Geoff Daunt Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello, Just back from the BMFA Nationals and for sometime have fancied something different and there it was on one of the trade stands. A HobyKing ARTF Super G Autogyro. Contents look pretty good but will not be assembling untill l return to Spain later this month.Instructons say nothing about balancing of blades but having flown the odd Heli l am aware of this fact and happy how to do this. Also nothing about flying instructions and although a reasonable flier of power,gliders and the odd basic heli, no exp. of Gyros Just wondering if anyone else has this model and if so any tips/advice on any assembly issues and flying. I cannot find any reviews for this model Any advice or other areas to look appreciated. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi Geoff, there is a thread titled 'Autogyro Maidens for newbies' on the forum by Tom Wright 2 but I don't seem to be able to copy and paste. Lots of info too on the Atom Special build thread by Rich Harris. Hope this helps. I'm sure someone will come along soon and put you right who is better qualified than me. I just keep crashing and bashing!!! Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hardaker Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Geoff My 10 penn'orth. I've flown a few gyro's including a couple of Auto-G's, they fly well and the spin-up works a treat. They'll also withstand the odd rough and tumble "landing" . I suspect any more posts will warn you about disorientation. A friend put contrasting day-glo patches on his gyro fuselage to aid orientation. It did help a bit ! Happy gyro-ing David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Daunt Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi Bob, Thanks for he information. Sorry for the late response. The article was very good. Following further research l have found a site "RC Model Geeks " who do a complete build of this Gyrocopter on U-Tube and also take it out and fly it. So this has answered all my issues.....and it flies. Take a look it is worth the visit. many thanks, Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Guys, Just wanted to ask can or indeed have helicopter blades been used successfully on auto gyros? I ask only as HK seem to do some great deals on helicopter blades,including carbon fibre ones which surly must have weight and lift advantages. Perhaps Rich Harris and other gyro nuts/ experts could shed some light on this,I would be really interested in hearing about experiments and hopefully some successes or failures problem solving etc. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Webb Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Steve. I seem to remember this question being raised a number of times, possibly in the Panther build/support thread. If memory serves, the answer was that helicopter blades are of the wrong profile for autogyros. I believe they have either a semi-symmetrical or symmetrical profile whereas autogyro blades are more akin to Clark Y section. I think this difference contributes to the blades ability to auto-rotate, or at least it's efficiency in doing so. Cheers, Grant W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 As Grant says the blade profile on an Autogyro is quite a bit different, flat bottomed with a sharp leading edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Butler Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have taken delivery of one of these. I also fancied something a little different from the usual models. I have never flown one of these before, so it's going to be interesting. Anybody interested in a build? I have also ordered the upgrade metal head and a decent prop to replace the stock item. I plan to use a 3300 4s battery which I have a couple of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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