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- Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:24 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: suitable headset for gyros
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6545
Re: suitable headset for gyros
Hi Rob. I also have very sensitive ears and flying in the gyro has always been a chalange for me noise wise. I also experienced some deafening and tinitus over time... Ive been trough it all. noise reduction does help, but not satisfactory. The problem is with high end headsets, the mics are very ea...
- Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:07 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 195871
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:50 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Auto Gyro Calidus, New Owners
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2916
Re: Auto Gyro Calidus, New Owners
Nice!! Congrats to everyone
Especially the John Deere paint scheme...
Looks like calidus is taking the world by storm
Especially the John Deere paint scheme...
Looks like calidus is taking the world by storm
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:17 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11797
Re: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
=D* Good one Dave... Knight hawk, All I can add is that you got some very good honest advice from Dave. He knows what he's talking about... Go get your license first, I know there are a lot of guys buying first and then do training on there own machine to save some money, I did that, but with hindsi...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:20 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11797
Re: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
Yes, prices are going through the roof with the Rand in a downward spiral... There are some second hand options available though... You just need to search. To me the ideal gyro would be a gyro or brand with a good track record with regards to safety and durability. With that you will get a good res...
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:36 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11797
Re: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
Knight hawk, Welcome to the forum. It all depends on your individual needs and of coarse your budget. There's a lot of options available.... For starters look at the tandem vs side by side threat. There's a lot of info there. Your main choices would be enclosed or open cockpit. Open cockpits are onl...
- Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:39 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 195871
Re: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
Baie geluk Johan! Geniet hom!!
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Single seater gyros
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3448
Re: Single seater gyros
Bosbok, I'm not sure but I think the Magni M14 is probably also an option. Its very light with the option of the 100 or 115 hp Rotax. I think it will be an awesome aerie.... Anybody in who has actually flown one? http://www.magnigyro.co.za/model-m14.html
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:41 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Gyro really the ultimate?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13753
Re: Gyro really the ultimate?
Yes Whirly, Rolling over a gyro is mostly pilot error,caused by cross wind situations when the pilot fails to land straight on the runway. The "top heavy" disc and the centrifugal force of the rotor is a "dangerous" combination.... The gyro "cocks" into the wind and needs rudder input to keep it str...
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:51 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Gyro really the ultimate?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13753
Re: Gyro really the ultimate?
Whirly, the websites tend to be on the optimistic side with regards to speed.... Now I don't have any experience on gyros other than Magni and Ela, but logic tells me the cavalon cannot really be much faster than the standard open cockpit gyros. Maybe they did figure out something to reduce the drag...
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:10 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Gyro really the ultimate?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13753
Re: Gyro really the ultimate?
Whirly, thanks, interesting thread.... My 2sents worth after coming full circle.... I flew gyros for several years and decided its time to "upgrade". I went through the whole painful and expensive process of obtaining a helicopter license, owned a chopper for a few years and got right back to flying...
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:05 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 195871
Re: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
Just to add perspective, what are the prices of these models compared to each other?
Maybe someone can help out....
Magni M16 65 000 Euros
MTO3
Ela 08
Callidus
Magni M24
Cavelon
Xenon
Arrowcopter
Maybe someone can help out....
Magni M16 65 000 Euros
MTO3
Ela 08
Callidus
Magni M24
Cavelon
Xenon
Arrowcopter
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:14 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 195871
Re: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
So if I can get a tandem (visibility) with a summer and winter canopy that has speed them I'm sorted? Are you talking Calidus THI? I must admit those look like it might be the best of both worlds. Allround visibility and the option of Winter/summer conopy. How does that work though? Are the conopie...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:33 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
- Replies: 102
- Views: 195871
Re: Tandem vs Side by Side; Perfect vs Ideal.
I think in the end it boils down to horses for courses.... Recreational flying = shorter distances=exploring= lower altitudes= slower speeds= open cockpit Flying to get from A to B = longer distances =High speeds= High altitudes = Enclosed cockpit I suppose it mostly depends on application, In my ca...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Gyro headsets
- Replies: 56
- Views: 45123
Re: Gyro headsets
Just some more feedback. After almost 40 hrs using this system I am still amazed at the quality of my comms. Crystal clear radio comms. Vox works fantastic. It is set on 5 on the filser and it stays there. The intercom only opens when me or the passenger talks. As posted earlier... I get no enjine o...