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Twin
tail booms and a Horizontal stabiliser that provide maximum
stability to reduce Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO).
The
structure has a CAD developed dimension to surface ratio.
The ergonomics provide a comfortable ride with adequate room
between the seats, instrument panel, controls and foot pedals,
with great visibility.
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Construction.
Use of modern poly carbon fibre composites and homogenous materials
to provide maximum strength with minimum weight. This construction
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Pre-rotator
The engine has been fitted with a veebelt driven hydraulic
pump. A hydraulic pre-rotator has been installed (an original
ASI design) and is hydraulically coupled to the hydraulic
pump. Upon actuation of the hydraulic pump, by means of a
control cable, the orderly engagement of the pre-rotator bendix
to the rotator head takes place.
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This
allows the pilot the ability to pre-rotate the rotor to 200
rpm prior to takeoff. This in practice considerably shortens
the takeoff distance. Up to 20kw can be transmitted to the pre-rotator
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Prop
Speed Reduction Unit
The PSRU is of a dedicated design to achieve by gear drive
a reduction of 2.2:1 allowing a 72" 3blade prop to transmit
the available engine HP without the propeller going sonic.
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Mast
Assembly
Supporting mast assembly has been designed to absorb most
of the blade pulsing otherwise known as stick shake by building
in flexible mountings.
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Full
suspension (Gas) front and rear
Tough triangulated landing gear with large diameter 16"
rough terrain wheels provides additional takeoff and landing
roll safety for all applications. Front pedal actuated brakes
operate on the rear wheels.
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WadeAero
Engine
Contains a Mazda 13B rotary engine modified for aeronautical
purposes called WADEAero. Regd. NZ Design No 401729 (This
configuration is currently not available on the world market)
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Consists
of:
- Water-cooled
sump
- Fuel
injection
- ECU
- Two
Aluminium purpose built radiators; one for oil sump cooling
and one for engine water cooling
- Balanced
to 8000rpm with a billet flywheel
- Sump
engine mounting plate on rubber mounts
- Aero-Sport
designed Prop speed reduction gearbox
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Ease
of use
There is an accent on ease of use. Kahu can be towed behind
a 2000cc vehicle on a basic specially designed trailer and then
stored in a home garage with rotor blades removed. |
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