Professional construction drawings to make your own original Hornet Gyrocopter. All the modern features of an open cockpit style gyrocopter. Simplified construction makes following these drawings a breeze! Complete and detailed, these gyrocopter plans are perfect for fist time gyrocopter builders.
This is our top listed plans recommended for first-time gyrocopter builders and experienced pilots alike due to it’s simple lines without the complicated parts of some designs. This is the ORIGINAL Hornet gyrocopter plans. All funds go directly into website hosting and registration fees.
The content below is an outtake from the building information about the Hornet Gyrocopter.
Design Considerations 6.1 Hornet Specific Components
As you go through this document, keep in mind that most of the holes in the parts are Hornet specific. Hornet specific assemblies such as the nose wheel assembly, rudder pedal assembly, joystick assembly, landing gear assembly, seat assembly, fuel tank, and tail feathers all have mounting holes that may be different than what may be commonly used on other gyros.
Though it may be possible to mount components designed and supplied by other entities, adaptors, additional bracing or mounting holes may be required to facilitate their mounting. With the addition of these components comes a variation in the overall weight of the aircraft.
Typically, ultralight aircraft are very close to the FAA mandated 254-pound weight limit, and these added components could make the aircraft illegal to fly as an ultralight. Although the basic weight of the Hornet is some 15-20 pounds less than the maximum weight limit, the addition of a battery, lights, instrumentation, brakes, etc., could easily make up this difference, and then some.
Copyright 2003 – Donald T. Shoebridge
A great start to any rotary wing pilots vertical flight ambitions, the original Hornet Gyrocopter is well presented with clear and complete drawings done in SOLIDWORKS with exact measurements.
This is accompanied by a very comprehensive dialogue covering all details of design, construction and finishing.
The plans contain 138 information packed pages with propeller, engine and rotor blade details – a small engineering shop or well set-up garage will have you flying in a matter of months. Aluminum is relatively soft and easy to work with
BONUS PLANS
There are now 2 PDF files to download – we have included BOTH the ORIGINAL (old.pdf) and UPDATED (new.pdf) Hornet Gyrocopter Plans for your enjoyment. The new – updated plans contain 147 pages of new drawings for the latest version of the Hornet Gyrocopter.
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