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old gyrocopter design?
Hi there everyone!
The reason for this posting is straight forward: I am looking for an old gyro copter design. It must be older than 1994 for it is not in a 1994 listing of "KITPLANES" anymore. As far as my memory goes, it was called "Windrider" or "Windraider", had a composite fuselage and an all closed cockpit. I saw one flying between 1989 and 1992, I think. Google does not really reveal anything that makes sense to me. A possible last contact is from a web site called http://www.vula.org which claims: 1 AEROSTAT 340 '82 - Aerolight Flight Development Co., MESA, AZ - later sold to Aerotech Dynamics Co. Lawtey, FL "Windrider" 1 A WINDRIDER '84 - Aerotech Dynamics Corp., Lawtey, FL - Principals ? the rights were purchased to the AEROSTAT 340 fm MESA, AZ - and the name was changed and this company added a two seater version. - CLOUD CHASER '84 by Aerotec Dynamics Corp '84 factory-Lawtey, FL - sales office in N.Y. City see: "Aerostat / Windrider" However, the yellowpages do not show an entry. Who has further hints and information? Happy flying, Eckard |
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E. Glaser wrote: Hi there everyone! The reason for this posting is straight forward: I am looking for an old gyro copter design. It must be older than 1994 for it is not in a 1994 listing of "KITPLANES" anymore. As far as my memory goes, it was called "Windrider" or "Windraider", had a composite fuselage and an all closed cockpit. I saw one flying between 1989 and 1992, I think. Google does not really reveal anything that makes sense to me. Who has further hints and information? Happy flying, Eckard Eckard, It was called a "WindRyder", and was manufactured by the same company that made McCutchen SkyWheels rotorblades in Colorado. They haven't been made in years. Your best bet for information would be at http://www.rotaryforum.com The site is currently down for a short time for database repairs, but should be up soon. There is a builder there who is rebuilding one. You may be able to find some more leads. Mike |
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