Originally Posted by gyronuts

EXCELLENT..WELL DONE...WHAT A MARVEL......Most impressed with the video.
I think the kit came from me or Hugh Mcmillan initially. We had two, one in the box and one we built. All we achieved, after months of effort , was a continual pitch up to about 15ft and then due to a lack of power , drag set in and a gentle descent ensued. Great to see it flying. Orientation as always with such models,Kalt Robin as well, is the main challenge once airborne. Thats why the new direct control such as PT gyro and jim baxters models are so popular and easier to orientate.
You are only the second successful wallis gyro flyer I have ever seen. That is take off and land without serious repairs!! The designer here in england demonstrated the prototype at some airshows and it was amazing.
We used to believe that just as it rotated you should throttle back slightly to reduce the violent pitch up, but power ( we are talking Merco 61 type motors here) and the limited propellor size was our downfall in the mid 1990's.
Most impressed with the landing especially with the rudder canted off 45 degrees , in the motor start position, you really are a bit of an ace. Lets see more video.
Bill Macleod
For Whopper fans see ebay item number 5999022847
By the way, I still have the original instruction manual,( before ayone asks..there was no plan) and the magazine articles and updates here in the Uk.