It's too bad that a couple of years back I was a new member of this club. I intended to build and fly my own gyro. I had purchased plans for a gyro many years past. Considering I had been a tool and die machinist, and I am a pilot and an A&P, I figured this would be a great project to do now that I am retired. One Saturday after several of us paid for glider flights, two of the officers standing next to me, talking to each other, said that they were not going to fly the glider anymore. It was stated that it would not be available to club members that wanted to use it due to wear and tear if they continued having people pay to fly it. Strange statement to hear as only club members and their wife's were paying and flying that day. After later hearing about them flying the gyro the very next day, and me being only a new member, I feel this statement was made for me to hear. They also made the statement that their instructor did not want to fly it anymore. As I mentioned, the next day one long time member flew the glider for several hours with the aid of the pilot and one of these same Club officers, and they took the time to solo him. I am not sure what the purpose of the dishonesty was . I was a member and dropped out as it seemed they did not really want new members, or at least me in their club. Do yourself a favor and check out any club you might want to join, before investing your time and money some place you might not be wanted. Not sour grapes, just facts.
There was no dishonesty - unfortunately, the person who was piloting our Glider decided he was going to stop doing that. However, he had already agreed to work with the other long time member to get him airtime so he could get enough time to solo the glider. While Chapter One has a decent number of members, we do not have many who are comfortable taking new people up in the Glider. In fact, it's been over 2 years now since the glider has been used. It is unfortunate, but we cannot force anyone to pilot our glider if they do not want to. You just happened to be a new member at the time when Glider use was coming to an end. I should know, as I'm the Chapter One President. We are always happy for people who want to be a member, but as in any Club, things change, and sometimes events (like Glider flying) no longer happen.
Whats with the sound? Ita like that rotor is lubed with sand. Do you ever get off the ground? The truck and sun look like they är in the same spot. Next video point tje camera forward so we can see the scenery and the gyro going around a pattern to land.
Phearin Sim - only time battery is used is to help pre-rotate the blades for flight. Once they get up to speed, pre-rotater is disengaged and blades spin only by air flowing g through them.
Wonderful attemt...carryon
Rich, your switch from passenger to pilot (at 9:25) was so very graceful, I aspire to be like you when I grow up!
It's too bad that a couple of years back I was a new member of this club. I intended to build and fly my own gyro. I had purchased plans for a gyro many years past. Considering I had been a tool and die machinist, and I am a pilot and an A&P, I figured this would be a great project to do now that I am retired. One Saturday after several of us paid for glider flights, two of the officers standing next to me, talking to each other, said that they were not going to fly the glider anymore. It was stated that it would not be available to club members that wanted to use it due to wear and tear if they continued having people pay to fly it. Strange statement to hear as only club members and their wife's were paying and flying that day. After later hearing about them flying the gyro the very next day, and me being only a new member, I feel this statement was made for me to hear. They also made the statement that their instructor did not want to fly it anymore. As I mentioned, the next day one long time member flew the glider for several hours with the aid of the pilot and one of these same Club officers, and they took the time to solo him. I am not sure what the purpose of the dishonesty was . I was a member and dropped out as it seemed they did not really want new members, or at least me in their club. Do yourself a favor and check out any club you might want to join, before investing your time and money some place you might not be wanted. Not sour grapes, just facts.
I realy enjoyed you experience...nice of you.
There was no dishonesty - unfortunately, the person who was piloting our Glider decided he was going to stop doing that. However, he had already agreed to work with the other long time member to get him airtime so he could get enough time to solo the glider. While Chapter One has a decent number of members, we do not have many who are comfortable taking new people up in the Glider. In fact, it's been over 2 years now since the glider has been used. It is unfortunate, but we cannot force anyone to pilot our glider if they do not want to. You just happened to be a new member at the time when Glider use was coming to an end. I should know, as I'm the Chapter One President. We are always happy for people who want to be a member, but as in any Club, things change, and sometimes events (like Glider flying) no longer happen.
What do u mean not sour grapes? Sourest, uderdeveloped hard grapes indeed!
Whats with the sound? Ita like that rotor is lubed with sand. Do you ever get off the ground? The truck and sun look like they är in the same spot. Next video point tje camera forward so we can see the scenery and the gyro going around a pattern to land.
How much meter 1 rotor blade? How do you do mAke a rotor blade
Used with battery brothers?
Phearin Sim - only time battery is used is to help pre-rotate the blades for flight. Once they get up to speed, pre-rotater is disengaged and blades spin only by air flowing g through them.
I love all things gyro. That said this is one of the worst videos I've ever seen. I made it to 3:12 and had to turn it off.
For as long as they were on the ground a go cart would have sufficed.
Gyro gliders are lame