First Gyrocopter Flight!

A true mix of the two things I love: Heli’s and Fixed wings! Join me on my first ever gyrocopter flight and enjoy the breathtaking views from this tiny little yellow bird!
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[@larrymangold1048]

The gyro-smile! I love it when people who don't understand gyros when I take them flying, and then I land and see their big smile. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@russelllmetcalf]

Your smile is infectious. Your love for flying is genuine. Well done.

[@lorendjones]

Gyros rock. I’ve flown fixed wing for 46 years but my little gyro provides me my best flying fixes these days!!

[@Mrpansing]

I like the fact that you love all forms of aviation. Anything that gets me in the air is fine with me.

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

So glad you enjoyed flying the Gyroplane and in this video you've hopefully dispelled a few fears and myths that people have about them, I have absolutely loved flying mine.

[@PilotBambi]

I truly loved it! I hope more people realize how cool gyro's are 😁

[@basecom70]

Beautiful shots over the water.

[@andrewhenry1738]

Awesome to finally see you enjoying the gyro! I am a gyro pilot of an open cockpit MTO Sport in Canada. I very much enjoy the sequels of unexpected delight from my passengers. One of aviation’s still hidden gems. Enjoy!

[@PilotBambi]

That's so cool! agreed, I had so much fun in the gyro!

[@ChrisSchroth]

Amazing video and an amazing teacher, too. So calm, polite and knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing.

[@ce17ec]

If it was 50 % as much fun as it looked like it was, it was still awsome. I could imagine this is something that you would like to do as fun hobby the rest of your life. Although then you need such a beautifull landscape in your neighbourhood to triples the fun!

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hi Bambi, This is such a lovely Grycropter Flight to fly in the sky. That is a nice, new experience for you Bambi. I love it

[@lucypretorius972]

Best posts ever... thank you for sharing treasures

[@skyfoxgirodon5839]

👍I lived 12 years in South Africa 20 years ago and it is very nice to see people flying there with the same M16 I fly with in France now.

[@lescobrandon2202]

There is some weirdly unique and awesome feeling in this video.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

This is the BEST video I have ever seen on gyrocopters. I was amazed it could fly sideways. And you were a hoot with the appropriate squeals of delight...as a proxy for my experience :-) I have been around gyros, but have never gotten to fly in one. What beautiful area too.

[@jaredwatney]

Ahh Louis. Always makes me have a little laugh. Nice video Rosita. See ya soon

[@PilotBambi]

Haha what a great guy hey! Thanks Jared!

[@juliocristofani6688]

¡ Maravilloso aparato ! Muy versátil . Felicitaciones.

[@peterellison2220]

Every time I see a gyrocopter, I think to myself "that machine is not meant to fly" - an incredible mix of a helicopter and airplane!

[@d.jensen5153]

Spectacular scenery and maneuverability! But the best 12 seconds of the whole video were the first 12 seconds.

[@alexmills6086]

Looks great fun, reminds me of great holidays in Cape Town. Was worried his phone was gonna fall out of his chest pocket in flight!

[@andreschapero]

Fantastic !

[@laurosaldana]

Wow! You just flying everything!😄

[@PilotBambi]

Haha yesss got a whole bucket list! 😄

[@_Jarro_]

Gyrocopters are so fascinating type of aircrafts, mainly beacuse that how it works. It's amazing that rotor still spins by air even at low airspeed. I think that the best gyros are the one which have open cabin like this one.

[@lucypretorius972]

You give me hope in my country...

[@perulez]

I can't say what exited me the most. The stunning view all over that area of south africa or this versatile gyro copter. I'm glad you took the risk and went over to south africa. And specially you let us share in your adventures. Please continue sharing your experiences and the beautiful country

[@ica0074]

i had an ear to ear smile when you had the low level coastal flight, that was breathtaking :D

[@PilotBambi]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video!! 😁

[@Michal_Wlodarczyk2100]

Congratulations on your new experience as a pilot in a gyroplane. 😁 Marvellous landscapes in South Africa.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Looks like fun!

[@Wayman_Simmang]

So cool!!

[@ColinGray42]

My old digs. Great video. Louis was very good to me great runway to operate from.

[@mitchr482]

Right next to one of our companies hangers, a guy has 3 gyros (Flies almost every day, only seen him taxi) and never even knew how they flew or anything about them till today... I've worked there for almost 3 years! Thanks for sharing!

[@DoubleDawgDare]

Great video and wonderful to see your channel growing so quickly - Congratulations! Your video reminded me of flying over areas of South Florida and the Bahamas - Just gorgeous views with the light blue water. Safe flying and keep the videos coming.

[@FishbowlCraig]

Louis is a Fantastic Instructor. And Len Klopper at Morningstar is one of the country's leading Gyro Instructors.

[@ambastha09]

wow amazing..really fun to watch

[@allwortht]

Would love to try this!

[@markauble3928]

Thank you for sharing your adventures Rosita! 👍

[@PilotBambi]

Glad you like my videos!!

[@patrickmaartense7772]

I flew in a gyrocopter as a passenger in the mid 80"s soo much fun indeed.

[@Novadean1]

On the Ciclic stick it's like a R 22....... ?

[@ikay2102]

You were so happy 😊 Nice flight

[@lindylou9792]

Absolutely a beautiful view of the coast!!! Can't get that low in a Cessana!!😉Thanks Bambi!!

[@PilotBambi]

South Africa is such a gorgeous place to fly!

[@zanahoriojandropelirroji1562]

Woooow, finally! I was waiting for it! :)

[@PilotBambi]

Sorry it took a while!! I'm so happy I could finally share it, such a memorable flight 😄 more exciting content coming soon!

[@johngraham4710]

This chick is awesome ... living life to the extreme... the turns in the sky would of made me pass out lol

[@chuckles470s9]

Hi everyone from Phoenix Az. Really enjoy your videos pilot Bambi👍

[@PilotBambi]

Thankyou so much!

[@grahamnash9794]

Simply fantastic.

[@PilotBambi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marccretten]

Anyone that has not been in a Gyro needs to go up for a flight, its very different to Fixed wing and rotary. SO much fun

[@2008Dru]

Wow love this video

[@gregvos8599]

Fantastic video, showing have much fun you can have in a gyro! At no stage was there any danger this pilot is a highly respected CFI 👍

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks! He truly is!

[@beverleypettit3577]

Does one have to have a PPL to fly a Gyro ? What training is necessary ?

[@andrewmcnally5167]

What a fantastic experience ,maybe one day 😉

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Amazing views from the 360 camera 🎥. Beautiful blue skies. 💙🔵 We have low lying cloud's, rain, damp and cold 🥶 here in Ireland at the moment. It's a bit like a motorbike in sky. Lol 😆

[@Rob2]

Runway 26 is basically just a country road with 2 figures at the end, right?

[@PilotBambi]

Yep😂 there even a small road passing through it hahaha

[@Jas23380]

@@PilotBambi hahahahaahahaha love the runway....I will be the controller next flight

[@GaryLaaks1]

ZU XYZ you are clear to take off no 2 after the donkey car currently on the runway.

[@beverleypettit3577]

@@GaryLaaks1 😂😂😂

[@ld5954]

Looked like so much fun!!! Thanks for sharing the excitement!!!😊👍

[@PilotBambi]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerardoh5365]

Looks like fun. The views were beautiful.

[@PilotBambi]

South Africa is such a beautiful place to fly!

[@sveinfarstad3897]

Bambi have fun in air, love it :-)

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks!!

[@footey7670]

That looked super 😎!! Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻👏🏻🇨🇦

[@PilotBambi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@renelioeanjie1485]

Hahaha Yes is a wired but nice feeling. You feel always the lift of the main rotor. My friend took me up. I WAS SO NERVOUS. ( I had flown in helis, Jets, gliders) after 5 minutes I just enjoyed the ride. Until he decided to autogyro for a landing. 🙈🙈🙈🙈.

[@bradpepper]

That was pretty cool Bambi. Really enjoyed it.

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks!!

[@UltraLightSP]

Just casually watching out for lions in your gyrocopter

[@PilotBambi]

😂

[@ColinGray42]

Louis’ dry humour. Of course there are lions.

[@aarmanbhaiyasyed9589]

Armaan

[@ratbag_gaming6282]

I love your channel as much as I love aviation

[@PilotBambi]

Thankyou!!

[@ratbag_gaming6282]

@@PilotBambi and thank you for the amazing video it’s like a birthday present as my birthday is tomorrow

[@marklohmann6267]

Looks like great fun. Like the music too.

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks 👍

[@lvmypepper]

Such an amazing experience.

[@diogeneslantern18]

Yay South Africa 🙆🏻‍♂️

[@peterclark8208]

An Airline pilot for 30 plus years … l NEVER EVER wanted to fly in a Gyrocopter …until NOW!!!! 😂Thanks 😊

[@curtislangwell5410]

Missouri here... as always I super enjoy your videos...keep them comming.... :)

[@PilotBambi]

So happy you like them! Cheers from Cape Town 😄

[@rbnhood39]

I would love to have one of those gyrocopters . Looks like a lot of fun.

[@steverowe1662]

Did my Sting RG rating with Louis a couple of months ago... Great instructor...

[@PilotBambi]

Thats awesome!

[@santi1959]

Really great and fantastic video Rosita. :-)

[@daverotors]

I'm sooo tempted to get my own Gyrocopter this summer, after finishing my PPL(H). Was able to get an introductory flight last year and had the biggest grin on my face the whole time :D

[@markvine3814]

A small autogyro was used by German U-Boats to spot shipping. No engine, just towed behind the submarine.

[@jamesbrown3358]

Great!! More gyrocopter content!!

[@dancanny4878]

Another great video of the West Coast and looked liked real fun. :) Gives a different perspective of the gyrocopter and how safe it can be. Enjoyed the brrr when he was talking...very pronounced for the people in the Malmsbury area of the western Cape.

[@chetmyers7041]

4:05 Good thing Pilot Bambi is wearing a face shield, or she might swallow some insects with that gaping GRIN of JOY!

[@ce17ec]

And Rosita is flying another spectacular flying object! What's more on your bucked list ? Btw, I loved that "runway" Flinstone style. Even with a real runway number ......

[@williamaylmer2194]

Amazing! Gotta have one. 😁 And thanks for sharing Rosita.

[@PilotBambi]

Glad you enjoyed it!!😄

[@marenc]

Wow vette shots boven het water🤩 Mooie video Roos 💜

[@PilotBambi]

Dankjewel Maren! 💜

[@ericmirza9497]

How does the phone and pen stay in position in the shirt pocket?

[@joeroscillo4015]

That looked like such a fun ride!! Great 360 camera view!! You fly it like a pro!! Didn't think they could turn so tight!! Your probably ready for your solo!!

[@fishnchips7823]

So cool!

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks!!😎

[@andersongeorge4653]

The old man he’s an Afrikaans😎 cool!

[@henrih3080]

I will visit Southafrica for sure one day !

[@peterfrenzel1826]

wow, great landing PB, looks like a lot of vibration in the control stick, maybe its just the camera. Keep the excellent videos coming.

[@dvukovic]

Anyone else got disturbed when he raised his hand and waved? I fully expected bloodbath

[@tiqo8549]

I was worried about her hair flying towards the engine and (maybe) rotorshaft ?

[@PilotBambi]

@@tiqo8549 luckily my hair isn't that long!

[@tiqo8549]

@@PilotBambi Gelukkig niet! Maar ik had wel even zweethandjes toen ik het zag! 😅

[@beverleypettit3577]

@@tiqo8549 Me too...

[@markaprill6501]

Optical illusion.....many feet of clearance between hand or her hair and rotor. If his arm was 11 feet long.......

[@mikercflyer7383]

That was awesome looks like a blast.

[@Wheeze_NL]

Cool vehicle! I never considered how different from a helicopter it is! Thank you for the video!

[@marcosroldan440]

That machine looks fun to fly!! Is also called Autogiro. Nice to see you Bambi!!!

[@PilotBambi]

It was lots of fun, highly recommend it! 😁

[@cjeremie]

I own a magni m16, beautiful machine.

[@gtrplr778]

Enjoy your channel, just got my sub. Very well done. Keep 'em flying!

[@johanpienaar3683]

Looks like great fun, must try this

[@PilotBambi]

I could highly recommend it!!

[@mikecoffee100]

Been so Long Pilot Bambi Good to see more videos and Hello From Vancouver BC

[@PilotBambi]

Hi there!! Glad you enjoy the videos, more to come!

[@bunkabob1]

I recently discovered your channel and I LOVE your videos. You have such a positive attitude and you do a GREAT job of editing your videos. Your boyfriend is a lucky guy!

[@eliasrodriguez4179]

Very nice experience!

[@schmonyon]

all aircraft is the safest if you have a proper training, you cant say one is safer than the other. weve had a few deaths here in aus from gyrocopters

[@jimcripps3612]

Nice video and I even liked the music(this time). Gyrocoptors are quite popular in the UK . Regards, Jim in NI UK

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks Jim!

[@charlesmorello5641]

I've discovered this channel too late.... time to watch all the other videos

[@RobertdeKraker]

Haha dat is zooooo vet!! Als de situatie weer wat beter is en ik kan weer eens naar Kaapstad, weer ik wat er op het verlanglijstje staat 🤩🤩 thanks voor de leuke video!

[@PilotBambi]

Echt een aanrader!!

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice video, very enjoyable experience

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Perfecte nieuwe 360 graden camera

[@cdesbois]

Nice video. Thx

[@PilotBambi]

Glad you liked it!

[@xyay4121]

I enjoy your videos immensely. Are visits to The Aircraft Factory or Jonkers in your future?

[@ryanvlogs2255]

Wij houden van u Bambiii❤️❤️

[@henrih3080]

Amazing video !

[@PilotBambi]

Thanks!

[@automotivesiblings6595]

Wow!