It is a big step towards a functioning gyro. Pros: - not stallable like the real thing - gyro sounds like the rotor - beautiful design Cons: - no rotor brake - no pre-rotation - no rotor rpm gauge - rotor slows down way to fast after landing In a real gyro you would have the rotorbrake on until you are on the runway for takeoff. You then engage prerotation and slowly increase throttle while holding the brakes. When the rotor is at the necessary rpm you release the brakes and lift the front (not here since it's a taildragger). After liftoff you will level out and gain airspeed thus increasing rotor rpm further and with it lift.
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It is a big step towards a functioning gyro.
Pros:
- not stallable like the real thing
- gyro sounds like the rotor
- beautiful design
Cons:
- no rotor brake
- no pre-rotation
- no rotor rpm gauge
- rotor slows down way to fast after landing
In a real gyro you would have the rotorbrake on until you are on the runway for takeoff.
You then engage prerotation and slowly increase throttle while holding the brakes.
When the rotor is at the necessary rpm you release the brakes and lift the front (not here since it's a taildragger).
After liftoff you will level out and gain airspeed thus increasing rotor rpm further and with it lift.