Magni M16 Gyroplane review for farming

[@cjeremie]

i have the m16 912, absolutely love it. I was trained in it and purchased it at 300hrs. have flown from the east coast to west coast, and up through northern australia. flew the m16 recently on a solo 4 month camping trip without any issues.

[@agventures1001]

Thanks for sharing

[@everlast2658]

Great review, thanks

[@peredavi]

I’m buying a Sportcopter M2 . Just waiting for final engine test with a different engine from Rotax 915. Considering AeroMomentum 140HP. Turbo. Going to be based in Wyoming. 5200ft.MSL. Density altitudes in summer 6500’ SportCopter sells to many Australian cattle stations. SportCopter has a full castor nosewheel so less problem with landing a little crabbed.

[@agventures1001]

Sounds like a nice machine. Enjoy!

[@jimmys3983]

I, too, have done my money on the Sportcopter M2. Never to be seen again. US$20 000 deposit. Gone.

[@peredavi]

@@jimmys3983 $20,000 deposit? That is not the deposit number. The M2 is in production. I am assembling mine next month.

[@lebaawkamuom4772]

Where did you train to fly gyrocopter? How long and how much to train for pilot with gyros? Excellent explanation and I am interested 👍

[@agventures1001]

Hi there, I suppose it depends what country you are from and the laws pertaining to training etc. I would say around 20 -50 hours to go solo depending on your age and skill level.

[@detdet3871]

I am sure this is a very good tool in combating the rampant farm invasions and also for stock theft.

[@agventures1001]

Yes, absolutely. Its an extremely valuable tool. Especially here in south africa with regards to stock theft.

[@lorendjones]

Was there a particular reason for choosing the Magni? I recently learned in the M16 and loved it, but am finding a variety of tandem machines for sale and would like to learn why people chose their specific model.

[@agventures1001]

Yes, Magni has n good track record on reliability and stability for many years. That being said, there are some good alternatives out there. Best to fly them and see what you like best.

[@ajmey158]

Baie nice video. Insiggewend. Nog altyd nuuskierig. Hoe vergelyk n gyro in Turbulensie teenoor n ligte sport vliegtuig? As hy goed is in hoë wind behoort hy turbulensie soos n champ te vat. Want warm dae hier in Suid Afrika is darm maar glad nie lekker in n ligte vaste vlerk nie.

[@agventures1001]

Aj, heeltemal reg. Gyros hanteer turbulensie ongelooflik goed agv die lae "wing loading" en ja, heelwat beter as 'n ligte vaste vlerk vliegtuig.

[@ajmey158]

@@agventures1001 baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Geniet die kanaal baie.

[@tugs.t]

Hi, Have you ever made hang test? If yes, how many degrees?

[@agventures1001]

@@tugs.t sorry. Never did that

[@gerritcoetzee9075]

I did do and pass my academic helicopter 🚁 license, but did not proceed to the practical qualification since I don't feel comfortable in air turbulence and especially air pockets. ( over and above the cost of ownership). What is the feeling and reaction of the gyro in air pocket conditions? Maybe a gyro is an option again. Second question: many speak of safety. A client of mine was 1 of 7 friends who owned gyros. 5 was killed in accidents, so my client sold his. I also had an insurance broker friend who owned one, and had 3 accidents - but that is much attributable to pilot error. Can gyros then really be said to be safe with such statistics?

[@agventures1001]

Hi Gerrit. Hoe gaan dit? Thanks for commenting...😀 If you dont feel comfortable in turbulance its best you dont fly😅. Gyros do handle turbulance very well though. I find it hard to believe the story of 5 out of 7 friends being killed in gyro accidents. Are you sure? But I suppose its possible . But I wont blame it on the gyro. Gyros are safe; period... Its human error and sometimes stupidity in most cases that cause accidents. As the saying goes: You get old pilots and you get bold pilots. But you dont get old bold pilots😄

[@gerritcoetzee9075]

Hi @@agventures1001 , Dit gaan goed dankie. Is ek seker van die 5 uit 7 gyro sterftes? Kan nooit seker wees van hoorsê getuienis nie. Dankie vir die advies van "bly eerder weg van turbulensie". 😊