McCulloch J-2 The McCulloch J-2 was a small, two-seat autogyro J-2 with an enclosed cabin, one of only three designs of this type of aircraft to receive a type certificate in the United States. It was built by McCulloch Aircraft Corporation. Design and...
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McCulloch J-2 The McCulloch J-2 was a small, two-seat autogyro J-2 with an enclosed cabin, one of only three designs of this type of aircraft to receive a type certificate in the United States. It was built by McCulloch Aircraft Corporation. Design and development It was designed by Drago Jovanovich and first flew in June 1962. McCulloch acquired the design in 1969 and put it into production, building 83 aircraft over the next three years. They were reported to sell for US$15,900.[1] The design featured a belt clutch and a transmission Role Civil utility autogyro which could be engaged to spin the rotor blades to high Manufacturer McCulloch, Aero Resources speed before take-off to produce short takeoff runs. A lever on the rear cockpit wall would select the drive Designer Drago Jovanovich position for the transmission. A single "spin-up lever" First flight June 1962 on the cockpit left side would then be pressed Primary user private pilot owners downward, operating as a collective pitc
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