He actually did that takeoff correctly, do not pull back on the stick until you reach 60 mph. As you can see it gets bumby when taking off from a field. Bravo.
Safer than a helicopter. Won't fall out of the sky if you loose power. Shorter runway than you need for a plane. The newer versions have an electric motor on the rotor to get it moving. So now this thing is a hybrid. They have been around since the 1920's or 30's.
Oops, just watched one land with no power! Wow. The design is such that the up-draught from falling makes the rotor turn. It was such a gentle landing. Wow. Just wow. Why don’t they make all helicopters with this technology?
they have no utility, they require way more take off runway than all bush planes! and the accident rate is much higher than planes! get your facts straight kiddo
Yes! A rough field take off/ landing is possible. I would however question the longevity of the craft. It will not take long for fiberglass to start cracking out around mounting points. Rivets to start working loose and welds to start cracking. Aircraft are not designed to be ATV's. Aircraft is designed only to be strong enough for normal operating conditions. If they would build them to handle ATV conditions. Then the performance level would be way too heavy. Remember your life is hanging on the structure. You cannot just pull over somewhere flying and fix a failed part due to excessive rough field abuse.
Hi, I am in no position to answer your question because I am only a student pilot. But I saw a video (but can’t remember the title of the video) in which the guy was telling that modern design (mainly adding stabilizers) solved common problems with gyros. Also some manufacturers are also pointing out that they have bigger stabilizer than their competition. But it is best to speak with some gyroplane instructor to find an answer for your question. Thanks for watching my video.
This take-off required around 200 meters (656 feet). But it depends on what engine and propeller you have and also how heavy are people on board and how much fuel you have. Glad you liked the video😀
How much do these cost? Maybe i already answer myself, but i never seen one of these in the city, are those city legal or they are just for entertainment like a quad?
Hi, so gyroplanes are not that rare or costly, but gyroplanes with street legal upgrade are quite rare because street legal upgrade is not very cheap, it requires a lot of bureaucracy (in some countries it is not even possible) and additional vehicle insurance. So as you can imagine a lot of gyroplane pilots prefer to call a cab or take a foldable electric scooter with them when they are traveling somewhere then go with this extensive process.
You can purchase bigger wheels for your gyro, but I wouldn’t use it as true bush aircraft (landing in unknown and really rough terrain) because you can tip over your gyro and as you can imagine the damage to the main rotor and to the gyro can be quite devastating. For these applications, are in my opinion bush planes better and a safer option.
Great video. So very much true. Just make sure no ditches, no holes, no moles etc. Great flight!
He actually did that takeoff correctly, do not pull back on the stick until you reach 60 mph. As you can see it gets bumby when taking off from a field. Bravo.
Safer than a helicopter. Won't fall out of the sky if you loose power. Shorter runway than you need for a plane. The newer versions have an electric motor on the rotor to get it moving. So now this thing is a hybrid. They have been around since the 1920's or 30's.
Hi, what’s to stop it falling out of the sky like a helicopter? It doesn’t have wings.
Oops, just watched one land with no power! Wow. The design is such that the up-draught from falling makes the rotor turn. It was such a gentle landing. Wow. Just wow. Why don’t they make all helicopters with this technology?
@@yodaami Look into the ones they made back in the 30's and 40's. They were actually airplanes with a rotor on top. The rotor is not powered..
they have no utility, they require way more take off runway than all bush planes! and the accident rate is much higher than planes! get your facts straight kiddo
@@OshoLee far from being a kiddo. And they are safer than an airplane or helicopter. They won't fall out of the sky.
Yes! A rough field take off/ landing is possible. I would however question the longevity of the craft. It will not take long for fiberglass to start cracking out around mounting points. Rivets to start working loose and welds to start cracking. Aircraft are not designed to be ATV's. Aircraft is designed only to be strong enough for normal operating conditions. If they would build them to handle ATV conditions. Then the performance level would be way too heavy. Remember your life is hanging on the structure. You cannot just pull over somewhere flying and fix a failed part due to excessive rough field abuse.
Beautiful
Do you have upgraded wheels? I know bush planes often get bigger tires to handle off-runway scenarios.
These are regular wheels, but I saw on the internet that you can also buy bush wheels for a gyro.
Do wings help reduce the possibility of bunting?
Hi, I am in no position to answer your question because I am only a student pilot. But I saw a video (but can’t remember the title of the video) in which the guy was telling that modern design (mainly adding stabilizers) solved common problems with gyros. Also some manufacturers are also pointing out that they have bigger stabilizer than their competition. But it is best to speak with some gyroplane instructor to find an answer for your question. Thanks for watching my video.
@flying_bros Thanks for that 👍
Yep, but will it fly in 30kts of wind? Like you I wasn’t convinced re Gyros until my wife bought me flight for my 65 th. 😊
Gyros are best!😀
Nice.
Does the engine start the main rotor moving?
No, the Calidus gyrocopter has a small electric pre-rotation motor similar to a starter motor.
If you cant prespin the rotor, how much longer would the starting distance be?@@danko6582
How does the handling of a gyro with a fixed pitch prop differ from one with a variable pitch prop?
They handle the same, except it maintains a constant rpm when maneuvering.
Awesome! 🤩
Difficult to tell how many metres/feet you needed for the takeoff. 💭
This take-off required around 200 meters (656 feet). But it depends on what engine and propeller you have and also how heavy are people on board and how much fuel you have. Glad you liked the video😀
How much do these cost? Maybe i already answer myself, but i never seen one of these in the city, are those city legal or they are just for entertainment like a quad?
Hi, so gyroplanes are not that rare or costly, but gyroplanes with street legal upgrade are quite rare because street legal upgrade is not very cheap, it requires a lot of bureaucracy (in some countries it is not even possible) and additional vehicle insurance. So as you can imagine a lot of gyroplane pilots prefer to call a cab or take a foldable electric scooter with them when they are traveling somewhere then go with this extensive process.
I WANT TO BUY ..WHATS THE PRICE?
105, 000. And up
@@mindfornication4funn Yes, but you can buy used ones for as low as 40k.
@@mindfornication4funn 105,000 dollar?
Lots of fun…..
I hope they make a true bush gyrocopter
You can purchase bigger wheels for your gyro, but I wouldn’t use it as true bush aircraft (landing in unknown and really rough terrain) because you can tip over your gyro and as you can imagine the damage to the main rotor and to the gyro can be quite devastating. For these applications, are in my opinion bush planes better and a safer option.
Lovely, but I think my Quicksilver will take off with no more take of roll and climb faster!
Yes, these ultralight aircrafts are amazing. But gyroplanes also don’t stall and can withstand strong winds and thermals. So I choose them.
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Take the worst features of an airplane and the worst features of a helicopter. Mash them together and you have a gyrocopter.
Maybe, but also this way you’ll get safest and most beginner friendly aircraft 🤷♂😅
Or just get a helicopter 🚁
Helicopters are cool and stuff. But buying and maintaining a helicopter is up to 10 times more expensive than airplanes or gyroplanes.