With such simple systems and relatively low cruise speeds, gyroplanes can be very safe aircraft. But emergencies are where they really shine. I’d take an engine failure in a gyroplane over one in an airplane any day.
Gyro Hero: Controlled emergencies
With such simple systems and relatively low cruise speeds, gyroplanes can be very safe aircraft. But emergencies are where they really shine. I’d take an engine failure in a gyroplane…
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