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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...
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