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Old 17th Dec 2010, 15:04
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India Four Two
 
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RegDep,

Yes, a magnificently restored Pitcairn PA-18 (not to be confused with a Super Cub):




A 40 foot rotor which would just squeeze into a 30 foot hangar on the diagonal. The big issue is the height, which I haven't been able to track down, but I'm guessing it must be about 15 feet.

Here's a video from Oshkosh 2009 showing startup, rotor-spinup and a circuit and landing YouTube - Airventure 2009: Pitcairn PA-18 Autogyro Flight

and here is a video of the PCA2 showing a more impressive takeoff and landing performance YouTube - PCA2 Autogiro Flying

Finally, a fascinating 70 minute EAA webinar with Andrew King, the PA-18 pilot, discussing the restoration and flying characteristics EAA Video Player - Your Source for Aviation Videos

I have become a Pitcairn enthusiast after discovering this marvellous aircraft.

RegDep, over to you (and no problem about the aerodrome I hadn't even started to look in Mozambique)
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