The gyrocopters are aircraft that combine aircraft and helicopter characteristics. Some of the advantages of gyrocopters are their low operating cost, ease of handling and maneuverability. They are also ideal for applications such as observation, surveillance, agriculture and recreation. However, it also has load capacity.
To fly in a gyrocopter you need a gyrocopter pilot license, which is different from the plane or helicopter pilot license. Training to obtain a gyrocopter license includes both theory and practical flights.
Now that we know a little more about gyrocopters, what can we say about their design? When we talk about design we talk about interior and exterior design, so if you want to know more you should continue reading the following article.
Gyrocopter design
The gyrocopter design is based on a main rotor that provides lift and stability, and an engine that provides forward propulsion. The main rotor is controlled by a paddle angle shifting system, known as the rotor control system, which allows the pilot to control the speed and altitude of the gyrocopter. The main rotor is composed of two or three blades, which can be made of aluminum or carbon, and which are kept in continuous motion thanks to the propulsion of the wind, which allows the engine to concentrate on the propulsion forward.
The engine is mounted on the front of the gyrocopter, and is usually a small-power internal combustion engine. The engine drives a propeller to provide forward propulsion and flight speed. On some models, a thrust system can also be installed on the main rotor to help improve flight performance.
The main part
Some newer models use composite materials to build the fuselage to reduce weight and improve strength. In general, the design of the gyrocopters is focused on stability, safety, maneuverability and ease of use, to meet the requirements of flying at low speeds and in small spaces, as well as to perform observation work, surveillance, agriculture and recreation. Thanks to this materials they can do airshows.
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