SportCopters Jim Vanek Introduces the Next Step in TwoPlace Design

Renown for its leadership in the gyroplane market, Sport Copter, Inc. debuted the latest in twoplace design two years ago with the first flight of its SportCopter II. Since then, the company has continued to push for superior handling performance, including a brandnew tail design that provides better pitch and yaw stability than the previous cruciform tail.

One thing that has not changed is the SportCopters celebrated cabin class comfort; featuring a 49 interior width, the cabin size provides easier cockpit management and substantial cargo room for increased storage capacity. The compact instrument panel allows for customized instrumentation, including EFIS glass cockpit systems. Both the cabin and engine remain enclosed within the SportCopter IIs glass pod, offering complete protection of vital components, added propeller efficiency, and all weather capability.

The SportCopter II will feature the previously unavailable Lycoming I0360, 220 hp aircooled engine, as well as a new suspension system; due to the aircrafts increased gross weight and need for roughfield capability, the systems design provides maximum vertical undercarriage travel for absorbing extreme landings while still supporting slow, dropin landings. Additionally, the SportCopter II features an allnew triple vertical stabilizer/rudder system that provides stability in slow flight maneuvering and highspeed cruise for superior handling without increased pilot workload. Currently, the SportCopter II kit is estimated at $59,995.00, with engine and prop packages sold separately based on customer preference.

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