Single Place-Deluxe Update: 10-19-2012

Greetings from 9D9!

No flying at 9D9 today or the last couple of days for that matter. It has been so "Fall like", with cold and rainy days since the 5,200' flight earlier in the week. 

When we get days like these, when the CNC machines are busy doing what they have to do, when the powder-coater is busy doing their part, we finally have some time to get back on the aircraft that are underway on the floor, namely the 2013 SP-Deluxe that you have been reading about. 

The one pictured here is showing the Floors, the Upper Surrounds, the Drag & Trailing Links and Interim Control Rod Arms. This aircraft is becoming exactly what we hoped it would be  within this segment of the G2 Line for 2013. 

One change we have been kicking around over coffee is whether or not to use the ROTAX 503DCDI or to put a ROTAX 582 DCDI on it. The 503 will do the job, but there is nothing like more power when it comes to flying a Gyroplane. It is nice to have the power and not need it vs. to have to use all of it...all the time. Reserve is nice. It is also easier on fuel, easier on the engine and better when the heavier pilots fly this  aircraft. 

We don't have to decide about the engine for awhile; I will keep everyone in the loop on that decision.  For now, there is lots of discussion on the aircraft....getting there is more than half the fun for sure.

Next week we will be in Brazil! I will be blogging from there!

Vejo você mais tarde do Brasil!