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Old 02-22-2012, 09:58 AM
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Default Gyro Demo at Valkaria Airfest 2012

The 2012 Valkaria Airfest was a lot of fun. Great seeing old friends. Your gyro looks awesom Gabor.

Valkaria Airfest 2012 Gyroplane Demonstration.wmv - YouTube

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The 2012 Valkaria Airfest was a lot of fun. Great seeing old friends. Your gyro looks awesom Gabor.
Thank you so much Sir Great show you have put on (as usual)!!! Thank you for coming and making the event successful. See you at Bensen's

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Old 02-22-2012, 10:40 AM
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Roy- You are an awesome pilot. What an airshow....cant wait to see you at Bensen Days.


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Looking forward to seeing you guys there.
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Default Ya Lookin Good Roy

Glad it wasn't me when the FEDS called yesterday askin about it..

Told them I was at home in Ga.. Had NO IDEA who that could have been..
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Steve, the good thing is the Fed who is in attendance is an old Rotor Head! See you at Bensen Days.
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It was in a positive thought,, Not A BAD ONE RoY..
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gyroav8r (Roy) ... Is that you flying in the video ?

I have heard of .... "flying backwards" .... & ... "downward spirals" .... and found your demonstration captured it well . . The smoke really highlights the maneuvers. Whoever held the camera did a great job as well. I also appreciate hearing the engine - prop - rotor ..... best music in the world.

As hard as I try to remain anchored in helicopters .... I confess that video almost made me want a gyro just as bad.
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Wow, what an excellent example of the flight envelope!!

I always enjoy watching you fly Roy... and I learn just what an experienced pilot can do with a gyroplane = amazing!!!

Wow, thanks for sharing!!
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This Bensen Days is going to be the best ever, right guys (and gals)
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Roy- You are a big reason I love to come to Bensen Days. It WILL be a good one! Stan
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Awesome video, what smoke system do you use?
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We would not do it without you Stan.
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Hello Mike. It is very simple. A windshield washer pump pumping into an exhaust manifold.
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Roy- You have the best smoker out there. Watching the smoke interact with the rotor vortices while you are back sliding is the coolest thing I have seen in person. That video you posted captured it as well. Simply superb flying and that smoke enhances how manueverable a gyro is. Stan
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