Hello Rick,
First it is nice to see you found time to comment on my posts.
I do not believe we have ever met, if we did it would have been
my pleasure !
I have attempted to contact you via E-Mail numerous times but,
unhappily, I never got a reply, that I am aware of.
To thje theme of your replies: I am aware that there is an Autogyro "fraternity"that has Gyro experience and my posts have
been made for two purposes.
First in hope that someone of the fraternity would respond giving
us their thoughts and experiences, would be very helpful.
Secondly,Autogyro modeling is a small sebment of R/C activity. Yet it is an exciting different way to model and fly that should
intrigue many seasoned R/Cers. The responce to the Model Aviation "introduction to Gyros" would certainly suggest that and
from those inquiries comes suggestions for what is the hold up!
Anyone who has been with Gyros knows that airplane knowledge is a small part of them, until recent times Gyro needs
have been mysterious. Common sense might say before attempting something unfamilair, learn what it takes to make it tick. A few people have asked for help and got it. They found success.
I have been modeling for a while and learned. The last 5 years
with Aurogyros. During that tenure obstacles were encountered
and had to be overcome. If that was my experience it could easily
be that of others, To help my posts have been concerned with
what could be called the "Toughest". The posts may not be the
only way, but be assured they are a successful effort.
Further: If the Autogyro movement is to grow it needs exposure.
It appears the media's attention is given to numbers of participants, also so does AMA.
Would seem a chore for the "fraternity" would be to entice new
people to join them and do all possible to ease their path.
Along with the other Web spots it is good to see RCU is willing
to help as best they can. As part of their broad coverage more
should be made aware of the enticing Gyro activity.
Should also say I have asked good friend Steve if he has had
experience with rotor pitch control, no reply as yet.
Incidently if you would check the 10/2000 RCM you would find a
simplistic infinite control rotor head that any school boy could
assemble and has proven indistructable. Retail cost. less than $15
Good to see you here, lets all do our best to get Gyros in high gear, ya'll hear?
Best wishes,

Hal deBolt [email protected]