I have to disagree on one thing and that I think you guys are the thing that makes this channel great 👍..you definitely know how to inspire a newbie..and its very interesting. Informative and enjoy to watch and learn from you All 👍 Thanks 😊
I've been watching your videos and am excited for my first flight up in a gyro. I have a new friend and neighbor here in our rv park in Boulder City Nv that has offered to take me up. While waiting to go up I am getting familiar with the operation of the Cavalon and your videos are quite informative. Thank you for showing all the details about flying the gyrocopter.
Jeremy, you're looking great out there. It's fantastic to see how far you've progressed since you first started training. I also agree with you when you say that you have the best job ever. As always thanks for sharing.
Good Morning Jeremy. Looking good out there. Will be up with Henry the next 2 days for Solo Crossover in the Cavalon and maybe 1st flight in the MTO. Good stuff :)
Looking good Jeremy ! Can you tell us what helmet you are wearing, also the chest pack? And purpose of chest pack? Thanks!! Hoping to start my gyro journey in the spring/ summer of 2025.....
Thanks! Not sure of the helmet brand, Henry's had that one since his trike days. The chest pack is one I got off Amazon. I keep my logbook, license, phone, wallet, checklist and sometimes water in it.
Hey Robert! The MTO feels more like a motorcycle in the sky. Getting on centerline is easier, there's no sag on the right as in the Cavalon. You're more exposed to the elements in the MTO but your visibility is excellent. I definitely feel the wind a lot more in the MTO. The Cavalon is more social in its SxS configuration and there is more inside storage. The ELA is a very well balanced machine. It wants to fly! I'll be featuring a video on some new models we'll be getting in, coming up soon.
At 18:18 and 18:26 you are taking off, balancing on the two main wheels. At the same time it seems to me you are applying some hard right rudder when I look at the angle of the front wheel. Genuine question: isn't this risky? I'd estimate that you'd risk getting jolted to the right and possibly roll over as a result should the front wheel unexpectedly touch the runway. As far as I know, for the same reasons you would like to apply when landing with cross wind rudder as long as you're in the air, however, once you get close to the ground, you'd want to have all your wheels aligned with (both) the runway and your vector.
To answer your question: The majority of gyroplanes have the propeller situated in front of and often close to, the vertical fins at the rear. The helix effect means that the air hits one side of the vertical fins with more force that the other side causing the gyroplane to weathercock out of the airflow and fly out of balance when the engine is producing power. The direction of the weathercock effect depends upon the direction that the propeller is spinning. Viewed from behind, a counterclockwise spinning propeller (Rotax 4 stroke engines) will case an extra force on the left side of the vertical fins pushing the tail section to the right. This has the effect of pushing the nose to the left. The faster the prop spins, the greater the weather cocking effect and the greater the gyroplane will attempt to fly out of balance. So, when power is applied during takeoff, right rudder is applied as well as left stick input, while maintaining wheel balance on the rear mains. Each student is taught this during training. Watch video 91. Crow hops and wheel balance in a 20kt crosswind.
@@AdventureAir That makes sense, and I do understand why you'd want to apply rudder, also/especially on take-off. Even though I know the front wheel is connected to the rudder pedals, I just never realised this means the front wheel isn't aligned with the autogyro's heading when taking off as it shows on the video. I was wondering what happens should the node wheel make contact with the runway in such a situation, but I suppose it will just align. Thanks for your explanation, autogyro's are quite amazing
Did you mean daughter? If so, she has her second lesson coming up soon. She's a busy lady so her time is hard to schedule. We'll be sure to put it on video.
@@AdventureAir sorry Yes I did sometimes my phone automatically finishes off words. I should reread messages before I post them. You always make nice videos keep up the good work
Fun watching you
Good job, Jeremy. You've come a long way. " Kick the tires and lite the fires".
I have to disagree on one thing and that I think you guys are the thing that makes this channel great 👍..you definitely know how to inspire a newbie..and its very interesting. Informative and enjoy to watch and learn from you All 👍 Thanks 😊
Thanks for watching!
I've been watching your videos and am excited for my first flight up in a gyro. I have a new friend and neighbor here in our rv park in Boulder City Nv that has offered to take me up. While waiting to go up I am getting familiar with the operation of the Cavalon and your videos are quite informative. Thank you for showing all the details about flying the gyrocopter.
Great job Jeremy! Keep moving ahead.
Jeremy, you're looking great out there. It's fantastic to see how far you've progressed since you first started training. I also agree with you when you say that you have the best job ever. As always thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dennis!
Could you comment on your helmet/headset setup? Thanks.
Smoooooooth. You only seem to tense up when Henrry is around.
NICE! Great to see you getting more comfortable and confident!
Thanks!
Yes finally! Technique (not to be confused with training) videos of my ship coming in soon from Germany. Good job Jeremy!
Good Morning Jeremy. Looking good out there. Will be up with Henry the next 2 days for Solo Crossover in the Cavalon and maybe 1st flight in the MTO. Good stuff :)
Nice.
I love the videos Jeremy! Very informative and motivating! How long do I have to wait before I can start getting instruction from you??
"I got the best job ever!" 😄
You’re spoiled by that nice CA weather. That vis actually looks pretty good.
Looking good Jeremy ! Can you tell us what helmet you are wearing, also the chest pack? And purpose of chest pack? Thanks!! Hoping to start my gyro journey in the spring/ summer of 2025.....
Thanks! Not sure of the helmet brand, Henry's had that one since his trike days. The chest pack is one I got off Amazon. I keep my logbook, license, phone, wallet, checklist and sometimes water in it.
Good to see you having a lot of fun in it ! I hope to do this one day too.
Awesome flight!
How do you like the open MTO vs Cavalon?
How about the ELA?
Hey Robert! The MTO feels more like a motorcycle in the sky. Getting on centerline is easier, there's no sag on the right as in the Cavalon. You're more exposed to the elements in the MTO but your visibility is excellent. I definitely feel the wind a lot more in the MTO. The Cavalon is more social in its SxS configuration and there is more inside storage. The ELA is a very well balanced machine. It wants to fly! I'll be featuring a video on some new models we'll be getting in, coming up soon.
Am I right, and judging by nose wheel deflection, that at the start of your take off run you have a heap of right hand pedal in?
Yes. During takeoff, the saying in gyroplanes is, left stick, right rudder. This is to counteract the torque moment of the engine.
@@AdventureAirI noticed that in Chino there was always a bit of left crosswind. Definitely need left stick right rudder for that.
Not so much as the Cavalon 😊
What airfield are you using?
Chino Airport (KCNO)
At 18:18 and 18:26 you are taking off, balancing on the two main wheels. At the same time it seems to me you are applying some hard right rudder when I look at the angle of the front wheel.
Genuine question: isn't this risky? I'd estimate that you'd risk getting jolted to the right and possibly roll over as a result should the front wheel unexpectedly touch the runway. As far as I know, for the same reasons you would like to apply when landing with cross wind rudder as long as you're in the air, however, once you get close to the ground, you'd want to have all your wheels aligned with (both) the runway and your vector.
To answer your question: The majority of gyroplanes have the propeller situated in front of and often close to, the vertical fins at the rear. The helix effect means that the air hits one side of the vertical fins with more force that the other side causing the gyroplane to weathercock out of the airflow and fly out of balance when the engine is producing power. The direction of the weathercock effect depends upon the direction that the propeller is spinning. Viewed from behind, a counterclockwise spinning propeller (Rotax 4 stroke engines) will case an extra force on the left side of the vertical fins pushing the tail section to the right. This has the effect of pushing the nose to the left. The faster the prop spins, the greater the weather cocking effect and the greater the gyroplane will attempt to fly out of balance.
So, when power is applied during takeoff, right rudder is applied as well as left stick input, while maintaining wheel balance on the rear mains. Each student is taught this during training. Watch video 91. Crow hops and wheel balance in a 20kt crosswind.
@@AdventureAir That makes sense, and I do understand why you'd want to apply rudder, also/especially on take-off.
Even though I know the front wheel is connected to the rudder pedals, I just never realised this means the front wheel isn't aligned with the autogyro's heading when taking off as it shows on the video. I was wondering what happens should the node wheel make contact with the runway in such a situation, but I suppose it will just align.
Thanks for your explanation, autogyro's are quite amazing
How's your doctors flying lessons coming on. I'm sure she will pass with flying colours but I thought I'd ask anyway
Did you mean daughter? If so, she has her second lesson coming up soon. She's a busy lady so her time is hard to schedule. We'll be sure to put it on video.
@@AdventureAir sorry Yes I did sometimes my phone automatically finishes off words. I should reread messages before I post them. You always make nice videos keep up the good work
What engine do you have in that?
Rotax 912 ULS