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GYROPLANES, GYROCOPTERS, GYROS, AUTOGYROS, AUTOGIROS, GIROS, ETC.!

A gyroplane (as officially called by the FAA), also known as a gyrocopter, autogyro, autogiro, gyro, giro or heligyro, uses a rotor instead of a wing for lift.  The "autogiro" was invented by don Juan de la Cieva from Murcia, Spain, born September 21, 1895.  The first successful controlled flight of his autogiro invention took place on January 17, 1923. 

A gyro uses an engine to turn a propeller to propel it forward, in either a pusher or tractor configuration.  The rotor is always slightly tilted back in flight to allow the airflow from the gyro's forward speed to cause the rotor to spin much as the wind causes a wind turbine to spin.  This action causes the rotor to create lift as does the wing on a fixed-wing aircraft.  The rotor is simply a spinning wing.  The greater the G-load on the rotor blades, such as when making a tight turn, the faster the rotor will spin to make more lift as needed, and is self-regulating in this respect. 

The gyroplane is very easy to fly, extremely maneuverable and is known for short takeoffs and very short landings with little or no ground-roll, with "zero" forward airspeed.  The gyroplane will not "stall" like a fixed wing aircraft can if the airspeed is reduced too much.   A gyroplane can descend vertically without any power at about the speed of a parachute unlike a fixed wing aircraft, so pilot safety is a significant benefit when operating a gyroplane.

The landing gear on the gyros shown on this page is specifically designed for the "stop and drop" landing technique which can be employed where the landing zone may have a rough, uneven surface such as a plowed field or rock-strewn terrain.

Most small gyroplanes can be transported and stored on a small trailer so you can easily take it to an airfield of your choice.  Save the high cost of hanger fees and airport tie-down fees by keeping your gyroplane on the trailer at your home or business.  The cost to keep and maintain one of our gyroplanes is about the same as a large motorcycle. 

It is an unbelievably fun machine to fly and can operate in more windy conditions that would otherwise keep an ultralight-type, fixed-wing aircraft on the ground, including some heavier fixed-wing aircraft.

"Flying an open-air gyroplane is like riding a high-performance motorcycle that can fly!"

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ORDERING INFORMATION

To place your order, contact Hoverhawk Corporation at the telephone numbers or e-mail address below.  Approximately one or two UltraWhite Rotax 503 powered gyros will be available per month and one Rotax 582 powered Dominator (with pod and windshield) will be available every 45 days, for pickup or delivery.  To reserve one of these machines, a fifty percent deposit is required with balance due just prior to shipment or delivery.  These machines can be shipped world-wide partially assembled and crated for safe arrival to your destination, and can be re-assembled upon arrival in four to five hours.  In the USA, gyroplanes can be licensed under the FAA Rules and Regulations for Experimental Amateur Built or Light Sport Aircraft.

COMING SOON!
Watch this site for the new Rotor Scooter ultralight tractor gyroplane.   Since it is an ultralight under Part 103, no license is required in the USA.  Adequate flight training is absolutely required to safely operate this gyroplane and is reasonably easy to obtain.

Some Rotor Scooter Features

The Rotor Scooter gyroplane is anticipated to be available to the public in the Spring of 2008.  The selling price will be announced after the prototype has been built, test flown and found to be safe and stable in all respects, per the USA ASTM standards for gyroplanes.   Orders for the Rotor Scooter will then be accepted.  This gyroplane is intended for both domestic and all foreign markets where allowed by local aviation rules.