| Manufacturer: | My own construction |
| Rotor diameter: | 980 mm |
| Wheight: | 1340 g |
| Motor: | Multiplex Himax HC 3510-1100 |
| Control functions: | Directly controlled rotor for pitch and roll, rudder, motor |
| Year of construction: | 2010 |
With the Whopper I was caught by the autogyro fever. After completing the Super Chart I wanted to construct something myself from scratch. Why not an autogyro? After some research in the internet I started the design on the PC. After a year I could start with the construction. After another year maiden flight took place on September 3rd 2010 under gym hall conditions. This piece is flying excellently.
A construction report you can find here.
Unfortunately the Whirlywing has passed away. It probably got a little too heavy after adding the pre-rotator. It has always been a bit overweight. Now it nosedived in a downwind curve and crashed into a field. The fuselage is still more or less ok. The rest is badly damaged. I will put the fuselage away and maybe reuse it in a redesigned version with a larger rotor.