The  SPARROW
A high-performance lightweight upgradeable gyroplane

The Sparrow (above) is a lightweight version of it’s brother, the RH-1 Falcon and can, in fact, be upgraded to a Falcon at any time.  Pictured to the right is a Rotax 503-powered Sparrow. Hirth is the engine of choice; however, either one performs well. Coupled with the tall-tail, centerline-thrust configuration, the Sparrow is one of the most user friendly, stable, yet safe machines available. Uses a 23 ft. or 24 ft. rotor disk. 

The Sparrow Kit

Bolt together, all aluminum frame. Components machined on CNC. Contains all AN hardware, cables, wheels, engine mount, rotor head, pod, tall tail & horizontal stabilizer, joystick and more.

Price: Please contact us for current pricing!
(Engine, rotors, prop, seat tank & instruments will be sold extra)

Available options: prerotator,  Hirth engine. Other engines may be used, and whether it's a Hirth, Rotax or Subaru we can provide the mounts to fit.

 The  RH-1 FALCON
For those demanding the highest performance

The Sparrow's souped-up brother is the RH-1 Falcon. Pictured below are the enclosed and open-frame versions of the Falcon. May be powered by as little as 52 hp (such as the Rotax 503) or, for better performance, one of the higher-power Hirth engines listed in the chart below. Tall-tail centerline-thrust configuration provides outstanding stability. Rotors used are the 26 ft. to 28 ft. rotor disk.  Without using a prerotator, an experienced pilot can take off in about 400 to 500 ft.. With a prerotator (sold as an option) the take-off roll can be as little as 100 feet.

The RH-1 Falcon Kit

Bolt together, all-aluminum frame. Components machined on CNC. Contains all AN hardware, cables, wheels, engine mount, rotor head, pod, tall tail & horizontal stabilizer, joystick and more.

Price: Please contact us for current pricing!
(Engine, rotors, prop, seat tank & instruments will be sold extra)

Available options: full enclosure, Wunderlich belt-coupled or Falcon Industries, Inc. electric prerotator,  Hirth engine. Other engines may be used, and whether it's a Hirth, Rotax or Subaru we can provide the mounts to fit.

ROTOR SYSTEMS FOR YOUR GYROPLANE

You will find the full line of gyroplane rotor systems at this link: http://www.phoenix-rotorcraft.com/parts.htm

 Please also see rotorblades for helicopters and gyroplanes at Vortech International, Inc.
 

TO ORDER . . .
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GYROPLANE PARTS & OPTIONS

Phoenix Rotorcraft, LLC will carry a full line of gyroplane and helicopter rotorheads and rotorhubs, including custom parts, for virtually any homebuilt rotorcraft. Please contact us for details.

HIRTH ENGINE SYSTEMS

Hirth engines have become recognized as the finest available for ultralight and experimental aircraft plus a wide variety of other applications. Although the initial cost of a Hirth engine may make it appear more expensive than competing engines, the extremely high TBO of 1,000 hours, the full year warranty, the superior reliability and the lower operating RPM actually make Hirth engines a far greater value than almost any of its competitors.

A superior torque curve at substantially lower RPMs is why the Hirths outperform other brands by a wide margin. Unlike most engines that were designed for land use, then adapted for aircraft, Hirth engines were specifically designed for aircraft. Combining Nikasil cylinders and Hyper-Eutectic aluminum pistons (standard features), the Hirth engines are highly seizure resistant. Chrom-moly steel crankshafts give long life and virtually eliminate failures. Most engines on the market have steel sleeve cylinders. Although less expensive than Nikasil, steel sleeves cannot dissipate heat as efficiently as aluminum and expand at a slower rate. As the heat in a steel sleeve cylinder engine increases the piston expands faster than the cylinder wall, steadily decreasing piston clearance. To compensate, engines using steel sleeve cylinders must run at lower temperatures. Hirth's cylinders are aluminum alloy and have no sleeves. The cylinder walls have been treated with the patented Nikasil process. Nikasil coated cylinders are more durable than steel sleeves. Because the cylinders are an aluminum alloy, their expansion properties as well as their excellent thermal conductivity are virtually unchanged. This design allows heat to be dissipated quickly and efficiently. The piston is also made from an aluminum alloy, but one that expands slightly less than the Nikasil cylinder. This combination of cylinder treatment and matched cylinder and piston materials creates an extremely seize-resistant environment. This is also why Hirth engines can handle cylinder head temperatures of over 600 degrees F. without failure. Although the Nikasil process is expensive, the increase in the engine's lifespan, performance and reliability more than offset the cost.

	Hirth Model / HP	Description	Price (all engines are discounted)
	2702 / 40hp	Fan-cooled, recoil start	$3,340
	2703 / 55hp	Dual carb, recoil start	$4,275
	3202 / 55hp	Dual carb, recoil start	$4,275
	3203 / 65hp	Dual carb, recoil start	$4,985
	3503 / 70hp	Dual carb, recoil start	$5,725
	3703 / 100 hp	3 carbs, electric start	$9,400
	F-30 / 80hp	Fan-cooled, electric start	$8,600
	F-30 / 80hp	Free air, electric start	$7,430
	F-30 / 110hp	Free air, electric start	$8,155
	F-33 / 28hp	Recoil start	$2,490
	F-23 / 50hp	Slide carb, electric start	$4,225
	Hirth Engine options: electric starter, gearbox reduction units, electronic fuel injection. Please inquire.

CONTACT INFO:  For more information on our new line of kits, please phone:

Sales:  410-668-2757
Manufacturing:  919-340-0038
Web:  http://www.phoenix-rotorcraft.com/