Kolibri
FW and Gyros
- Joined
- Oct 17, 2014
- Messages
- 1,636
- Location
- Wyoming
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152, 172, 172RG, 177, 206 -- Piper 180 -- RV-7A -- Calidus -- RAF2000 -- Sport Copter II and
- Total Flight Time
- 1000+
From reading Sport Copter's website, I don't get the impression that gyro loops and rolls are being "promoted".
Rather, such seem to me a photographic expression of how well-built are their gyros.
In fact, the only time loops and rolls are even mentioned, is here:
There are many superb gyro pilots out there, and I haven't heard of even them trying loops and rolls in their respective machines.
I doubt anybody less skilled would have the balls to try it.
So, I don't think beginners are being tempted to do so.
Rather, such seem to me a photographic expression of how well-built are their gyros.
In fact, the only time loops and rolls are even mentioned, is here:
Jim wrote the parameters and guidelines for gyroplane looping for the FAA in 1998 after performing the world’s first loop in a conventional gyroplane (1997). He is the only gyro pilot in the world that holds an ICAS (International Council of Air Shows) card for gyroplane looping and rolling. He also holds the “Statement of Acrobatic Competency” card, from the FAA, which authorizes him to perform aerobatics, “to loop and roll consecutively” and “in formation”, in a Sport Copter gyroplane.
There are many superb gyro pilots out there, and I haven't heard of even them trying loops and rolls in their respective machines.
I doubt anybody less skilled would have the balls to try it.
So, I don't think beginners are being tempted to do so.