The Butterfly Super Sky Cycle is an American

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roadable

gyroplane An autogyro (from Greek and , "self-turning"), also known as a ''gyroplane'', is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift. Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller. Whi ...

designed and manufactured by

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Design

The Super Sky Cycle is a pusher gyroplane with tricycle undercarriage and belt drive propulsion. A second

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drives the main wheels. A Kevlar tail provides directional control in flight. The rotors are able to be folded for road travel. Two tanks are mounted in reserve.

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