and thanks for posting
Totally amazed by these machines since I was a child. The first I'd seen was in the movie The Road Warrior- we must have watched that movie hundreds of times when I was a kid, my favorite parts being the scenes with the Gyro in them. Now I am 49... and perhaps it is time to pursue the long forgotten childhood dream and build one?? Thank you for this video, as it has sparked a great deal of inspiration and set my mind turning!
Never seen anyone beat the snake before, who are ya?
The gyro in that movie was an air command. I think you can still buy plans and build one.
yes the same exact reason im intreged by these is the that movie im just amazed how anyone can build one of these with enough time and skill and how there actually more safe than a helicopter
In Mad max too :)
plz do not buikd one
As many times as I have watched this...I'm still amazed that a two stroke internal combustion engine is producing that kind of power!!! Great piloting of course..
2 strokes generally produce higher HP per lb... thats the whole reason for thier use, in small power tools also, you can use a tiny 2 stroke engine in a weed eater instead of having to put a heavier 4 stroke in there that would usually need to be twice as big or turn twice as fast as the 2 stroke to make similar power.
2 strokes are more powerful, every other stroke is a power stroke.
It's all about horsepower to weight ratio. There are also many cases of turbocharging, and supercharging even increases that ratio.
????
2 strokes produce more HP per CC than 4 strokes.
Exhilarating. Nothing can replace the feeling of the body flying. Released from gravity. Looking down and being above all of life’s hindrances and the freedom that comes with it.
My thoughts exactly but you put it so much better than I.
Then he goes home and juggles knives!
this is why I fly fpv. I dont have to worry about dying and I still feel like Im flying 😂
@@Brian-S Well, you may worry less about it, nevertheless, it's coming for you, one way or another, today, tomorrow, 10 years from now, you just don't know how or when ;-)... lol, I couldn't resist. Ironic would be, getting hit / ran over while flying fpv. Yeah, apparently the older I get the more bizzarre and morbid I become. Maybe that's because I feel my time is closer, lol.
The Opposition is true. Young cannot think about more dependency than wenn flying.you Dependance on so much.the contrary of freedom. But a nice adventure though
You drive that flying chair like a chef 👩🍳
The landing was marvelous 🎉
Feeding one’s inner “James Bond” (the Sean Connery version, that is). Just awesome! Thank you for posting.
Wow, that thing could bank! And such a quick landing. Seems like incredible amounts of control! Looks fun!
Guess you were learning “on the fly”!!! It was obvious that you were gaining knowledge, experience and confidence with each pass. Congratulations!!! The first time in any reality flight experience is a real accomplishment. May you always fly successfully !
Что бы количество посадок всегда ровнялось количеству взлётов.
Little Nelly lives thanks for sharing you did nice work building this flying and filming.
Looks very smooth interesting wrist movements and angles to turn it either way I might add.. More please....
I've seen these fly before, but never in a first-person view like this, thanks for the share!
Wow !! That was equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. They sure do come to stop quickly after landing.
I think I was about 6 when I saw ads in popular mechanics, even before Bond . . Ever since then just like most kids , I wanted to fly . Went ULinstead but these look like a blast
That is so amazing. Looks exhilarating but also pretty terrifying, only because it would be so hard to do anything if something goes wrong. Thanks so much!
Other than wearing a parachute.
Well, if the engine fails, you cand do “planing” with the heli rotors
That landing was perfect. A very skilled pilot. Great job. I liked and sub.
As long as you have rotor RPM, and/or can trade altitude or airspeed for rotor RPM - you should be able to land this thing.
Basically, if i understand the concept of an autogyro correctly - its like having a helicopter in a constant auto rotation condition.
Actually it wouldnt be that bad since the rotor is a free wheeling rotor and controls are still effective as long as you utilize your altitude properly. you could land this if the engine died by nosing down since controls are cable pulls on the stick. this thing cant hover like a helicopter it uses the forward motion from the prop to freewheel the rotor. the same mechanic is used in an engine out helicopter landing scenario called autorotational landing. having more forward velocity and altitude gives you more range to find a good option to emergency land. its similar to a fixed wing but instead of a fixed wing its an autorotational rotor wing.
on startup there is a clutch that can give the rotor initial rotation but once you release the clutch and start moving forward the rotor is just spinning by itself from the moving air and providing lift at the same time since the leading edge and trailing edge have different angle of attack therefore different aero drag
if the control cables however were not properly installed then yeah your doomed
Spectacular flying and wow that landing was something else, you have my sub and hi from the UK
Bize ne denizaltıdan ? :))
Looks Like a Flying Home depot trailer, but wow that is pretty darn awesome!! Safe Flights!!
Super - duper flying!! That is an enormous hay bale on the runway!!
special thanks to local farmers, they did not clean it for a long time
Amazing how this class of aircraft has withstood the test of time. It's such an underappreciated craft, I think. Not a lot of people really know about, or understand it, these days. Thanks for sharing.
And people are still willing to give their lives for a little thrill....woopee !
@@rcs3030 Actually, autogyros are capable of autorotating back to the ground, safely, just like helicopters, in an engine out situation. Principals are the same. they really are quite safe. This particular type of craft was invented back in the 1923. It still works just as well now, as it did back then. Strapping into a rocket, or jumping off a cliff, with a wingsuit? Now, that's a real leap of faith! LOL
@@manitoba-op4jx Indeed. Just learning about corrosive electrolysis' affect on differing metal types, in contact with each other, has allowed the aircraft, and automotive industries to produce far safer aircraft, and vehicles, than when they were first introduced.
@@rcs3030 in guessing you're one of those waisted lives being super safe and boring people 🙄 yeah you have fun with that oh wait nevermind fun isn't safe enough for you 🤣🤣🤣
@@huskyboystv1806 I know a few people who fly these. If you know what you're doing then they are safe-ish, but you must keep your wits about you and never, ever exceed the flight envelope, even by a tiny bit. They are very unforgiving of any mistake. Oh yeah, the rotors can fall off on occasion...
Holy cow! Well done! I held my breath the whole time! Nice touch-n-go's!! 😎
👌 thanks!
I like how can you see it wants to fly straight! A very stable yet nimble aircraft. Amazing!
Weee!
More trustworthy than a helicopter 🚁.
@@jameshall890 Even if a helicopter stalls it can "glide" down safely. Its not a plummet but a descent to land.
@@saadkhawar8039 helicopters aren't planes they don't glide down
@@damuffinman6895 When a helicopter engine fails, the pilot begins a maneuver called an autorotation. As the helicopter glides during descent, upflowing air keeps the main rotor turning and storing potential energy. To land, the pilot converts that energy into Lift to cushion the landing for a smooth touchdown.so yes, helicopters do glide.
Hard to believe that only 300 rpms of this rotor gets you airborne.
Winged airplanes fly at 0 RPM
Uh.. what..
@@jared123123 He's comparing rotary vs fixed wing aircraft.
@@deltawing9 ...they fly at about 25,000rpm, or 2700 rpm if propeller. Unless you are talking about some futuristic, fictional craft that doesn't exist in the real world, then you can make up whatever you please.
@@refluxcatalyst7190 they are probably talking about gliders lol
Looks like great fun! A real sense of flying. Much more durable and safer than a parasail I would think.
It's surprising these aren't more popular. In the 70s they were highly publicized maybe they will come back in vogue.
When I was a kid, I remember buying a flight magazine and it had an add in the back to order a build it yourself kit. I ordered that set of plans because they were free, but the cost for a 16 year old kid was like being a millionaire lol. This makes me want to go take another look for one. Thanks for posting! ✌🚁
10’000 usda
@@1100BFK not bad for a aero vehicle
I ordered a miniature monkey from the back of a comic book.
I ordered X-ray glasses and a UFO kit from the back of a comic book.
Amazing. Reminds me of my first and only glider flight i once did as a passanger. I want to do hobby flying too. One of my main motivations for getting a good education and job so i can afford it.
If more people had this mindset there would be a lot more happiness in the world. Taking responsibility for one's life often leads to being fulfilled and deeply satisfied. Great point of view!
@@SOPHIAFLYGIRL Chill Sophia! 😂
@@FxnkyFresko Yeah...I'm pretty "chill" ...🤣🤣
You remind me of my dad. He loved helicopters. Y’all are just nuts and that’s all there is to it! 🤘
I rode in a two seater once. Loved it. I was amazed at how smooth the ride was.
That landing was pure unsalted butter! Well done!
this is the videos that RUclips should suggest to me, I love it.
I’ll share the air with you in a year or two. I’m still twisting bolts. Long time dream. Great job!
How is it going? 😉
Well done, great video and nice build. I'm Wayne Watson and I'm happy to see you used the Watson Tail and looks like its working fine for you. Some of the best aerial footage I've seen to date yet. Good luck and again nice looking machine.
That's awesome! Would you be okay with me featuring a short part of this video in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks!
There you are
Yeah, no problem 👌
Had a taster flight, best experience ever, the guy let me fly it (2seater) and after he showed me what it could do, divebombing rollercoaster motorbike of the sky I am still impressed after 20 years
Building is one thing, flying is another!
Nice
Work!
If it goes wrong and crashes and the aircraft is damaged, the body could be torn by the propeller.
new rust update?
hahahaha yes
First flight experience in Rust is like 90% fatal, so this is definitely an upgrade
Deus me livre de voar no tico tico desses carne fatiada
No he does not
Nah, new hamas update though
That final turn then subsequent landing was very well executed indeed. 🙂👍
Wow, I've never heard of this machine. I do study aviation, but mostly cargo, military, and commercial. But to see how good you were?!?! How!!! I could never do that in my life!
Thanks for letting us ride along!
A friend and I built a Benson gyrocopter years ago and spent many hours flying it. They are sure fun to fly.
This is awesome and amazing. What I wouldn't give to shorten my commute to work with this :)
Your commute, or your life? 😂
@@warthogA10 lolol for real.
At 40 MPH it might not shorten your commute by very much.
Thanks for leaving the sound of it on the video instead of putting music on.
Amazing...But I didn't expect it to drive forward like a motorcycle...
I can totally see myself going grocery shopping in that 😄😄😄
Beautiful scenery...
Just checking in... You still alive bro?
It’s not really about living...
I think he is not alive
He had a deadly crash
Rip
Proof? @@u.s.spaceforcefan
@@u.s.spaceforcefan nah he still alive
I first saw this is the Mad Max movie and was fascinated every since. Looks like so much fun
That was a fast landing and a quick stop. I love it 🤓
🤓🤓🤓🤓
Am I correct in thinking you dont need a pilots license to fly a gyrobee ? Im sure I read somwhere all you need to do is obtain an air worthy certificate and pass an assessment. Then your good to go ! Looks like amazing fun, I`d love to have a go at that
excellent landing, very nice airport you have there!
wish I had one like that for my paramotor
Increíble !! Me sentí volando a su lado !! Hermoso video y maquina extraordinario piloto !
You have a lot more guts than I do, brother! Stay safe!!👍
Great intro but not for me. I’ve have seen them fly from a ground view but this is a first of what really needs to happen for a flight. Thank you and have many safe flights.
these things just kill people xD a month ago 2 people my friend knew died flying on of these and every 2 aircraft crash is just with one of these things but it must be fun to fly
@@eckiger_luki6424 Ah... But.... '' You only live ONCE, Misterrr Bond!! ''
@@Deebz270 and not long if you fly one of these
@@Deebz270 but i take risks too next week imma do my first soaring flight
@@Deebz270 Little Nelly!
Gee it pulled up to a stop pretty darn quick! Not so fast taking off tho. Looks like fun!
starts 3:18
God's work, son.
Excellent pilot. Now this is flying at it's best.
I would fly this thing to work everyday, flipping off all the traffic as I go!
The owner of the Langley Group, in England, flies his own helicopter to and from work, daily......
@@dsloop3907 yeah you think hes the only one or somthing wtf lol?
@@famousbowl9926 Only one I have ever heard of.
@@dsloop3907 you are WRONG
@@famousbowl9926 How so?
very nice video. I do fly gyrocopters too but this video is very nice to see the rotorspeed changing rapidly in take off. very interesting. you do fly very in control !
Thanks!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch, sehr schöner Flug und tolle Aufnahmen
Amazing! You really are a good pilot in a gyro.
2 things about this video are super cool.
1) It shows the public that flying in an aircraft is not some grandiose, exclusive occasion. You can actually say "I built an airplane" with nothing more than a bit of metal, a small motor and some stick-to-it-ness (plus some OK spatial imagination skills).
2) That rickety little thing is YOUR personal airplane, where you can share the skies with helicopters, expensive Cesnas (and other mass-produced private aircraft) and commercial airliners. You can FLY because of your own creation.
Congrats on your build.
Поздравляю! Удачных полётов!
Спасибо!!
Bardzo fajnie się oglądało. Dzięki!
I like how there’s absolutely No protective gear because this thing is a death trap 😂 I wish you safe flights man this thing looks so cool!!
This. Is. Amazing. 12 years ago I learned to fly a Microlight and bought myself a Mainair Blade which was a lot of fun. 4 years ago I earned my full PPL with IFR and IR and having flown a 50 year old Cessna 172, I now own a Pipistrelle Panthera with 420 hrs logged total. But honestly, seeing you fly your very own "Little Nelly" like this with the camera angle you used which honestly gives a real "seat of your pants" flying experience, I have to say this looks like the most amazing fun and I have to try it. The way she handles, turns on a dime in the air and skims the airfield before you finally come in for that feathered landing shedding all that speed so quickly. Absolutely incredible. And well done to you for building it yourself... I know how pleased I'd be to accomplish such a thing.
I fully comply, I'm thrilled by the freedom of this flight, you can't fly with less : ). But as an aerospace engineer, this little machine scare the hell out of me.
What do you suppose his previous flying experience is? Helicopter pilot? Seems like a natural.
Incredible landing! I love auto gyros!
That looked like a lot of fun, little scary but that's the fun involved! I love it!
Looks so nimble, and like one hell of a good time. I would have been afraid of winds but could have sounded worse than they were and I don't know shit about going arial (quite unfortunately!). Thanks for sharing 🙂
the rust minicopter is real?!?!
Nahhh 💀💀
DO NOT LAND THIS ON TOP OF DOME SHAPED STRUCTURES UNLESS YOURE VERY GOOD AT LANDING!
If I didn't know better I'd've guessed this be a wicked weed whacker ASMR video.
If you had several people on these I could see this being extremely useful in a search and rescue situation
Search 100%. Idk how well it’d do with the rescue part
Imagine if he ran out of lowgrade 💀💀
he could just jump out before it crashes
RIP.......loved your videos......
Looks like loads of fun.
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours. Thanks for sharing
That landing!!!! Awesome.
Like a flying lawnmower! Kudos to you and great flying, looks like fun!
Gotta have big balls to fly this thing
Cool! I’ve been interested in gyros for awhile. I fly a Challenger 2 ultralight but would love to fly one of these. Stick movements surprised me a bit there.
I fly a German MT-03 and the stick movements are nothing like this - as an experienced gyro pilot (over 200hrs) I have to agree that they surprised me too.
How are stick movements in other gyros?
@@clauschristoffero I have also flown in the Italian gyros - Magni and they, like the MT-03, are nowhere near as 'wild' as this one! Perhaps, and this is only me 'thinking out loud' the differences could be between the fact that this is a home build and the other two are factory built? I'm NOT, repeat NOT, suggesting this gyrobee isn't built correctly - it is just a 'thought' in trying to come up with an explanation!! Check out some MT-03, and Magni, gyro videos and see what you think!
Could it be that your perception of the stick movement is skewed by the view through the wide angle lens on the camera?
What is surprising about it? I don’t know much about gyros, but as a fixed wing pilot, I don’t see why it would be surprising.
So cool man, I want one so bad 😊 nice work
What a great flight! Nice flying.
Beautiful! The ability to pretty much hover in a headwind is something lost on most fixed-wing flyers too!
I flew backwards in a Cessna 152. Winds aloft was 45 at 5000 feet and in slow flight we went backwards over the ground/.
Lost, most, I'm not aware of any fixed wing aircraft that can hoover.
@@stevelaminack1516 Airplanes with big turbofans are actually quite good at hoovering, however it's much cheaper to get a roomba for that. Or did you perhaps mean "hover", because that's an entirely different story. But I can guarantee that if a pilot gets those two confused, it's gonna suck either way... ;-)
@@stevelaminack1516 almost any plane can technically hover with enough head wind. Sounds like you should fo a little research 🤔
this was an amazing flight for your first time! kudos to you
I have always wanted one of these, I've never flown an aircraft other than drones but autogyros always seemed fun
Have you ever played a flight sim game? As weird as it might sound, flying a plane is just like flying a plane in a flight sim, except the graphics are better in reality. It was strange to me, when I did it (as part of a "face your fears thing due to me not liking heights).
Me too, sorta
You should take a lesson. Probably $150 and you will know if you like it. You will. 😉
@@jimmydesouza4375 kinda. without all the real stuff though its hard to compare. The movements, noises, ears popping, ect.
@@RandoWisLuL There wasn't much movement, which is the thing that surprised me the most. I assume because we were always flying coordinated so it just ended up being ~1g straight into the seat, like you were just sitting in a seat in your house.
Sometimes I swear I have these reoccurring dreams exactly like this. With the fields and trees and everything swaying back and forth. Except I’m not using a machine to fly rather I’m simply flying. They almost always end up with me spinning frantically out of control rather terrifyingly too lol but for those few moments I feel so free and it’s worth it. I have a horrible irrational fear of heights btw but flying is different. I’ve never actually piloted anything but I’ve flown on a plane once, rather recent too after I’ve had these dreams. But i was not scared at all. I was excited and amazed to almost live out my dreams. I wonder, are there any pilots who have an irrational fear of heights but love to fly? For me it’s standing still when the fear kicks in. Like multiple times I’ve tried to conquer that fear. I’ve jumped off a 15 foot high bridge into a river about 20 times and it was never any easier lol so I never conquered it. I also climbed my local mountains and again the fear never diminished even slightly. Yet I love those dreams still
You accurately described my feelings of flying in reality! I'm afraid to look from the balcony of the 9th floor. But flying is different :) Thank you
@@rotorfly07 thank you for sharing!
That landing was stunning
Wow, the last approach was tide and smooth and great landing👍
Браво ! Bravo !
Love all the creature comforts and pilot safety devices!!!
freedom first ✌
I'm sure without a doubt that flying this machine is an exhilarating thrill, but I will also say you need the cojones of a rouge elephant to pull it off! Wow! Very cool.
All the Rust players felt every heartbeat of that lol, awesome flying!
That thing looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing!
First flight too, looks like an amazing lil machine but I think I'll just stick with the fixed wing for now. Great landing
Believe me flown with respect these things are far safer than fixed wing with engine, a Cessna engine stops your in trouble, if the engine stops on gyro it doesn't fall out the sky, also can handle strong winds I've taken them to 10,000 ft treat with respect don't try to show off to friends below and maintenance check ✔️ your okay 👍🆗.
@@jameshall890 flying one is definitely on my to-do list