I got this plane from a friend for xmas, and flew it..., it flew ok, but i wanted to make it RC. so i was thinkin for a while, and decided to make it into an autogyro. it is going to have a 300-400 motor, and 3 servos. 1 for rudder, and 2 for cyclic. i dont know what blades to use, but i was thinking about getting blade CP ones for now.

any tips would be greatly appreciated

thanks,
alan

Cp 's will not work.

can i ask how u know this? with such a low post count i wonder

hmmmm BCP would be wayy to small you need something like lepton blades.... but still it looks way to heavy anyhow, i hate to knock it out, but this is simple physics

aeryk u ever seen the pusher from harbor frieight? this is what that is converted real small

Originally Posted by thtoyman

Cp 's will not work.

They might work!!!!

The photos show servos installed. Have you tried to fly this airframe with RC and the stock wing? I would suggest that as a first step. If it flies well as an airplane, you'll have a good chance with a rotary wing. If it doesn't, you'll save yourself a lot of aggravation by finding out early.

Ari.

nope never have

Why guess?
You need a disk loading of 1.25 ounces/square foot/blade.
If you're going to do three blades you need a disk loading of 3.75 ounces / square foot.

I'd take Ari's advice, fly it as a plane and if that works swap to a rotor.

mickey

Aeryk, The WS is only 20 inches, lepton blades would be quite large on there. BCP, or maybe some Shogun blades would probably work.

Never know until you try though.

Joel

I could recommend Aerobalsa or Slow-G blades, but I would seriously encourage Alan to test with the stock wing before I reommend anything rotary for this setup. It will take almost no work but will clarify a whole lot.

Ari.

that was my next reccomendment...try her as a wing first... then if all is well, you have my blessing son! hahahyahahahah just kidding.

so i will test it with the wings, if it flys YAY!, or if not then oh well.. i can mess with it. now for electronics, i have a 15amp ESC. a 5x3 prop, 3 servos, and a speed 400 motor.. what to get??

alan

This is it with an IPS motor on it. Mustangace17 told me to try it. so i am. plus the elevator is now on and functional.

WING NOW ADDED FOR AIRPLANE USE!

guys i did this awhile back. It flew great untill i hit a gym wall. Working on a new version with aileron and elevator and a 12mm Medusa