Butterfly Super Sky Cycle

Super Sky Cycle
Role Gyroplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer The Butterfly Aircraft LLC
Designer Larry Neal
Introduction 2009




The Butterfly Super Sky Cycle is an American homebuilt roadable gyroplane designed and manufactured by The Butterfly Aircraft LLC.[1]

Design

The Super Sky Cycle is a pusher gyroplane with tricycle undercarriage and belt drive propulsion. A second two cycle engine drives the main wheels. A kevlar tail provides directional control in flight. The rotors are able to be folded for road travel. Two 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) tanks are mounted in reserve.[2][3]

Specifications (Super Sky Cycle)

Data from Manufacter

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. Time Magazine. 116 (16): 16. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "Super Sky Cycle". Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  3. Rotorcraft Magazine: 12. November–December 2008. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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