www.PSFmagazine.com | September-October 2019 | 15 14 | September-October 2019 | Powered Sport Flying Light Sport Aircraft Gyroplane Market Penetration in the USA Rank Make Principle Model Reg'd 1 AutoGyro MTO 176 2 Magni M-16 59 3 Silverlight AR-1 36 4 ELA ELA 10 Eclipse 26 5 Tango Tango 2 21 6 Celier Xenon 11 7 Titanium Explorer 9 8 Halley KFT Apollo AG-1 5 9 Brako GT 3 10 DTA Voyager II 1 10 C2A 1 Orion is structurally based on a “chrome-alloy aeronautical 4130 steel that is tig welded,” said Magni. The fully enclosed model has a carbon fiber fuselage, undercarriage, wheel pants, and rudder. Integral fuel tank, manufactured in epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass, holds 21.5 gallons, a fuel capacity that allows flights of up to four hours at a cruise speed of 75 to 95 mph. In an article in ByDanJohnson.com you can read about a flight from Texas to Cuba by a pair of Magni gyros, proving the range capability of these flying machines. Power on M24 Orion comes from a turbo Rotax 914, providing 115 horsepower from the four-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled engine fitted with a mechanical rotor blade prerotator. Orion’s three-blade carbon fiber propeller can be optimized by ground adjustable pitch. Magni goes beyond some gyro producers — the company makes its own 28-foot diameter, two-bladed rotor from composite materials. Orion’s instrument panel is equipped with rotor revolution counter, altimeter, air-speed indicator, vertical compass, a digital engine monitoring system, and fuel level gauge. Additional optional instrumentation can be added as desired. For controls, Orion offers full dual joystick and pedals for each occupant. Standard equipment includes electric trim. M24 Orion is attractive and roomy inside. For carriage, Orion is equipped with three easily-accessed baggage compartments. Its cabin heating system combined with full enclosure allows M24 to remain comfortable even on cold winter days. From either seat the view is enormous, a key benefit of gyroplanes without nearby wing structure to block your view. Orion would definitely be more comfortable for long flights or in chilly weather but the open cockpit M16 Trainer or M22 Voyager models deliver an even more expansive view. Combined with a gyroplane’s unique handling and performance, these machines make wonderful viewing platforms. Magni’s “Plus” Series In the last year, Magni Gyro introduced use of the new Rotax 915iS turbocharged 141 horsepower, fuel injection-powered engine. Models with the most powerful Rotax yet are designated by the suffix, “Plus.” “An innovative and avant-garde choice,” Magni said, “[915iS] brings to the whole range a considerable increase in cruising and climbing performance, with fuel consumption comparable to the Rotax 914.” One of Magni’s American customers, identified only as M.B., wrote the company to say, “As the proud owner of the first Magni M16 Plus in the usa, I can tell you the performance is like none other. Takeoff, climb and speed performance exceeded my expectations. This gyroplane has incredible power reserve, more than enough for every aspect of flight. Takeoffs are breathtaking, cruise is smooth and landings are gentle. The Magni M16 Plus is an incredible flying machine!” One final comment of worthy note: In late 2016, the Magni Gyro factory in Besnate, Italy produced the company’s 1,000th gyroplane. See lots of video experiences in Magni gyros at www.magnigyro.it/en/experience. Come along for a flight as we perform a Video Pilot Report for ByDanJohnson.com in an M16 Magni gyroplane with representative and expert gyro pilot, Greg Gremminger. You will clearly see a series of interesting in-flight maneuvers. Posing by their deluxe M24 Orion are Luca Magni (R) and sales director, Chiara Curioni, seen at Oshkosh 2019.
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