Meet Dezsö Molnár and His Flying GyroCycle
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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Working in a high-performance bicycle shop along the coast of Northern California, inventor Dezsö Molnár is building the second model of his gyrocycle. Yep, this rocket scientist is making his own flying car--all by hand. This is something we had to check out!
See more of the Molnair flying car at www.tested.com
See behind the scenes photos from this shoot on Tested.com: www.tested.com/art/makers/443128-behind-scenes-dezso-molnars-flying-car/
What I like most of this video is that the guy who was a motor cycle guy turned into a highly knowledgeable aviation engineer not because it was his job but because he developed a passion for it.. love it!
Genius. This is idea/concept shows real promise especially interesting putting the engine with the prop oriented fore instead of aft solving the dangerous pitch-over situation.
Amazing build in the garage, I am so digging it. This guy seems like a really cool cat.
0:41 1:11 2:01 3:22 3:33 3:53 4:21 4:36 5:09 5:14 6:29 6:49 8:43 8:46 9:32 10:38 10:51 11:42 12:19 12:41 14:32 14:46 15:07 15:41 That was 23 basically
Impressive! Gotta respect the ingenuity and engineering behind these crafts
Dezso is a very smart man using the smartest angle to bring this into the market.
I love reading watching about gyroplanes, and to see this development is a great thrill. Good luck Dezso.
Amazing. Always had a soft spot in my heart for Gyros.
Its amazing guys, you can take your time to your working place and do not have to worry being caught in highway jam. The only facility needed in open space to land.
Brilliant! I never thought about what would happen if parts came off the engine. But your idea is inspired. I am planing on building an ultralight Gryo Copter, I might take this idea of yours to heart. Very good, keep it up.
Aloha.
Putting the Piaggio MP3 front suspension on that was genius.
I ride the Piaggio MP3 250ie & 500ie, and the handling is amazing.
Sok sikert Dezső!
great video cant wait to see the new version in action
this dude sees it. the gyrocopter is such a great way to get the masses flying
really I was just looking like ''dude where are the downsides to this?? ''
Matevž Kaplan not many, I think. although the heights may be a problem for some
@@187warlordthere’s far too many obstacles for this vehicle. It will never achieve an FAA clearance or be able to operate on roadways, the costs would be astronomical and resistance would even be greater. The Gov does not want us having autonomy
What a great show and what a great episode, thanks!
i also like the twin wheel version,as a enclosed motorcycle with some body panels,it makes a nice cruise vehicle.He might want to shorten the wheelbase and develop it as a kit along side his gyro copter.I love the long length for stability in the air.
This is a very sharp guy with a vision.
This is an excellent idea, remarkably innovative, leave no stones un turned and it may be successful.
That thing looks pretty badass, just as a motorcycle. Great feature, Norm.
Totally AMAZING!!! Please make more awesome videos/interviews like this!
The pitch problem he is discussing is usually solved in Autogyros by extending the rear tail to change the center of gravity. I am not en engineer, however, I believe that is what many modern push Autogyro manufacturers are doing, extending the rear tail and adding winglets.
For all of those critics out there, this is the closest I've seen to a roadable aircraft aside from the Pal-V, and his "engine behind the propeller" idea is not something I've seen, even on airplanes. The problem with gyroplanes is scaling them up without jeopardizing the COG. This is a novel attempt to get around that. I am excited to see where this idea goes. Obviously, the flying stability will make or break the success of the design. This guy isn't just some hack in a bike shop.
The P-39 Aircobra had an engine pretty far back. My biggest worry here would be weight distribution. If they can keep it from being massively tail-heavy, then I don't see any reason it wouldn't be a perfectly viable aircraft.
I thought most airplanes had the engine behind the propeller
kdjhsdfhdslfkj They do, but not with the engine itself behind the pilot.
Touche. I meant to say, "engine behind the propeller in a pusher configuration".
Ez nagyon komoly gép gratulálok!Remélem láthatjuk teljes desing-el is!
More on this. DEAR GOD MORE!!!!
This is interesting. As in vary. I am moving to the Philippines where innovations is welcome. I can see your bike with modified bench seats on the left and right sides for passengers . When water is in countered the benches swing downward to become snow skis and the mounts for Full Lotus floats for travel to any beach. Extra passengers travel in ground effect but when only 2 passengers then take to the air. Each float would be divided into 2 per side.
Awesome overload!
you guys get to go see the most badass people and stuff!
Kenosha Wisconsin is near Oshkosh (which has one of the largest airshows in the world) and Harleys. It would make sense to fly around there to get Harley Davidson interested and others in the flight industry.
props to Norm for getting very close on the Hungarian pronunciation!
Amazing builds but i must say the 2nd one has a beefy looking belt, When you see the belt on the 1st one it looks dangerously thin in comparison. I would say that if there were no nasty accidents so far with the 1st design then they should probably beef that up before they break a belt in a bad situation. However if testing! they should be in a safe zone and the good things about autogyros is that they can autorotate and land without power.
The butterfly autogyro, you guys and one more readable autogyro and you got a race!
Innovative and very very creative !!!
I am not a fan of cars too! So nice to hear that come from someone else.
I like this guy alot! makes me think about my brother. Big ideas are what this world needs. not profitable ones...
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did you mention Kenya? I love this. you are a great inventor. Take me for a tour once you are here in Kenya Nairobi Masai Mara.
Love this car plane!! The only thing since it is with all gyro planes the rear propeller, I don't see it on this video. I really do love it. You said it was built near in 10 years, is there anyway you could tell me the final cost to build it??
6:15 Why does he cut him off when he's saying how much a mail-order rotor set costs?
Awesome design concept.
I heard that the all the upper part could be bought somewhere, but where?
Good job. Amazing work.
I want one of those so bad!
Awesome! Question: Will the motorcycle engine be starved for oil at steep angles of attack?
Very cool project.
This dude is a real life Tony Stark. Dezsö Molnár MAKE AN IRON SUITE!
Szép munka!
Szép munka.Gratulálok.
OK, this video is now over 5 years old - any updates?
I like your job, well done. I wanted to participate in this act.
With the prop so close to the pilot. What are the chances of a body part coming in contact with it? Especially the 2nd seat.
makes sense and is cost effective and proven practicality!
I love this . multi thinking
man that is an amazing name
Now someone must combine the jet pack with the wingsuit, it would be super compact and super cool.
This is why I love tested!! :)
When will the second prototype be ready for flight??
I wonder what happen with this amazing project now in year 2022.
Fantastic video!
Holy shit! I didn't even know such things existed!
Nice design. But I also want to know the beginning of the video, the two host behind the towering tree is what the tree
That is very cool!
the most awesome thing ever.
His Gyrocoptor does not have a Prerotation set up.. Most gyrocopters have a Hydraulic or mechanical Prerotation setup so they can get the Rotor spinning at a good RPM, for short take offs.. The way he has it set up, you got to have one hell of a long runway to get off the ground. I like it but at the same time i don't.
Wow. Mister expert. Such insight.
Before you bash, built yourself. Also internet expert to start a project you always start with function. When you work for someone you do form first and fit function in. Doesn't work the other way round.
no footage of it flying?the footage of flight was a different auto gyro..does it actually fly or is it just a dream?
I am interested in getting one.
Pardon my ignorance, but how is this different from auto-gyros? Nothing I saw in this video shows me he invented anything.
He's trying to create a motorcycle that you can open the blades, switch drives and take off. Others have tried but given up before getting it licensed. Everything is in the first 3 minutes.
He's not inventing, but is integrating known physics and technologies into his own design. Perhaps his dual-functionality systems are being "invented". His design is unique with the rear motor arrangement. I'm quite impressed.
Gregg Sobocinski Many Gyro copters have rear engines, this is not unique at all
Yes, but the propeller is behind the engine. Think of them as mid-engine, while this design is a true rear-engine.
It actually improves the stability of the design quite a bit.
pay attention,his version in going to be a drivable version,drive to the airport or a lone spot on the highway and take off.drive out of your driveway and take off anyplace safe,while still being able to drive it anywhere anytime.
Thats really cool.
Pretty fly for a rocket scientist.
I love the design considerations, brilliant! Take a look at the thought/design process on the dymaxion car by buckminster fuller, they would be good to add to the mix on this "flying vehicle" design: aerodynamic body and undercarriage and 3 wheel design (film/video of the car exist) The 3 wheel dymaxion was designed to be a flying car however the technology to realize the design didn't exist in 1932. I am merely suggesting that the "ideal" design notes that Bucky Fuller had for the Dymaxion apply, not the actual car that was built. By the way a Brit recreated a working Car, good You Tube video.
kutomba wewe na maoni yako kijinga. kwenda kuua mwenyewe tafadhali =)
Where did you get the screen from? Is it from a standard vehicle of some sort?
This is sick
Igazán megkapó elképzelés és kivitelezés!!!
If I ever win the lottery, you’ve got yourself an investor....
Where can I get the plans? I'd like to build one!
i was thinking of making my motorized bike fly but for now i am flying without a wing.
really want this
Has the G2 prototype ever been certified as road legal in the two years since this video was done?
Weight-bearing propeller chaft is interesting idea.
What about puting to fan motors in front to give you hover on your gyro copter.
Bill breadlove son Bill was my motorcycle mechanics teacher and he is working on a new land speed car he is a great teacher and I'm sure he could help with your design
Nem semmi! Gratulálok! Beszéled a magyar nyelvet Dezső? Do you speak hungarian?
Awesome dude!
Check out the Pal V One!
great man!!
Mad Max at, 10:00.
He could be driving in the highway and then suddenly start taking off, freaking out his fellow motorists
Just watched the video. Are there any updates on this project here, in 2015?
Very nice
sir IAM from India can we use ordanery 200 cc air cooled bike engine for auto gyro can it gives enough thrust to generate lift sir please replay me sir
I like this alot
Would anyone happen to know where I can order the same a similar rotor head assembly that Dezsö is using?
Awesome I love it
While you do have a point, conventional aircraft are bound by rules concerning their altitude minimums and maximums, which depend on their proximity to airports and certain other areas. The Gyrocycle is also bound by these rules. If you were on the highway in a major city and took off, you'd probably be breaking one of those minimum altitude rules immediately. Not good. As far as running into another plane goes, the majority of U.S. airspace under 14,000' isn't controlled. You just look out.
love the gsx-r morrors :))
do they have their own website?
At least I don't post a video on YT claiming to be the inventor of the bycicle after putting one together from some existing plans.
Awesome 👍
GREAT VIDEO
Excellent
WOW, for the bike front end is a Piaggio MP3 if not the drive train as the power plant. Please checkout this video to see what I am talking about look up "Piaggio MP3" and the "update" with in a year.
Great ideas for converting a MP3 to a gyrocopter is done right here. Take care and keep thinking!!!
7:10 and if he moves his arm back it will hit the forward backward thrust propeller... ... anyone else see that 0 safety. I think a mesh wire behind his back is needed