The Gyrocopter Experience

Experience the Thrill of Gyrocopters

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The UK Gyro "What's on" Guide

Sun 25th Apr 2010

British Rotorcraft Association AGM

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd May 2010

Popham - Trade Fair

Fri 11th - Sun 13th Jun 2010

Spamfield Fly-In, Sandown Airfport, Isle of Wight

Welcome to The Gyrocopter Experience

What is a Gyrocopter?

A Gyrocopter looks like a small helicopter but the main difference is there is no engine turning the rotors. The rotors simply self-propel (which we call "autorotate") due to the way that the air flows through them.

As the engine is not connected to the rotors, this means that a Gyrocopter is not seriously affected if the engine should stop in flight. This, together with a very short landing roll (we can land in a very small open space, about the size of a putting green), means that a Gyrocopter is one of the safest methods of flying.

We can fly lower and slower safer than most other forms of flying machines. We are also capable of flying in weather conditions which will ground most other sport aircraft. This is really important, considering the weather in Britain

So, what do you want to find out?

There are a number of reasons why people generally visit this site, in the boxes below are the most popular reasons for visiting and our suggestion of where in the site you should start looking for information. We hope it helps you.

I have a general enthusiasm for aviation, I have recently heard about Gyrocopters and I want to find out more.

Gyrocopters have recently changed. Read about The Gyrocopter Revolution here and how the Gyrocopter Experience is involved

I want to know about Gyrocopters in the UK: How many are built? Who manufactures them? Where are they flying? Click here.

If you're intersted in Gyrocopters, you are part of the Gyrocopter Community. Find out about it here

I know that I want to train to be a Gyrocopter pilot and I want to find out what I have to do, and get started.

Just dive straight into our training section here. It will tell you eveything you need to do to get started.

If you have'nt flown in a Gyrocopter yet, then why not book a slot at your nearest location.

If you're intersted in Gyrocopters, you are part of the Gyrocopter Community. Find out about it here.

I have a dream of one-day becoming a Gyrocopter flying instructor. I am told it is the best job in the world!.

You are correct - it is the best job in the world. If you want to know what is involved then a quick guide is given here.

If you seriously want to instruct and you want a "roadmap" of how to get there you will need to register on this site.

You are obviously serious about Gyrocopters. Check out the Gyrocopter Community here.

I have heard about the thrill you can get in a Gyrocopter and I want to get the exhiliration for myself or someone I know.

The best way to do this is to buy a Gyrocopter Experience Giftpack flight voucher here. You can pick your location, date and time later.

Alternatively you may want to book a date and time now. You can do this here.

If you are in any doubt about how great it will make you feel, check out our "Gyrocopter Grin" gallery of people who have already flown.

Whatever your reason for visiting this site, We hope you find what you are looking for.

Dont leave without checking out "The Gyrocopter Community". If you're interested in Gyrocopters...

... you're part of the community - join us, we don't bite... and it's free.

If you dont find what you're looking for in this site please let us know and let us try and help.Click Here

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Latest News

New Gyrocopter Experience location at Salisbury

The Gyrocopter Experience is delighted to announce the opening of a new “Gyroport” at Old Sarum airfield near Salisbury in Wiltshire. Steve Boxall, one of the Gyrocopter Experience’s most experienced Instructors, will be moving to Salisbury from his current base in Lincolnshire and will offer a full range of activities from Trial Flights to PPL(G) training and beyond.

“I’m delighted to be moving to such a great location” said Steve. “Old Sarum is an airfield which traces its roots back to WW1 and is steeped in history. We’ll be moving in to a new dedicated rotary-wing area within the hangar complex, and will be able to offer all of the services you would expect from a dedicated gyro facility – flight training, solo flight on school aircraft, hangarage for students’ aircraft and maintenance. We also know how important it is for our schools to be located in places where there are good facilities, and Old Sarum offers a full-time café, a great atmosphere and plenty of other activities to watch or take part in.”

The airfield management team at Old Sarum has made every effort to welcome the Gyrocopter Experience and our new students. We’ll be up and running at Old Sarum by the end of April 2010, so if you are interested in flight training or trial flights from this superb new location please contact Steve on 0790 505 9789 or email steve.boxall@gyrocopterexperience.com