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Old 12-09-2011, 07:26 AM
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Smile Video, gyro w/ stuck RT pedal

I found this old video of a gyro with a stuck right pedal.

http://youtu.be/d80ozAvlkss

Here is the owner and a close-up of the machine. The machine is for sale, current bids are over $300.
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Old 12-09-2011, 07:43 AM
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I fell for it Tom. This guy's problem is his ears present more profile than the rudder, as a result, continuous right turn. No horizontal.!! What is this world coming to?? Second mouse gets the cheese.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:11 AM
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Looks like Mickey has a Bell 47 stabilizer bar on his gyro. Very sophisticated!
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Old 12-09-2011, 12:46 PM
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Many outsiders would claim that the term "Mickey Mouse Gyrocopter" is redundant.

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Old 12-09-2011, 01:24 PM
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Mnay outsiders would claim that the term "Mickey Mouse Gyrocopter" is redundant.
My wife and kids would be among them!!
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