we need a flight report. How was it?
Now many of you know I am part of this group involved with the Titanium Autogyro. However I fly and evaluate many machines of all kinds. This list below gives my findings as a test pilot.
Titanium autogyro test data:
Model: Titanium Explorer
Motor: Rotax 914
Prop: Bolly
Rotor: impregnated carbon fiber 9 inch cord x 28 feet
Conditions:
Temp 88 F
Field elevation 800 ft MSL
Density altitude 2000 ft
Wind 10 KTS
Total fuel 10 gal
Total pilot & passenger weight 485
Testing Pilot: CFI Desmon Butts
Rate of climb 500 ft per min.
VX: 55 KTS
Best glide : 55KTS
Cruise:70 KTS 5000 RPM fully loaded.
More Data will be shown as testing continues.
This gyro is a joy to fly. The carbon blades have a smooth feel and a little more float but still have a sporty attitude.
I find the response with two people to be exceptional. Climb out with full load seemed to be almost effortless. Slight pressure to the left was compensated by a yolk trim system that is included. Landing is smooth with a special shock absorbing front geer. The front wheel design has slight semi castering qualities incase of side loading. However it is not prone to wheel shimmy. The rear spar also includes a small nylon tail wheel to prevent nose high flair tail damage.
The base empty weight is less then other models of similar make. This gives the Titanium Autogyro a higher useful load. This can be of course used for cargo or make it one of the few machines to carry larger passengers. The extras and attention to detail put it in a class of its own. Several features include: Duel prerotaor systems, adjustable peddles, rear glove box, cargo pods, prop rock guard, and many other finishing touches. All of these including the full gyro cover are standard equipment.