pettles on 2 place gyro glider

[Gyro Jim]

I am adding a 2nd seat on my gyro glider and need plans or a picture of the pettle arangement used on the bensen glider..

[gyroplanes]

Most gyrogliders didn't even have pedals. (unless they were going to be converted to powered)

We played with a dual pedal arrangement on our glider 25 yrs ago. You have very little rudder control against the pull of the rope.

[Gyro Jim]

Thanks for your responce Tom , I wanted the pedals more for steering the nose wheel

[WHY]

Although the Peddals are of little effect against the tow line I would think they would still be desireable so as to condition the student to the feel of the position and that they do have "some " effect.

Tony

[okikuma]

Hi Jim,

Here's some pictures.

Wayne

[Gyro Jim]

Hi Wayne
could you show me one more close up of the linkage to the front wheel. Thanks so much , Nice glider, Jim

[okikuma]

Hi Jim,

Those are the only pictures of that gyroglider that was in the PRA museum at Mentone.

Go under the search line above and enter "bensen nose wheels" and see what come's up. I'm sure you'll find some detailed nose wheel pictures for a Bensen.

Wayne