Wednesday July 8th saw a gathering of gyroplanes take place at Kilrush. Originally planned for Limetree, it was moved to Kilrush on the day due to the strong crosswinds at Limetree.
First to arrive was Bensen B.8M EI-BSG. First registered on January 1st 1986, BSG is Ireland's oldest active gyroplane and was trailered in from the owners home. Fitted with a Mc Culloch two-stroke engine of 72hp, BSG made many flights throughout the day.
Out of the trailer and ready for its blades
Spotless and rare Mc Culloch engine.
Instrument pod on BSG
Standby ASI!
Also trailered to Kilrush was Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator EI-FLA. Fitted with a Rotax 582 and based at Spanish Point, FLA is one of four Dominators currently in Ireland.
The only gyro to fly into Kilrush on the day was Limetree based ELA-07 EI-EES. The heavier and more powerful two-seater was able to cope with the crosswind that prevented the lighter gyros from flying at Limetree.
With the three machines assembled and ready, flying got underway at lunchtime with the strong westerly wind providing perfect flying conditions from runway 29 until late in the evening.
BSG heading out to the runway.
Another gyro enthusiast arrives back from a trip in EES
BSG on short finals.
FLA taking off from 29
Also present on the day, but not flying, was Kilrush based Magni M16 EI-FFZ