The Gyrocopter Experience

Learn to fly Gyrocopters!

Pilot Training, Introductory Flights, Sales and Support

Locations around the UK

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0845 643 9476
01904 707570

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Locations around the UK

Each location has a speciality offering.
Click the location name for details.

The UK Gyro "What's on" Guide

Sat 5th - Sun 6th May 2012

Popham Trade Fair 2012

Fri 25th - Sun 27th May 2012

Aero Expo UK 2012 (Sywell)

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

Watch this video clip, it will explain everything!

Gyrocopters have traditionally been open cockpit "Motorbikes of the sky" but, since late 2010, they are available as fully enclosed models. This changes the game completely.

Watch the video clip on the right hand side, it will explain to you exactly why flying Gyrocopters is so fantastic, it will also help you decide.....which one do you want!!

The Gyrocopter Experience has flying schools around the UK where you can "fly one, to try one". See the locations on the left hand map.

The Gyrocopter Experience head office at York also has a Gyrocopter museum and sales showroom. Come and see the entire range for yourself, you will be made most welcome.

This clip, called "Top Gear for Gyros" is also available on DVD from our giftshop here.

Let's go fly!

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

Gyrocopter Groundschool Classes *** NEW THIS WINTER ***

Every year we get requests from Gyrocopter students to run formal classes for the non-flying subjects:

Air Law (The highway code for the skies);
Human Performance (potential problems that a human can face when flying and how to avoid them);
Meteorology (how to know if the weather is going to turn bad);
Navigation (how to find where you are going when there are no roads or signposts);
and Gyroplane Principles of Flight (why do these spinny things keep on spinning?)

They are all really important things to know. It is not a matter of passing exams…it is a matter of knowing things that will keep you safe when you are flying.

Some people learn by reading books, and that’s ok! But for a lot of people, learning in a classroom is so much more convenient. It can put everything into context which helps retain the information.

This winter, Phil Harwood will be running classes on all the subjects. Delivered in a concise and entertaining manner, it is going to be a fun way to learn. It’s intensive and it will be hard work- but you will learn a lot and there will be an opportunity to sit the exams and get all the theoretical subjects completed so that when the weather is good – you can concentrate on your flying. This year will see the release of all new training material: Handy to read; Handy to refer to; and a great way to keep a note of everything you learn.

Places are limited, there is only so much fun to go around. The first course (24th-26th January) covers Air Law, Human Factors and Gyroplane Technical. The second course (7th-9th February) covers Meteorology and Navigation. The cost is £450 for a 3 day course. If required, there is a 4th day for revision, contingency and for sitting the exams. The revision and contingency day is free, the exams cost £25 each. Both courses are completely separate – book either of them, or both of them.

To book: click here or call 0845 643 9476. There is a £100 deposit, the course is open to everyone and you dont have to be an existing Gyrocopter Experience student. Enjoy!

New book - The Insiders Guide to the M24 Orion

Now available, the first in a new series of books written especially for people to want to understand the differences between the models of Gyrocopter available to fly and buy in the UK.

The Insider's Guide to the M24C Orion Gyrocopter contains a complete overview of this flagship Gyrocopter from Magni Gyro. It provides a detailed description of the controls and key features, explains the differences in flight characteristics between this model and the other models available and contains a training conversion syllabus.

This book is written in the same informative style as "Flying a New Generation Gyrocopter" and "The Gyrocopter Pilot;s Handbook" by the same author. A 70 page, full colour, easy to read book.

Available from the gift shop here.