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A tandem-rotor autogiro has a control system that facilitates operation of the tandem-rotor autogiro by fixed-wing aircraft pilots, without the requirement of extensive additional flight training. The autogiro includes forward and rearward non-powered rotors mounted in tandem on the fuselage of the

A tandem-rotor autogiro has a control system that facilitates operation of the tandem-rotor autogiro by fixed-wing aircraft pilots, without the requirement of extensive additional flight training. The autogiro includes forward and rearward non-powered rotors mounted in tandem on the fuselage of the aircraft. The forward rotor is controlled by manipulation of a control stick, and the rearward rotor is controlled by manipulation of foot operated pedals and trim control sticks. In a preferred embodiment the forward rotor is mounted in a plane vertically above a plane of the rearward rotor so as to facilitate an efficient aerodynamic air flow through the rotors.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An autogiro comprising:a fuselage having forward, rearward, port and starboard regions;a power unit capable of propelling said fuselage;forward and rearward non-powered rotor units mounted in tandem on said fuselage, each rotor unit being capable of tilting movement with respect to

[ I claim:] [1.] An autogiro comprising:a fuselage having forward, rearward, port and starboard regions;a power unit capable of propelling said fuselage;forward and rearward non-powered rotor units mounted in tandem on said fuselage, each rotor unit being capable of tilting movement with respect to said fuselage in any selecteda first control input device operatively connected to said forward rotor unit wherein manipulation of said first control input device causes tilting movement of said forward rotor unit in any selected azimuth with respect to said fuselage.