magilla
09-15-2006, 03:37 PM
Minus the drive apparatus (transmission), you should theoretically be able to adapt a light helo 2-rotor blade adjustable collective head to a gyro, right?
I am looking at installing something like the above system on a version of the Little Wing. Bottom Line: I want to pre-rotate to about 600 rpm flat pitch, and then perform a jump take-off.
I am a helo pilot, and I would like a *little* collective authority on touchdown rolls to cushion landings with collective instead of a flare, and in an emergency situation, cushioning a 0-ground roll auto might be required.
You would think that someone other than Pitcairn would have come up with a collective adjustment, especially a lightweight version for a gyro. Aside from the gyrrhino, I know of no other collective/ jump start ability.
Anyone think a Bell/Schweizer/Robinson control head would be feasible for gyro operations?
Please respond with ideas for collective pitch control that won't ruin the bank, won't require a driveshaft, and is relatively lightweight....
Thanks
I am looking at installing something like the above system on a version of the Little Wing. Bottom Line: I want to pre-rotate to about 600 rpm flat pitch, and then perform a jump take-off.
I am a helo pilot, and I would like a *little* collective authority on touchdown rolls to cushion landings with collective instead of a flare, and in an emergency situation, cushioning a 0-ground roll auto might be required.
You would think that someone other than Pitcairn would have come up with a collective adjustment, especially a lightweight version for a gyro. Aside from the gyrrhino, I know of no other collective/ jump start ability.
Anyone think a Bell/Schweizer/Robinson control head would be feasible for gyro operations?
Please respond with ideas for collective pitch control that won't ruin the bank, won't require a driveshaft, and is relatively lightweight....
Thanks