jk-2 Nano gyrocopter

[GyroRon]

I completely agree with everything you said, Ron. And the Nano is the only ultralight gyro I’m aware of.

There are others... But nothing I am aware of you can just buy that is mostly built and ready to fly.

A vintage KB3 is reported to be a legal ultralight. Some of the older vintage Bensens are reported to be legal ultralights. And with care and attention to how it is built, a Gyrobee or Hornet can be a legal ultralight.

To be honest, I would like to see any gyro reported to be a true ultralight, hanging from a certified scale, to see that it does in fact weigh less than 254 pounds.

I built a scratch built gyro that was a mix of Gyrobee / Bensen in design and I made it as basic as possible... Only brakes on front wheel, no pre rotator, no instruments whatsoever, light weight plastic 5 gallon fuel tank, composite two blade propeller, etc... etc... It came in at 270 pounds ready to fly minus fuel. Admittedly I used a horizontal stab that was actually very heavy, It alone was probably 15 pounds, and I used wheelbarrow wheels and tires that were fairly light but I am sure I could have found something even lighter. I don't know what else I could have done to shave more weight off it other than perhaps using exotic materials for some of the framework. This is video of it at Bensen Days a few months after I built it.

 

[WaspAir]

You are correct for USA Part 103 limits.
Here in NZ Part 103 limits are 2 up/600kg MAUW/45kt stall, but also require approved training and a pilot certificate.
Of course I am still bound by the published Nano MAUW and VNE limits, but it does allow me carry more than your 5gal limit.

Is that "microlight" in NZ?

 

[bugflyer]

There are others... But nothing I am aware of you can just buy that is mostly built and ready to fly.

I think 3drv is U/L also?
smiles,
Charles

 

[Strike]

Ho clienti che vorrebbero acquistare un Nano.

Sento che è importante per loro sapere come rispondere alla FAA quando viene interrogato sulla conformità della parte 103 del Nano.

Ho già avuto diverse persone che mi hanno detto che parte del motivo per cui vogliono acquistare il Nano è risparmiare denaro su formazione e manutenzione.

QI think this is the most wrong thing to think!!!!

 

[ultracruiser41]

The Butterfly UL with the MZ202 came in under UL max weight…… but of course….. kits are no longer available.

 

[Copper_Beard]

Hello all!
There is a new video of JK2 nano in high resolution.

Fusioncopter JK2 nano close look.

Also I'd like to say that first two JK2 arrived to Australia and got permit to fly there. Another three are on the way to Perth.
Fusioncopter is growing now and looking for delareship worldwide, specialliy Western USA. If you are or know anybody interested in start cooperetion with Fusioncopter please contact [email protected].

Have a nice day!

 

[Steve_UK]

good recent photo of the first Nano in Australia here from the local dealers social media - nice colour too.