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Laurent Remacle has developed a 100% functional autopilot Aesthetic cut: 1st place ex-aequo The other ex-aequo winner of this aesthetic cut edition 2019 is Laurent Remacle who built an original gyroplane named L&T 01. His adventure as a manufacturer took place over 5 years, including a first year to develop computer design. The next four years focused on manufacturing: turning, milling, composites, avionics, surface treatments, paints... If the architecture is inspired by the Deluc gyroplane and more schematically by North American high-legged devices with center of gravity focused on the center of thrust, the design is specific to the creation of the manufacturer, generated from a SolidWorks 3D model. Unlike the majority of gyroplanes on the market, whose chassis is made of steel, the L&T 01 is based on a chassis consisting of an assembly of 2017 and 2024 aluminum tubes. This brings its mass to 226 kg, much less than equivalent gyroplanes. The engine chosen is a Rotax 912 UL boosted by a Brako turbo kit that brings the power to 130 hp, which allows a cruising speed of 110 km / h. Tank, dashboard and seats are made of carbon/kevlar. And always for the sake of lightness, the empennage is made of coated wood. The rotor and its head are from the production of Xavier Averso. The majority of parts are aeronautical grade, see "MIL"; all aluminiums are alodine treated, with PPG Aerospace epoxy premium and PU finish. For this decidedly very original gyroplane, Laurent Remacle has developed a 100% functional autopilot. Passionate about engineering and former industrialist, Laurent has been an autogyro pilot for about fifteen years. But for him, flying is not everything: designing, creating, manufacturing, developing and carrying out test flights is an exciting experience that also allows you to share knowledge with learned and fascinating people. The cost of the L&T 01 is less than 50,000 euros including VAT. And the adventure does not stop there: a two-part cockpit, easily and quickly removable (retractable door, convertible version), will be exhibited at the 2020 Blois Motor Show.