GyroBee Autogyro

[Rob Schaffer]

Wow, didn't notice this forum included autogyro's till today,.. cool.

I have been flying for quite a number of years now, but just built my first AutoGyro this past winter. As you can recognize, it is a modification of the Clancy Lazy Bee, using plans and a kit from Arizona Autogyro's before they started making this an ARF.

Rotor is 48" diameter, Three bladed, using 2" wide chord balsa blades.
Disk loading = 4.2 oz/sq.ft.
Power: Magnetic Mayhem Rev, GD600 GB with 3.8:1 Ratio, APC-E 14x10 Prop
Battery: 10 cell 1950 FAUP NiMh (Folded)
Amp Draw: 23.5 A at full charge

Controls: Rudder / Elev / Throttle / Rotor Lateral Roll

(If you search the forums, I have a build and flying thread posted earlier this year.)

[David A Ramsey]

That is the one you flew at Colts Neck?

Get the bathroom done? And the new arrival?

David (Boeing 727)

[Rob Schaffer]

David, yes, this is the one I flew that weekend at Colts Neck. (Actually those photos were taken there by one of the club members)

I was able to get the bathroom finished and it turned out really well. My wife and I were blessed on Election Day, Nov 2nd, with our two girls, Allison Anne and Isabella Marie. This week is my first week back on the forums and back to work, as the last two have been full of excitement, happiness, and many many diapers :rolleyes:

I'll attach a photo or two here, but more can be found on our Baby Website (http://www.ourbabynews.com/babyschaffer) :)

1. My wife Rebekah with Isabella
2. Me with Allison
3. Can never start to early :p

[David A Ramsey]

Well That's terrific, a twin powered family!

Your daughters look beautiful! You and your wife look pretty good also, considering you probably haven't had any sleep since Nov. 2.

Wish you and your family the very best!

David

[Matt Chester]

Congratulations Rob!!!

You must be absolutely thrilled!

I may need to get some pointers from you since you are a few months ahead of me (my wife and I are expecting twins in April) :D.

[Lone Yankee]

MORE gyro pilots! Great work!

[JWarren]

Congratulations on the new additions to the family!

I see your Girls are getting their first lesson with the TX. That's cool! You can never start the learning process too soon!

Looks like you have really got your hands full there!

John

[Don Sims]

Beautiful babies Rob! Our twin girls are 17, driving, and getting ready to go to college. You and your wife have quite an adventure ahead of you!