View from the cockpit

INSIGHTS FAIREY ROTODYNE The Rotodyne could operate in two basic modes. Relying on its rotor for control and, with engine power providing thrust for forward flight, it was a pure helicopter, but with no direct drive to the rotor and forward thrust provided by the propellers, it was an autogyro. The take-off sequence was initiated by starting the engines and engaging their auxiliary compressors to enable air to flow to the tip-jets. The rotor was then allowed to accelerate to