I have taken a greater interest in rotorcraft in the last couple of years after a little experience with gyroplanes. One type that interests me in particular are tractor (propeller in front) autogyros and am daydreaming about a future homebuilt autogyro project. This would be a one- or two-seat tractor autogyro with pitch and roll control from a two-bladed teetering rotor and one or more rudders for yaw. I am not looking to build replica, but I am looking for inspiration and I figure a group with such diverse aviation interests as this one might be able to help. Here are few tractor autogyro designs that I like, who has others to suggest? With pictures, please! Cheers, Matthew
Pitcairn PA-22
Kayaba Ka-1
Weir W-3
Sud-Est SE-700
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Pitcairn PA-22
![Autogyro_.gif](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daveswarbirds.com%2FNippon%2Fart%2Fmodel_box_artwork%2FAutogyro_.gif&hash=47f7f3332908938c1710dfa9befdf124)
Kayaba Ka-1
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Weir W-3
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Sud-Est SE-700