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"The Shape of Things to Come"

Development/testing of our new Rotorcraft projects continues into 2008. With ongoing changes in the Ultralight/Light Sport arena, we have put the development of both our FAR Part 103 legal Ultralight gyro and the 2-3 seat cargo twin-engine gyro on hold. Feedback from recent air shows has convinced us that the Sport Pilot category currently holds the most promise for introducing our new Rotor-Plane. This unique hybrid, in development for the past 5 years, utilizes the best of Heli/Gyro/STOL Aircraft and has also been designed from the ground up to be Roadable. We have been at Oshkosh Airshow with this unique design. Stay tuned for future website updates.

Tractor GyroPlanes

Tractor design allows for maximum propeller diameter and increased efficiency in clean air with front nose cowl and fairing to provide maximum thrust and performance.

Taildragger landing gear with large "tundra tires", cable braced tempered aluminum main gear, and steerable tailwheel for superior handling off runway on rough terrain.

Conventional elevator control in the pitch axis to minimize "porpoising" and "bunt-over" - the main causes of fatalities in conventional gyro-copters.

Chrome-moly roll cage construction with pilot enclosure and lexan windshield for optimal safety and pilot comfort.

Optional pre-rotator assembly for reduced take off distance.
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 Single-seat Ultralight Tractor Gyroplane with 3/4 Enclosure
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Engine........................60HP, 993cc
   Geo Metro 4-stroke
Propeller............................72" two blade    Ivoprop with quick adjust hub
Rotorblades.............................23' bonded    with aluminum skin
Min. speed..............................22-25 mph
Cruise...................................55-65 mph

Range...................................150 miles
Empty Weight..........................254 lbs.
Useful Load............................310 lbs.
Gross Weight..........................564 lbs.
Width............................ 6 feet 6 inches
Height...........................8 feet 2 inches
Length...................................15 feet




RAVEN REDRIVES INC, 1025 Rosewood Ave, Suite 100 Boulder Colorado 80304 info@raven-rotor.com