Of all the Gyro vids I've watched on TH-cam, this is one of my favorites. Just a man and his gyro on an adventure. The way flying should be! I hope you upload more. I'm just beginning my gyro journey and documenting it as well. Fly safe and see you in the skies!
Yep I learned how to align blades with a string-line later on when I changed machines and got to learn from who built it. There wasn't much help out in the desert where I was the only gyro pilot playing by myself. I've got another video coming soon where I talk about stick shake
Although it can be reduced by properly tracking the blades, some stick shake is inevitable on two-blade rotorcraft. Robinson helicopters do the same. You quickly get used to it. Just don't hold the stick in a death grip.
When you get your new camera, I'd be very interested in seeing you autorotate a landing again. Next time intentionally though! Few questions: How was the glide range with those blades compared to longer or shorter you've used? How much did the build cost in US$? Are you burning AV Gas, or what is your fuel? Do you have a fuel filter on the engine? How about a fuel/water separator? Looking forward to your next video!
Hey mate. The longer blades took less power to fly with and had a better gliding range than the shorter blades, I dunno how much it cost to build because I bought it used, its got a subaru ea81 car engine so I just use normal petrol just like a car, it had a fuel filter, fuel pump and spare fuel pump and I always flew with both fuel pumps on
@@omeobandit9928 I've a 6 cylinder running around here, but I'm looking to use 4 cylinder instead. Might see if someone would trade. I want to make a 2 person for tall people (I'm 6'2" & my body is 6'5") with the rear seat slightly elevated for viewing over the top of the pilot, as well as a small cargo area for long cross country trips. Balance between speed and comfort is probably the challenge.
@@FarmerBrownGrows Those tandems normally have the pilot at the front and the passenger at the rear. Good to have more weight higher up to even out the thrust line. Certain engines will be too heavy or not suited to the job, i'd recommend ringing around to some home builders in your country who have lots of experience building and tinkering, theres alot of old gyro builders that are just taking their knowledge to the grave
Yes, with NSI gearbox. Rob patroney 28ft blades (revolution rotors). From memory its about 4800 rpm for roughly 40-45kts, maybe a bit more on a hot afternoon
I put 26ft alloy blades on it in the next video and I was cruising at about 50kts at 5000rpm. its got a lot of drag, 50 is about as quick as it can go level
@@omeobandit9928 28’? Large diameter blades for a single place. My beast has 29 footers but weighs empty at 650+ lbs. what is your Rotor Rpm at cruise?
@@crawford323 I dont remember accurately because it had an RPM gauge but it quickly stopped working. I remember something like 316rpm. Not very fast really.
@@omeobandit9928 That is about what I expected it to be. Slower than most but not by much. It seems the slick glass birds are pushing 400 or more now when loaded with two people.
@@omeobandit9928 Bro, excellent video and I appreciate your efforts in posting it. So where is this? I had my gyro at Bellevue mine in 1991, thats just north of Leinster. Did about 80 hours in a year. Man that video takes me back! I am moving back to Kambalda later in 2023, going to go back underground. Can't wait actually. I guess you are mining etc?
@@gordongibson7137 awesome... i lived on the road as a teenager with a 250 motobike and stumbled upon leinster once. Hadnt showered for 3 days, putting along in the desert summer. Couldn't believe the green grass and activity in this small town and everything was free I used the olympic swimming pool and one gentleman offered to pay my tank of fuel. This video is filmed from maryvale station, ive since moved to alice and soon moving to coober pedy for work im glad you enjoyed btw what was your gyro? will you get another one?
Of all the Gyro vids I've watched on TH-cam, this is one of my favorites. Just a man and his gyro on an adventure. The way flying should be! I hope you upload more. I'm just beginning my gyro journey and documenting it as well. Fly safe and see you in the skies!
I'm a fixed wing pilot. The wobbling of that stick would make me very nervous.
Yep I learned how to align blades with a string-line later on when I changed machines and got to learn from who built it. There wasn't much help out in the desert where I was the only gyro pilot playing by myself. I've got another video coming soon where I talk about stick shake
Although it can be reduced by properly tracking the blades, some stick shake is inevitable on two-blade rotorcraft. Robinson helicopters do the same. You quickly get used to it. Just don't hold the stick in a death grip.
I wonder if only you were a Lefthand pilot or all you pilot under? Just kidding. I'm also lefties.
Nice job!! Will be waiting for more!!
Wilcannia? Where is that. Fantastic country.
Those rotor blades seem to be quite out of balance
Yep, I didn't know what string-lining blades was until I sold this machine. When I finally aligned them I found they were about an inch off centre!
Can you help me to build like this one , what engine you using this gyro
Where abouts are you in the outback somewhere in australia
That's insane.
Reminded me Mad Max 2 movie!
When you get your new camera, I'd be very interested in seeing you autorotate a landing again. Next time intentionally though!
Few questions: How was the glide range with those blades compared to longer or shorter you've used? How much did the build cost in US$? Are you burning AV Gas, or what is your fuel? Do you have a fuel filter on the engine? How about a fuel/water separator?
Looking forward to your next video!
Hey mate. The longer blades took less power to fly with and had a better gliding range than the shorter blades, I dunno how much it cost to build because I bought it used, its got a subaru ea81 car engine so I just use normal petrol just like a car, it had a fuel filter, fuel pump and spare fuel pump and I always flew with both fuel pumps on
If you build yourself you can make it with under $10k
@@omeobandit9928 I've a 6 cylinder running around here, but I'm looking to use 4 cylinder instead. Might see if someone would trade.
I want to make a 2 person for tall people (I'm 6'2" & my body is 6'5") with the rear seat slightly elevated for viewing over the top of the pilot, as well as a small cargo area for long cross country trips. Balance between speed and comfort is probably the challenge.
@@FarmerBrownGrows Those tandems normally have the pilot at the front and the passenger at the rear. Good to have more weight higher up to even out the thrust line. Certain engines will be too heavy or not suited to the job, i'd recommend ringing around to some home builders in your country who have lots of experience building and tinkering, theres alot of old gyro builders that are just taking their knowledge to the grave
south aus border?
Interesting place to fly.
Does those dirt roads mess with your prop much?
I get small chips of the ends off the prop from time to time but it's easily fixed with super glue, bicarb soda and sandpaper 🙂
What kinda phone??
Poco f3 smart phone with a shoelace woven around it and my neck lol
Subaru E81? With Re-drive? SkyWheels? At what speed vs RPM is the cruise?
Yes, with NSI gearbox. Rob patroney 28ft blades (revolution rotors). From memory its about 4800 rpm for roughly 40-45kts, maybe a bit more on a hot afternoon
I put 26ft alloy blades on it in the next video and I was cruising at about 50kts at 5000rpm. its got a lot of drag, 50 is about as quick as it can go level
@@omeobandit9928 28’? Large diameter blades for a single place. My beast has 29 footers but weighs empty at 650+ lbs. what is your Rotor Rpm at cruise?
@@crawford323 I dont remember accurately because it had an RPM gauge but it quickly stopped working. I remember something like 316rpm. Not very fast really.
@@omeobandit9928 That is about what I expected it to be. Slower than most but not by much. It seems the slick glass birds are pushing 400 or more now when loaded with two people.
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The silence is palpable.....What a waste of effort
I've got better productions than this one up my sleeve but just been delayed abit for a few reasons
@@omeobandit9928 Bro, excellent video and I appreciate your efforts in posting it. So where is this? I had my gyro at Bellevue mine in 1991, thats just north of Leinster. Did about 80 hours in a year. Man that video takes me back! I am moving back to Kambalda later in 2023, going to go back underground. Can't wait actually. I guess you are mining etc?
@@gordongibson7137 awesome... i lived on the road as a teenager with a 250 motobike and stumbled upon leinster once. Hadnt showered for 3 days, putting along in the desert summer. Couldn't believe the green grass and activity in this small town and everything was free I used the olympic swimming pool and one gentleman offered to pay my tank of fuel. This video is filmed from maryvale station, ive since moved to alice and soon moving to coober pedy for work im glad you enjoyed btw what was your gyro? will you get another one?