December Newsletter 2012

In this issue:

• The Best Flying Show Ever
• 6 Pilots Start Instructor Training
• Not too late for Xmas Present Flights
• Book Now for 2013 Training
• Ground School Training this Winter
• I Might Like to be an Instructor - Workshop

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Welcome to the December 2012 Gyrocopter Experience Newsletter with gyroplane news, updates and information from the UK and around the world.

STOP PRESS...Tonight (Monday 17th December) 8pm. The Gadget Show on TV Channel 5 features the Cavalon Gyroplane.....

Dont miss it!

The Best Flying Show Ever

The Magni M24 Orion VIP and the Rotorsport Cavalon went head-to-head at The Flying Show 2012, and they both looked spectacular.

Although it was reported that visitor numbers were slighly down on last year, the enthusiasm of the crowds at The Gyrocopter Village was phenomenal. The end result of which has been sales of new aircraft and a surge in the demand for Gyrocopter training.

The Gyrocopter Experience are really excited about these machines. Phil Harwood at York currently has an M24 as a school aircraft and Nick Wright at Devon is awaiting delivery of the first Cavalon aircraft to be used in a flying school. Contact these guys for more information on either machine.

6 Pilots Start Instructor Training

In order to meet the demand for Gyrocopter Training in the UK, six experienced Gyrocopter pilots have just completed the first week of their instructor training at The Gyrocopter Experience - York. This week covered the fundamentals of Gyrocopter Instruction and included how to teach some of the ground school subjects along with many of the `upper airwork` exercises from the PPL(G) Syllabus.

The whole course is expected to take about 6 weeks spread over a few months.

The theoretical component of the Instructor course is held over the winter months for a group of pilots. The flying elements are expected to be held in the Spring with all the UK FIC Instructors, training the pilots one to one in intensive individual instructor flying courses.

This course will be held annually, there are already places reserved for the winter 2013/2014 course. If you would like to reserve a place on next years course, please email info@GyrocopterExperience.com for details.

Not too late for Xmas Present Flights

Still wondering what to buy for Christmas presents? Order a Gyrocopter Experience flight voucher before 2pm Thursday 20th December and it will be shipped the same day and should arrive by Christmas. We can also email you a voucher to guarantee that you have something to give on the big day in case the post is late.

You can buy vouchers that can be redeemed at any location here, or click on the specific locations: Salisbury, Perth, Devon, Oxford, %SHORTNAME-YORK%.

If it is YOU that wants the flight as a present - why not print out this newsletter, highlight this paragraph and leave it lying around as a hint - someone may buy it for you....or....just buy yourself the present that you have always wanted :-)! As well as flights, there is a range of books and other gifts available from our online shop here.

Book Now for 2013 Training

December, January and February can be the best months for flying. The cool air and high pressure can result in some of the best flying days of the year. Even in an open cockpit machine, dont worry about the cold - many of the machines allow you to plug in electrically heated gloves and clothing (supplied).

Only Salisbury and Devon are open for business for the whole of January, the instructors at the other locations are all on their annual holiday and operating part time. Both full time locations are offering special offers for training in January and Feburary - call Steve (Salisbury) on 07905 059789 and Nick (Devon) on 07734 055791 for details of these offers.

Ground School Training this Winter

Do you enjoy the flying but hate the exams? Fear not - the ground topics (Human Factors, Air Law, Meteorology, Gyroplane Technical and Navigation) are all fun when delivered in an entertaining and easy to remember way.

There are only two places left on the two courses being run in the new purpose built classroom at York. Monday 14th January to Wedneday 16th covers the topics of Human Performance, Air Law and Gyroplane Technical. Monday 18th February to Wednesday 20th covers the topics of Meteorology and Navigation. Each course costs ?450. The ground exams can be taken on the Thursday of each week at ?30 per exam.

Book online here (deposit only required) or call Kati on 0845 643 9476 to book by telephone.

I Might Like to be an Instructor - Workshop

Do you ever dream about being a Gyrocopter Flying Instructor?

On the 19th January 2013, Phil Harwood will be running his one day seminar to give you the inside track on what life is like being a flying instructor. What is involved? Is it financially viable? What is the reality?

Phil will share his views on the UK market, provide a sample business plan and answer all your questions so that you are able to make an informed decision to get what, in his view, is: "The Best Job in the World". The seminar will be held at York. 10am to 4pm and costs ?99. Call Kati on 0845 643 9476 to book your place.

All the staff at The Gyrocopter Experience would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year.