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(Created page with "== Introduction == A gyrocopter, also known as an autogyro, gyroplane, or rotaplane, is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift and an engine-powered propeller to provide thrust. Unlike helicopters, the rotor of a gyrocopter is not powered during flight. Instead, the rotor spins due to the aerodynamic forces resulting from the forward motion of the aircraft. == History == The gyrocopter was invented by the Spanish engineer...") |
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Gyrocopters use a combination of cyclic and collective controls to manage the rotor system. The cyclic control changes the pitch of the rotor blades cyclically to control the aircraft's roll and pitch. The collective control adjusts the pitch of all rotor blades simultaneously to manage lift. | Gyrocopters use a combination of cyclic and collective controls to manage the rotor system. The cyclic control changes the pitch of the rotor blades cyclically to control the aircraft's roll and pitch. The collective control adjusts the pitch of all rotor blades simultaneously to manage lift. | ||
[[Image:Detail-97199.jpg|thumb|center|A modern gyrocopter in flight, showing its rotor system and pusher propeller configuration.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-97200.jpg|thumb|center|A modern gyrocopter in flight, showing its rotor system and pusher propeller configuration.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Aerodynamics == | == Aerodynamics == | ||