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Added: Mar-11-2009 
By: bluewolf1
In: Arts and Entertainment
Tags: Slowed, rotor, technology
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  • It's a big enclosed gyrocopter. That's what their prototype was. They are supposed to be the safest thing to fly. The main rotor on top is not powered. The air speed while flying and rear propeller moving air while on the ground make the top rotor spin freely. If the engine fails, the top rotor still spins freely and you slowly glide back down. Google gyrocopter or gyroplane.

    Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
    gainking (24.68)

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    • I don't think its an actual auto gyro. Auto gyro's don't have hover or VTO capability.

      I am not sure what "slowed rotor" technology is though.

      I do remember reading in the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)magazine that the test vehicle achieved MU1 for approx. 30 secs before crashing.

      Not to belittle their achievement because they were the first to actually make MU1 for any length of time.

      Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
      magna750 (826.48)

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  • The crazy Chinese flying farmer was flying a homemade gyrocopter.

    Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
    gainking (24.68)

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  • Can you imagine some woman flying to work and applying her makeup at the same time?
    No thanks.

    Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
    lonewolf6972 (688.16)

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    • Indeed. It's cool technology, but I don't ever see it becoming common place for private users.

      Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
      lonewolf6972 (688.16)

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  • Can it glide if the main rotor gives out? Doesn't look like it.

    Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
    r00ted (236.58)  

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  • looks like a real fuel guzler!

    Posted Mar-11-2009 By 
    ddhh1 (3252.22)

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