Jan Rautenbach 1

Hi Rich I have added three photographs. It seems as if it will show this time. If not I see one can click on my first post on the left on the three photo's (in blue underlined) - it will then take you to the album I created. I used the Clark Y profile (except I kept the bottom section flat). I made a jig and sanded the blades very close to the profile. I also added a shim under the blade for the negative incidence (I tried it on both sides of each blade - was not sure whether I had it on the right side, but it made no difference). I really appreaciate the assistance. I can not wait getting Nellie in the air. Regards, Jan

Hi Richard, I have been following this post, as well some other for some time. I have build a Little Nellie autogyro or shall I say TRIED. This was my first autogyro project. Last week the day finally arrived that I was ready to testrun. I am however struggeling to get Nellie to auto rotate. I spun the head by hand and then sped off, but the head did not auto rotate at all. In fact it just turned slower. My head is turning anti clockwise when standing and viewing from the top (looking towards the front). I would appreciate any assistance. I have tried to add a photograph - hope it worked. Regards, Jan Rautenbach