BUILDER'S CORNER

This page is being set up to assist those who might be starting a Gyrobee project. Some of these features will only be activated when you guys provide input, but once a number of builders get on-line, I think it could be very useful. To contribute to any one of these areas, simply drop me an e-mail---- Ralph
 
 

Building Tricks, Tips, and Ideas

This site is now active and points to a wide range of information to help you along with your Gyrobee project.

Questions

Here is a spot for questions. It will become active as I get some!

In-Progress

It can be a big help to see what other builders are doing. Here are photos and links to the web pages of Gyrobee builders.

Completions

Finished a Gyrobee and want to show it to the world? Attach a scanned image to an e-mail or snail-mail me a photo and I can scan it. Once some start to come in, I will activate a link and show the pictures as well as any notes or comments you might have.

Kits and Components

There are now several companies producing Gyrobee kits and components.

Setting Up Your Rotor System

Now that some of you are getting well along with your projects, some additional information on setting up your rotor system would be helpful. Here it is!

LEAF Dynafocal Engine Mount

The original dynafocal engine mount from LEAF is no longer available. My best attempt at duplicating the mount is now contained in the documentation package.

A Frugal Gyrobee Trailer

Looking for a trailer option that won't destroy your already fragile bank balance? We faced the same problem and solved it with an inexpensive 4 x 8 utility trailer.

Doc Watson's Composite Tail Group

Doc Watson has designed a nice composite tail group for the Gyrobee. Documentation for his design is now included in the main documentation package. Doc also has three photos that go with the documentation, but including them in the main file would have greatly increased its size, so there they are:

Watson Tail - Photo 1
 
 

Watson Tail - Photo 2
 
 

Watson Tail - Photo 3



 Engine Options

The engine is typically the single biggest ticket item when construction a gyro and it is tempting to look elsewhere to save some money. Here is some straight talk on the subject of ultralight gyro engines!

 Tail-Group Options

Different options for configuring a safe and stable tail group for your Gyrobee.

Ralph E. Taggart (Gyrobee@aol.com)