The Gyrocopter Experience

Experience the Thrill of Gyrocopters

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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

Countdown to York Calidus

Calidus The countdown to the York Gyrocopter Experience Calidus has started. On 28th January 2010 we received some pictures of our new machine getting ready for final inspection in the factory in Germany.

It wont actually be shipped to the UK until near the end of February as it will remain in the factory until all the flight testing has been done on the test model, just in case there are any final adjustments to be made.

We are really looking forward to getting it now, Kati chose the colour which is Mercedes Vivian Green, the colour of a car driven by one of our students during the summer. She was undecided about the colour until this car drove into the car park - she knew it was the colour she wanted.

This Calidus is serial number 3 which will have the registration number G-GRYN will be used primarily for Air Experience Flights and Calidus conversion training. It will be put to good use and, if used at the same rate as the other training machines at York, it is likely to get up to 500 hours of use in the first year.

The Gyrocopter Experience York is the only flying school in the UK with a Calidus currently on order. The waiting list to buy a Calidus extends into the Autumn.

If you want to know more about the Calidus, or book a priority flight to be one of the first to experience a Calidus flight when it is certified for flight in the UK, then please call us on 0845 643 9476.