FA-61 "Focke Achelis"

Lee Allen`s   twin rotor,  sport scale autogyro...

• Built & flown by Lee Alan, Alberta, Canada
• Sport scale model of a WWII  German helicopter,  originally designed by Skip Ruff.
• Rotors were stretched 1" from the plans (to accomodate the 3,000' flying field altitude), and Master Airscrew ball bearing gearboxes used rather than the .049 cases.
• Rotor blades are balsa, with a thin coat of marine epoxy resin, and given a dope finish.
• Wingless, controlled by rudder & elevator, powered by an O.S. LA - .45 engine.
• Model Builder Magazine plan # 4751.  (You can obtain the plans thru Bill Northrup Plan Service)....
  
  
  Lee says this is an excellent flyer...!

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