The Gyrocopter Experience

The Gyrocopter Experience - Brighton

Pilot Training

Want to obtain a private pilot licence for a gyrocopter? The PPL(G) enables the licence holder to fly gyroplanes in the UK, solely for private use. This means you’ll be able to buy your own gyroplane and fly around Europe and the UK and take non-commercial passengers such as friends and family. To obtain your PPL(G), you’ll need at least 40 hours of flight training, of which at least 15 hours is of dual time and at least 10 hours of supervised solo time. Those are the minimum requirements set by the CAA.

In the following sections we’ll provide you with all the legal information that you need to understand to get started, but of course if you have any problems or questions, you can always contact me on lloyd@flygyrocopter.co.uk or drop me a call on the mobile and i’ll be happy to help.

Our Aircraft

Experience the Thrill of Flying in the MT-03 Gyroplane Imagine soaring through the skies in the MT-03 gyroplane, a marvel of modern aviation designed to deliver an exhilarating yet safe flight experience. The MT-03, with its callsign G-YROV, showcases a perfect blend of innovation, reliability, and performance, making it an ideal choice for aviation enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Features of the MT-03 Gyroplane At the heart of the MT-03 is the powerful Rotax 914 turbo engine, delivering an impressive 115 hp. This four-cylinder, air and liquid-cooled, four-stroke, dual-ignition engine is configured in a pusher setup, providing robust performance and reliability. The aircraft fairing is ingeniously crafted from high-quality composites, ensuring durability and lightweight efficiency. Impressive Specifications The MT-03 features a rotor optimized for lift and manoeuvrability, ensuring a dynamic and responsive flying experience. With an empty weight of just 245 kg (540 lb) and a gross weight of 500 kg, this balance of weight and power provides an exhilarating yet controlled flight, whether you're cruising or performing aerial manoeuvres.

Online Training Records and Training Material

Your pilot training records will be available in the web portal called "The Gyropedia". This is a web based program that allows us to easily comply with all the training standards set by the UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and IAPGT (The International Association of Professional Gyroplane Training). It allows you to follow your progress through the course.

The Gyropedia also contains a complete set of online training material, incorporating videos, study guides and question banks to help you prepare for your lessons and the exams. The training material elements of the Gyropedia are enabled with an annual subscription (£10/month paid annually in advance).

The Gyropedia can be accessed from the "Gyropedia" link in the menu bar. Please note, there is a separate registration for the Gyropedia, which is an independant system from the registration on the main Gyrocopter Experience website (the username and pasword are not currently linked).