Type: Large-Scale RC Model based on the C.30 Gyro Scale: 1:5 Length: 2.44 m ( 8 feet) Wingspan: 4.22 m (13.84 feet) Weight: 14 lbs / 6.35 Kg Engine: Electric powered. Suggested Dualsky GA1500.5 (500KV) class, 2hp @ 9300 rpm Rotor: diameter 2.1 m / ~82" Propeller: 2-blade, 15" Electric system (suggested): 1 x 6S 6,000-8,000 mAh LiPo. Single Dualsky GA1500.5 500KV motor operating at 22.2V nominal ~68A at full power, ~1,500W output driving a 2-blade 15" tractor propeller. Rotor is unpowered pure autorotation. Battery rated at ~150 Wh. Full-power endurance: approximately 6 minutes at the limit, real-world autogyro operations will run well below full throttle, expect significantly longer flight times in practice. Max battery temp ceiling: 80°C. Performance (Suggested): Maximum speed: 50 knots / 58 mph / 93 km/h (sea level, full power, straight and level). Vne: 58 knots / 67 mph / 107 km/h - suggested conservative limit. Rotor head loads on a scratch-built autogyro at speed are the main barrier.This is not a speed machine and was never meant to be. The C.30 lives in the slow lane; low and steady, precise and nimble. It shines in low speed.
Channels:
Throttle
Rudder
Elevator
Ailerons
Pre-rotation (not mandatory).
Control modes (Full, Dual-Rates/Expo) - Recommended full mode at all times.
Pilot Notes:
General: The C.30X demonstrates pure, real-physics autorotation flight in X-Plane, replicating every phase of gyroplane operation with unprecedented authenticity. This is not approximated rotary flight. The aerodynamics are as-real-as-it-gets!
Ground Operations and Takeoff: The model is equipped with a pre-rotation device to spin the main rotor before takeoff, minimizing takeoff roll distance and reducing the risk of premature liftoff which can result in a rollover.
Pre-rotation - Engage using a dedicated channel. Then, increase power input, gentry and observe main rotor. Before takeoff, disengage pre-rotaion. Do not try to takeoff with the pre-rotation device engaged!
Two alternative and more rewarding methods are available:
The first: On a windy day position the aircraft into the wind, apply cyclic-up input, and the main rotor gains RPM naturally from the airflow. No pre-rotation sequence required.
The second, and arguably the most enjoyable ground operation in the entire RCE fleet, is to use short power bursts while taxiing across a wide area, with cyclic-up feed. With each burst, increasing airspeed drives the rotor RPM higher until it reaches flying speed. The wide gear base supports steep turns throughout this process. Do this at least once. It is genuinely spectacular.
In Flight: Powered flight is seamless and responsive. Tight turns are executed confidently with rudder input.
Unpowered autorotation is straightforward and sink rate is manageable and predictable as long as reasonable forward speed is maintained. Vertical autorotation at zero airspeed is also achievable, though it is recommended to perform this at safe altitude to allow space for nosing down and regaining rotor airflow.
Slow approaches at high nose attitude are possible with power bursts to manage sink rate and directional control. A real joy to fly.
Controls: Full control throws are recommended throughout normal flight, aerobatics, takeoff and landing.
Real world reference video:
*The following video shows a real-world reference for the model. It is provided for informational purposes only. It is not produced by or affiliated with VSKYLABS. All credits belong to the original content creators. Various design features and other characteristics may vary, when compared to the VSKYLABS model in X-Plane.
VSKYLABS RC Elements Vol. 1 screenshots - X-Plane 12:
