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The main structure is a copy of the Bensen B8 in terms of geometry and balance but it departs from the original after that. The main axle is styled on the Gyrobee layout although more involved to construct I believe it to be more forgiving of abuse than the rigid Bensen style. The nose wheel assembly has yet to be constructed but is going to follow the lines of the Wallis gyro, again more involved but as I enjoy the engineering part of this project it is not a chore.
The fin/rudder assembly is mounted in the same manner as the   Cricket, i.e. on top of the keel tube with two struts either side down to stand-offs on the keel tube.
I have taken ideas from several gyros that I particularly like and incorporated them into my gyroglider, all I need now is a Merlin enclosure (I wish).
 
 
 
 
 
 

Two pictures showing the general shape of things to come! and a closer look at the brackets joining the U/C parts together, the two vertical bolts in the U bracket also hold the stub axle to the axle tube.
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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