GyroSchool News

9 May 2012 - Gyro School at Popham Trade Fair 2012

This year has not been the best weather but despite the conditions Gyro School was present at the Trade Fair with various manufacturers namely Rotorsport UK Ltd and Mangni. We were very busy arranging anything from Trial Flights to gyro training. Temperatures dropped over the weekend making it anything but warm however the interest in gyroplanes was pretty constant. The new German built Cavalon 2 seat side-by-side was flying as flying as well leading the way in the development of new, stylish and most of all comfortable gyroplanes. A good weekend with plenty to see....

5 April 2012 - Gyro School in the Algarve - Portugal

Gyro School will be in the Algarve from the 8th Arpil - 15th April. Come and see us at Aerodroma Municipal Portimao, the airfield is set right on the cost in Alvor on the beutiful Algarve cost. What better way to enjoy Portugal. The nearest bigger airport is Faro. It should be fun....

27 March 2012 - Exemption to fly in France

Gyro School has had communication with the DGAC in France with regard to the recently signed agreement between the UK CAA and the DGAC to permit flight in each others territory without the need to apply for an exemption. This sadly excluded the Autogyro and we can now confirm that for every visit to France an exemption form will have to be filed if you fly a factory built Autogyro with a MTOW of 500kg. The exemption issued will fall in line with the 28 day rule and will be valid for a period of 28 consecutive days.

12 March 2012 - Gyroplanes in France

The LAA are pleased to announce a 28 day rule for UK Permit aircraft to enable cross boarder flights and stays within France for a maximum of 28 consecutive days without need for exemptions.However, this does not apply for Gyroplanes! Click on the link for more details www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/2012/News/Uk%20Translation%20ex%20factory%20to%20france.pdf

7 February 2012 - Gyro Awareness Course

The first Gyro Awareness Course was run at Stoke airfield 27 January 2012 and was well attended by a number of pilots with a variety of hours flown on differing aircraft types The course looked at Human Performance, Meteorology and Gyroplane Technical. It also looked at the most recent recurring incidents eg tail strikes, roll overs and take-off performance or lack of it. Why they happen and how to prevent them from happening. Experiences being shared by the participants and the instructors alike. The course was devised by Marc Lhermette (FIE), Peter Davis (FIC) and Kai Maurer (FI) and is designed for pilots to explore how and why some of these incidents occur and how we may respond, react and apply ourselves to prevent or reduce the risk of these types of incidents happening. There will be a certificate awarded to those attending (the course is not compulsory) which has the added bonus of an insurance discount with some insurers. For more information on further dates please get in touch via email here at Gyro School.