Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator
| Dominator | |
|---|---|
| Role | autogyro |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Rotor Flight Dynamics |
| Designer | Ernie Boyette |
The Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator is an American autogyro designed by Ernie Boyette of Rotor Flight Dynamics in Florida, plans and kits are available for amateur construction.[1]
Design and development
The Dominator is an open frame autogyro powered by a 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engine with a pusher propeller.[1] The Dominator has both a single-seat and tandem two-seat variants.[1] It was one of the first autogyros to use a high tailplane to reduce dynamic and aerodynamic torque.[1] The Dominator holds the official world altitude record in its class, at 24,463 ft (7,456 m).
Variants
- Dominator I
- Single-seat variant powered by a 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engine.
- Dominator Tandem
- Two-seat variant powered by a 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 or similar engine.
Specifications (Dominator I
Data from [1]World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Empty weight: 331 lb (150 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 397 lb (180 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 inline 2-cylinder two-stroke piston engine, 52 hp (39 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 85 mph (136 km/h, 73 kn)
- Cruise speed: 50 mph (80 km/h, 43 kn)
- Minimum control speed: 12 mph (19 km/h, 10 kn)
- Rate of climb: 790 ft/min (4 m/s)
See also
Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". Pagefast Ltd, England. 2004. ISSN 1368-485X.
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