autogyro kits

We offer a variety of high-quality Autogyro kits from several vendors. For more information on a specific kit, please choose one below.


PT PROFILE Skill level: Beginner	PT25 Skill level: Intermediate

GT17 Skill level: Intermediate	G3PO Skill level: Intermediate

BEGi Skill level: Advanced	Pre-rotator Kit For GT17, G3PO and BEGi

PT PROFILE

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate

FlyingBalsa’s PT Profile is a great first-time autogyro for any newcomer to this fascinating segment of radio control modeling. “PT” means Primary Trainer, and this autogyro lives up to its name by being an easy to build and fly model.

An extremely rugged model, its profile fuselage design lends itself to quick build and rigging time. Although designed expressly for an E-Flight Power 15 brushless motor and lithium polymer battery, it can also be setup using a .15 glow engine.

Pitch and roll control is made possible through the DC head (Direct Control), so zero ground speed landings with full authority are possible. High torque, metal gear servos are required to articulate the rotor head. Hitec HS-225mg servos are recommended.

Rudder control, along with the steerable tail wheel puts you in command of ground control and taxiing.

The kit comes complete with all CNC machined wood parts and an extensive hardware package. Also included are 3 rotorblades made from our 2 3/8” wide RotorBlade Airfoils™. They are already cut to 17 ½” long and have the mounting holes drilled.

Click here to see more info including a list of what is included and what is not. (PDF - 6.3MB)

To see how other modelers are setting up this autogyros for power, ESC, battery, servos, etc., search our Model Database by clicking here, and then sort by model name.

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PT25

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate

The PT25 is the big brother to FlyingBalsa’s original PT Gyro. Like the PT Profile, this model is great for any newcomer to RC autogyros. The “PT” in the name means Primary Trainer, so it’s an easy to build and fly model.

The box fuselage design is strong but lightweight. Although it’s designed for a .25 glow engine, it can also be set up with a brushless motor (E-Flight power 32 recommended) and lithium polymer battery.

Rudder control, along with the steerable tail wheel puts you in command of ground control and taxiing.

To see how other modelers are setting up this autogyro for power, ESC, battery, servos, etc., search our Model Database by clicking here, and then sort by model name.

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GT17

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

The GT17 from Mickey Nowell is a conversion kit for the GWS PT17 Stearman RC airplane. The skill level required to fly this model is in the intermediate/advanced pilot category. However, of all Mickey’s autogyros, the GT17 is the easiest to fly. It is a very stable flier and easy to see in the air. Engine-off autorotations are a snap as is very slow flight.

As with all of Mickey’s model autogyro kits, the GT17 utilizes a rotor head from a model helicopter. The micro RC heli head allows for excellent control. The heli rotor head is of the fixed-pitch type, so individual blade pitch is ground adjustable. Since the heli head does not transmit high loads to the servos, metal gears are not necessary on any of Mickey’s models.

A prerotator kit is available for this model to pre-spin the rotors prior to takeoff. This allows for very short takeoff rolls – like as short as 3 feet!

The GT17 uses AeroBalsa’s 11218RB RotorBlade Airfoils™, which are cut down to a 16” length. The overall rotor diameter is just over 34". Weight is 19 ounces ready to fly with a 3S1P 1350 mAh li-poly battery.
The kit is quite complete with pushrods, wheels, wheel collars, screws, horns, pull-pull hardware, etc. is included. The builder furnishes a GWS Stearman fuselage kit – everything else is included in the GT17 conversion kit except for electronics and power.

Also included is a very complete 25+ page instruction manual with many, many photos and beginner flight tips.

To finish you will need:

GWS PT17 Stearman fuselage kit
Brushless motor (suggested motor is Himaxx 2812-850 outrunner, or similar)
10 amp brushless electronic speed control (Castle Creations Phoenix 10 or similar)
Prop, APC 10x3.8 Slow Flyer or APC 10x4.7 Slow Flyer
4 channel receiver (5 or more channels needed if you add the pre-rotator kit)
Li-poly battery (3S1P 11.1 Volt, 900 to 1300 MAH, 10-12C rating)
Two pico servos (GWS Pico, etc) for pitch and roll control
One micro servo (GWS Naro, HS55, etc) for rudder control
Foam Safe CA glue
Simple hand tools

To see how other modelers are setting up this autogyro for power, ESC, battery, servos, etc., search our Model Database by clicking here, and then sort by model name.

For a wiring diagram for this model in PDF format, please click here.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS KIT

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G3PO

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

The G3PO from Mickey Nowell is an electric powered model autogyro kit that utilizes a rotor head from a model helicopter. It is a tractor configuration with a brushless motor and prop up front.

The skill level required to fly this model is in the intermediate/advanced pilot category. This gyro is more responsive than the GT17.

The micro RC heli head allows for excellent control. The heli rotor head is of the fixed-pitch type, so individual blade pitch is ground adjustable. Since the heli head does not transmit high loads to the servos, metal gears are not necessary on this or any of Mickey’s models.

A prerotator kit is available for this model to pre-spin the rotors prior to takeoff. This allows for very short takeoff rolls – like as short as 3 feet!

The G3PO uses AeroBalsa’s 11218RB RotorBlade Airfoils™, which are cut down to a 16” length. The overall rotor diameter is just over 34". Weight is 19 ounces ready to fly with a 3S1P 1350 mAh li-poly battery.

The kit is quite complete with pushrods, wheels, wheel collars, screws, horns, pull-pull hardware, etc. is included.

Also included is a very complete 25+ page instruction manual with many, many photos and beginner flight tips.

To finish you will need:

Brushless motor (suggested motor is Himaxx 2812-850 outrunner, or similar)
10 amp brushless electronic speed control (Castle Creations Phoenix 10 or similar)
Prop, APC 10x3.8 Slow Flyer or APC 10x4.7 Slow Flyer
4 channel receiver (5 or more channels needed if you add the pre-rotator kit)
Li-poly battery (3S1P 11.1 Volt, 900 to 1300 MAH, 10-12C rating)
Two pico servos (GWS Pico, etc) for pitch and roll control
One micro servo (GWS Naro, HS55, etc) for rudder control
Foam Safe CA glue
Simple hand tools

To see how other modelers are setting up this autogyro for power, ESC, battery, servos, etc., search our Model Database by clicking here, and then sort by model name.

For a wiring diagram for this model in PDF format, please click here.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS KIT

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BEGi Autogyro

Skill level: Advanced

The BEGi autogyro (Backward Engine Giro) from Mickey Nowell is an electric powered model autogyro kit that, like all Mickey’s kits, utilizes a rotor head from a model helicopter. It is a pusher configuration with a brushless motor and prop in back.

The skill level required to fly this model is in the advanced pilot category. This gyro is a very responsive model.

A prerotator kit is available for this model to pre-spin the rotors prior to takeoff. This allows for very short takeoff rolls – like as short as 3 feet!

The BEGi uses AeroBalsa’s 11218RB RotorBlade Airfoils™, which are cut down to a 16” length. The overall rotor diameter is just over 34". Weight is 19 ounces ready to fly with a 3S1P 1350 mAh li-poly battery.
The kit is quite complete with pushrods, wheels, wheel collars, screws, horns, pull-pull hardware, etc. is included.
Also included is a very complete 25+ page instruction manual with many, many photos and beginner flight tips.

R/C Autogyros are becoming more popular as modelers look for an alternative to fixed wing flight. While some plans and kits were available, choices have been somewhat limited. That has changed.

To finish you will need:

Brushless motor (suggested motor is Himaxx 2812-850 outrunner, or similar)
10 amp brushless electronic speed control (Castle Creations Phoenix 10 or similar)
Prop, APC 10x3.8 Slow Flyer or APC 10x4.7 Slow Flyer
4 channel receiver (5 or more channels needed if you add the pre-rotator kit)
Li-poly battery (3S1P 11.1 Volt, 900 to 1300 MAH, 10-12C rating)
Two pico servos (GWS Pico, etc) for pitch and roll control
One micro servo (GWS Naro, HS55, etc) for rudder control
Foam Safe CA glue
Simple hand tools

To see how other modelers are setting up this autogyro for power, ESC, battery, servos, etc., search our Model Database by clicking here, and then sort by model name.

For a wiring diagram for this model in PDF format, please click here.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS KIT

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pRE-ROTATOR KIT

Skill level: n/A

Please note: The pre-rotator kit is only to be used on Mickey Nowell’s kits.

Having pre-rotation on your gyrocopter makes it possible to fly it in very small spaces, like a tennis court or indoors. It’s a really awesome feature to have.

What you do is apply power to the pre-rotator motor prior to takeoff while the gyro is on the ground bringing the rotor rpm up to approximate flying speed. This only takes a few seconds. Once that is achieved, you cut the power to the pre-rotator and apply it to the thrust motor and off you go!

The completed pre-rotator consists of a small electric motor and gear train combined with a one-way clutch bearing on the main shaft. This allows the rotor to be spun up, allowing for very short takeoffs – like as short as 3 feet! Now, how cool is that?!

The pre-rotator kit comes with a laser cut plywood mounting platform, one way clutch and main drive gear and instructions. The builder supplies an electric power system which is made up of a GWS GW/LPS-RXC-BS motor and a 2 to 5 amp brushed speed control.

A five or more channel receiver is needed for the model when equipped with pre-rotation.

THIS ITEM IS COMING SOON!

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