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I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the dates for ROTR 2018. We will be sticking to our tradition of holding the Event so that in culminates on the 2nd Saturday in June. So in 2018 that will mean June 5th through the 9th. This year it will be held again at the Nephi, UT. airport...

I just wanted to remind everyone that Rotors Over the Rockies will be held this year at the Brigham City Airport (as usual) on June 7th through June 11th. This year should be bigger and better than ever. It's looking like we should half a dozen CFI's with us this year, so getting training...

I have a slightly used (just 30 hrs on it) Rotax 912 engine (80 HP version) for sale. I had planned to use this engine on my Super Sky Cycle but now my plans are changing so I am looking for a new home for this engine. The 80 HP version is an ultimate engine for a single place machine for...

The Turbo Golden Butterfly now has an option to have a Metro Launch System pre-rotator. This new MLS pre-rotator takes the rotors on this big boy all the way up to flight speed, before you start moving down the runway. With 305 HP available for thrust, even with no headwind this big heavy gyro...

I just wanted to let everyone know that the new PRA Forum (located on the new PRA website, is up and running. It would be very helpful is a bunch of you would go over there and check it out. Create an account and make some posts so we can see how user friendly it is and how it's working out...

There have been lots of people asking if there is anyway we can have the new Butterfly Ultralight on Display at Oshkosh and at Mentone this year. Since Larry has been asked to be the test pilot for the new Carter Copter 4 place machine and they plan to be doing flight tests during that period...

Announcing New Ultralight Options !!! Larry Neal has just made two new Butterfly Gyroplanes available to the public. Both are legal ultralights and will weigh in at under 254 lbs. Both will use Dragon Wing Rotorblades and both will come with a new high tech (and very light) electric...

Time is going by quickly and before you know it Summer will be here. We are now only 7 weeks away from starting our 3rd annual "Rotors Over the Rockies" and I wanted to remind everyone and invite you to come join us this year. June 10 - 12, at the Brigham City airport (in Northern UT.) We...

Is there anyone out there flying a Gyroplane that honestly weighs in at less than 254 lbs? I know Gyroplanes are not very efficient at flying and a lot will depend on how heavy the pilot is and at what altitude you are flying out of. For me an ultralight gyro may never be practical. But is...

Hey, I know the name is not an original thought, it was borrowed from great minds before us, but it sounds pretty good and we are using it to describe what we hope will become one of the Major Rotorcraft Events of the year. The Utah Rotorcraft Association (PRA Chapter 2) would like to...

I find myself considering looking for a used Rotax 912 to put on my Gyro. Since I am not much of a mechanic and have no experience buying used engines I would sure appreciate some words of wisdom from those of you that have some experience in this area. What kinds of questions should I ask...