OZ built Hiller flying platform ! ! !

[MechFx]

Hi all, this isn't really about Gyros but still a Sports Rotorcraft A friend phoned last night to let me know he is off on a trip to a salt lake (Lake Gairdener I think)with a few others to test fly a Hiller flying platform that one of the group has built. I have seen a photocopied picture of it about 2 years ago and it looked pretty amazing. At that time it had 2 Hirth engines (I think) driving contra-rotating props. Dont have anymore details at the moment and I'm trying to organise a proper interview with them on their return, which will I hope appear in a future Gyro news.They are also taking a small hovercraft with them.. Sounds like a great road trip to me.I'll keep you informed.cheers,Art

[NiqueNaque]

Hmmm,I wonder what the auto rotative properties of it are...Cheers,Nick.

[asra]

Hi all; follow this link and check out this flying platform.Are there any reports on the trip to Lake Gairdener?http://tinyurl.com/7c45d Pol.

[MechFx]

No news yet , I think they are due back next week.. Stay tuned.Art SpinkGyroNews Editor

[MechFx]

I interviewed the guy with the Hiller Flying Platform today, and got some great photos from him and hopefully a good little story.Stay tuned for the next Gyro News for Details.Art SpinkGyroNews Editor