Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator

Design and development

The Dominator is an open frame autogyro, constructed of bolted aluminium tubing and powered by a 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engine with a pusher propeller. The Dominator has both a single-seat and tandem two-seat variants. It was one of the first autogyros to use a high tailplane to reduce dynamic and aerodynamic torque. The Dominator holds the official world altitude record in its class, at 24,463 ft (7,456 m).

Variants

Dominator I

Single-seat variant powered by a 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engine. 35 flying by 1998.

Dominator Tandem

Two-seat variant powered by a 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914, 115 hp (86 kW) Subaru EA-81 automotive conversion, or similar engine. Four flying by 1998.

Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator UltraWhite

A lightweight version of the Dominator without any fairing and powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 two-stroke.

Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator Single

Single-seat variant powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 two-stroke or a 115 hp (86 kW) Subaru EA-81 four stroke automotive conversion with an Autoflight gearbox.

Specifications (Dominator I)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005

General characteristics

Crew: 1

Empty weight: 331 lb (150 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 397 lb (180 kg)

Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 inline 2-cylinder two-stroke piston engine, 52 hp (39 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 85 mph; 73 kn (136 km/h)

Cruise speed: 50 mph; 43 kn (80 km/h)

Minimum control speed: 12 mph; 10 kn (19 km/h)

Rate of climb: 790 ft/min (4 m/s)