103. Gyroplane Secrets: Why You Need to Fly One

[@esuohdica]

This guy is such a good teacher and salesman rolled into one! The Gyroplane would be my first choice for recreational flying.

[@AdventureAir]

You should come visit us for a discovery flight!

[@les8518]

Me too. Wonderful aircraft.

[@PatJones82]

As a fixed wing guy, I didn't know i wanted one of these until this video! Very cool!

[@AdventureAir]

Come out for a discovery flight sometime!

[@Mikexxx531]

@@AdventureAir How much is a discovery flight, and how long? How long for a former fixed wing pilot to get a rating?

[@AdventureAir]

@@Mikexxx531 We have flights starting around $100. Expect around 10 hours. The checkride also counts for a biennial review.

[@donwalton6325]

@@AdventureAir Wow! Ten hours for a hundred bucks, where do I sign😁

[@matttrafton2725]

Rotors rule.

[@ThinkAboutItNow]

That was a lot of fun to watch thanks.

[@steve2736]

Henry, 67 yr old private pilot here who rents from my FBO. I was considering purchasing, but was quoted hull and liability rate for a new gyro mid-range in features, of $10K+/year for coverage! My flight record is clean. What is everyone doing for aviation coverage in gyros?

[@AdventureAir]

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[@Teamcashola]

Looks pretty small inside. I'm 195cm/6'4" tall. Would I fit without having my knees at chin level?

[@AdventureAir]

@@Teamcashola we have people your size fly in these all the time. There's no issue and no, you won't have your knees at your chin.

[@Teamcashola]

@@AdventureAir Thanks for replying.

[@johnw9585]

I have 6 hours flying time and then the instructor was killed in his gyro when a linkage bolt came out, and I never finished and sold my gyro. Now too old and too poor to get another. 😞

[@shawnrhyme5831]

Shawn Rhymes here, and I'm enjoying this video. Way back in the day I got a ride home in a little 2 seater, front and back, and I loved it. 10 years after that I worked with an old man who had his pilots license. He told me a story about trying to fly over the Blue Mountains in Washington going to Boise in a Piper Cub. That didn't work well in a strong head wind. He turned it around and went back to Walla Walla. That was decades ago. Now I have a nephew that teaches flying in that part of the country. Thanks for posting this video.

[@kimhorton6109]

My dad was in the Air Force and told me a story about trying to fly a PBY 3:46 from Brownsville, through El Paso to California. The wind was so strong just past awl Paso he had to go back there and waited four days before trying and making it finally.

[@coulterjb22]

Watching you guys fly is addicting. These gyroplanes are amazing. A friend and I will be coming out for a flight soon.

[@AdventureAir]

Can't wait to have you guys out here!

[@paulroy8364]

My buddies are crushing it!!! These guys are the best. Henry is top for instruction and friendship. See you all soon out in Chino

[@derekdowns6275]

Chino field! I went to ground school there during the 1977-78 school year. Many fun memories...

[@keithward2521]

Thank you that was facinating, I didn't really know much about gyros but I can see their appeal now.

[@JackFelker]

I never wanted a plane. But I would love an ultralight plane.

[@garylester55]

Thank you for your videos. The gyro copter looks like fun. When you took off I felt that feeling Kyla would have felt, haha , I love it. It looks like fun flying in a gyro copter. Thank you for sharing your flight. Regards Gary 😊

[@paulburns4721]

I didn't know these aircraft had a way to spin up the rotors. I thought you had to rely on ground speed for the relative airflow to speed them up, or a manual spin. I guess I just never really looked into these before. Very nice video. 👍

[@AdventureAir]

Many of the catalog homebuilt kits were like that but a pre-rotator system has been in place for years.

[@423flyboy]

Would have loved to see a walk around. In not even sure what it looks like….

[@Merlin2634-m4d]

It really is an awesome little flying machine. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇸👍

[@ESSBrew]

I havent flown in 1.5 decades, but watching him slow down to zero just gave me a huge dropping feeling in my stomach!

[@AdventureAir]

That's like one of the most fun things to do in it!

[@Bill-iu7fn]

lots of fun what a great teacher she did very well too thanks

[@JetBlake-sv3gs]

I think I want to look into flying gyrocopters. I was always a little scared, but you make very valid points about their safety

[@npsit1]

Cool aircraft. And your passenger is easy on the eyes.

[@chefblair63]

So much fun to watch. I want to fly one 😊

[@thomasl2193]

Awesome, would love to have gotten into this when I was younger and still have an income job beyond social security income. Based on your video, I definitely would have been in the seat.

[@stinger4583]

Good job flying, Kyla. 🚁

[@robertheywood141]

Nice video once again! Its crazy these gyro's cost over $100k and the new ELA is $240k. You can buy a highly engineered and technologically advanced car for closer to $50k. Gyros need to gain in popularity and those prices are holding it back. Rotax is insanely expensive too. They're $40k+ just for the Rotax 915/916 engine.

[@maxsparks5183]

The fact that people charge $50,000.00 (and people pay it!!!) for a car is more insane than the cost of the gyros.

[@SOLDOZER]

A fully loaded pickup truck cost $100K now.

[@jamalrey7066]

i really enjoy his explanation, so precise and matter of fact but serious all around. Great Job to the daughter as well.

[@markbryan9989]

Love watching gyro videos! As a fixed wing pilot that hasn't flown in a few years, I am wondering about what is needed besides training to get qualified in the gyro. I have not kept my medical up to date. I assume I would need that first, right? I would want thorough instruction of course but does the 20 hour rule still apply? Sorry, so many questions! Looks like fun! Most of my hours (over 600) are in a C172 that I sold years ago.

[@AdventureAir]

You don't need a medical to get a sport pilot -gyroplane certificate. For the add on rating, as what you would be going for, we see pilots average between 10-15 hours of instruction before the check ride with one of our instructors.

[@mhw745]

Mark, like you I hadn’t flown in a long time. I took a lesson with Henry and,boy, was it great. Flying the gyro came”easy” for me and I think with 5 hours, I could pass a proficiency ride which all I would need with my commercial license. Go for it, Mark! It’s great fun.

[@markbryan9989]

@@AdventureAir Thank you for replying. I am on the east coast but if I get out your way, I will book some hours with you.

[@wheelie642]

I was never a pilot but I always admired the C172. I knew if I did ever get my license I could only afford a 152

[@elwaupo1]

Had the opportunity to fly one a few years back. I was a helicopter pilot and was amazed how much easier what I felt “safer” then the helicopters I was flying. So much simpler and easy to land!

[@kevintengvall4642]

That was very cool.

[@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop]

I took ground school when I was 17, and my first flight time, in a single engine cessna, my instructor told me to hold the stick with him to get the feel, then he let go and said you're flying it now...totally unexpected and scared the crap outta me...I regret not getting my license, but at the time, it was ridiculously expensive. over $100 an hour flight time, minimum wage was 3.35....maybe someday, but I like the look of the gyroplane, looks so easy.

[@AdventureAir]

And they're so much fun!

[@wiley0714]

I did training in the 915is Cavalon and it climbs like a beast. I think it's one of the coolest disciplines of flight outside of the powered parachute ;)

[@Kimdino1]

When he asked "What was the hardest thing?" my answer probably would have been "Realising it's over and walking away at the end of the flight".

[@tkarlmann]

Is this machine similar to the "Mad Max" Gyrocpter? If you say it is, then how come you didn't need to manually spin the rotor to take off, like in the movie? Are rotors on modern gyrocopter-rotors now powered?

[@AdventureAir]

Yes and yes

[@Mikexxx531]

What's the service ceiling for light gyroplanes? I live at high elevation and gusty winds are a factor here. I'd be very interested in a part 103 gyro if there's a strong one. I have experience in fixed wing aircraft.

[@AdventureAir]

The POH says 13,000 feet although we have reports of them above that with no issues.

[@Mikexxx531]

@@AdventureAir Thanks. Good to know!

[@crawford323]

What is typical of the maximum and minimum angles of rudder deflection which designers aim for?

[@robertmckinley2886]

Is it possible to safely make a vertical landing (with no forward motion) with no headwind? How much would the rate of decent be?

[@AdventureAir]

It depends on your definition of safely.

[@kavitaahuja5285]

Very knowledgeable for me. Thank you l like it . I want to fly it too that to pretty soon .❤

[@donaldcassity4217]

Wish you were closer to Tennessee.

[@gerardchapman8384]

I really enjoy watching,but I'm so afraid of heights I don't know if I could do this, thank you very much.

[@davidhewson8605]

Lovely flight . Cierva RIP . Thanks whirlygig mates ❤ Dave

[@LelleKidd]

Cierva has been dead for 88 years...

[@stevecrim4557]

Can you train in the Gyroplane for the sports license?

[@AdventureAir]

That's the most common license we train for

[@masonryjoe]

Love this, so how far and how fast can one of these go, could you go away for the weekend with some luggage and fly home ? I love this thing seems so versatile and easy to fly, I'm subbing and I liked !

[@brucevistad6618]

Same question?

[@AdventureAir]

Most of the models we fly have a range from 3 to almost 5 hours. You can fit an overnight bag in many of them, it just depends on the model.

[@windgods1414]

Wow, so if you're too high on final, you can just vertical descend, then recover for landing, awesome.

[@davidjones8070]

This would be great for photography.

[@DesertHomesteader]

Non-pilot here... How are gyroplanes affected by temperature? High winds? Do you need to worry about wake turbulence? Is it just a private pilot license or do you need other certifications?

[@AdventureAir]

They're affected by temperatures just as any other aircraft would be. It handles winds better than fixed wing because of the rotary wing. Turbulence isn't as severe in a gyro. In the US,.you can get a light sport pilot -gyroplane certificate with as little as 20 hours of instruction.

[@mendozaconsultation]

What is the diffrence between this Gyroplane and Motor Glider. IE: Licence,Safety features,rules.

[@Star-m4b6y]

It seems to have less stick shake than other gyros.

[@gyr5643]

Smashing.

[@donfreeman686]

Are these suitable for a cross country trip of 2000 miles?

[@AdventureAir]

We've ferry flown them from Maryland to California and from Florida to California multiple times.

[@tomo0008]

You make flying fun!!

[@robertbailey8444]

What’s the range speed and cost and do they make a four seater?

[@davidkingsley3244]

I was under the impression that the Blue Angels would regularly fly down to 36 inches apart. I'm not sure of the Thunderbirds, but my dad told me about one time the Thunderbirds were in close formation and because they were looking at their spacing, the lead pilot suffered a heart attack & the whole flight ended up flying into the ground.

[@rossfelton1955]

Very cool. I want one.

[@warren6172]

What’s the range on these?

[@AdventureAir]

About 400 miles

[@johannjohann6523]

Great Visibility. But I guess that's because there are no doors. lol. I didn't think these were till being made. I never see them around my local airport, and this is the first video to pop up on KZbin about them. Kinda cool. A little scary in the same way a roller coaster is? That's the whole point to the aircraft, be one with the wind and birds? But then again I think a Cessna is kinda scary even with doors. Because let's face it, I've seen aluminum foil thicker than the doors on a Cessna so I guess not as important as I am thinking. Which was aerodynamics. I'll have to check these out more, not real familiar with them. thanks for the video. pretty cool.

[@GalvestonGuy]

Nice!

[@larryburling5621]

I would like to know where I can get my sports pilots license from here around Eugene Oregon and how much it will cost along with the price for a gyroplane

[@AdventureAir]

Give us a call and we can get that information for you.. our website is AdventureAirla.com

[@herbertlaughlin2644]

Thanks!!! 😎

[@AdventureAir]

No problem!

[@KevinDulong]

Where about are you located and what does it cost to get your license?

[@AdventureAir]

We are in southern California. About an hour east of Los Angeles, 15 minutes from Ontario international airport, in Chino. If you want to get your sport pilot -gyroplane license, expect $7-8,000

[@Cybertruck_69]

What would a bird strike do to the rotor?

[@AdventureAir]

Stain it red until we washed it off

[@Falconofflight]

I definitely need one of those.

[@ictpilot]

Henry you should have told her for people that freak out we have the James Bond ejection seat option. 😂

[@WikkidDJ]

Gyros have come a long way. How much would one like the one in the video set you back? Dan

[@AdventureAir]

That one is for sale for around $100,000. Give us a call!

[@zoiemorrison]

What a great guy and a beautiful girl and gyro. Excellent video.

[@dman0044]

What is the diameter? of the rotor (50'-100')

[@DavidMounts]

Are there aerobatic capable? Could you imagine within a barrel roll or pulling a loop in one of those, that would be just COOL.

[@AdventureAir]

They are none that are aerobatic certified.

[@randallanthony1794]

What's the name of this particular gyro plane and company that manufactureres it?

[@AdventureAir]

AutoGyro Cavalon

[@randallanthony1794]

@@AdventureAir thank you,I looked at info.very interesting.

[@LelleKidd]

@@AdventureAir So it's a german built thing?

[@AdventureAir]

@@LelleKidd Yes, AutoGyro is a German company. They are factory built, FAA certified LSA gyroplanes. They can also be purchased in kit form and assembled as an experimental aircraft.

[@markwigdor7505]

How popular are these Gyroplanes and what is the approximate cost, being I find this to be extremely interested.

[@AdventureAir]

They are gaining in popularity as the industry gets more expensive. These are a more affordable way to learn to fly as well as own your own aircraft..we have new models available for as low as 75,000

[@LelleKidd]

In EU the Cavalon is about €120-140,000 ($130-150,000)

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

How much is the training?

[@AdventureAir]

Give us a call: 3105709390

[@arturomendoza2887]

What’s the price tag on these birds

[@AdventureAir]

Depends on what you want. Give us a call.

[@berniemccann8935]

I can see that a single-seater may have the advantage of, eg., endurance -- Is that correct ? I can see the advantage of the ultralight category, eg., different license -- Correct ? I hope that you would cover that some time. 😀

[@CowCalfguy]

which gyro were you flying?

[@AdventureAir]

AutoGyro Cavalon

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Can u send me a price list on models

[@AdventureAir]

Give us a call: 3105709390

[@Smoker140]

You may have changed my mind on my near future purchase. But let’s see the costs.

[@AdventureAir]

There are new models available under $100,000

[@hallowedmeadow4636]

Cool gyro. Where are people getting this youtube pilot voice. It reminds me of infomercial voice. If any of my cfis had that I would never become a pilot.

[@mindofmadness5593]

I would like to know how it might work for someone who is legally blind? Not sightless I have issues seeing things like Stop signs andlights. I can still technically drive I just cannot pass they vision test. Also can it do a cross country trip let's say NC to Texas?

[@AdventureAir]

Unfortunately, you have to have a driver license in order to obtain a sport pilot license.

[@mindofmadness5593]

@@AdventureAir Ahhh...Sigh. makes sense.

[@timothyleach6319]

I wonder what rate they dropping at with 0 forward speed?

[@QBRX]

I want one!

[@jerrysanders9101]

Great instructor and Kayla is superrrr cute🥰 🚁Let’s goooooo And wow.. if I were ever to buy a personal aircraft I’d buy one of these for sure 😊

[@sopiagotim]

What’s the cost?

[@AdventureAir]

For what?

[@sopiagotim]

Of that gyrocopter…

[@AdventureAir]

@@sopiagotim That one WAS for sale around $100,000. Shop around on Barnstormers.

[@kpec3]

After I watch this video, I'll be totally ready to fly! There's nothing else to learn! I'm going today! No need for instruction, I'm sure it's safe.

[@AdventureAir]

Good luck with that

[@wilfridotorres7872]

What is the range on this machine? They are so awesome.

[@AdventureAir]

350-400 miles.

[@antongruber5978]

Brilliant range ! Guess fuel consumption isn't too bad in comparison to a simple piper cherokee

[@AdventureAir]

+@antongruber5978 fuel burn is around 5-7 gph.

[@simon71991]

It seems kind of draft in the cabin. Is this normal. Other than it looks like a fun aircraft to fly. I m 70 yrs old. Can one my age get a license to fly

[@AdventureAir]

There are vents in the doors to let air in. Yes. If you qualify for a driver's license,.you can fly..

[@matttrafton2725]

As a help pilot I would miss hovering. Way better than plain.plane though.

[@deanfowlkes]

I was expecting this to be about gyrocopters under 254 pounds. 😅

[@WilliamBrower-p7o]

How sturdy is that tail

[@AdventureAir]

Very sturdy

[@THE_BaconPirate]

​@@AdventureAir being uneducated in this, can you explain why the tail is "bent" instead of straight? Is it simply for clearance?

[@AdventureAir]

@@THE_BaconPirate Yeah. It's easier to flare with the tail bent like that and it also places the tail plane in the path of the prop thrust better for more rudder authority. Magni gyros have straight tail booms. They require a flatter flare upon landing.

[@Lupacool]

I would love one, unfortunately, I got a D in my senior English class so… I pretty much screwed myself ever accomplishing anything

[@AdventureAir]

That's a bummer.

[@Kingdmctzn]

Can a person fly IFR in a gyroplane ?

[@AdventureAir]

There are no IFR certified gyroplanes in the USA.

[@Kingdmctzn]

@@AdventureAir I want one, what license/certificate is needed to fly a gyroplane ?

[@Kingdmctzn]

I’m in palm beach county Florida

[@AdventureAir]

@@Kingdmctzn The FAA requires a Light Sport Aircraft- Gyroplane Certification. On its own, 20 hours total are required. 15 hours of dual instruction, 5 hours of Solo flight. If you already have a PPL, you can get the add-on rating for gyroplane which you can expect 7-12 hours of instruction before checkride.

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

Cost for training?

[@AdventureAir]

Are you a ppl?

[@Kimdino1]

I like gliders because that engine sound so intrusively spoils the peace and calm of something lovely. If only they could do away with that NOISE it would be the PERFECT way to enjoy the day. So please hurry up and develop the electric autogyros!. Oh, and can you lend me the stacks of money needed, please.

[@Watson1]

Enjoyed the video. The only thing I question is why don’t you wind up your rotors in the run up bay. Instead of taxing out onto the runway, stopping and then winding them up. In the meantime no one can use the runway because you have blocked it. At our airport you would be told not to do that.

[@AdventureAir]

It takes 20-30 seconds to prerotate the rotors. This is a towered airport and they are familiar with our operation and space traffic accordingly. There's no inconvenience to anyone.

[@Primus54]

Unless told otherwise, commercial airliners typically take a good 20 seconds to line up, check instruments, and spool up for their takeoff run. 20-30 seconds to pre-rotate is hardly an inconvenience and rotating while taxiing presents a potential safety issue.

[@robertjoseph440]

How much do they cost?

[@AdventureAir]

There are new models starting below $100,000

[@cody3482]

Wow gyrocopter came a long way

[@antongruber5978]

Wünderbar ! This may be the route for wanna be flying dreamers ! Greetings from Süd Afrika . Where are you based ?

[@AdventureAir]

We are in the USA. Southern California, near Los Angeles.

[@randallanthony1794]

Cool

[@Belfast-lk8lx]

My only concern is that heavy vibrating throttle in the beginning………….

[@AdventureAir]

The throttle doesn't vibrate?

[@THE_BaconPirate]

​@@AdventureAir 🤔 maybe he meant the stick vibration?

[@XAirForcedotcom]

Kyla that’s just a blender without the bowl on top. You can make giant margaritas with it.

[@XAirForcedotcom]

I put so much money into flying on a computer using VR and high-end graphics, but I could’ve bought an airplane by now. Lol

[@XAirForcedotcom]

Don’t scare the cows or I will have tough steak and sour milk

[@XAirForcedotcom]

You’re lucky that your dad is involved with aircraft because my dad was involved with welding so my great enjoyment was getting to world quarter inch steel panels on the back of a truck as a base. Lol

[@XAirForcedotcom]

Hopefully the energy density of rechargeable batteries gets better because that looks like it would be a pretty good platform to make an electric vehicle. Because it auto rotates you wouldn’t have to have a parachute to have an extra layer of safety if you had a mechanical error

[@hwfranjr]

LET US KNOW WHEN THE WORKING GUY CAN AFFORD ONE LIKE WE DO A CAROR HOUSE,LOL

[@floridamike75]

No maneuvers or stunts??

[@jamesh3288]

How much

[@AdventureAir]

For what?

My question is what happens if something goes wrong? Like the one and only motor stops? What’s the glide rate? Or does it fall like rock? Little things like that

[@Cowdog1]

That glide beautifully. They are constantly in autorotation. They land very slowly.

@@Cowdog1 ok cool

[@gorandoreski]

Not true, really. They have glide ratio 3:1, which is better than heli autorotation, but Cessna 172 has 8:1. And Cessna has terrible drag. Cirrus SR22 has 10:1 glide. So, in short, if your engine stops over the area with no place to land, like city or sea, you are probably dead. You will be ok as long as you fly over the fields.

@@gorandoreski maybe a parachute of some kind might be a good idea.