Trailer

Once I finish building my gyroplane I am going to need a trailer – to move it by road – as I begin transition training from a two-seat machine to the single-seat Genesis.  My initial training on it will involve a lot of ground work, getting the feel for the new gyro.  This ground training will take place in Kingsland, TX under the supervision of a friend, Eric.  Once this is complete, I will have to move the gyro again for formal flight instruction with my CFI.  

I have included three aluminum ramps for the gyro’s wheels, but I have not attached them yet as I may not need a ramp for the nose wheel.  As it turned out I did not need the center track so I deleted it.

 

I configured the trailer for my initial build, but then, after having some issues with brakes, I added new axles, wheels and brakes.  The footprint with the new axles was substantially different, so I ended up increasing the size of the wheel chock pads, turned the ramps upside down and moved them outboard, and repainted the track stripes.

 

It Fits

It is a very good thing that the tires were not any larger or I would have needed a new trailer!  About one inch to spare between the tires and trailer side frames!  The original track stripes show where the Gyro with original tires would ride.

 

I added an A-frame, with block and tackle, so that I can easily remove and attach the rotor blades.  Rotor blades have to be removed for transport and, with the rotor head at a height of about 8.5 feet, some sort of lifting device is needed.

I am currently using two 40-lb bags of salt to simulate the weight of the blades, which have not yet arrived.

I added a small 12volt winch, with a wireless remote controller, that I can use to help when I have to move the Gyro up/down the ramp.

After I obtained my Sport Pilot Certificate, I decided to take my Gyro to various events around the US.  My first trip was to Mentone, Indiana in 2024 to attend the annual PRA Convention.  I hauled my gyro to Tom’s home, near Dallas, and loaded it into his covered trailer, along with his new Aviomania Duo.  

Early in 2025, I decided to travel to Bensen Days in Wauchula, FL.  My experience with the open trailer and the extended distance was not good.  After seeing Tim’s new enclosed trailer, I decided to make a switch.  I contacted the fabricator located near Hillsborough, TX, and had a new trailer made.

 

New enclosed trailer

 Trailer after I added windows and AC Ducting

 Fold down bed, power (AC & DC), blade rack

 Gyro loaded, blades in rack, mattress installed, ready to go