AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Building a Gyrobee          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Helicopters and rotary wing aircrafts View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message TM Guest Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:15 pm    Post subject: Building a Gyrobee Greetings, all. I am new to this group, but I have been studying Gyros for a few years. I've decided on building a Gyrobee. I'd love to build one from scratch, doing my own cutting and drilling, not for the cost savings but just because I'm an engineer at heart and love to build things. The only problem is that I have no experience doing the *precision* cutting and drilling required by this project. I'm willing to get the tools and practice, but since my safety is at stake, I'm hesitant, thinking I should buy ready-to-assemble kit. So what say you? Can a good weekend mechanic build a gyro from scratch? Thanks, TM Back to top Stuart & Kathryn Fields Guest Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Building a Gyrobee TM: As an engineer (electronic and not mechanical) I built and taught myself to fly a Benson back in the days when dual instruction was just not available. You shouldn't have any problem if you take care and think the processes through before you cut or drill. Remember to think about it two or three different times, measure it at least twice and think about what you did and then cut or drill. Always be willing to trash a piece that you made a mistake on and do it again. I have now built a Safari Helicopter from a kit, did my own aluminum welding and a bunch of modifications of my own design. The above process has worked pretty much. -- Stuart Fields Experimental Helo magazine P. O. Box 1585 Inyokern, CA 93527 (760) 377-4478 (760) 408-9747 general and layout cell (760) 608-1299 technical and advertising cell eh (AT) iwvisp (DOT) com www.vkss.com www.experimentalhelo.com sfkf (AT) iwvisp (DOT) com "TM" <ryan83 (AT) one (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1167207320.106434.226690 (AT) f1g2000cwa (DOT) googlegroups.com... Quote: Greetings, all. I am new to this group, but I have been studying Gyros for a few years. I've decided on building a Gyrobee. I'd love to build one from scratch, doing my own cutting and drilling, not for the cost savings but just because I'm an engineer at heart and love to build things. The only problem is that I have no experience doing the *precision* cutting and drilling required by this project. I'm willing to get the tools and practice, but since my safety is at stake, I'm hesitant, thinking I should buy ready-to-assemble kit. So what say you? Can a good weekend mechanic build a gyro from scratch? Thanks, TM Back to top TM Guest Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Building a Gyrobee Stuart & Kathryn Fields wrote: Quote: TM: As an engineer (electronic and not mechanical) I built and taught myself to fly a Benson back in the days when dual instruction was just not available. You shouldn't have any problem if you take care and think the processes through before you cut or drill. Remember to think about it two or three different times, measure it at least twice and think about what you did and then cut or drill. Always be willing to trash a piece that you made a mistake on and do it again. I have now built a Safari Helicopter from a kit, did my own aluminum welding and a bunch of modifications of my own design. The above process has worked pretty much. -- Stuart Fields Thanks very much. That's encouraging. -Tim Back to top Shiver Guest Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Building a Gyrobee Quote: TM <ryan83 (AT) one (DOT) net> wrote: Thanks very much. That's encouraging. -Tim If you decide to go ahead with the project stay in touch with the group and post progress reports... and of course set up a website and post pictures. There is a pretty good group of dedicated lurkers and contributors here. It might not the widest read group in the aviation world but everybody seems to have a good time. Back to top TM Guest Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:12 am    Post subject: Re: Building a Gyrobee Shiver wrote: Quote: If you decide to go ahead with the project stay in touch with the group and post progress reports... and of course set up a website and post pictures. There is a pretty good group of dedicated lurkers and contributors here. It might not the widest read group in the aviation world but everybody seems to have a good time. Will do, although it won't be anytime soon. We've just moved to Nor Cal and it'll be a while before I can take on the project. But there's this little airport, Murray Field, right near by and every time I drive past it.... -Tim Back to top TM Guest Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:12 am    Post subject: What is LEAF? A newbie question, no doubt, but I need to know. This is a quote from a GyroBee builder's site: «There is some variation in the labeling of standard 3/16 aircraft washers. Primarily, I have labeled them an AN960-316 but you will also find them labeled AN960-10 (in the LEAF catalog, for example).» So, who or what is LEAF and how can I get a copy of the catalog? Thanks, Tim Eureka, CA Back to top boB Guest Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:12 am    Post subject: Re: What is LEAF? "TM" <ryan83 (AT) one (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1167529064.029382.257960 (AT) h40g2000cwb (DOT) googlegroups.com... A newbie question, no doubt, but I need to know. This is a quote from a GyroBee builder's site: «There is some variation in the labeling of standard 3/16 aircraft washers. Primarily, I have labeled them an AN960-316 but you will also find them labeled AN960-10 (in the LEAF catalog, for example).» So, who or what is LEAF and how can I get a copy of the catalog? Thanks, Tim Eureka, CA ========================================== Here ya go----- LEAF http://www.leadingedge-airfoils.com/catalog.htm boB Back to top Stuart & Kathryn Fields Guest Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:36 am    Post subject: Re: Building a Gyrobee Tim: I flew my gyro at the McKinleyville airport for an airshow back in the late 60's. And I took my 93yr old mother for a hover ride in my Baby Belle at Murray field this year. Way back in the late 50's I took flying lessons at Murray field. Good cool air at sea level makes all flying look good. -- Kathryn Fields Experimental Helo magazine P. O. Box 1585 Inyokern, CA 93527 (760) 377-4478 ph (760) 408-9747 publication cell "TM" <ryan83 (AT) one (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1167362415.495009.9970 (AT) n51g2000cwc (DOT) googlegroups.com... Quote: Shiver wrote: If you decide to go ahead with the project stay in touch with the group and post progress reports... and of course set up a website and post pictures. There is a pretty good group of dedicated lurkers and contributors here. It might not the widest read group in the aviation world but everybody seems to have a good time. Will do, although it won't be anytime soon. We've just moved to Nor Cal and it'll be a while before I can take on the project. But there's this little airport, Murray Field, right near by and every time I drive past it.... -Tim Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Helicopters and rotary wing aircrafts All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.