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Today we are checking out the Cavalon gyroplane from Autogyro USA. I got a chance to speak to one of the pilots at the US sport aviation expo this past month. Gyroplanes are very intriguing, a futuristic aircraft to say the least. But according to Bob, this types of aircraft have actually been flying since the bringing of aviation history.
Gyroplanes or gyrocopters are more popular in Europe than they are in the US, and AutoGyro USA is trying to change that. This aircraft is more for the pilot who just wants to have fun flying. It has amazing short takeoff and landing capabilities especially on a windy day. Like the day of this interview where winds were gusting over 25 mph. A gyroplane like the Cavalon would take off nicely in about 10 ft.
The aircraft is a 2 seater, powered by a Rotax 912, 914 or 915 engine. Depending on your power output, expect to see climb out rates of 1200 ft/min. The aircraft shown in this video is in the experimental category. As per pricing, you’re looking at about $125,000 and up.
For more on the Cavalon, visit autogyrousa.com
I agree with what the speaker is saying 100%. I own and have been flying a Cavalon two or three times a week for the past two years. I come from fixed wing flying for the past forty years in Cessnas 421s. I used the 421 purely for transportation from Chicago to Heber City, Utah. As a transportation aircraft the 421 was a dream, however, when I moved permanently to Utah transitioning from physician to ski bum, I found that the fun factor with the 421, mainly for local flights, was decreasing dramatically every time I flew it. That is why a got into gyro flying, and, I agree with the previous presentation that there is nothing more fun in the sky. Do not be dissuaded by people that like to talk without direct knowledge: Gyros are very safe, ONCE YOU GET THE PROPER INSTRUCTION. Do not think for a minute that 5000 hours in a fixed wing or in a helicopter would allow to fly a gyro right off the bat. It is not going to work, and that is how gyro flying years ago got a bad reputation. People flying wothout proper instruction. Once you know what you are doing, they are very safe. They do not stall, therefore do not spin. If you lose your engine, it is just a no event. You can come down under that spinning rotor and put the thing down on a small patch of grass, or dirt, or sand, or asphalt, it does not matter. They turn on a dime and you can do different flight figures in the sky as you desire to your heart content. Nothing beats gyros for agility and emergency manouvers. To those that say they are not practical, they can actually bring you 4 hundred miles on a tank of gas, and withourt braking the bank. And you will have 4 hours of sheer bliss in the process.
Mauro
Hello Mauro I have to say you have posted one of the most accurate responses on here and obviously because you have the first hand knowledge to comment on the subject there are so many people making statements on here with no knowledge of what they are saying. Everyone has a right to their opinion but their opinion doesn't mean they are stating a fact. Thank you sir for your input I built my Cavalon a little over 2 years ago and as of today have 649 hours on it so to say I fly it a lot would be an understatement. My Cavlon has become a wonderful part of my life, I have done things and met people since owning it that have changed my life and look forward to every flight. To date I have also introduced over 150 people to the joys of flight in the Cavalon. We are currently planning an event in coordination with the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester Pa. and will be held on Fathers Day of 2019 so anyone in the area that may be interested please stop by and check them out in person. Fly safe everyone.
Agree with Mauro 100%. Fun...economical...safe....and fun again! Can’t emphasize the importance of proper training first!
It is people like you who make health insurance unfordable to most people... Guys like you who must have their boy toys (paid for by your financially struggling patients) are a huge part of the problem. ... But I know you easily turn a blind eye to this as you are skiing and buzzing around in your autogiro.
Isn't it true that after a loss of engine, their vertical fall rate is 6-700 feet per minute? So, the good news is you probably won't die if you can avoid power lines, busy freeways and between 30 story buildings. That bad news is the gyro doesn't survive that rate of impact. Is this not all true? How can there be so much differing ('drastically' differing) opinions on engine power loss outcomes?
Unfortunately, this gentleman (Mr Dal Canto) died in his autogyro in 2020. See link.
th-cam.com/video/5-GzFIOQY_M/w-d-xo.html
Bob is one of the most Bob persons i've ever seen
El futuro robotico está aquí🧑🏼🎤👨🏽💻
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Bob's don't look like Roberts, do they ?.... Weird how that works.
I went to Nevada last month to get my Trike recency and had the opportunity to get a few hours in a two seat gyro with a gyro cfi. It was an absolutely incredible experience and was effortless to fly even in mid afternoon winter thermals which it just ate. I enjoy trike and hang glider flying but am saving up for a gyro. Unless you’ve been in one and had someone push it around to see what it’s capable of it’s impossible to describe.
I remember the gyrocopter ads that used to be in magazines. You could buy a kit for $2,000 - $3,000 and build it yourself. I think the motor was extra (and it wasn't a Rotax). This was a long time ago but I still remember those old ads and how much I wanted one.
The BENSON Gyrocopter was in the lat '60s. I bought a kit, built the rotor and to start on Blades... I was 16 years old, and parents didn't know I bought it until the kit was in the basement. ..... Handed off to the next guy, didn't fly... suppose I was too young.
My dad had built one with a modified VW engine in the 70s which sadly was lost in a shop fire . Flying at Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California was very popular. Yes they fly fine on windy days, you just want to make sure you have plenty altitude when you make your wide downwind turns to keep the air speed up and the lift up or they can have problems.
I had the pleasure of meeting these pilots, and mechanics in Maryland. Great guys and an even better product.
Cavalon Autogyro is Night VFR certified in UK and with the new 915is max speed is 120mph, MTO 560 kg, very expensive ship. Top options and certified NVFR version is above 150K pound. But also amazing piece of technology
Same as a da 20 diamond
This is the most practical personal flyer I've ever seen
Great machine!!! I must say ,that some of our (Czech ) engineer developed this autogyro with added electric engine in front wheel,totally street legal..You can fly,than land ,drive on the public road to gas station,fill the tank ,go back to place you landed and continue your flight !!! I think it´s great vehicle...battery holds for 40kilometres ...sorry 25 miles and it all costs about ninety thousands dollars!!! only two mistakes -I have no pilot license and have not so much money...8-((
Norbert Pecheq it is gyromotion •••••Flyway Nirvana did it • Czech Flight school in Prerov
@@zaferkoca106100 Yes!! Exactly!!You are right!!
I wonder if it can be made into more of a car shape and the props can tuck away
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fryncyar - a car is shaped to ride on land and thus its has a flat bottom. when air gets under there in abundance,with the wrong design it can create lift like a vw bug.
also weight is a huge factor with aeronautics as with cars but instead of going slow you either cant takeoff or wish you hadnt.
I was at the airport in Swanee Tennessee flying my paramotor around an the guy that worked there showed me his gyro and told me the same thing this guy said He said he would never buy another airplane. He was selling his plane for 90 k and told me he payed 30 k for his gyro and enjoyed flying the gyro more than his plane
My grandfather knew Juan de la Cierva and, in the 1920s, was involved in an effort (ultimately unsuccessful) to build Cierva-licensed autogyros in the U.K. They've come along way since that time!
The closest you can get to flying like a bird, I would say is the paramotor. You can get set up in one of those for around 10k, give or take a thousand, and that's for all brand new equipment. Maybe one of these days I can afford to fly a gyrocopter. They do look like a lot of fun.
For the price and fun factor the powered paraglider is the only way to go, they are so much fun, and safe.
Nice little plane and very clear English.
Wow and you included prices... Not sure why everyone hides that...
But nice little niche.. To look into👍
Yea well those type people will never get money from me
Excuse me, my English is not very good. How much does he need for this plane?😊😊😊
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This has to be the most information packed video, designed for those familiar with aircraft to understand the real issues to convert to gyroplanes. Well done sir! Thank you.
4:40 THAT, folks, is salesmanship!
My father was " to the best of my knowledge " the first and only test pilot for the autogyro back in early part of the 1900s. I've got a photo of him flying under the Golden Gate Bridge. Later he became a test pilot for Lockheed ; where he remained for the rest of his career.
Very cool, and has the ring of truth to it! Hang on to that photo, wow!
BiggusDickus: it pains me to address your “handle”, but no my dad was involved with the F-104 project from it’s inception till his death in 1961. He was not involved in the U2 program.
A correction on my part is in-order. Contrary to stating my father was the first and only test pilot for the “Autogyro”, I’ve since discovered he was only one of several test pilots for this craft. I would be correct in stating “ he was the only one I knew”. 😝 lol
Back in the 90's I made an appointment to get a demo ride in an RAF200. I had prior experience in a Benson that I built and learned to fly. I did have a bias toward the gyro. However, even with the pre-rotator, the RAF used more runway than a Cessna 150. Shortly after I got a ride in a Baby Belle helicopter. I've had flights in two different Mosquito helicopters and found them remarkably easy to hover. Two Mosquitos can be bought for less than the subject gyro.
If I was to win the lottery. This would be my hobby. Loved this particular manufacturer from first sight. Sigh...
While you wait for winning the lottary, you may consider just dropping about 5-10k and just share a used plane or gyro as there are many such opportunities. Much lower initial cost and shared maintenance $. Just a suggestion. Best wishes
"In fact if it were any more fun, I'm sure the government would make it illegal as a classed drug."
I'm picking up what you're putting down.
A classed drug because an idiot would waste $28,000USD $39,000 CAN Dollars for a half supped giro that travels slower than a greyhound bus that takes 12 hours from Toronto to New York by land would take a Giro over 24 hours by air at slower than 100MPH Note how he hides the price and slow speed of the Giro without room for luggage. RIP OFF! A $100,000 Lamborghini or motor cycle gets me to NYC faster than both Greyhound bus and Gyro combined for far le$$, with change to spare
@@meacomefeyou *I think you missed the point.* _It's about the sheer fun of flying! Like a nimble dirt bike ridden on the short track, vs. a Goldwing Cruiser going coast to coast. _*_There's no comparison._*
I always playback at 125. I thought I turned it off by accident. LOL I moved to 150 LOL
Is this the USA government?
It might be popular among illegal drug smugglers. That's a boatload of money for a fun toy. My Honda motorcycle is fun and when I get there I have something to drive around. No airports needed...... But if it had wings.....?? hmmmmmm
Informative but damn, this guy sure takes his sweet time explaining anything.
Sounds like a tour guide. :)
I have flown 95 different kinds of aircraft over 55 years to include Airplanes Single & Multiengine Land & sea, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Gliders, and am typed in 3 from DC-3's to a DA10. I was susceptible about Gyroplanes until I flew one with Craig at Fainting Goat South of Fort Worth TX, Not only was the MTO Sport exciting and maneuverable but it was easy to fly. Most of my time was just getting use to the new maneuvers and understanding the more load you put on it the better it flies. This was more fun than any of the other aircraft have flown, easier to fly, safer within reason, and a whole lot less complicated. If I had the money I would buy either version of the MTO.....but I do like the feeling of being in the semi open cockpit in that it reminds me of my motorcycle days, but much safer and in the air! Dave Barron
I love it. I want one in Black and silver. I always said the only thing better than riding a motorcycle is flying an open cockpit airplane. I had both at one time. If I could afford it I'm sure I would have a Cavalon today. It is great looking and sounds like fun to fly. I am sold. All I need to do, is the new way of making money. Create a "feel sorry for me" fund raiser and collect large donations from all the generous people. Yes "David Barron" it is safer in the cockpit than on the ground.
wow I saw this back in 1972 in Lake Havasu City, AZ
I still have my blueprint for the Benson Gyrocopter from Popular Science
Ya and those were common as self builders for under $5k
Yes! Thank you for making the vid! I've been hoping you would ever since you made the Mosquito vids.
Speaking as an ex-Air Force pilot, I don't want to strap myself into anything that has this painted on it: "EXPERIMENTAL" ;) I want to purchase one, but I'm reminded of this shirt: "That's a horrible idea! What time?"
Don’t worry, it’s an experimentsl paint, the aircraft is fine.
@@StillAliveAndKicking_ I'm sure it is!
@Derek Mitchell If You had the courage to send me your email I'd send you my Air Force photos. 3321godislove@gmail.com
It does require a PPL. Experimental is a class the FAA designates as a one off or home built aircraft.
Many famous aircraft throughout history were registered as experimental.....
@@barrykropelin3845, Yes I'm sure it does. When little I dreamed of the early version and wanted to fly it. I n the movie, Fly Away Home, one is used.
Playback at 150% , to sound normal
Almost normal. But 125% really does sound normal. lol.
😂😂😂Hahaha! Spot on.. Thanks!!
Yes, painfully slow presentation.
Yes 125. Thank you
It does sound normal
Excellent aircraft! I've always fancied flying a Gyro!! The Utility value of these very STO / vert. landing aircraft is very unappreciated! Intrinsically FAR safer than any fixed wing aircraft!
You don't need an airstrip - any old short stretch of road will do, and the cost of ownership is FAR lower than any fixed-wing aircraft.
Just watch out for power and phone lines when using roads. As well as traffic.
No stol at 8k ft elevation!
Phil S - I should point out to you that they are neither STOL nor vertical landing capable. Despite what the guy in the video says. He is being misleading. Firstly, he said that on a day with 20-25kt headwinds, it would take off quickly - true. He also quoted figures for calm days and said (something like) 300ft wheels on the ground - What he didn't tell you is that a gyro has multiple stages to its takeoff profile - Once the wheels are off the ground, it is not safe to climb out until enough airspeed has been achieved in low-level flight along the runway which can take more than the "wheels on the ground" roll in some situations. They do land in a short run but most of them do not land vertically. You could land one in something as small as a tennis-court with proper training and adequate experience but you'll not get back out again. On a reasonably calm day, you'll need at least 200metres before you can climb out in something like the Cavalon. I need that in my MTO Sport and it's lighter than the Cavalon. ... and, I've flown the Cavalon - I was not impressed by it. It's heavy, sluggish, very imprecise in yaw, visibility sucks, panel is badly laid out, stick feels heavy and dead, and it has a VNE of 100mph (compared to 120mph for my MTO Sport).
@@RoadRunnerLaser Do you still have these same sentiments two years later? Would be very interesting to get an update!
This is what that snaggle tooth guy flew in the original Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior
Also James Bond (Sean Connery) in "You Only Live Twice" (Little Nellie).
The Sky Captain. In Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome he upgraded(?) To a Transavia PL-12 Airtruk, and became known as Jedediah the Pilot.
I agree Jean people gather around it wherever you land to see what this odd looking aircraft is. I built my Cavalon in 2016 and I love it. Safe flying and enjoy your Cavalon.
@@jamest1148 the Airtruck is one of the coolest aircraft ever built. Ugly as sin, tough as nails.
One of the original giro's
This guy is great !! Usually these interviews are informative at best. This guy gives us good info but he is quite relatable at the same time. Definitely an interesting concept. I wish he would have given us the price range for an "average" model without many bells and whistles.
notsosilentmajority1 $70k for their starter kit and their high-end model starts at $125k.
@@ClinttheGreat
Thanks very much.
Speed and range?
I own a Cavalon with a Rotax 914 since last year, although it can fly for almost 5 hours this is the ideal aircraft for short expeditions because of the speed (average airspeed 65knots)and you have to travel light (10kg max luggage per passenger/max passenger). Operating cost is around 100$CAD/hour and fun is guaranteed....if you want to remain anonymous at airports you will not! This nice looking Cavalon attracts a lot of people. Buying this aircraft was the best decision !
How far will it go on 1 tank of fuel?
That varies with the wind direction, a tank is 100 liters and I burn between 15-20 liters per hour depending on airspeed so in a no wind situation at 65 knots I could travel around 375 miles or 600 km...we usually fly by 2-3 hours legs which is ideal
Where abouts in Canada are you from?
Mauricie region
Why so slow? Most cruise I see is around 90 kts.
They are soo damn fun and the better you get the more insanely fun they are. I wish I could afford one.
I could not afford one but bought it anyway I purchased and built it the end of 2016 and have never looked back,,,,,,,too busy flying and having fun,,,,,,,you only get one spin on the wheel of life and I figured it was now or never so now at about 5 yrs and over 1002 hrs. on my Autogyro Cavalon I have given about 300 people their first gyro flight and I am thinking about moving up to the 915 version. I have fixed wing and helicopter experience but the gyro is what I have the most fun with and it is affordable to fly. I live in NE Pa. so if you get in the area send me a massage,,,,,,, I am always looking for an excuse to fly. The one restriction would be approx. 180 to 200 lbs maximum to comply with weight and balance restrictions.
It is really great job with your gyro plane ,I love this plane so much my friend it's my dream only.
Could buy one, not wealthy enough for one, have flown in one though, a blast. The one l Flew in Had a 914 with a Five Bladed Prop on it and a radical Pitch to it and Carbon Fiber Rotor on Top. It Cruised at 115kts. All day long, 500 + mile long endurance and Very Comfortable to Fly-In too. Wish l would of Had the $80,000 to purchase it. The only thing l would needed to Fly in! Very economical too. 4-4.5 gal.an hour.30gal. Fuel.
Awesome little Aircraft -- i'll surely get me one (in my next life), i'll be sure to remain a Single Guy.:)
Mgtow
Dont have kids and you will be fine.
Ever since the movie: It happened one night I've been interested in hearing about auto gyros. So cool.
Mad Max.
Mike Young what movie
I was just now watching "It Happened One night", and had to look up 'autogyro' was 80 years ago. HA! So popular now .... I was thinking maybe an early drone...
@@sherwinsalvatori6997 "It happened on night" w/ Clark Gable & Claudette Colbert (no relations Steven Colbert)
"I like flying gyrocopters. Buy one" sums up video
Cool 😎 I'm a Bensen pilot from about the mid 70's. Member of PRA chapter 5 norcal,. I pretty much stopped flying gytos when I got married mid 90's. Saw your booth at Oshkosh 2017, was that you? And also several Cavalons and Magni gyros at Mentone that year. However I don't have that kind of money, and I'm also getting pretty old. Haha. Glad to see a few other "old" gyro pilots out there. Would be nice to get back into it. My only thrill nowadays is flying FPV multirotors. Cheers.
Good sales person !
Fit for the job he does.
Yes I adore his Ray Ban Gun Metal Polarized sun glasses. I am wearing a pair demonstrated in the pic to your immediate left.
An helicopter ?
A Helicopter
That's a bad as "while we conversated I axed a question"
An Helicopter is correct if not used as often anymore
"that's a bad as"? grammar nazi with bad grammar.
Technically, AN helicopter is correct - or it was once. When I was growing up in the 60s in England, some pedants would say AN helicopter, or AN hotel, or some such. Meanwhile the rest of us would say A helicopter, or A hotel.
So, while it's not wrong to say AN helicopter, it's a vey old-fashioned way to say it.
I see no place for cargo of any kind. Is there any place for luggage?
What's the distance on these?
Russell Hess Day bag storage behind the seats. My fuel burn is 4.1 gallons/hr......25 total gallons.....cruise is around 80 kts. Range....400 +/- miles.
Do you have plans on making a Bush plane kinda version with bigger wheels for rough terrain?
Developing one now....should be ready for test flights in a few weeks.
Hope you got a chance to go up in one. I would love to see that video.
Bob was our instructor at Baybridge airport when I built our Cavalon you can see a ride along video one of our local pilots took when he went for a ride in the Cavalon you can see it at #Flight VLOG "The Gyro Copter" hope you enjoy it.
Takeoff distance*1: 30 m
Max endurance*2: 6 h
Max range*2: 700 km
Cruise speed: 145-160 km/h
Max speed: 195 km/h
Looks fun to Fly. Nice video, Thanks.
Is that why it was in the movie Road Warrior?
Is there and hybrid or electric version? With regenerative rotor generation that charges the batteries? That extends the tange?
I saw 3 of these fly over my old job in la one day and was super confused, I kinda thought these died off in the 30s
@joe caterman I actually just read that article yesterday and it made me want to get my ultralight finished and try it myself
@@MinutemanOutdoors link?
Wow, thought these were illegal in CA like anything else fun.
Would’ve been nice to know here how high it goes how fast it goes and how far goes but what do I know
Your Google broken again?
Yeah, good point. When you have almost unlimited time for the length of your video, why force people to have to visit other web sites to get the basic info that could have been in this video? It would have taken maybe another 2 or 3 minutes to provide some basic info.
Boom. THIS is exactly what I've been looking for! I just went to your website.
Gyrocopters are extremely safe that is why. Gyrocopters you can turn off the engine completely and it will land softly without power. Only reason the retrodyne wasn't succesful cause it was loud. Its bout overdue time for a new Retrodyne.
i flew from NY to England in my gyro
Lol
@Neil Stern it´s true but i had some good pot man
@Neil Stern i will let you know but you gotta chip in on the gas
You paid how much Extra for that feature ( that generates and goes through worm holes ) ... lol
@@MrBOB39 was not cheap
Good lift/climb even with full load? Sounds like a prime candidate for electric conversion.. or hybrid, for now.
as long as you get $200,000 to pay
these seem pretty awesome to be honestly, inherently safe small aircraft
Wonderful machine. I don't know why they are not more popular
I will need air to air missiles attached please.
I'll build my own.
With blackjack and hookers?
You just lost your warranty genius! lol
CHIP......NO YOU WON'T...
My name is Bob as well,and this has interested me
Looks perfect for delivering aeromail to the Prussian consolate in Siam.
Did I hear Baba O’Reiley in the background somewhere?
*I NOTICED THAT TOO!*
so many sad comment's about ppl who dreamed of flying and owning their own aircraft.. so many lost dreams, live threw me because i will most certainly dodcument my jurney to becoming what i was told was pipe dreaming. A pilot of my own airfraft. dreaming may be pointless to many but i just know i cannot let this dream die, someday i will find a way to purchase and operate one. dream or not i was truly meant to fly, ill build the thing myself if all else fails but im doing it somehow. such amazing spitited people, who woulda thought this dream was seriously shared and respected vy so many.
Started flying when I was 31 but as they say life happens and I had to quit several times over the years but at 60 I decided to build a Cavalon and have had so much fun with it in the last 2 years. Follow your dreams.
If I can help anybody achieve their dream of flying....my door is always open!!
@@barrykropelin3845 where are u located?
RvPrepper Located in NC....east of Charlotte. If you're ever close by......we'll do some flying!!
@@barrykropelin3845 Thanks so much I am just happy you replied to me. I'll tell you sad I was friends with a guy for 20 years at least and I haven't even see the inside of his many planes, back when I was 20ish I got 10 hours flight time in the life changed plans for me. Taylor Kraft t-34, Tomahawk, 182,185, Mooney Something. But I have full blow CanCer now but I do have inlays in NC or Va. Thanks for the reply I don't usually get replies.
What is the service ceiling, cruise speed and range?
Now hold on there just a diddly darn minute, Baba Looey... There seems to be a gap in logic at 5:30 when the narrator was expressing his concern for his safety when offered a test ride because "Man, these things are dang-er-ous", yet his fears were dispelled as "in about 15 minutes I knew I had misjudged this aircraft... It was a lot of fun".
Isn't that the same logic as meeting someone in a bar and despite your having concerns about the dangers of "unprotected sex" you go ahead anyway.... and in about 15 minutes is was so much fun that you lost all concern over safety.
Somehow the logic evades me.
Simple: reason gyrocraft have a bad rep is there were no training aircraft until late 70s... so all pilots from the Benson craze of the 50s until late 70 were all classroom instruction (if they were lucky) then "have fun and good luck".... now that there are dual seat "ultalight" gyro's available, there are more reasonable rates of pilot fault crashes and the crafts themselves are much more safe that either fixed wing or helicopters....
The danger comes when you are always flying close to the ground for a thrill.
Why??
apolo romero the pitch angle could be too steep suddenly and the plane would stall
raymond silva you cannot stall a gyroplane. The only comparable danger is of unloading the rotor.
@@catherineburton195 I bet I can stall one by shutting down the engine and pulling back on the stick.
@@thelast344 no. You absolutely can NOT. All that would happen is that the aircraft would descend, completely under control. As long as either forward OR downward flight is continuing, the rotor blades continue to rotate and generate lift.
6:23 Paragliding is closer to being a bird IMHO :-)
Nope. Hangliding.
@@roiq5263 Possibly. (I haven't tried hang gliding, as soon as a hang glider can be made to fit in a backpack and land in a very tight spot in the mountains, I'm game :-) ). I was merely commenting on autogyro.
Sorry. True. Misunderstanding.
Why does everyone say the rotor is not powered. This only confuses people. The rotor has to receive input via some means to spool up from the engine one way or another. What is it? Belt, hydraulic? What? There is no way you pre rotate the rotor before take off without some connection to the engine..
Sal Balakrishnan Yes...it's connected by several different methods to initiate the pre-rotation sequence.....but after pre-rotating......the rotor is not driven by the engine....it is free wheeling into the wind.
Great story, convincing guy to listen to
Having a different set of benefits & limitations, I've always wondered what the ideal functions of these craft are. Like, I see it being a fun weekend fly, but I don't know if it comes in versions that can carry much cargo, or what range they can reach, etc. etc. I wonder if you could make one with big tires so it could function like a land-anywhere 'bush' gyro?! lol.
lol more cargo space, a bit more range, and bigger tires so it can land in rough conditions... You don't fool me you work for the cartel! haha
@@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou I'm interested in flight, but I'm not, er, in the club (like, I'm not a pilot). I'm wondering if 'the cartel' is some insider's reference.
@@pbasswil lol I was just joking that it seemed like you were asking about upgrades that would be very handy for drug runners.
@@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou Ok, gotcha :^>
They have more drag than a fixed wing aircraft and do best with high power to weight ratio engines. The Australian livestock mustering gyros are bare bones light builds with Rotax 912 motors with massive propellers. To carry cargo and have performance requires high performance motors in the 200-300 horsepower range which are not widely or affordably available
If u are going to have just 2 seats and your mission is fun don't think a modern Gyro can be beat. Maybe it's a teeny bit nerdy though. )
I think "teeny bit nerdy' is kinda in these days.
A company like Tata needs to start building these things.
It's fun till it falls;;;;;;; Kool stuff
Accidents occur when you don't think through what you can/ can't do in most situations. That is 'read the instructions'. Flew them for years in the development phase . Most as a 'Test Pilot '. Some scary situations occured, so learning curve very steep. One 'write off', caused by faulty cable making, leading to a uncontrolled spin caused by full rudder application at about 250'. Descended vertically , with a little sideways dodging of a shack and fence. Because the builder was in the aircraft manufacturing business, he put a cable down tte mast, good thing, as the mast broke, with me hanging on for dear life, thiking that when the rotor hit the ground, I was going to be cut int salami slices. All I got was a fright and a desire not to do that again. Not hurt in all the time I flew them, and having flown gliders and Cessna's, find gyros to be very safe.
lawrence willard you reminded me when docking a fifty foot yacht in high winds,,,I kept my cool and went to my training but,,,, I still had to wipe myself after slamming down a double shot of Jack,,,,😨😎🤣
I'd never fly in a gyro unless it had jump capability.
I had dreamed of a Gyroplane since I was 5. Long story short I bought a single place 3 years ago on eBay. Make sure to do homework on any used aircraft. government red tape will also crush dreams, unless you are a good liar. I did all the updates got only about 13k invested. The hardest part is getting lessons unless you are lucky enough to live close to a good Cfi. But well worth it end. Always follow your dreams no regrets!!!!!
I can get a fully functional true helicopter (One seat) for 36K in kit form, 60k for a two seater (True helicopter powered main rotor)
Do you believe riding or flying a helicopter is more fun than a single engine airplane?
El autogiro uno de los grandes inventos de la ingeniería aeronáutica.
Took an intro flight with Bob, work in the same building as their program at Bay Bridge. Nice little airplanes. I question the practicality, very low cruise speeds and range, but they are cool as hell.
Depending on the make and model (AutoGyro isn't the only company in the US) you can fly a gyroplane at 90-100knots cruise for 3-5hrs. Gyros are just as fast or faster than a helicopter and burn fuel 4-6gal/hr like a LSA fixed wing. I love this channel, but there are a bunch of other gyro vids showing cross country capabilities in good and bad weather. Prices vary too, this gyro is at the top end. Brand new start around $70k. Good used ones around $40k. If I had my PPL and could buy one, it would fit my missions (getting to work and visiting family in other states).
@@gospfunk yeah, fair points, I stand somewhat corrected, upon further inspection, this is actually the exact Gyro I had the chance to fly, based at Bay Bridge in MD. If they took that sucker all the way down to Sebring from here, it can handle a bit of cross country.
@@gospfunk Aerocopter AC 20 is even more expensive with VERY little performance increase.
@@StuartRedman1 One of they guys that built his Cavalon at Baybridge was based at Sky Manor NJ and just relocated to Florida and he did not trailer it,,,,he flew it down.
@@StuartRedman1 Check out the TH-cam video of the guys that flew around Iceland. Great video.
"Pilots Fly This Instead Of An Helicopter"... Perhaps you mean "A Helicopter".
I got to fly in one of these (as a passenger) in Hildesheim Germany where they are manufactured. It's just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. The model I rode in was one of the earlier open-cockpit models. That actually made it more fun, in my opinion. It was like riding a flying motorcycle in the open air. Fun!
It is a traditional rule of English that an can be used before words that begin with an H sound if the first syllable of that word is not stressed. Indeed, some traditionalists would say it must be used before such words. Modern English and newspapers tend to say a helicopter. The aspirated H is used less these days. Educated people used to say 'unting instead of hunting for example.
Absolutely cool looking, especially the cockpit!
Did not understand the fact that the rota blade is not powered….. what makes it go around and generated lift? The forward motion?
Yep
$150K!!! Guess I won't be getting one!
Find 4-5 guys who are also wanting to buy one and buy it together.
dear uploader, you fly A helicopter. You eat AN apple. thx.
Ate*
@@sakud1 no ate is past tense, means it happened some time ago.
If I came into money this is what I would choose to fly. I'd fly from the UK all over Europe, no traffic, great fun,
I'm around the corner from French Valley airport, any Gyro action this way?
Its sad how life happens and our dreams get shelved I did learn to fly but haven't been in sometime I really want to fly a gyro its my new dream to everyone that put your dreams on hold LETS ALL MAKE A PROMISE TO MAKE OUR DREAMS A PRIORITY OK PEOPLE?? Only then when we make our dreams reality will we be the WINNERS THAT OUR CREATOR MEANT US TO BE! I mean this and when we do we will be happy get that spring in our step just feel good lets be a little selfish on this ok who is with me on the this we will call it "THE DREAM KEEPERS FLYING CLUB" unless someone has better name LETS DO IT
Cragger
You’ve been watching too much Oprah, lady.
Just get on with it.
LOL YES JUST A DREAM OF MINE WE ALL ACHIEVE OUR GREATEST DREAMS, SO you get a car, you get a car lol etc @@larjkok1184
hey I watched your video why all the negative thumbs down may be they shouldn't achieve their dreams haha pretty windy where you were has that gotten you in to some trouble ? like end up in Antartica? if so what the hell is up there ?@@larjkok1184
Seeing one and I thought, of the James Bond film , You Only Live Twice!
Zak Jansen cameraman on a harness lost a foot when a chopper got too close.
And only die once
I zoned out. Did he cover range and flight time?
Looks very practical and fun !
I love autogyros, just wish they had higher cruise speeds.
you need to look at the turbine powered autogyro 600 knots!!
@@hopeofthewicked Do you have a link to that? I'll try a search, but Ghod only knows what will come up!
No such beast for an AutoGyro. 600 kts.nope
Mine cruises right around 100 mph. Not too bad
carter copters is the answer!
Is enthusiasm no longer a thing.?!!
regarding safety in mountain regions (ex: base camps at himalayas), i learnt that helicopters and fixed wing twins are preferred. how about a gyro's performance at high altitude, in snow mountain regions like that?, thanks in advance for any response.
Autogyros are cool. I don't fly cuz I get motion sick, but they're still cool. If I could fly the only thing I'd rather go up in would be a glider. I don't like engine noise.
My wife get motion sickness easily....she flies both fixed wing and gyros with me but she prefers the Gyro....it can handle thermals better resulting in a smoother ride.
Wait did I hear correctly? did he say 150??
Yes around there. It depends on the exchange rate and what options you get. He said this had about every option. I think the basic kit is around $90,000 USD.
@@ictpilot thats nuts, must be a nice flyer
@@gavins9021 They are.
The future of Aviation certainly does look fun didn't James Bond fly one
Little nellie was designed and flown by RAF wing commander Ken Wallis (retired). What he didn't know about the autogyro isn't worth knowing. He used to build them from scratch in his workshop. And yes he was still flying them into his 80's.
@@tempusfugit9796 whew lad
I want to build an ultralite with a turboed busa 750 motor and five blade prop. All carbon fiber and maybe put some baddass neon on it
I'm looking for the wright brothers floor plan to build my first airplane. That's all i can afford at the moment. i was going to build a mosquito but i heard they are free in the everglades..lol
Eight minute commercial for Autogyro USA.
Geez; for $145,000 you can get a Bell 47 kit.
POWERED BY ROAD TAX??!! Jesus, no wonder it's expensive!!
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Ha that a good one! Now only if pippy longstalking would have put a patent on the idea stopped her bs her and that freaky whorse and monkey could have actually paid for the house and papa wouldnt half to gp back to see.
@Jerry Moody certified engine, gov red tape, so yeah 'road tax' is about right .
Rotax 914. Very dependable.... which is why it’s in the Cavalon.
I guess the video didn't really answer the Headline's Question other than "it's more fun". As a fixed wing pilot, I would love to have been given more info. I did appreciate the landing and takeoff info, and the fact that he gave the price. Looks like an amazing A/C
Hello Dave I fly a Cavalon probably much more than most people out there 755 hours in less than 3 years since I built it from a kit. I do not work for the company but I do love this machine and attend many fly in events with it. I may not be able to answer all your questions but if you want to contact me I will tell you what I know. email me at hilltop2@ptd.net thank you Ron
'I was inverted at a mach 2'
****Lt. Pete Maverick