Welcome to Model Rotary Flyer

Although I enjoy building and flying all types of radio-controlled aircraft models, my true love is vintage aircraft. As there is not an abundance of vintage aircraft kits or vintage engines available in the market today, I find myself scratch-building both. I would like to share with you some of my experiences. Below are links to some of my projects. Here's my email address for questions or comments: gypsyflyer1@aol.com

Click here for Scratch Building a 160 Gnome Rotary Engine at 1/3 Scale Able to Fly a RC Vintage Airplane

Click here for Photos of the Gnome 160

Click here for a Video of the Gnome 160 flying the Avro 504

Click here for a Slideshow of the Gnome 160 flying the Avro 504

Click here for Photos of the LeRhone Engine

Click here for a Write-Up on the LeRhone by Ray

Click here for a LeRhone Slideshow

Click here for a WMV Video of the LeRhone Running on a Test Stand

Click here for a WMV Video of the LeRhone in Flight

Click here for a WMV Video Ray's Gypsy Moth in Flight

Videos of my latest project, a scratch-built Vickers FB5 "Gun Bus" airplane powered by the scratch-built Gnome 160 rotary engine can be viewed on YouTube. Search "1Gypsyflyer","Vickers FB5 Gun Bus" or Gnome 160 Rotary Engine" to locate these videos. These videos are also provided below:

 

 
 
 
 
 
Happy Flying, Ray