The idea that the Cri-Cri makers had.

[asra]

Hi all,This might sound like a dumb question to all you seasoned experts, but I"m a newbie, so please forgive me.

[aussie_paul]

Was done in the US 20 years ago. Two Rotax 503 with 60" props. Direct drive would not have the push needed.Aussie Paul.

[asra]

Thanks for that, Paul.Hmmm.... Is that simply due to the draggy nature of a rotary wing or are there other factors that caused it to fail?

[Gleeso]

Hi zoinks have a look through youtube using gyro and twin engine as search words you should get a look at what paul is talking about. I think there was a bit of an issue, that if one engine failed it had a nasty potential to spin the gyro??? good luck with the search.Matt