Sethodine
Gyroplane Fanboy
Could not the rotor be designed to specifically accommodate slow speed flight? A high torque motor pushing against the drag of a high-lift rotor?
I read (somewhere) that broader blades allowed for greater lift out of a smaller rotor disc, but that the result was reduced maximum speed for the same engine power. It was considered an inefficient way to fly versus lighter, thinner blades, so it was never really pursued commercially.
I'm not saying I'm right or that such a craft is possible--hence why I'm posting this here.
I read (somewhere) that broader blades allowed for greater lift out of a smaller rotor disc, but that the result was reduced maximum speed for the same engine power. It was considered an inefficient way to fly versus lighter, thinner blades, so it was never really pursued commercially.
I'm not saying I'm right or that such a craft is possible--hence why I'm posting this here.