Gyrocopters (autogyro)?

Question

Hi

Does anyone have any simple information on how a gyrocopter works?

Also does anyone have any plans for a full scale gyrocopter?

Thanks

Answer 1

There is lots of information in the library or on the internet under "autogyro" or "gyrocopter."

Answer 2

ever see a maple seed fall?  When the blades windmill fast enough, the blade "disc area" is now the wing area during transitional lift as the craft moves forward.  The individual blades become wings during vertical decent.  Now angle the blade in such a way so that they are always "falling" as the craft moves forward.