Setting the Standards in Gyro Training

GyroSchool is the one of the UK's leading independent providers of integrated gyro training for students both from the UK and Internationally. As an independent UK based flying school for Autogyros we believe that we understand many of the issues and challenges that students may experience and we have designed our training courses to help you achieve the PPL(G) in a positive and proficient manner. Our personalised approach to all our students is what is required to continue leading the way in the future. Established in 2006 we have gained respect and loyalty from our customers and former students along with the reputation for safety and professionalism.

The flying training offered is for a full CAA approved Private Pilot’s Licence (Gyroplanes) course, which means approximately 40 hours flying training undertaken as a mixture of dual (with your Instructor) and solo flying under supervision. You will learn how to handle the aircraft in the air, landings and take-offs, safety and emergency procedures, navigation and airmanship. In addition to the flying training, there is a required knowledge of six ‘ground’ subjects which include: Air-Law/Navigation/Meteorology/Human Factors/Radio Telephony and rotorcraft principals of flight. We have an instructor/examiner on hand to guide you gently and easily through the various subjects with the minimum of fuss.

We train our students on the CAA approved MTOSport tandem seat gyroplane. This aircraft has a performance of 120mph top speed and a climb rate of 1200ft/min (one up) and 800ft/min (two up). The fuel capacity is 70 litres and with an average 12l-15l per hour you can stay in the air for more than 4 hrs. The range of over 300 miles is nothing to be sniffed at either. These are serious, and seriously fun aircraft. We are also able to train you on your ELA or MAGNI just as soon as they are certified.

Here at the gyro school we offer all aspects of Gyroplane pilot training including all ground school subjects and examinations - but before you're ready to lift off for solo flight you'll need to obtain a NPPL medical declaration.

Flying training is conducted by the hour, you pay only for the time spent in the aircraft. By arrangement, block bookings of days or even weeks can be made to meet the students’ own requirements. Many people prefer to do a ‘concentrated’ course – or in at least several major parts of perhaps a week at a time – which of course can prove to be the most cost/time effective way of completing your licence. We provide the clothing, helmets and the aircraft and you'll bring the enthusiasm...

PPL(G) Syllabus and Exercises

Section 1 – Basic Flying
• Exercise 1a – Air Experience Flight
• Exercise 1b – Effects of Control
• Exercise 1c – Start up, Taxi and Shutdown
• Exercise 1d – Basic Flying Consolidation

Section 2 – Upper Air Work
• Exercise 2a – Fly a straight track at constant altitude
• Exercise 2b – Increase and decrease speed at constant altitude
• Exercise 2c – Medium turns at constant altitude
• Exercise 2d – Climb and descend - straight
• Exercise 2e – Climb and descend whilst turning
• Exercise 2f – Fly circuit pattern
• Exercise 2g – Upper Air Work Consolidation

Section 3 – Rotor Management, take-offs and landings
• Exercise 3a – Rotor Management
• Exercise 3b – Take-offs
• Exercise 3c – Landings
• Exercise 3d – Hops
• Exercise 3e – Circuit Consolidation

Section 4 – Emergencies
• Exercise 4a – Engine failures to touchdown at the airfield
• Exercise 4b – Engine failure in the circuit, unable to reach the airfield
• Exercise 4c – Engine failure on take-off
• Exercise 4d – Emergencies
• Exercise 4e – Recognising and recovery from unusual attitudes

Section 5 – Solo Flying
• Exercise 5a – Pre-solo check
• Exercise 5b – First Solo
• Exercise 5c – Solo consolidation

Section 6 – Advanced Flying
• Exercise 6a – Advanced take-offs
• Exercise 6b – Advanced landings
• Exercise 6c – Slow flight
• Exercise 6d – Fast flight
• Exercise 6e – Zero airspeed descents
• Exercise 6f – Advanced turns
• Exercise 6g – Low flying
• Exercise 6h – Advanced Rotor Management

Section 7 – Cross-Country Flying
• Exercise 7a – Join the circuit at unfamiliar airfields
• Exercise 7b – Precautionary Field landings
• Exercise 7c – Emergency Field landings
• Exercise 7d – Navigation
• Exercise 7e – Qualifying Cross-Country

Section 8 – General Flying Test
• Exercise 8a – Pre- GFT check
• Exercise 8b – General Flying Test

Suggested Gyroplane reference books include:

The Gyro Quick Guide by Kai Maurer

The Microlight Pilot's Handbook by the BMAA.