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How noisy are gyros compared to fixed wings?

Thread starter HumanPoweredDesigner
Start date May 4, 2010

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HumanPoweredDesigner

Well-Known Member

May 4, 2010

I heard they need a bigger engine, and have a smaller span (more induced drag and thus chop noise).

How loud is the lift prop compared to a normal wing?

Can you increase the span much without losing its resistance to wind gusts?

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