The 915iS has taken gyro performance to a whole new level! You're welcome. Stay safe flying that high powered beast! Was fun flying the Yellow Cavalon along the coast out in LA when we visited.

Thanks Jason. Solo flight (which I don't do often) is so much fun in gyro. Get back in the air sooner then later, I'm sure the weather is getting good by you as well! You have a fantastic instructor. Phil is a great mentor with the best demeanor and promotes fantastic insights for his many students (like myself) across the globe. I really like the wide availability to learn best practices that Phil and the IAPGT continually assess and reassess. It's what gyro flying has been missing for many years. The 4 stage takeoff technique is so useful to reduce take off errors. I find it a little more difficult, especially when filming a high performance takeoff, to speak through the steps as quickly as it happens though as you can see in the video. Everyone I fly with gets this method ingrained in them. Thanks for the feedback on the video!

@@gyrorevolution5249 Thanks Robert, I'll pass your comments and feedback onto Phil as I have been very active with him helping to 'steer' Gyropedia in a direction which students will find useful without affecting Phil's great tuition. Blue skies!

@@jasonrwilkinson9216 Thanks for your work as well then! Great direction.

Yes, a flight like that, enjoying the aircraft solo, truly brought that loving feeling right back again!

Yes Stu, can't wait to get you through the Commercial add-on to your existing certs!

Our pleasure!

Thanks

You're welcome. Density altitude has a strong affect on aircraft performance. Wings (rotorwings too) have to operate at either higher angles of attack (fixed wing) or higher rotor speed (gyroplanes) to produce the same amount of lift at higher elevations/altitude. Engines when normally aspirated (non-turbocharged) produce less power as altitude increases. For those who operate gyroplanes from 4,000' elevations and higher we highly recommend either the turbo 914 or turbo 915 rotax engines. If you are primarily operating from high altitude airports and you have a fixed pitch prop it should be ground adjusted to be more coarse than when operating at sea level. If operations are varied from sea level to high altitude airports and cruise levels, then a constant speed propeller is strongly recommended for optimal performance and proper utilization of of the engine. Keep in mind that in the USA those operating under "Sport Pilot" privileges are restricted to using fixed pitch props. In Canada I'm not familiar if this is a limitation or if Canadians even have the equivalent of the FAA Sport Pilot certification.

Gyro's have come a long ways in many areas, most importantly, safety! You're spot on. The level of power, efficiency and caliber of avionics make them very competitive to other forms of recreational flight.

The balancing string give you a visual indication of the airflow over the aircraft. Ideally you want it straight so equal parts go over the left and right side of the aircraft. This minimizes drag and maximizes performance and economy. It's a simple device that never lies! In airplanes (with front mounted engine) you typically use an inclinometer because prop wash over the windshield creates turbulent flow. You'll see balance strings utilized on gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, and possibly pusher engine mounted airplanes.

Gyro Revolution Thank you. For fixed wing guys like me, it looks like some shamanic talisman hehe

Once this craziness calms down, as it will, we'll be enjoying the skies once again!

Yes, so long as you have the proper space and there are no local ordinances against aircraft operation.

Thanks! They're so entertaining to fly, sometimes it feels explicit and indecent!

@@gyrorevolution5249 ya man.

The challenge is fairly similar. Our suggestion is to train on what you will eventually fly most!

Not really unusual, we gyros do this as a matter of course. :-D

I don't remember the winds exactly but from looking at the wind sock ~ 10KT gust 17KT around... The winds aloft were quite strong, maybe 40knots + I do recall. Fun fun day to fly! Headwind have a more pronounced affect on gyros because of their already very slow touchdown and lift off speeds.

You can go straight to Gyro! I know many a pilot that only flies gyroplane.

Definitely check it out sometime! Transitioning power paragliders are always amazed at the wind tolerance of flying Gyro.

Typically 60 to 90 KIAS. Vne is 104. When I'm by myself I can fly upwards of 95-100, but generally it's most comfortable between 60 to 90 KIAS.

@@gyrorevolution5249 that's quite a range. The PA28 and C172 I flown would be only a few knots up or down from 100 at any time. I guess with gyros this is due to weight having more impact on the performance?

@@betmen1 The range I give is the range at which the aircraft feels comfortable flying. Having the ability to cruise between 50 - 90 KIAS gives you the ability to sight see when you want to, and get some place when you need to. The classic Piper / Cessna trainers can be flown fairly slow, but not comfortably, the visibility over the nose becomes non existent, the amount of right rudder required large, and the flight controls mushy. Weight does have significant affects. Solo flight with 1/3 tank of fuel... hold on, the performance is mind blowing (I've never had so much fun flying the traffic pattern)!

@@gyrorevolution5249 😃😃 cool, thanks for the insight... I planned to convert to gyro from the plank flying, but this Covid BS had put my plans on hold. The reason I wanted to pick your brain was to get the real figures and opinion, not only manufacturer's marketing propaganda... Everything about gyros just fit my bill, it's just the cruise speed that's a bit questionable... 90 kts at best doesn't sound very promising for cross country around Europe..

@@betmen1 Drop us an email and we'll set up a call to discuss your ideas with our real world experience. Should give you better insight to see if it's worth pursuing for you.

Hey I went and priced the new suburban, for just a small amount more you can very easily buy yourself one, even two moderately priced cars today

Need that sport license 🙃

We offer gyroplanes starting around $85k. The Cavalon is at the top of the range starting at $137k in the USA turn key, completely ready to fly!

Without a doubt we love what we do!

Would be a pretty silent track, the audio is only from the intercom through the gopro, no sweet engine or rotor sound so added a music track.

I didn’t mind it. Kinda fun.

Thanks for the well wishes. Cavalon in the USA starts around $135k

@@gyrorevolution5249 ممتاز هل يوجد معرض و وكلاء أوشركة هنا في اليمن في صنعاء لكي يشترى الناس هذة الطائرة للأعمال والتنقل بين مدنهم وقراهم

@@gyrorevolution5249 تشتغل الطائرة على البترول أو الديزل وكم تقطع الدبة البترول كيلوا متر

@@user-vt7bq4dr3k يمكنك الاتصال بالشركة المصنعة AutoGyro Gmbh في ألمانيا لمعرفة ما إذا كان يمكنك العمل معهم على الاستيراد والتوزيع

تعمل الجيروسكوبات AutoGyro إما مع بنزين 100LL AVGAS أو 91 Octane (AKI في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية). إنهم يبحرون بين 90 كيلو متر في الساعة - 160 كيلومتر في الساعة