Aero-TV: Sweet Little Gyro - The Affordable HoneyBee G2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2011
- There Are Good And Affordable Times to Be Had Under A Free-Wheeling Rotor!!!
Everyone in aviation loves the concept of flight... even more so when that concept doesn't mean having to mortgage your house. Some of the most affordable flying, mind you, can be had if you care to partake of the delights inherent in the latest generation of sport gyroplanes... a breed of aircraft that evolved very nicely since the esteemed Dr. Igor Bensen popularized the critters with the original Bensen Gyrocopter.
ANN is ALWAYS on the lookout for a cool new flying machine... and few places paid off, in that regard, as well as our visit to the annual PRA Fly-In in Indiana. Every year, the most dedicated fans of sport rotorcraft journey to a sleepy little airport in a small town in Indiana, by the name of Mentone. The town hosts a pretty neat little airport that, among it many claims to fame, is the home of the Popular Rotorcraft Association and a dynamite yearly rotorcraft gathering that gets its buzz on right after Oshkosh.
There, we took a solid look at the latest iteration of the HoneyBee gyro series. Available in both experimental as well as ultralight versions, the honeyBee G2 also has a two-place cousin for those who want some company while their rotor beat the air into submission. The Ultralight version of the HoneyBee G2 draws from the success of the Original HoneyBee Gyro designed by Jim Fields and Dr. Ralph Taggart, the designer of the Gyrobee. Using the parameters of the original aircraft Aeroworks Int'l has been able to create a lighter, better looking and better handling gyroplane that is specifically designed for those who want to fly ultralight gyroplanes.
The Experimental version of the HoneyBee G2 is engineered for the single-place gyro builder who wants a great looking aircraft, that is easy to build, that offers a wide variety of engine and finishing options and is one they can grow with and personalize. Because this frame was conjured from their Two-Place Tandem frame, this aircraft is engineered to carry more fuel, heavier payloads, go longer distances and provide the best in single-place gyroplane experiences. With a Useful Load of over 600#'s, this aircraft allows for heavier pilots, cargo saddlebags, trips, camping excursions all while retaining the traditional great handling qualities that the HoneyBee has been known for. The differences between the Ultralight and the Experimental versions of the HoneyBee G2 are Heavier Tubing In The Overall Construction, Heavy Duty Landing Gear, Heavy Duty Tail Bracing, Heavy Duty Main Gear, Larger Fuel Tanks, Larger Two Stroke & Four Stroke Engine Options, Glass Panel Instrument Options, More Powerful, Stronger Pre-Rotator System, Wider Chord Blades, Lighting Options, Wind Screen Options, and Enclosure Ready (When Available).
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I think this is the sweetest machine I have ever seen. I would love to price out a single or maybe a tandem. Also looking to find a licensed instructor in western Canada.
wow. he horizontal stab was a great idea. I had heard pio was a big deal on autogyros.
landing gear looked light
Where can you find a Gyro kit for home built
What a wonderful job you guys have done. I hope you sell a million of them.
Do you have any training available in Canada?
Many gyrocopter companies have come and gone. Some of them were well thought out designs with a good safety record.
Harsh regulations by the aviation authorities combined with the small size of the market, make it difficult for manufacturers to survive, however much enthusiastic they are.
Microlight aircraft industry in the UK is another example.
@Job Chithalan ,
It;s the same old story. The large companies lobby for regulations that keep the smaller companies from competing with them. For example , I am a small farmer. I raise , natural , free range , organic chickens. Vastly superior to what you can buy in a supermarket . But , the regulations limit me to selling 1,000 chickens per year . If I go over that then I must have a government license and government inspections all of which I must pay for. Now , I can no longer afford to raise and sell my chickens UNLESS I grow them the same as the major corporations do . Thus , no more competition for them . The same thing occurs for the dairy industry and the beef industry . And the aircraft industry .
Where do you buy one can’t find it anywhere???
Where in the world can I buy a damn gyro copter assembled ready to fly???????
I live in KY.
Thanks for any help.
There's great joy in building and flying your own creation!
Where is Jim Fields now
My name is Bobby I think that is a really cool gyrocopter just curious how long does it take to learn how to fly one of those honey bees? I'm 61 years young and thinking about maybe getting me when I'm learn to fly it if it be God's will laugh out loud
Well, that all depends on how well you can pick up on the aspects of flying your gyro...From what I read...10-20 hours till solo...Now, that's flying..That doesn't involve learning radio and nav skills....Cheers..!!!
price for the ultralight????
anyone has used one??
$ 200 an hour and you need from 20 to 30 hours of flight
@stretch34318 Gotta admit, the aviation ads aren't as subversive and condescending to the viewers intellect as most are. So, I don't mind them.
This gyro is no longer available and the gentleman interviewed in this video seems to have closed the company down
@dr FeelGood Nah, one of the people working there crashed and died in one of the G2's
"HoneyBee G2 Ultralight Update" is at honeybeeg2.blogspot.co.uk There is also a HoneyBee G2 Brochure there to drool over ;-)
It seems that Jim Fields absconded with deposits from many well intended customers. Not so sweet little gyro!
Oh poo . .. That's just evil.
Something about his eyes had me wondering, before I read this.
@Frank De Ruiter - yes indeed, Frank!
I find that my 'mistrust detector' is usually good.
But "I like this guy, he must be trustworthy" is often wrong. Hard experience suggests that I should always Ask My Wife. It worked with my first wife, and it still does with the second. The ladies just seem to know....
@John Smythe ,
Yes, something about him just gives me that nagging little itch . For example I would not accept a personal check from him.
Any body else remember J. Bede and the Bede-5 ?
Are the plans available?
Don't get your hopes up folks. It appears that this gyro company is no longer in business. I have tried to contact the owner, or people who know the owner but have had no response from the company. Too bad as it looked like a good product.
Please let me know if you find them.
They had a pretty good line up offered at an air show, but I don't know what happened to them after that.
@dr FeelGood the scanner u might be thinking of is the Elio guy.
Not electric 😞