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MEMBER’S PROFILE

Paul Minear

Born in Minneapolis in 1963

Grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota (northern suburb of Minneapolis)

I am working as a Programmer for an insurance company

INTEREST IN GYROPLANES

• I began flying in general in the 1970’s. At the time, I didn’t know about gyro’s.
• The first gyroplane I saw was Little Nelly in a James Bond movie then the one in the Mad Max movie. I finally saw one in person at Oshkosh in 2000. I have been to Mentone three times and still haven’t been able to fly in one.
• Last year at Mentone I met someone from Minnesota and he mentioned that there was someone trying to get a PRA Chapter going in Minnesota. I posted the question on the “Rotary Wing Forum” welcome page and two Minnesota Rotorcraft Club members responded and let me know about the next meeting.
• Future…
• I wanted to get something different. Compared to fixed wing aircraft, there aren’t many gyroplanes around and even less tractor gyros. I’m currently building a two place Little Wing (LW5). I’ve got the majority of the frame done, it’s on the gear with the engine temporarily hanging in place. I still have a lot to do – exhaust, fuel system, electrical, gauges, fabric, paint, etc…

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