The Gyrocopter Experience

Learn to fly Gyrocopters!

Pilot Training, Introductory Flights, Sales and Support

Locations around the UK

Telephone
0845 643 9476

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The Gyrocopter Experience

The UK Gyro "What's on" Guide

Fri 10th - Sun 12th Sep 2010

Grass Roots 2010 - Hot Air Balloon Meet (www.grassroots ballooning.org.uk)

Sat 27th - Sun 28th Nov 2010

The Flying Show - NEC - Birmingham

Fri 17th - Sun 19th Jun 2011

AeroExpo UK - Sywell Aerodrome

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

Magni M24 Orion Completes CAA Test Flying at Old Sarum

M24 Magni Gyro Ltd are delighted to announce that today (1st September) the Magni M24 fully enclosed gyroplane completed its CAA flight test schedule at Old Sarum airfield at the hands of Chris Taylor (CAA Gyroplane Test Pilot), Jeff Houghton (CAA Head of Helicopter Flight Testing) and Luca Magni (Magni Gyro srl).

“This is another major milestone for the project completed ahead of schedule” said Steve Boxall on behalf of the Magni Gyro team. “The CAA team put in a long day to get everything finished, and we had fantastic support from the management and staff here at Old Sarum.”

The M24 remains on track for full CAA approval to be issued in October.

If you want to hear more about it, Steve can be contacted on 07905 059789.

Kevin Robinson flies a Calidus in the UK

Calidus Today (1st September) saw our Oxford instructor Kevin Robinson flying the new calidus fully enclosed gyro. The calidus is due to have certification shortly.

Kevin said "The calidus was everything I expected and more. The aircraft was incredibly smooth with excellent handling qualities, the fully enclosed cockpit and a comfortable cruise of 100 mph takes gyros to the next level . I am certain a fully enclosed cockpit with masses of space will appeal to a much wider audience".

If you want to hear more about it, Kevin can be contacted on 07967 646673.