MODEL PLANS?

   Building and flying a model Autogyro is not for the beginner to Radio Controlled ( R/C ) modeling.  It really is necessary for you to have at least some R/C experience, otherwise it could prove difficult and frustrating.....  


PLEASE NOTE.... These plans will no longer be sold from this website... AUTOGYRO.COM
Disregard any price and/or mailing information posted below.     All remaining copies have already been sold and the listed plans will be offered in the near future from AeroBalsa.com
AeroBalsa will add these plans to their excellent line of ROTOR BLADES.




"SPARKY"  Electric Autogyro
This new model will accommodate several different electric power systems.   Originally design and flown with the strong Astro 020-802g,   It has been sucessfully test flown with the Graupner Speed geared 480, an outstanding German Lehner motor, and I'm sure it would accomodate/fly with the strong Hacker motors and a few of the new "OutRunner" motors.    The plan shows the option for the first two,  and with a little adjustment it could be adapted to the others.
      The Sparky Electric is another small, light (20-21 ounces),  hand launched,  direct servo controlled (no rudder or elevator) model patterned after the Simple-G glow powered model..  Use two sub-micro/micro servos,  and it is recommended you use one of the latest three cell (11 volts) "high discharge"   or   "Super high discharge" Poly Lithium battery packs of at least 1500 to 2000 Milli-amps for maximum performance.     Originally it was designed for an 8 cell  500AR NiCad battery pack (or stronger),  spinning an 11 x 7, or 12x6 propellor.    With a 32" disk rotating on two small model car bearings, it has a great 3.75 low disk loading.   Some modelers have mechanically connected the roll servo to a small rudder,  which will increase the control capability similar to the latest version of the Simple-G glow powered model.
      This is an easy to build and fly model and -does not- require machining of any parts,  and can be dismantled sufficiently to pack for travel.   For a list of parts necessary for construction, click here...
You can view the actual instructions and download/print a copy of the Sparky instructions by simply   clicking here.     This file is large  so it may take some time to print out, depending on your system.   Instructions are no longer furnished with the plan, you must print them out following the link above.
        Designed by Jim Baxter.      For more details on this model click on the photo.



"SIMPLE-G"  Autogyro
This new model will accommodate glow engines ranging from .09 to .12 in size, and has options for different flex hinge rotor hubs.
      The Simple-G  is small, light (19 ounces),  hand launched,  and is direct servo controlled (no rudder or elevator). The one pictured here sports three sub-micro servos, a Thunder Tigre .10 engine, turning an 7 x 4 prop.  With a 32" disk rotating on two small model car bearings, it has a great 3.4 low disk loading.   The model can be easily adapted, during the building process, to be powered by most engines in this range.
      This is an easy to build and fly model and -does not- require machining of any parts,  and can be dismantled sufficiently to pack for travel.  Designed by Jim Baxter.
      For more details on this model click on the photo, and you can view and print a copy of the actual instructions for this model.
click here  for the first 1/2 of the instructions.
Then click here for part two.
These are large files, and may require some loading/printing time (30 seconds even for DSL) so be aware of this.    If you order the plan you will have to print out the instructions here.

NOTE:  As of September,  2002,  The plan has a  funtional rudder installed.


"TWIST"  Autogyro
This is a small, totally direct servo controlled model,  with a 31.5" rotor,  and designed for .061 to .10 sized motors.   This is a single page plan, designed by Jim Baxter, it can be dismantled enough to be packed in a small box for shipping.  Like the Simple-G model, it sports 3 sub-micro servos, and the disk rotates on two small model car bearings.   No machining of any parts necessary.
    For more detailed information,  click on the photo.

NOTE: You can view and print out the actual instructions for this model by simply   clicking here .  for part 1.
For part two, click here.
For part 3, click here.
These files a large  so it may take some time to load,  depending on your system.    You must print out the instructions to use with the plan.



"SUITCASE  MINNIE"  Autogyro
Plans are available for this small, .15 powered, one of the original totally direct rotor controlled, hand launched models. Designed by Jim Baxter with the capability of being disassembled completely and packed in a suitcase for travel.    It has a 33 1/2" rotor, weighs 30 ounces, and uses 3 sub-micro servos.   No machining of any parts necessary.   For more detailed model information, click on the photo.

Instructions are available for printing by clicking here



AUTOGYRO C30A CONMANDO DIRECTO
Cierva C.30A  direct control sport scale model, designed by  Emilio Cabezas, Madrid, Spain

These are excellent plans designed by GyroNUT  Emilio Cabezas, and drawn by Paco Sanchez    An experienced modeler should be able to build from the plans.   While no instructions are available, the plans are complete and easy to follow.   This is an excellent flying autogyro featuring a single TEETER BAR rotor , and employs both pitch & bank rotor tilting, with rudder assist, ROG or hand launchable.
Two sheets, 40" rotor,  profile fuselage, powered by a .20 engine.  Emilio reports that this model, when built light, has been flown with the power of just a .15.  One (slightly heavier ) version is currently flying with a .25 engine.   When building this model, consider making allowance for an engine up-grade if found necessary due to  (1) your building ability (2) The altitude of your flying field.   For some excellent photos of this model,  click here. This plan is now only available with English translated labeling.




Delta Hub Plans....

Delta plans of limited availability in only the .25 size.      

Plans for the excellent Wayman designed delta hub are available from AeroBalsa.com    Click on the photo at the right for a closer view of what this hub looks like. For more detail on this hub design, click here,  





"Hannan`s Runway"  Has plans for several neat little Rubber band Autogyros... Our friend and fellow GyroNut "JoJo" Chaulet has had his hand in the design of several of them...  They are not R/C, but the`re facinating, fun, and well worth the effort....   If interested, simply click on Bill Hannan`s Runway at the top to visit his web page and all the great information available.






Bob Holman Plans...
P.O. Box 741, San Bernardino, CA 92402
E-Mail   BHPLANS@AOL.COM
Phone # (909) 885-3959

"GYRACE", .40, twin rotor on tips of small wing, great flyer & easy to build.  British design.  
NOTE: We have been told that Bob is now selling 'laser' cut parts for the "GYRACE".....   If you consider building a Gyrace from the plans, you may be interested in some suggested changes to the model that improve it`s performance....
More great photos of modified Gyraces are available by clicking here.   An excellent beginner model.







AL`s Gyro
"AL`s Gyro",  .40,  dual rotors on a single shaft (co-axial).   Excellent British design.  Possibly a good beginning model for a modeler with some R/C experience.



"Chippewa Four",  .50 to.60,  single teetering rotor controlled in pitch by servo.
Larger 63 inch rotor, weighs 5 lb., and has a rather complex rotor hub, but would make a very interesting model to build and fly.    British design.
Ask for R.C.M.& E. plan "R/C 1152"


Model Airplane News magazine:
**Order direct from Model Airplane News....

"Osprey" autogyro .15 to .25 Twin rotor model having a partial wing similar to the Gyrace.  Utilizes two Cox .049 crankcases for the rotor mount/bearings.   Possibly a very good beginner model since it appears to be an easy to build, easy to fly model.    Plan # FSP 03931...

RCModeler Magazine:
RCM
P.O. Box 487
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
**Order direct from RCM magazine...

"DC GYRO". by Emilio Cabezas  .25 powered,  3 channel, single rotor direct control autogyro.
Excellent model even for the relative beginner to autogyros.   Suggested reading: Emilio`s article on this model in the January '98 issue of RCModeler magazine.
RCM Plan # 1244,  and the last price we noted from RCM is $6.50 plus shipping...












"WHISTLER" a neat teeter-bar model by John Kallend.
.25-.40, single rotor, a little more involved in building & flying.   
This is a single, teeter bar rotor (40") model, using anything from a strong .25 to an average .40, and would be a super model for someone with some R/C experience.    The machining of the aluminum rotor system is required.  The Kit that was offered many years ago is no longer available.
RCM Plan # 1116







"Gyro Falcon",  .35 to .45,  dual rotors on a single shaft,  fairly easy to build,   can be a challenge to fly,  and is similar to "Al`s Gyro" in fight characteristics.  Gyronut experience with the Gyro Falcon and Al`s Gyro show that a small "winglet" is virtually necessary for flight stabilization.
Note: requires a Falcon 56 model airplane model airplane for conversion.   Plan #1001

"Super Libelle",   .19 to .25,   single rotor model.    looks interesting, but we have no personal experience with this model.    Plan #708

"Rotoruta",   1/2A  (.051),  dual rotors mounted on small "winglets".  24" span, rudder only model.  This appears to be an excellent first model, to gain some gyro experience.  Could possibly be converted to have throttle control.  Plan #714


Bill Northrop`s Plan Service:
2019 Doral Court
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 896-2162
Fax: (702) 897-7775
Formerly the Model Builder Magazine plans.  These plan sets previously published by MB, are now being marketed by Mr. Northrop:

"Focke Achelis 61",  .40-.45,  twin rotors on extended booms.   Relatively easy to build,  fairly easy to fly if modified as a tail dragger.   Plan #4751
Note: When ordering the FA-61 plans, ask if Bill has the addendums (changes/corrections) for this plan.   Our information indicates the plan was originally printed in 4-75, and reprinted in 12-90,  with corrective info printed in 5-81 and 4-93.



BOOKS?
Many of the books listed below are available directly from "Hannan`s Runway"  or you might begin by checking directly with Bill Hannan... first.


"GYROPLANES",   A guide to their construction & operation, Fifth Edition.
Author:  Hugh Bancroft - Wilson.
Publisher:

Llangeitho Times Publishing.
Tregaron
SY25 6QU
United Kingdom

Web site:   www.llangeitho.co.uk


The best Autogyro book that I am familiar with is "CIERVA AUTOGYROS",
by Peter Brooks.    I received my copy from the Smithsonian Press, however you may find it in your local library.  The address & phone number below is a few years old, however it may still be current:

Smithsonian Institution Press
13311 Monterey Ave
Blue Ridge Summit,  PA
17294-0900

(717) 794-2148

"R/C MODEL AUTOGIRO DESIGN MANUAL" by Bill Young,
4403 E. Rustic knolls Ln., Flagstaff, AZ., 86004
This is Bill`s research/design documentation for his scale model project,  the
"Pitcairn PCA-2"    Contact Bill for current availability of this book.

"Autogyro, The Story of the Windmill Plane"   by George Townson, published by Aero Publishers Inc, 329 West Aviation Rd, Fallbrook CA  92028.

"Understanding the Gyroplane", by Paul Bergen Abbott, Published by "the Abbott Company", Indianapolis, IN

We suggest you try calling the Aviation Book Co., at 1-800-423-2708, and ask if they have any/all of these books.....

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02-07-05...jb