Gyrocopter world record

[Jabbanaught]

http://vimeo.com/76635210

I am too scared

[Gyronaut]

Awesome achievement.

Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.

[Hangarguy]

Awesome achievement.

Well done. AutoGyro holds the non-stop long distance record too.

Would that be Tom''s one recently from Hoedspruit to Cape Town ?

[Gyronaut]

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.

[Steve_SP]

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

[lion]

Well done.

Love to know the rotor speed at that height!

[Jabbanaught]

I will get the data if possible

[Tinkerbell]

One day...

[THI]

One day...

Set a record of your own?

[Tinkerbell]

One day...

Set a record of your own?

Gee my 'n idee vir iets wat nog nie gedoen is nie...ek's nie bang nie

[mak]

Rotor walk

[spinkaan]

Skaam jou Marius

[t-bird]

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.

[Condor]

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.

[t-bird]

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