www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 29 28 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Gyroplane Trixy had no new groundbreaking developments on display, but they were showing an enhanced version of their standard model, with camera mount, turbocharged 145 hp Rotax engine and extra fuel pod. This can be used for surveillance or check-flights for railways or power lines. Also there they have a test-program for the flat-head D-Motor, one of the few alternatives to the ubiquitous Rotax engine. Prices start at 62,000 Euros ($71,406.02 usd). There weren’t as many new players this year and some old ones, like Magni, didn’t even show up. We seem to have reached a plateau in terms of new developments and companies. The prices have remained on a very high level. What other noteworthy things could be seen? I found many things worth mentioning, but here are a couple: Evolo. Well, this was bound to happen: With multicopters taking over the RC-plane market almost completely, it was only a matter of time before someone would build one with people sitting inside. German Evolo took the bait and the their aircraft can be seen at the beginning of this story. The first maiden flight of 20 minutes has been made and this looks really like a foolproof aircraft. The biggest challenge of course is the battery, but with the current innovation cycles in batteries we may soon see this become an interesting option for short-range flights. The control system is of course by wire, highly automated and controlled by multiple, redundant gyro-stabilized control systems. Even if several engines or batteries fail, it should still be able to fly and land safely. Rotorschmiede. The smallest helicopter by Rotorschmiede, with a fully-fledged co-axial double rotor also attracted a lot of attention. They had only done some tethered flights so far, but are confident of getting it into the air this year. • Captions: 1. Tendrak Taifun (front) and Tercel (rear) 2. Trixi Eye 3. Trixi D-Motor Installation 4. Rotorschmiede co-axial helicopter
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