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Old 01-09-2007 | 05:03 PM
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ottogiro58
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Default RE: Achieving realistic scale speed in model autogyros

Hi Gang, Happy New Year to all. I am still hoping for some slow-fly videos to be posted. The full-scale Pitcairn Autogiros could maintain level flight (altitude) at 8 MPH. Scaled down, it would seem that a model gyro should fly at 2-3 MPH on the low end. Again, I am talking no-wind conditions. Hanging on the prop is fun, and can be challenging. I have flown my twin rotor bird backwards and sideways, in a light breeze, while hanging on the prop. Looks wild !!! Try it sometime. So, once again, I pose the question: HOW SLOW CAN YOU GO ??? Please post some vids of prop hanging !!!! Happy Landings !!! Charlie Anderson