If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Gyrocopter Speed
I have some basic questions about speeds of gyrocopters.
(Please forgive me if my questions are kind of basic. I'm currently working on my private pilot for airplanes, with long term goal of getting into gyros. I have a few hours time in gyros, but not enough yet to know what I'm talking about.) Why is there such a wide range of max/cruise speeds for gyros? I notice a Barnett BRC540 2 place cruises at 110 with a top speed of 138. An RAF Cruises at 70 with a max of 100. Most single places seem to cruise between 45 and 80. Why aren't there more fast single place gyros? Other than a bigger engine, why can a Barnett go 138 compared to RAF's 100? What characteristics give it the stability to safely go faster? And why wouldn't they design those characteristics into other gyros? If I have a design of a stable gyro that cruises at 50, what would prevent me from safely adding a bigger engine, re-doing my hang test, and flying at 80 (for example). If I build a gyro from a kit or plans, when I fly it how can I tell when I'm going faster than I safely should? (Other than reading designer's specs.) Do all gyros have a characteristic "feel" when getting to the edge? |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Landing and T/O distances (Was Cold War ALternate Basing) | Guy Alcala | Military Aviation | 3 | August 13th 04 12:18 PM |
Va and turbulent air penetration speed. | Doug | Instrument Flight Rules | 70 | January 11th 04 08:35 PM |
Va and turbulent air penetration speed. | Doug | Owning | 69 | January 11th 04 08:35 PM |
Speed Astir | Guy Acheson | Soaring | 0 | December 11th 03 02:24 AM |
New Film: The Need For Speed - Going to war on drugs | Phil Carpenter | Military Aviation | 0 | July 23rd 03 07:43 AM |