New guy saying hello

[DragonFlyer]

I just registered and want to say hello. I have no experience flying except a couple time when I was handed the controls to show off my "what now" look. Ive been a fan of gyro's since 1989. I flew in a tandem Gyro once and that really boosted my attraction to them.
I will be finalizing the purchase of a 5 acre farm in Leland IL. I plan to build a Gyrobee there. The land is pretty level and open so it would make a great strip for take-off and landings. If anyone here lives nearby please drop me a note.
A lot to achieve and much learning to yet attain . . . but at least I'm starting out with a cool user name :-) (My first impression of these things, when I saw them fly at Lansing Airport, was they looked like GIANT dragonflies taking over the world)

[WHY]

Hello Anthony
smart move to get on the forum, the nationl PRA comvention is just a few days away and is held in Mentone Indiana, perhaps not to far away ? Would be super if you could make it if only for a day, a lot o see and a lot to learn (July 20-23)

Tony

[Harry_S.]

A big welcome Anthony. Let's hear more from you. ;)

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[DragonFlyer]

Thanks Tony & Harry. I should be able to make the PRA convention in Mentone. Thanks for the notice.

[KDOG]

Good choice on the Gyrobee, I'm about 60% through building mine. I can't wait to get it into the air!!!

[StanFoster]

Dragonflyer: Welcome aboard. Its nice to see another Illinois gyronaut. I am just 30 miles north of Champaign and fly the heck out of my RAF.

I wish you happy and safe flying. We will have to talk at Mentone.

Stan

[RICK MARTIN]

Hey Anthony,

Again, welcome! I'm a Bee builder/flyer. Anything we can do to help you in your quest - just sing out!

[DragonFlyer]

KDOG, Stan and Rick - thanks!

KDOG - good luck with the last 40% - must have been fun!

Rick - thanks for the offer to help - I'll try and check former posts first before singing out :)

Stan - hope to see you at Mentone - I'll be the one amazed at every little thing.

[Timchick]

DragonFlyer,
Welcome. Take some cash along with you to Mentone for a least a couple gyro rides.

[DragonFlyer]

DragonFlyer,
Welcome. Take some cash along with you to Mentone for a least a couple gyro rides.

For sure!

I'm currently making contact with Mr. Roberg, a chapter 18 ("Greater Midwest Rotorcraft Club" out of Lansing IL) BFI & CFI instructor to begin my training in August.

I'm really looking forward to this, so i've been browsing thru the PRA articles such as the "13 steps steps to getting started in Gyros" and the Safety Reports. :eek: I will not take the training lightly!

[StanFoster]

Dragonflyer: Chuck Roberg is a very excellent choice for an instructor. Just observing him in talk and in flight speaks volumes. He is thorough and meticulous.

Stan

[Bob Simmons]

:D Hey Brother!
That flat farm land sounds sweet. Good place to practice with a fellow gyro pilot after you get some training. You dig? Care about you man.

[ben]

hey tony welcome

hey how come my post aint green :D

[Friendly]

Welcome to the forum, I bet Ernie and Mike would agree with you about that Dragon Fly thing. HaHa . If you need wings for your dragonfly, they make um.

[DragonFlyer]

Dragonflyer: Chuck Roberg is a very excellent choice for an instructor. Just observing him in talk and in flight speaks volumes. He is thorough and meticulous.

Stan


Thanks for the review on Chuck - I'm glad to hear a solid vote of confidence in the man I'll be placing my life with :) Meticulous and thorough sounds like an instructor I would want.

[DragonFlyer]

:D Hey Brother!
That flat farm land sounds sweet. Good place to practice with a fellow gyro pilot after you get some training. You dig? Care about you man.

You're welcome to fly in any time - A long trip from Sulfur La though ;)

Thanks for the kind welcome.

[DragonFlyer]

Welcome to the forum, I bet Ernie and Mike would agree with you about that Dragon Fly thing. HaHa . If you need wings for your dragonfly, they make um.


Thanks Friendly and Ben - glad to be aboard.

Ernie and Mike? ... I'm guessing they make Dragon wings?

[MikeBoyette]

DragonFlyer,
Ernie is my father and he makes Dragon Wings. I am just another gyro junkie. Welcome aboard!!!

[DragonFlyer]

DragonFlyer,
Ernie is my father and he makes Dragon Wings. I am just another gyro junkie. Welcome aboard!!!

Wow, your Dad is the one who makes those well spoken of rotors? Thats cool!

I'm sure you're learning the trade also. Thanks for the welcome.

[Brian Jackson]

Hi Anthony.

Sounds like you're going to have a great setup with a nice private strip. I'm also glad to read you're taking the training aspect so seriously. I haven't begun training yet, but am factoring it in with the total cost of building the ship.

I'm also a GyroBee builder, about 1/2 done with the airframe currently. I looked up Leland, IL and you're only about 3 hrs. from me. When our projects get further along perhaps we could hook up and compare notes. In the mean time I will be attending the Mentone convention on Saturday. I'll be the one in the pink tu-tu with the Bozo shoes carrying around the rubber chicken. Or not. :D

I think we should all wear name tags with our screen names... seems there's a lot of us on the forum whom will be meeting there for the first time. Just a though.

Welcome aboard!

Cheers,
Brian Jackson

[DragonFlyer]

Thanks Brian,

Hope your project continues smoothly (assuming it has been smooth).

I've been reading-up on gyro's and was wondering if the Gyrobee is true centerline thrust. I checked out Air Command's Elite page and they offer a CLT upgrade - does the Gyrobee need such a modification to reduce PIO/PPO???

BTW - I decided to get training right away because of my work schedule. I work most weekends, but August opens up for me, so I had to make the most of it and secure a trainer. Otherwise, I would also probably begin building first. Even the trainer said that we should not rush thru the 15 lessons just to later on need a refresher when I'm finished building the gyro.

[Brian Jackson]

I've been reading-up on gyro's and was wondering if the Gyrobee is true centerline thrust. I checked out Air Command's Elite page and they offer a CLT upgrade - does the Gyrobee need such a modification to reduce PIO/PPO???
The GyroBee, built stock to plans, is extremely close to CLT... between 1" and 2". Paired with an adequate horizontal stab, everyone has reported outstanding stability. With so many flying since 1991, their perfect safety record is a testament to its excellent design.

Also, the Dominators are awesome machines. They can be built by plans, sub-kits, or fully assembled at the RFD factory. Many folks here believe that either the 'Bee or the Dominator would make excellent first machines.

[DragonFlyer]

Paired with an adequate horizontal stab, everyone has reported outstanding stability.

Thanks for the info.

BTW,
I read about horizontal stabilizers but, what are they? - are they modified airframes with a wider wheel base or is it something else?

[WHY]

Hey Anthony

Horizontal stabilizers have many different styles and shapes and are mounted on the tail section of the aircraft, but to say it best, a picture isworth a thousand words and being at the national PRA convention in Mentone In. in a few days is even better yet.

Tony

[DragonFlyer]

Ok, Thanks.

So it's that horizontal part of the tail just like many airplane tails have. I'm looking forward to Mentone also.

[Rotornut]

Anthony, Welcome to Gyro Nut World! Hope to see you in Mentone Indiana.
Then in Oct it will be ROC in SC Yea!!
Welcome to the Family. MJ :)

[DragonFlyer]

Thanks MJ - see you soo at Mentone (I'll probably see you, but won't know it's you) Maybe name tags would be a good idea.