Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 2 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh

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L.A. Gyroplane Aviation

L.A. Gyroplane Aviation

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@LWJCarroll
@LWJCarroll 14 күн бұрын
Enjoying the journey thanks! That looked really like the Jetsons! At the start. Thanks Laurie. NZ. 😊
@lagyro
@lagyro 14 күн бұрын
Thank you fo rwatching, and thank you for the kind words...
@lorencolt
@lorencolt Ай бұрын
And not far from Evanston near the big bear lake a friend of mine that I worked with his parents flew into a mountain side trying to 180 out of the clouds 2 years ago in a home built airplane. He had just installed a new navigation system in it. He watched that instead of the ball it is believed. My father did the same thing one time and we came out of the clouds upside down in a Beach Bonanza but we still had about 3000 ft. before we hit ground. I told him while it was happening to look at the ball, but he got stubborn and followed his inner ear. I flew the rest of the way. It was hard on his pride I think, and it scared the hell out of him. At that time he had been flying for over 40 years and nothing like that had ever happened.
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
One thing I discovered during instrument flying is to NEVER trust your senses - LOOK at the instruments...
@eduardschnakenfuss9411
@eduardschnakenfuss9411 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the joy sitting on your backseat and having such a wonderful view over the spectacular landscapes. Greatings from the green but very small Germany 🙂
@lagyro
@lagyro 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind words... It is alkways amazin to me how different the world looks from the air, and I fel blessed to have the oportunity to experience it...
@kurtbilinski1723
@kurtbilinski1723 Жыл бұрын
I've never flown anything, but a gyro seems is a tempting compromise. Still, I can't help be amused by seeing freeway traffic moving nearly as fast as you are. Reminds me of the scene in the movie "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World", where cars on the road were moving faster than the biplane :)
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Haha, you are funny... and I do remember the scene you mention... Technically, I was moving faster than most of the traffic, but it did not feel like it...
@HC-dv4pm
@HC-dv4pm 2 ай бұрын
This is making me very excited about aviation. I enjoy your commentary too. Bring backs these trip videos when you can.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching… I am planning to add more videos soon.
@eguerra4001
@eguerra4001 Жыл бұрын
Hello Peter! I just want to say again how much I love watching your videos. I’m a little biased of course since I’ve personally been in control of that beautiful machine. I’m still trying to figure out how to get mine. Hopefully I get to come visit you again soon.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
That would be great... but if you find yourself in other parts of the country, just let me know and I will help you find an instructor nearby...
@ROCROCROC1
@ROCROCROC1 Жыл бұрын
I've been fortunate in my life to have had corporate responsibilities in 40 states and 6 foreign countries. I have visited most every state but Alaska, Idaho and the Dakotas. This year I planned to travel to Washington state by car and back. Take my time doing it. I wanted to visit the places I've lived over the years, talk with friends and see some of the places I've missed. I tore a gluteus minimus muscle and couldn't make the trip. Not sure I'll ever get a chance to go by car again. This extended trip to Oshkosh covers a lot of the ground I would have traveled on the Northern leg. Things look simple enough in this little Gyroplane but I think it was a courageous effort. Few people would make this trip even in a Cessna150:-) That was the plane I first learned to fly many years ago. My wife was concerned about private flying so we switched to a boat(s). Boating gave us many years of joy and recreation. RIP
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
There is so much natural beauty this country has to offer… and traveling is the only way to experience it. The gyroplane gives you the unique point of view over the terrain - low altitude and fairly slow air speed. You see the things that truckers simply cannot see, and high flying airplanes just miss.
@AB-kg6rk
@AB-kg6rk Жыл бұрын
Excellent production sir. Im watching them all!
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you fo rwatching and supporting the channel... I am currently processing the return trip to Los Angeles.
@ThePianoMan1953
@ThePianoMan1953 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me ride along! That was fascinating!
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you for coming along for the fantastic journey... I hope you enjoy the return trip as well... whenever I find the time to process the raw footage... ;)
@ThePianoMan1953
@ThePianoMan1953 Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro As I watch (this morning) we are just leaving Kenosha for the last leg. I am equally amazed with your video skills! Thanks for taking all the time!
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words…
@parisachilles2682
@parisachilles2682 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, just plain beautiful.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment… Gyro flying is great escape from the grind of our earthly live. The great visibility, the slow flight over the terrain below… some call it a magic carpet…
@PaulSmith-ss6zm
@PaulSmith-ss6zm Жыл бұрын
Poor man's helicopter 😂 I want one, great flick I really enjoyed it.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
YUo, you can say, it is a poor man's helicopter, but I think the gyro is so much more if you really think about it... Actually I just think about it as a vehicle to get me in the air and to allow me to enjoy the views and the feeling of flight with fantastic visibility, effortless control... oh, and it doesn't break the bank to own one... ;) So, you are correct...
@recklesswhisper
@recklesswhisper 2 ай бұрын
@@lagyro Am I wrong/right in saying your aircraft is safer than a helicopter? ^..^~~
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 ай бұрын
@@recklesswhisper The safety factor is increased in case of emergenccy, because you are already in autorotation with a gyro, so all you have to do is dip the nose and look for a landing spot. With helicopters, you have to drop the collective almost immediatelly after engine out, or the rotor may slow down beyond the point of recovery.
@recklesswhisper
@recklesswhisper 2 ай бұрын
@@lagyro Yes, I know. After seeing your machine I did some research and learned that fact for myself. Is the pilot's seat adequately comfortable on those long flying stints? ^..^~~
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 ай бұрын
@@recklesswhisper The seats are pretty comfortable, but I also use a memory foam cushion for extra comfort. Also, my individual flights are fairly short - 1.5 to 2 hours max. Then stretch my legs, run to the boys room, hydrate...and off again refreshed and ready to enjoy the views.
@Michael-qo8bs
@Michael-qo8bs 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great adventure...!
@lagyro
@lagyro 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching...
@SR-gs8zo
@SR-gs8zo Ай бұрын
with a UL i.d need tank stops every 3 hours or 150 miles….kkkk…so my main planning would circle around tank stops on open streets for free landings…kkkk…the heat in the cockpit must have been a real sauna, hmmm? nice views and calm to watch….thanks!
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
Stoping every hour and a half is good for the pilot too... stretch your legs, go to the bathroom, get a snack and water... meet new friends, just enjoy life.
@christopheschwartz7374
@christopheschwartz7374 Жыл бұрын
Que de distance! Vôtre gyrocoptère à combien d'autonomie maximum? Merci pour ce moment partager! Un abonné de France 🇨🇵
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
The gyro has a 17 US Gallons of fuel on board at takeoff. The engine burns around 5.75 US Gallons per hour. I usually plan my legs for no more than 1.5 to 2 hours.
@gene2024
@gene2024 Жыл бұрын
At the 10 minute mark, you past BYU on your right-hand side ... with the huge Y on the mountain, aptly called 'Y Mountain'. Our family lived in Provo for many years. Loved the area and the natural beauty. Also loved Heber City and the airport with soaring. Brought back lovely memories of the area. Thank you!!
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I knew very little about the Provo area before I flew there. I did appreciate the immense natural beauty of the region. Thank you for watching...
@flatpat2988
@flatpat2988 Жыл бұрын
Are you still an active member of the LDS church?
@gene2024
@gene2024 Жыл бұрын
@@flatpat2988 I lived in Provo and was part of the 5% ... non-members ... We loved our time in Happy Valley.
@MikeFlyItAll
@MikeFlyItAll 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, watching your adventure trip is really nice...
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support…
@SR-gs8zo
@SR-gs8zo Ай бұрын
thanks for the marvellous experience! but,..your rotor is jot balanced, you wippp.pp.ppp around when turning it up before take off…and the whole thing vibrates a lot…and what was the technical issue? i searched for it in the comments and explanation, sadly nowhere to find..but your technician was a very good friend for sure! well, you didn,t come far with an average speed of 40+ knots,..
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
The rotor is fine... trust me... ;) Watching action cam videos is not the best way to determine the condition of a rotor system. There are many factors that affect the appearance on screen which is different than the actual behaviour.
@adolfozabransky
@adolfozabransky Жыл бұрын
Excelentes vuelos.
@andron967
@andron967 2 жыл бұрын
Your gyro videos are the best I've seen.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words…
@Rick78852
@Rick78852 Жыл бұрын
I love when he positions the cameras to capture other surroundings flying, communicating locations along the way and especially love the log comments at the bottom of the video posted. TY
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
@@Rick78852 static forward looking camera gets boring rather quickly… besides there is so much stuff passing on both sides of the aircraft. By moving the camera view around, I am trying to simulate the viewer eyes looking around.
@majorwedgie8166
@majorwedgie8166 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Froestenpust
@Froestenpust Жыл бұрын
It seems, there is quite an amount of stick shake. Niki Rotor writes in their ads, that there should be near to no stick shake. Do you have maybe some problems with not well balanced rotors or is balancing maxed out? I am very interested in your answer! BTW: Our MTO-Sport is since a new balancing trial quite calm, not without any stick shake, but better than I see in this video.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Since you are a gyro pilot, you know that gyros have stick vibrations, and although there are ways to minimize them, there is no way to eliminate them completely. Also rotors vibrate differently at different speeds, so it is up to the owner/pilot to decide what speed range is most important. Additionally, you should keep in mind that you are watching a video though th elens of a camera that vibrates on ots mount while applying image stabilization to the video it captures. That introduces a weird level of distortion. So, although there is some stick shake, it is not as bad as it appears on the video... I fly diferent gyros, so I try to compare their levels of vibrations. I also invite other gyro pilots to fly with me so I can ask them about their opinion, and so far not a single one has complained about the stick shake.
@floofycatz
@floofycatz Жыл бұрын
Excellent and fun to watch, thank you for taking us along your journey :)
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I wish everyone would have the opportunity to enjoy an adventure like this.
@majorwedgie8166
@majorwedgie8166 Жыл бұрын
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun sitting down! Well done! Commentary is relevant and kept to the "perfect" level, video editing is superb and your dedication to procedure is comforting! I am also looking into your brand of aircraft for purchase! Well, on with the adventure!
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words… sharing the adventures allows me to relive them more than once.
@ct4cf
@ct4cf Ай бұрын
I wonder what can b done about that constant vibration through the rotor head in2 your hands. It looks annoying, yet resolvable perhaps w/a careful blade balance? Try switching hands from time2 time 2 give the other a break& develop your ambidexterity? I do.
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
If you read the comments for these videos, you will notice many people mentioning the "vibrations"... You will also notice me telling everyone that determening the level of vibration based on an action cam video is not appropriate. There are many factors involved in recording the video that distort reality to a high degree. When it comes to switching hands to give one a rest from vibrations... let's just say that is a non-sense. If my gyro was vibrating that badly, why would I be so irresponsible to take a trip across the continent with an aircraft that is appearantly so out of wack? Are there vibrations? Absolutely... Are there excesive vibrations? Not according the few experienced gyro pilots who have flown on the front seat on invitation from me to tell me their opinion on the shake. These videos are for entertainment purposes, and I do appreciate you watching them. I do appreciate the feedback as well, that is why I try to respond to every comment.
@Rick78852
@Rick78852 Жыл бұрын
Do you fly fix wings and other helicopters? This is the 2nd video I've seen of yours. Thanks. :)
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I have not flown a fixed wing in a while… and all of my videos are if gyro flying… That being said, I would love to be able to afford a helicopter…
@AndrewCampbell-ut6jk
@AndrewCampbell-ut6jk Жыл бұрын
Do you have a slight rotor imbalance?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
All rotorcraft have a slight rotor imbalance... some more, some less... ;)
@dhmik1
@dhmik1 2 жыл бұрын
Really hard work to flying this distance by hand. Respekt. Thank you for sharing your impressions and the impressive landscapes. Regards from baltic shore/Germany.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
I have never flown with auto-pilot, so flying by hand is the only way I know. One thing that saves me is the relative shortness of the legs - getting on the ground every 1.5 to 2 hours allows me to stretch and refocus...
@cameronlapworth2284
@cameronlapworth2284 Жыл бұрын
Doing it by hand you're doing it wrong. 😉
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@cameronlapworth2284
@cameronlapworth2284 Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro I was joking as in flapping your arms.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Ha, gotcha… joking aside, i have tried to trim my open-cockpit gyro in such a way that i can steer it by extending my arms on the side… never really works, but it was a fun idea at the time…
@sharkamov
@sharkamov Жыл бұрын
Never having flown in a gyro, but used to flying helis, so far I'm just amazed of how utterly stable and precise this machine comes across as it is steadily chugging along! . . . Could you please explain how the rear camera's continuous panning _and_ zooming is achieved??? (It's doing a marvelous job of it!) . . . And, thanks for letting us tag along! 👍
@FrasSmith
@FrasSmith Жыл бұрын
I think it's probably a 360 camera that allows for panning and zooming in post.
@michaelbishton9439
@michaelbishton9439 Жыл бұрын
I cast it on my big screen TV and enjoyed the view even more. I'm a glider pilot and know little about gyros. I noticed that - for the second day - the stick shakes your hand and arm all the way up to your shoulder. Is there a way to mitigate that?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
A big scren TV would definitely put you in the middle of the action... When it comes to the vibrations, they are always there, and the question is how much vibrations are too much, but you also have to keep in mind that your view point is the lens of a camera that vibrates itself while filming and applying anti-vibrations algorithms to the footage. Distant objects appear quite steady, while closer ones may appear to be vibrating more than they really are.
@coloninbus
@coloninbus 2 жыл бұрын
БРАВО. Гордея се !!
@sddhvjlsdfhvjlsdfhvlhvkjsbnvs
@sddhvjlsdfhvjlsdfhvlhvkjsbnvs Жыл бұрын
What a journey! loving it. Subscribed. What are the major or minor issues you encounter with your engine,(hopefully Rotax 915is)?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and subscribing!!! My engine is a Rotax 912 with aftermarket turbo. It is supposed to give me around 120 horsepowers. It is not as powerful as the 915iS, but I managed to squeeze good performance out of it. There were few very high density altitude takeoffs, and those were white knuckle affairs, but that was to be expected. From a technical standpoint, this engine performs flawlessly. No excessive oil burn, no overheating when I pushed it close to its limits. When I inspected it upon my return, I still looks like new… That being said, if i had a 915 engine, I would have been more relaxed on those takeoffs mentioned above.
@dukebass4564
@dukebass4564 Жыл бұрын
As I sit behind you on this trip, I can’t help feeling very cramped after a short time in the air, and can’t wait for the next stop in route. In addition, the rollout distance seems excessive. I equate your craft to a “belly tank” dragster, but at least the ride was over in a 1/4 mile. Good luck in your endeavor. Stay safe !
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
This is a very small aircraft by any standard, but I never felt cramped inside. This does not mean I do not value the opportunity to stratch my legs any chance I get. Rollout distance... Day 2 was a day of VERY high density altitude takeoffs. The ineractive Koch chart I use for planning warned me of 3 times longer ground roll, and 73% reduction in climbing ability... and it was not lying. Also, you must keep in mind that gyroplanes are not short takeoff aircraft in general, regardless of what some manufacturers may claim...
@dukebass4564
@dukebass4564 Жыл бұрын
My dad was test pilot for the “Autogyro” back in the 30’s. I have a photograph of him flying over the Golden Gate bridge in it.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
@@dukebass4564 That is fascinating... especially in the light of celebrating 100 years of the first flight of an autogyro in 1923...
@dukebass4564
@dukebass4564 Жыл бұрын
I was obviously way off on the year of my dad’s test piloting of the “Autogyro”, I wasn’t born yet. In addition, he shared his career between being an Army Air Corps pilot, and test pilot for Lockeed Air Craft.
@psblad2667
@psblad2667 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. A really fine sightseeing! I have a question: I am a fixed wing pilot with no experience of rotor crafts. I see that the stick is vibrating, is that normal for gyros or is there an unbalance somewhere?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
All of the above... All gyros have some inherent vibrations in the stick. Some are correctable with balancing the rotor, some are there to stay. Also as speed increases the vibrations increase since they are mostly caused by dissimetry of lift in the autorotating rotor. That being said, a video on KZbin is not the best way to judge the level of vibrations in a gyrp's stick. Keep in mind that yu are looking through the lens of a camera that vibrates on its mount and constantly tries to apply image stabilization to the footage. All of that distorts the visual picture and it is not a perfect repersentation of the reality in front of the lens. In the case of my gyro, I feel there is a room for improvement, I just have not spent the time to achieve it.
@dh-jv8nq
@dh-jv8nq 5 ай бұрын
Could you elaborate on what the mechanical issue was?
@lagyro
@lagyro 5 ай бұрын
This is what I wrote to a similar question sometime ago: "A mounting bolt in the engine compartment was missed by me during my preflight that morning and has gotten itself loose and damaged itself. It was not too bad, bit it was great that I discovered it and replaced it with the help of Super James, my mechanic who traveled from Los Angeles to Provo to deliver the spare part and to assist in the installation. Needless to say, I have been checking on that bolt religiously ever since, and it has been sitting snug as a bug where it is supposed to be..."
@dh-jv8nq
@dh-jv8nq 5 ай бұрын
@@lagyro Thanks for the information, sorry I missed the answer from before. By the way, I enjoyed your video very much. I have a MTO Sport and enjoy the transition from fixed wing to gyro.
@lagyro
@lagyro 5 ай бұрын
@@dh-jv8nq I am glad I discivered gyros and switched from fixed wing flying... it is so much fun, I have not looked back...
@shable1436
@shable1436 Жыл бұрын
Like your editing with your 360 camera, the way you tilt it, or zoom in on things. You must be using a high end software like adobe or wondershare, resolve or power director, or Pinnacle pro if your using a Mac like your phone
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I wish I can afford these systems... Insta360 comes with free software that convers 360 footage into flat video, then I use fairly inexpensive editor to combine clips from various cameras and the on-screen text into the final video clip. Other than the time spent, the equipment I utilize is "low" budget...
@Rick78852
@Rick78852 Жыл бұрын
I just watch a pilot flying a Gyro and he stated he got a kit from Europe, he and his dad put it together. Your thoughts of kits?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Most gyros in the US are “Amateur Built Experimental”, so they are put together from kits… but most manufacturers require the kits be assembled at the factory. I did that twice and would recommend it to anybody who wants to get involved with gyros. Contact me at peter@lagyro.com if you would like more info… or go to the website: www.lagyro.com
@flatpat2988
@flatpat2988 Жыл бұрын
Did you say Super James drove from California to fix your gyrocopter?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Yup, he drove from Los Angeles to Provo to render assistance… you don’t find service like this anywhere…
@paloureiro
@paloureiro Жыл бұрын
How common is it for a gyro to enter a zero or negative G situation that could lead to a power push over event? Is it something that you as a pilot, always fear or is it such a rare event that you don't think of it?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
There are certain maneuvers that could cause negative G situations, so we try to avoid them, but j am not gripped in fear in flight. The modern gyro design really helps the pilots avoid most adverse situations, so as long as you don’t do anything stupid you should be able to enjoy gyro flying. That being said, there are many gyro accidents caused by rusty pilots, or ones without the proper training. I would recommend to anyone who would listen, a refresher flight with an instructor after prolonged pause in flight activity… like what we had during the pandemic.
@majorwedgie8166
@majorwedgie8166 Жыл бұрын
First thing to remember is that a gyro is not and does not fly using rotorcraft physics. Though they look similar, the flight dynamics vary considerably. If you find yourself in those situations then you need more duel/training before you consider flying a gyro again! As long as you understand the operating principles, the gyro copter is as safe as a fixed wing aircraft.
@John-nc4bl
@John-nc4bl Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another interesting video. Your Gyro is a beauty and I would love to own one.
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
It is surprisingly easy to own a gyroplane... and the Kallithea is less expensive than a similarly requipped Cavalon.
@John-nc4bl
@John-nc4bl Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro If you dont mind me asking, how much does the Kallithea cost-?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
The green Kallithea on this video is currently around $120k. Of course machines with more sophisticated avionics and bigger engines can reach close to $150k.
@John-nc4bl
@John-nc4bl Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro Thanks for the reply. How much in Bulgaria-?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
@@John-nc4bl What do you mean?
@robertshaw4778
@robertshaw4778 Жыл бұрын
Hello may I ask how long you've been a gyro pilot and what is your age ?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I have been a gyro pilot since 2017, and i am in my mid-50s.
@lorencolt
@lorencolt Ай бұрын
Right there is were I saw the hot air balloon crash 27:11
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
That is a high altitude for a hot air balloon... but the area is fairly open, with a lot to see all around.
@woof3598
@woof3598 Жыл бұрын
so many questions (-:
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Just ask…
@shable1436
@shable1436 Жыл бұрын
You can hear that rotax buzzing, is that one a 912, or 915i
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
My Kallithea has a 912 engine with an aftermarket turbo. It is supposed to give me 120 horsepowers. It is a fantastic combination for the money.
@pointmanzero
@pointmanzero 10 ай бұрын
This is like the ferrari gyro... I want one..
@lagyro
@lagyro 10 ай бұрын
Then you should contact me… and start thinking about color… 😉
@jwald6795
@jwald6795 2 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice looking Gyro. Thanks for posting these videos.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
The Kallithea is really a well designed machine… beautiful and rugged…
@StevenIvy-j5o
@StevenIvy-j5o 8 ай бұрын
How distracting is is to fly that long with the constant stick shaking? Can the rotors be dynamically balanced to eliminate the movement?
@lagyro
@lagyro 8 ай бұрын
Distracting… nah, being in the air, being busy with the overall navigation & flying keeps your mind away from small things like the “stick shake”… Can the rotor be balanced better… sure, it can always be better, but also keep in mind that a shake stabilized video is not the best method of judging the level of imbalance…
@shable1436
@shable1436 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a fixed wing as well?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I have a fixed wing Private Pilot certificate, but have not piloted a fixed wing in more than 3 year... having too much fun with the gyroplane...
@shable1436
@shable1436 Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro this gyro seems way easier to fly than a fixed wing, even a tail dragger. My question is do you need anything else to fly these, like a special certification, or sport, experimental, or some type of proof that you have trained in autorotation or other helo emergency procedures?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
@@shable1436 Gyros are a different category/class from the fixed wings, so you will need separate training. If you go to my website (www.lagyro.com) you will find detailed info for people who are already pilots and for the ones starting from scratch.
@tomklitsch6638
@tomklitsch6638 2 жыл бұрын
When is day 3 comming?
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
I am currently working on it...
@lorencolt
@lorencolt 2 ай бұрын
I watched a hot air balloon fall out of the sky near Huber City in the early 1980's. It was on fire. I could see the people in the basket. It was horrible.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 ай бұрын
That is horrible... It looks like Heber City Airport is a magnet for accidents - a gyroplane crashed there a year before my visit there...
@jimwolfe2862
@jimwolfe2862 2 жыл бұрын
What engine are you using Peter, naturally an aftermarket turbo 9 series of some sort.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
It has a Rotax 912UL with aftermarket turbo… 120 HP estimated…
@jimwolfe2862
@jimwolfe2862 2 жыл бұрын
@@lagyro yep was just wondering who supplied/built the engine
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
The engine is stock 912UL coming from the Rotax factory in a box and it is a part of the kit. Additionally, Niki Rotor Aviation makes the airbox, intercooler, pipings, mounting hardware... The actual turbine is a 3rd party part.
@jimwolfe2862
@jimwolfe2862 2 жыл бұрын
@@lagyro Thanks mate sounds good I didn't know Niki were doing there own turbo motors
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I was surprised too, but the savings you get from using that engine were something I liked...and now I know it is a solid setup...
@jwald6795
@jwald6795 2 жыл бұрын
One more thing, where is Day 3 to Oshkosh?
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
Still in production... ;)
@jwald6795
@jwald6795 2 жыл бұрын
@@lagyro
@rossross8224
@rossross8224 Жыл бұрын
what was the problem with the gyro , you just said it needed fixed , what was wrong ??
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
A mounting bolt in the engine compartment was missed by me during my preflight that morning and has gotten itself loose and damaged itself. It was not too bad, bit it was great that I discovered it and replaced it with the help of Super James, my mechanic who traveled from Los Angeles to Provo to deliver the spare part and to assist in the installation. Needless to say, I have been checking on that bolt religiously ever since, and it has been sitting snug as a bug where it is supposed to be...
@rossross8224
@rossross8224 Жыл бұрын
@@lagyro hi thanks for the reply , just started getting into gyros , only done like 5 hours in scotland , so all new , but been learning lots from your videos 😀
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
I am glad my videos are a bit more than just entertainment…
@jmcguckin
@jmcguckin Жыл бұрын
What changes could the factory make to improve density altitude performance? Longer rotor blades? Add an extra blade? A larger engine?
@lagyro
@lagyro Жыл бұрын
Longer blades help with increased lift, more powerful engine would give you better performance at higher altitudes… Additional blade is out of question for a gyro with teetering rotor system.
@SR-gs8zo
@SR-gs8zo Ай бұрын
the top rotor is horribly out of balance! you notice when on the taxi…no wobble, you speed it up before take off, and the whole thing starts to wobble! did nobody every do anything about that?
@lagyro
@lagyro Ай бұрын
What else changes when the engine RPM increase that might affect the picture you are watching... let me give you a hint - overall vibrations... The camera is not in an abolute point in space, it vibrates itsevf, utilizes stabilization software, creates videos from still images... Did you also notice the rotor spins in the oposite direction on the ground... I shoud probably put a disclaimer that hese video clips are for entertainment purposes only... ;)
@chillislives
@chillislives 2 жыл бұрын
What was the mechanical issue?
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
There is a specific bolt in the engine compartment that was just about to snap. Good think I noticed it so I stayed on the ground until my fantastic mechanic drove all the way from Los Angeles with a replacement. Then I continued all the way to Oshkosh and back…
@chillislives
@chillislives 2 жыл бұрын
@@lagyro that's good service. Watching these videos, it looks like there is a lot of vibration. With a boxer engine that is surprising. Is there any way to mitigate that? Actually, being through the main control stick it must be from the rotor?
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
The vibrations are not coming from the engine… all rotorcraft suffer from rotor vibrations. There are ways to reduce them a bit, but not eliminate them completely. Also videos are not the best way to diagnose vibrations since the camera shakes as well and adds the illusion of even stronger vibrations.
@jwald6795
@jwald6795 2 жыл бұрын
why is it when you land the camera makes it look like your turning over on your left side. Weird looking.
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 жыл бұрын
Ha, good question… i just like to see the wheel touch the ground, but could never do it in flight… I guess i am overdoing it a bit, huh…
@SR-gs8zo
@SR-gs8zo Ай бұрын
DeerCreek reservoire! 🤬there is a sattelite server for international internet connections! i remember before Covid i got endless scammer contacts from there! it always was : location Deer Creek, not kidding! otherwise i wouldn,t remember those 🤬🤬🤬🤬kkkkkk, but it,s a nice area! green hills and interesting landscape for mountain flying….tahnks!
@berniemccann8935
@berniemccann8935 2 ай бұрын
Better with the sound set to zero !
@lagyro
@lagyro 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching… and i truly appreciate the feedback…
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