www.PSFmagazine.com | May-June 2019 | 35 34 | May-June 2019 | Powered Sport Flying SEE WHAT’S NEWAT SPORT COPTER! 34012 Skyway Dr Scappoose, OR 97056 (503)543-7000 information@sportcopter.com www.sportcopter.com Gyroplane Review The seat and flying position are very comfortable, giving you a perfect view in all directions, while keeping you well ‘tucked in.’ Due to the bulging doors you can also easily look behind you, up above and also straight down to your own shadow. We tried some maneuvers. The slowest horizontal speed is 30 km/h (19 mph), the maximum allowed speed (vne) is 175 km/h (109 mph), which can be reached with ease. The Kallithea is also available with a stronger 915 is engine, which will take you up to 200 km/h (124 mph). Rapid curves, mid-air stop and go’s, everything works with ease. The gyroplane reacts swiftly to any control input and is stable in all situations. After enjoying the scenery, I was allowed to land myself and there is very little to add here. It was easy going, the gyroplane floats nicely in ground effect and touches down softly. The Kallithea is a very well designed and well thought through gyroplane, and is a ball of fun to fly. On top of that there are many great features like easy access flaps to the engine, storage space in the cabin, folding mast etc. which adds to the overall positive impression. The gyroplane I flew was equipped with a 914 UL 115 hp engine, but will also be available equipped with the new 915 IS 130 hp engine. While the 115 hp version is already fantastic, the 130 hp will be a rocket. The 115 hp version sells in Germany for 66,000 Euros (usd $74,200), which is a very competitive price. I am certain that this gyroplane will be a hit!• Technical Data: Niki Kallithea Gyroplane Dimensions • Empty Weight . . . . . 285 kg (285 lbs) • Rotor Diameter. . . . .8.5 m (28 feet) • Chord Diameter. . . . .0.20 m (8 inches) • Propeller Diameter. . . 1.75 m (69 inches) • Length . . . . . . . . 4850 mm (190 inches) • Height. . . . . . . . .2880 mm (113 inches) Performance Data • Engine Type. . . . . . Rotax 912 ULS • Power. . . . . . . . .100 hp • Maximum Speed. . . . 180 km/h (112 mph) • Minimum Speed . . . . 35 km/h (22 mph) • Cruise Speed . . . . . .135 km/h (84 mph) • Vertical Speed. . . . . 3 - 5 m/s (10-16 fps) • Maximum Altitude. . . 3000 m (9,842 feet) • Take off Roll. . . . . . 0 - 150 m (0-492 feet) • Landing Roll. . . . . . . . . . .0 - 20 m (0-66 feet) • Endurance . . . . . . .4 h with 30 min reserve Company • Manufacturer . . . . . Niki Rotor Aviation, • Web. . . . . . . . . .www.nikiaviation.com • Location. . . . . . . .Pravets, Bulgaria • Skype . . . . . . . . .nikiaviation
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