Australian Autogyro Skyhook
Australian Autogyro · Australia · first flew 1978 · light aircraft
The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single-seat autogyro marketed in kit form.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat autogyro with a single main rotor
- Pusher propeller at the rear
- Open framework on the early version, with an enclosed cabin on the later one
A single-seat pusher autogyro with a main rotor 7.0 m in diameter and a length of about 3 m.
Specifications
- The Australian Autogyro Skyhook has a length of 3 m (10 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7 m (23 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Ted Minty and first flew in 1978.
Variants
Three versions were offered: the Mk I with an open framework and a Rotax 503 engine, the Mk II with a partially enclosed cabin and a Volkswagen engine, and the Mk III with a fully enclosed cabin and a Volkswagen engine.
Where you'll see it
The Skyhook was sold as a recreational autogyro in kit form.
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