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Having watched closely the development of the gyro that N. Karaolides (Aviomania) has done in Cyprus and seen the end results, I wonder why more of the "raked keel" designs are not seen as opposed to the "dropped Keel) version. It appears to give a better aerodynamic profile of the pilot (slightly) reclined as opposed to the "kitchen chair" seating with most dropped keel design. Is the raked keel design more difficult to build or more expensive to build or is it just that it takes time for a mind set to change. And as for a ultralight design, I don't know how you can beat Chuck"s design but no one seems to have picked up on it ??????
Anyone want to venture some guesses ?
Tony
Anyone want to venture some guesses ?
Tony