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Bill Ortmeyer at Flagler Airport in Fl. had a Parsons Gyro powered by Rotary engine that had a belt reduction dive. I am not sure what model engine it was, but I do know that it didn't feel like it was lacking power. I wish I had paid more attention to it back then.
Bob Perkinson
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From: "Russell Duffy" <rusty@radrotary.com>
Many years ago there was a Rotary powered Gyrocopter flying.
I believe the owners name was Jim Mayfield or something like that.
His engine was supplied by Dave Atkins.
I also heard that it accumulated 1000's of hours as it was used for
training.
Anyone have more info on this? There have been a number of Parson Tandem gyros over the years with rotary
engines, and I've also heard the stories of how long they lasted. Right
now, you can get excellent gyro trying from a man named Steve McGowan in GA.
He's got a Parsons Tandem with a 12A engine and belt drive. There have also been at least a few Twinstars with rotary engines, and no
doubt a few other gyros as well. Cheers,
Rusty
PS- My gyro is almost officially for sale. It was fun, but I'm just a fixed
wing, closed cockpit kinda guy I guess. The next project will be an RV-12,
with the intention of putting the single rotor in it.
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