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Welcome to the Whirlybird Aviation Website!
If you are a competent RC flier and have never tried a Model Autogyro before then this is the model for you! This particular Autogyro was designed a few years ago by an Enthusiast for the Enthusiasts with some superb examples being made all around the globe. It has been improved upon several times and the plans which are now available are the newest version. It is of all built up construction, being mainly built from balsa, lite ply, birch ply and piano wire. The only non standard part is the rotor blade mounting plate which is constructed from 1.6mm Glass Fibre plate and is easily obtainable through your local Hobby store. Because of the forces involved with the 50” diameter rotor we strongly recommend using high torque metal geared servos to control the ‘direct controlled’ head and the rudder on the DAG. The DAG comes in 2 versions the original R1 with its simple but very elagant lines and the new R2 version which still has the pleasing lines of the original but with a rounded fuselage for a more ‘scale like’ look. Basically the Choice is yours?
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We strongly suggest using Master Airscrews 500 Gearbox for the rotor axle. It works very well.
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The Profile Kellett is a fun and very easy to build plan. This autogyro project is geared towards the beginner pilot, experience pilots will appreciate the simplicity and easy handling. Plank fuselage design will give the strength the new pilot needs. The experienced pilot will appreciate the strength for wild crazy maneuvers.
The DAG-R1 evolved over a period of four years. So much R&D was involved with autogyro. Year after year, improvements were added to the plan. Today, all information needed to build is on the plan sheet. Currently, the DAG-R1 is one of the most popular 30 to 40 size autogyros on the web today. This project is geared towards the modeler who has had a few scratch build aircraft under their belt. Normal shop tools are required. The fuselage is normal built up or stick build type. A relaxing and enjoyable build, exciting flying will be next!!!
The DAG R2 is the advanced brother of the DAG R1. Built up fuselage, stringers and formers really show off the curve of a true 1930's autogyro. Like the R1, this project is for the experienced scratch builder. Not a difficult build, the R2 does not disappoint to satisfy the builder pride after completion. She looks elegant.....but you can yank and crank her in the air. So much fun!
The DAG 60 is the BIG brother of the R2. The plan sheets are huge and are loaded with information on how to build the 60. You are going to love the size of this bird! An aircraft is such a pleasure to work on....when your hands fit in the fuselage! Those beautiful lines from the R2 explode on the DAG-60. You will smile every time you gaze upon her. The term "Bigger flies better" applies to the DAG-60 as it floats about the sky.
How about a gyrocopter? How about a gyrocopter that is easy to build and fly? Then you surely are looking for the RPG. The fuselage is built of from balsa and lite ply. A build that is very easy and straight forward like all of our designs. As with our plan sheets, the RPG is chocked full of information on how to build this fun little gyro. Please give the RPG a go! You wont be disappointed.....
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If you are after a particular vintage plan, enlargement or want a plan refurbished...you want your own plan printed or maybe you have an old plan of interest then give Dereck Scott an email, he is always happy to help and is always on the look out for another old plan to add to his vast collection........we recommend him as his services to us are second to none!!
