The Bucket Foundry

[Flettner]

I know this is the wrong forum but here goes anyway, Autoflight 700 twin in flight.
This is Gyro Gary doing the test flying for me, note the control stick is adjusted wrong, too far forward. Will need to fix that. Engine played nice all weekend (thankfully).

[WilDun]

I know this is the wrong forum but here goes anyway, Autoflight 700 twin in flight.
The Engine played nice all weekend (thankfully).

Fantastic stuff! - That must have been the most satisfying sight ever, ie to see your own creation in flight!
Congratulations, and I hope that it's development continues and that you achieve everything you set out to do with it.
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[Lightbulb]

Neil did you have a fly ?
Neil

[Askor]

Is the seat the fuel tank?

[Flettner]

No, it needs a few hours on it before I'm permitted to fly it (Claire's orders).
Yes fuel in the seat, death and cremation all in one
I guess no worse than a motorbike tank, in a crash.
It keeps the C of G in the right place as fuel is burnt off.

[ken seeber]

No, it needs a few hours on it before I'm permitted to fly it (Claire's orders).
Yes fuel in the seat, death and cremation all in one
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Neil
You’re there boy !!! I can see the orders coming in, you’ll need business managers, marketing consultants, patent attorneys, larger facilities, security companies, insurance agents, government advisors, TV interviews & make-up artist, stockbrokers and the list goes on and on and then you’ll wonder what the hell did you did to even want this in the first place.
That aside, karts have the fuel tank between the legs. So, If ever there was a fire, you're knackers would be burnt off, sorta like death I guess.
Anyways, as Willy said, you should be proud.

[Flettner]

Neil
You’re there boy !!! I can see the orders coming in, you’ll need business managers, marketing consultants, patent attorneys, larger facilities, security companies, insurance agents, government advisors, TV interviews & make-up artist, stockbrokers and the list goes on and on and then you’ll wonder what the hell did you did to even want this in the first place.
That aside, karts have the fuel tank between the legs. So, If ever there was a fire, you're knackers would be burnt off, sorta like death I guess.
Anyways, as Willy said, you should be proud.

I think the word is relieved

[WilDun]

Neil
You So, If ever there was a fire, you're knackers would be burnt off, sorta like death I guess.

True, - but those things cause more grief in this world than just about anything else - even bikes or gyrocopters! ........still best to have some though .......

[andrew a]

True, - but those things cause more grief in this world than just about anything else - even bikes or gyrocopters! ........still best to have some though .......

Amen to that!
Sorry I didn't get there Neil I got crook and had to lay low for the weekend. Great to see the photos or the craft in the air. I hope it brings you hours or enjoyment.

[tjbw]

I know this is the wrong forum but here goes anyway, Autoflight 700 twin in flight.
This is Gyro Gary doing the test flying for me, note the control stick is adjusted wrong, too far forward. Will need to fix that. Engine played nice all weekend (thankfully).

Brilliant!

You remind me of Rex McCandless, who designed the Norton Featherbed frame. He also designed and built his own autogyro.

[Niels Abildgaard]

Hello Neil

Is there somewhere on the web with pictures and words about the engine ?
What size airscrew and rpm and power?
I am aero two stroke enthusiast even more than for bikes.

[WilDun]

Is there somewhere on the web with pictures and words about the engine ?
I am aero two stroke enthusiast .

Hi Neils - sorry to butt in, but earlier in in this thread and the ESE thead (still under the "Buckets" section as this thread is) - there is enough stuff (with pictures) on the engine's development by FLETTNER (aka NEIL) to keep you occupied forever, it's pretty amazing work and has really kept this thread alive.
Of course you still have to delve to find it, but it's probably worth checking out.

My main interest originally was in learning metal casting, but as I'm also interested in aircraft and bikes, I couldn't keep away from knowing the whole story!

I think Neil is probably a busy guy at the moment - but I thought you might want to read up on it.

[WilDun]

Brilliant!

You remind me of Rex McCandless, who designed the Norton Featherbed frame. He also designed and built his own autogyro.

Yes, the McCandless brothers (Rex & Cromie) did a lot of sterling work for Norton, they also built a spaceframe trials car,(which I can remember) and I believe that Rex also designed a small full time 4 wheel drive chain driven vehicle (for the rough stuff) the front wheels were slightly lower geared and freewheeled when the rears had grip but when they started to spin, the front wheels took over to help out - innovative for the early fifties.

They had a head start with this sort of stuff, because they worked at Short & Harland's aircraft factory in Belfast ( now owned by Bombardier) and having access to a lot of good materials (tubing etc) and all the state of the art equipment of the time.

I believe the Gyrocopter was developed into a successful machine.

[Flettner]

Hi Neils - sorry to butt in, but earlier in in this thread and the ESE thead (still under the "Buckets" section as this thread is) - there is enough stuff (with pictures) on the engine's development by FLETTNER (aka NEIL) to keep you occupied forever, it's pretty amazing work and has really kept this thread alive.
Of course you still have to delve to find it, but it's probably worth checking out.

My main interest originally was in learning metal casting, but as I'm also interested in aircraft and bikes, I couldn't keep away from knowing the whole story!

I think Neil is probably a busy guy at the moment - but I thought you might want to read up on it.

I don't know, had a bit of a look but can't find it? Glen will find it

[Flettner]

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I believe the Gyrocopter was developed into a successful machine.

Gyrocopter design has come a long way since then.