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Aero-News Plane of the Day: Gyroflug Speed Canard

The Very Last One Flying

(During this week of AirVenture 2004, ANN is spotlighting some of the most unusual aircraft in the world. Let us know if you like this feature. If so, we can continue throughout the year with your contributions. --ed.)

This German manufactured aircraft, designated SC-01B by the FAA, packs a lot of good things in a small package. It will carry two people at a nifty 156Kts, using only 8.5 GPH. The aircraft will travel about 1,000 miles before needing a fuel stop It is full IFR. There's one slight drawback: Pack light. There's a 30-pound limit on baggage. Owner Mike McEvoy flies into Oshkosh from California each year. He had hoped to participate in this years AirVenture Cup Race but mechanical difficulties have kept him from competing. Mechanical issues also forced him to drop out of the race last year. But McEvoy is plucky. He promises to be back next year.

The Gyroflug never landed a large following. Production was discontinued with only 160 built. Three of them were US certified, but McEvoy's is the only still flying.

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