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by Steve_SP
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: That game of darts...
Replies: 117
Views: 44245

Re: That game of darts...

Hi Rocket, A good resource to check when consider things aviatino is the US NTSB If you use there search facility, see below http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/index.aspx and just enter the words you want into "MODEL" - a search for "RAF 2000" in this MODEL field ( ie just this one search criteria ) ...
by Steve_SP
Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: That game of darts...
Replies: 117
Views: 44245

Re: That game of darts...

Hi Rocket


A brief summary of the RAF 2000 - a type with some considerable history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_2000

As ever Wikipedia may not be definitive but it gives some insight.



Steve
by Steve_SP
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: New Gyros - ZU - October - help
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

New Gyros - ZU - October - help

Hi Latest extract shows three new gyros 2 brand new Cavalons and 1 older RAF 2000 ZU-RKP - Cavalon- c/n V00125 ZU-RKR - Cavalon - c/n V00126 ZU-RKS - RAF 2000 GTX SE F1 - c/n H2-95-6-189 Can you help with the RAF 2000 - the c/n suggests it is a 1995 vintage machine, RAF #189 - I've yet to trace wher...
by Steve_SP
Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Off to Namibia
Replies: 0
Views: 692

Off to Namibia

Hi Two recent cancellations from the ZU register in October both sold as exported to Namibia - ie "V5-......" previously ZU-RES Calidus c/n ZA 09 C01 - Exported to Namibia - "V5-......" previously ZU-RFM ELA-07 c/n 12092780724 - Exported to Namibia - "V5-....." If anybody knows the new "V5-...." reg...
by Steve_SP
Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro really the ultimate?
Replies: 43
Views: 10858

Re: Gyro really the ultimate?

Balance - to offer a little balance you may wish to refer to the following two Cavalon accidents Just visit my Blog and scroll down to http://gyroaccidents.blogspot.co.uk/ 11th June 2013 - UK - rollover - with link to UK AAIB report 27th June 2012 - Germany - fatal - with link to German BFU report A...
by Steve_SP
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro really the ultimate?
Replies: 43
Views: 10858

Re: Gyro really the ultimate?

various figures here


http://www.auto-gyro.com/en/Cavalon/


the claim is cruise at 145km/h

Steve
by Steve_SP
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: SA CAA accident brief - Sep 2013
Replies: 1
Views: 953

SA CAA accident brief - Sep 2013

Hi, The SA CAA accident brief for Sept 2013 gives ultra brief details of three gyro incidents/accidents. Thankfully no major injuries are recorded. If anyone can add more details ( help with locations ? ) or insight then please do - thanks. 22nd September 2013 - location unknown, South Africa - ZU-E...
by Steve_SP
Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Congrats - Gyro #800
Replies: 2
Views: 921

Congrats - Gyro #800

Well done to team Magni - in early October they rolled out gyro #800 - a new M24 Orion ( looks a bronze colour ? )


Ship #700 was rolled out in July 2012 - so that's 100 new builds in 16 months - around 6 new build machines per month ( mix of M16, M22 and M24 )


A good achievement.



Steve
by Steve_SP
Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyrocopter world record
Replies: 15
Views: 3630

Re: Gyrocopter world record

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 l...
by Steve_SP
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: New Gyros - ZU - Sept 2013
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

New Gyros - ZU - Sept 2013

Hi - Newly registered gyros in South Africa in Sept 2013 - more sales success for......................................................... Auto-Gyro ZU-RIY c/n V00124 Autogyro GMBH Cavalon ZU-RIZ c/n C00273 Autogyro GMBH Calidus If you've got photos of these machines please share and show us your ne...
by Steve_SP
Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: New ZU gyros registered in August 13
Replies: 0
Views: 843

New ZU gyros registered in August 13

Hi Newly registered in South Africa in August 13 - Mocke RAF 2000 - now up to ship #039 ZU-RKO c/n M2-01-07-11-039 If you've got a brand new gyro at your airfield please let us know - photos would be nice too ( can anyone post a photo of on the recent "ZU" Cavalons ? ) - thanks Steve http://xenongyr...
by Steve_SP
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ZU - new gyros in July....
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

Re: ZU - new gyros in July....

Hi Paul - thank you for that feedback and the "3D-" info. Enjoy your M-22 - Magni are going very well at the moment with gyro #800 expected soon.


Regards


Steve

http://gyro-gyros.blogspot.co.uk/
by Steve_SP
Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ZU - new gyros in July....
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

ZU - new gyros in July....

Hi newly registered in South Africa in July ZU-RKE Magni M-22 Voyager 22063584 - the build number "358" suggests this is a second-hand machine ( maybe imported in - can anyone confirm please ? ) ZU-RKF AutoGyro Cavalon V00084 - Cav #4 in SA ( still no photos on this forum of any ZU Cavalon ) ZU-RKI ...
by Steve_SP
Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon Gyro
Replies: 677
Views: 193049

Re: Xenon Gyro

Hi Braam Lots of "Wagtails" registered recently - in among them is ZU-RKG WAGTAIL LDG, LDGA1; 29-Jul-2013 Would this be the project based on the modified "Xenon XL" airframe ? If so hopefully first flight is imminent - good luck and please post photos when you can - thank you. Steve http://xenongyro...
by Steve_SP
Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro mod Ela 07 to 08
Replies: 3
Views: 1038

Re: Gyro mod Ela 07 to 08

Hi - in brief terms what is the difference between an "07" and an "08" ?


Cheers



Steve