I saw a quick thing on Discoveries this Week (on the Science Channel) about the Gyroplane -- unlike a helicopter, which "pushes" off the ground, the forward motion of a Gyroplane causes the rotors to spin, creating lift. One benefit of this is that if you were to lose power, you can slowly & softly come to a landing.
There are a couple of manufacturers, but the one highlighted on the show was Groen Brothers Aviation. Here is a quick intro the Gyroplane: What is a Gyroplane?
The SparrowHawk II is one of Groen Bros.' models, check out some photos & info here.
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Yes, they kick. I sell them. We have a dealer in Seattle if you want to fly in one.
Regards,
Glenn Cobb
Groen Brothers Aviation
American Autogyro of Seattle
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