Tractor autogyro inspirations

[cluttonfred]

I have taken a greater interest in rotorcraft in the last couple of years after a little experience with gyroplanes. One type that interests me in particular are tractor (propeller in front) autogyros and am daydreaming about a future homebuilt autogyro project. This would be a one- or two-seat tractor autogyro with pitch and roll control from a two-bladed teetering rotor and one or more rudders for yaw. I am not looking to build replica, but I am looking for inspiration and I figure a group with such diverse aviation interests as this one might be able to help. Here are few tractor autogyro designs that I like, who has others to suggest? With pictures, please! Cheers, Matthew

Pitcairn PA-22

Kayaba Ka-1

Weir W-3

Sud-Est SE-700

 

[shedofdread]

There's this thing..? Still only a 'project' though.

http://gyro-jet.co.uk/

 

[joncarrfarrelly]

http://www.littlewingautogyro.com

Little Wing with Rotec R2800:

Pitbull aka North American Rotorwerks were selling this one, but have suspended manufacture:
http://pitbullrotorcraft.com

I saw one on floats at the Arlington,WA EAA Fly-In back in 2002.

BTW the Kayaba Ka-1 is a derivation of the Kellet KDB-1, they had the Japanese license for Kellet.

 

[cluttonfred]

Thanks, guys. The Little Wing certainly makes the most logical sense, i am just not fond of its wingless Piper Cub looks, will probably look more in the direction something like the Weir but maybe a two-seater with a canopy. Keep the inspiration coming!

 

[joncarrfarrelly]

Well, the Weir W-2 definitely looks different. ;D