2 SETS OF PLANS IN ONE!

Build either the wind-powered B-19 Glider for as little as $500,  which needs no engine and is towed into the air like a kite; or the engine-powered B-20 Kopter, a self-powered aircraft capable of long, sustained flights. Vortech is pleased to offer the complete plans for building both outstanding aircraft.

FLY FOR FREE . . .

with the B-19 Glider

. . . OR FOR PENNIES!

with the B-20 Kopter

BW-19 taking off

The Glider costs nothing to operate, requires no license. Towed by car, the craft becomes airborne at about 23 mph. Flight is completely pilot-controlled, limited only by the length of the tow cable. Or, by adding a cable release, once airborne the pilot may free the craft for the exhilaration of unrestricted soaring.

The B-19 may easily be converted at any time to the B-20, as is fully detailed in the same Construction Plans.

BW-20 in flight

Take-off and flight of the Kopter is under full piston-engine power. Takes off at 30 mph. Cruises at 60 mph, with a high speed of 85+ mph. Climbs at 1,000 fpm and will reach an altitude of 12,000 ft. Engines of as little as 35 hp may be used (with reduction drive), or up to 80 hp. If flown as an ultralight, the B-20 is free of licensing or certification requirements.

B-19 easily converts to B-20—detailed in Plans!

  SPECIFICATIONS OF THE B-19/20 GYROS
 
Height...................................................................... 6 ft
Length ............................................................... .10½ ft
Width..................................................................... 5½ ft
Empty Weight (minus engine).......................... .150 lbs
Empty Weight (with engine) ............................. 230 lbs
Gross Weight (max) .......................................... 530 lbs
Payload Weight ................................................. 300 lbs
Rotor Diameter ..................................................... 21 ft
Rotor Chord ........................................................... 7 in
Disc Loading (lbs/sq ft) ......................................... 1.53
Engine (original) ................................ McCulloch 4318
Horsepower Range.......................................... 45 to 70
Maximum Speed ............................................... 90 mph
Airframe construction .................. welded steel tubing
Control System ....................... joystick; rudder pedals
Cruise Speed .................................................... 60 mph
Take-off Speed ................................................ 30 mph
Rate Of Climb .............................................. 1,000 fpm
Maximum Altitude ........................................ 12,000 ft
B-20 Flying

 Available: B-19/20 Rotor Blades

SUMMARY OF THE DESIGN:
The above 2 aircraft are the unpowered B-19 Glider, which can be towed into the air by an automobile or, if fitted with floats, by a boat. Once airborne, the cable can be released and, with proper skill and perhaps some help from the wind, the craft can continue its flight for many minutes. Once control of the glider has been mastered, the craft can be easily converted to the engine-powered B-20 Kopter. According to FAA statistics, gyroplanes have outstanding safety records.

SUMMARY OF THE PLANS:
Construction of both the B-19 and B-20 are fully detailed in our plans, with step-by-step layout, parts’ descriptions, balancing, and so on. The plans includes a free bonus manual: the Helicopter Experimenter's Handbook.

BUILDING COST:
 Cost of constructing the B-19 can be as low as $700, or, for the B-20, as low as $1,200, final cost depending on sources of supply, cost of engine, etc. Even such critical parts as rotor blades, rotor hub and joystick may be constructed in a home shop from readily available raw materials, as detailed in the manual.

LICENSE-FREE STATUS OF THE B-19/20:
No license is required to fly the B-19/20. The unpowered B-19 is classified under Federal Aircraft Regualtion (FAR) 103 as an unpowered, ultralight aircraft since its empty weight is below 155 lbs and it is only intended to carry a single person (the pilot). To fully conform to this regulation, the Gyro-Glider must only be flown for recreational purposes during daylight hours in an area away from concentrations of population. Even when you add an engine to create the B-20, it would fall within the weight limit for a powered ultralight.

The Complete B-19/20 Plans
Available for instant download!

Our plans for the B-19/20 in either size format are complete, clearly drawn and detailed, and include full plans for building the rotorblades as well.
 

The Helicopter Experimenter's handbook covers, with illustrated explanations, the world of homebuilt helicopters and gyroplanes, including:

• Rotary gliders, gyroplanes and various types of helicopters—each is discussed and compared.
• Fuselage design, rotor hub and rotor blade construction, plus various engine types are described.
• All necessary materials are detailed, with strength and weight figures provided.
• Suggestions are given for constructing your rotorcraft with everyday, easily found components.
• Several homebuilt rotorcraft are illustrated along with their specs..
• Sources of kits, parts and accessories are listed.
• Licensing requirements are outlined—including the license-free ultralight ruling.

. . . This and much more to guide the rotorcraft experimenter!

Your copy of this highly informative Guidebook, presenting the world of small homebuilt and kit helicopters, is included at no extra cost with your order!

  

   Helicoter Experimenter's Handbook
Receive this bonus manual when
you order the B-19/20 plans

• PLANS + BONUS MANUAL
The 11" X 17" manual includes plans for building both gyros:
Only $39
 
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