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Delta Echo |
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Hi, and welcome to this log in which I am documenting the construction of gyroplane ZK-RDE, a Gyrobee. I highly recommend checking out the "Gyrobee" link for more information about this delightful little aircraft :)
That you can leave the ground via a machine you built in your shed is miracle enough. There's no need to push the envelope. |
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ConceptionThis whole project can be traced back to a conversation with a friend at work, who announced he was going for his commercial licence. Within about an hour, and with the assistance of the 'net, vague notions about going flying again had hardened into a decision to build a Gyrobee. I first saw a photo of one of these machines sometime around 1997, and have wanted one ever since. There's something particularly appealling about the aircraft. And the Gyrobee's designer, Dr Ralph Taggart, kindly makes the plans available for free. Current statusThe wee beast is on her wheels, seat & control stick installed, and engine & exhaust mounted. The tail has been mounted, but for the time being is off the aircraft to avoid hangar rash in the garage. The instrument pod, panel and plumbing are complete. Engine has been started and run, next step is the break-in.
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 The photo which started it all: The original Gyrobee at rollout. |
