Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:51 pm
Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.
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Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:25 am
Awesome achievement.
Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.
Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 3:48 pm
Would that be Tom''s one recently from Hoedspruit to Cape Town ?Gyronaut wrote:Awesome achievement.
Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:33 pm
I believe so Hangarguy.
Theuns Eloff held it briefly for Cpt/Pta I think, then Tom went even further.
I am not sure if they are recognised as official records or not. Would hope so.
Theuns Eloff held it briefly for Cpt/Pta I think, then Tom went even further.
I am not sure if they are recognised as official records or not. Would hope so.
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:55 pm
Hi
1550KM is claimed on the Magni website - see the first listed PDF on the link below ( MASSIVE fuel tank )
http://www.magnigyro.it/inglese/news.htm
The FAI don't always ratify all claims - some claims lack the kit to fully authenticate the flight.
Bear in mind the FAI website currently shows the longest distance covered as 1414KM.
Steve
1550KM is claimed on the Magni website - see the first listed PDF on the link below ( MASSIVE fuel tank )
http://www.magnigyro.it/inglese/news.htm
The FAI don't always ratify all claims - some claims lack the kit to fully authenticate the flight.
Bear in mind the FAI website currently shows the longest distance covered as 1414KM.
Steve
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:36 am
Well done.
Love to know the rotor speed at that height!
Love to know the rotor speed at that height!
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:32 pm
I will get the data if possible
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:42 pm
One day...
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:46 pm
Set a record of your own?Tinkerbell wrote:One day...
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:56 pm
Gee my 'n idee vir iets wat nog nie gedoen is nie...ek's nie bang nieTHI wrote:Set a record of your own?Tinkerbell wrote:One day...
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:59 pm
Rotor walk 
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:19 pm
Skaam jou Marius
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:37 pm
I remember an altitude record that was set in a Magni at Ermelo but can't find anything on Google. The unofficial height was 29 000 feet. Does anyone else remember this ? I think it was in 2004.
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:50 pm
Hi T-bird, hope you are well.
I think you refer to the record set by Athur Kempele (please don't kill me for the spelling)
I attended speech one day where he told us on all the preparation and the attempt itself.
It was done close to Piet Retief (outside busy airspace) and if my memory serves me I think he achieved 22 000ft.
I think you refer to the record set by Athur Kempele (please don't kill me for the spelling)
I attended speech one day where he told us on all the preparation and the attempt itself.
It was done close to Piet Retief (outside busy airspace) and if my memory serves me I think he achieved 22 000ft.
Re: Gyrocopter world record
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:48 am
There was an article in the microlighters magazine about Arthur's record attempt. Does anyone have a copy of it, I am really interested in reading it again.
Regards
Callie
Regards
Callie