Only the lightest gyros such as the Air Command 447 and Ken Brock KB-3 qualify, and the owner probably can’t add accessories like pre-rotators and wheel brakes and stay under the weight limit. Aware of this restriction, local FAA inspectors showed up on Friday, the first day of the event, to weigh some sample ultralight-category gyros. Air Command 447 Commander Gyro; Air Command 503 Commander Gyro; Air Command 532 Commander Gyro; Air Command 582 Commander Gyro; Air Command 582 Commander Elite Gyro; AC 582 Commander Two-Place Gyro; AC 582 Commander Twin Elite Gyro.
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- A gyro is always in the autorotation mode. The gyro has full control at all Tim flies his side-by-side, two-place Air Command Commander Elite. Tim O’Connor flies his single-place ultralight gyroplane, an Air Command Commander 447. Tim’s Commander Elite was named the reserve grand champion gyroplane at the.
- Over 1,100 Air Command gyroplanes were purchased by customers worldwide. During these years Mr. Fetters took the opportunity to broaden his knowledge and experience of all types and makes and models of gyroplanes, including the McCulloch J ‐ 2 Super-Autogyro, and the Air & Space 18A Jump ‐ Gyro, of which he still holds this aircrafts.
- AirCommand 447 Ultralight gyrocopter. Browse more videos. Gyrocopter / Ultralight flying 11-6-08. Inflatable rubber.
A single seat, partially enclosed autogyro usinf 6061-T6 tube, first flown in 1964. Can meetultralight regs with Rotax 447. Options include enclosure, giving 10-15 mph higher cruise speed, and engine options include the 40 hp Rotax 447, 48 hp Rotax 503, 50 hp Rotax 503 (dual carbs), 65 hp Arrow, 100-120 hp Arrow. A Patrol version fully equipped with options is available. Prop: Warp Drive 60” or 68”. Rotor blades: 23’ x 8” Sky Wheels composite.
Powered by a choice of three Rotax engines, the manufacturer's claim a reduction in noise levels commonly associated with the rotorcraft. Flown solo, the Com-mander gets off the ground in 100 feet with the pre-rotator, has a maximum speed of 90 mph, normal cruise of 65 and can be landed in zero to ten feet. Airborne in less than 100ft. With a top speed of 90 mph. The Commander gyroplane will not stall; it slow flies at 8 mph, climbs at 1200ft per minute, can be flown in winds to 40 mph and will land in 0 to 10 feet. Converts to two place Commander Elite.
The forerunner of the 532 model, the 447 is of open-cockpit configuration with power coming from a 40hp Rotax 447 engine.
Commander 447
Engine: Rotax 447, 40 hp
Prop: Warp Drive 60” or 68”
Rotor blades: 23’ x 8” Sky Wheels composite
Height: 7 ft
Length: 10.7 ft
Empty weight: 252 lb
Gross weight: 552lb
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Max speed: 63 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
Vne: 150 mph
Takeoff dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 0-20 ft
Seats: 1
Commander 503
Engine: Rotax 503, 47 hp
Disk span: 23 ft
Height: 7 ft
Length: 10.5 ft
Weight empty: 265 lb
Gross: 515 lb
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Speed max: 70 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
ROC: 900 fpm
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 0-5 ft
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel
Commander 532
Commander 582
Engine: Rotax 582, 67 hp
Disk span: 23 ft
Height: 7 ft
Length: 10.5 ft
Weight empty: 275 lb
Gross: 775 lb
Fuel cap: 9 USG
Speed max: 95 mph
Cruise: 65 mph
ROC: 1200 fpm
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft
Seats: 1-2
Landing gear: nose wheel
Air Command 447 Gyrocopter
Air Command 447 Gyrocopter