RAF 2000 anyone?
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RAF 2000 anyone?
Has anyone ever flown a RAF 2000 gyroplane? Looks a little bit like a helicopter, reputed to fly somewhat like an R22 (except it can't hover 
). But much much cheaper - their website, www.raf2000.com is obviously aimed at the R22 market, but emphasising the difference in price. I went up to Carlisle for a trial lesson in one some months ago, but it never happened because.... long story.
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). But much much cheaper - their website, www.raf2000.com is obviously aimed at the R22 market, but emphasising the difference in price. I went up to Carlisle for a trial lesson in one some months ago, but it never happened because.... long story. Whirly
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The training application should be viable. I know of at least one R/W pilot who completed a large portion of the minimum hours required for his CPL with a gyrocopter. Good concept, that is. Can any of you enlighten the rest of us (wannabes, especially) on the regs?
I think I may follow your lead and look into a little R&R by going up there. I flew the Benson years ago.
Cheers
I think I may follow your lead and look into a little R&R by going up there. I flew the Benson years ago.
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Just for clarification, the fellow I refer to was an American airline pilot. I ran into him last year while bumming a jump seat and having no personal need for it, I promptly forgot the critical details. The conversation was specific though and I recall him showing me pictures as well as the licenses and logbook entries. I believe that it has to do with the wording of the FAA regs which define a gyrocopter as a rotorcraft or something like that.
It will probably take some careful reading of the CAA regs to determine if the same is possible there. I doubt you'll get much help from the blokes at the CAA - do your own research. Are there any lawyers on the forum who might want to take this on?
It will probably take some careful reading of the CAA regs to determine if the same is possible there. I doubt you'll get much help from the blokes at the CAA - do your own research. Are there any lawyers on the forum who might want to take this on?
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Cron, who did you talk to at the CAA? There's a chap there who specialises in anything to do with gyros. Unfortunately I've forgotten his name, though he was very helpful when I talked to him a bit back about a reduction in hours if I wanted a PPL(G). But Roger Savage, Carlisle Airport based gyro instructor, knows who he is, if you fancy doing a little bit more research. Roger might know too; since he flies helicopters as well as gyros.
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If you are interested in another design approach, check out www.gbagyros.com
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October 1998 issue of Pilot has a flight test of an RAF 2000.
A telephone number given in the article is for a Mike Goldring of Newton Air Gyroplanes, Devon - 01626 353717. Kit price then $21000 excluding options.
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A telephone number given in the article is for a Mike Goldring of Newton Air Gyroplanes, Devon - 01626 353717. Kit price then $21000 excluding options.
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