Your thoughts about Gyroplanes...

[martymayes]

Marty... yes, I do plan to add three chapters to the book. Hot Air Ballooning, Gyroplanes and Airpark Life will be the subjects. Thank you for saying you would be willing to read the book whether it's an update or a totally new one. That means a lot to me.

Best,
John

Well John, there is a stipulation. You'll have to agree to sign the book I buy....lol.

[Chris In Marshfield]

I'd *love* to fly a gyro! The Magni is high on my "awesome list". M16 and M22 have me drooling!

Sadly, my AOPA ADD insurance specifically calls out experimental rotorcraft as a disqualifying event in case of loss of life or limb. That's unfortunate .

Sure doesn't keep me from wanting to put myself in one, though!

~Chris

[Hal Bryan]

Sadly, my AOPA ADD insurance specifically calls out experimental rotorcraft as a disqualifying event in case of loss of life or limb. That's unfortunate .

Hey Chris -

AOPA's insurance may rule them out...but ours doesn't.

I'm just sayin'...

http://eaa.org/insurance/

-Hal

[Hal Bryan]

This is a multi-question post with something for everyone...

1. Wondering how many people here fly gyroplanes?
2. If yes, do you fly under part 103 or do you hold a certificate for gyros?
2. Are readers familiar with the newer aircraft in this category like the Magni M16 or the Autogyro MTO?
3. What are your conceptions of gyroplanes and would you ever consider learning to fly one?

Thanks,
John

And, in answer to the original poster's questions:

1. I have about a half hour in an RAF 2000, and would love to do more and get the add-on, etc.
2. N/A.
3. Very much so.
4. I find them fascinating, and largely underrated. See #1 above.

[Chris In Marshfield]

Hey Chris -

AOPA's insurance may rule them out...but ours doesn't.

I'm just sayin'...

http://eaa.org/insurance/

-Hal

Great to know Thanks for the heads up!

~Chris

[Bill Gratriex]

Why are there no gyro instructors in Northern Ca. Or. or Nevada ?.
Seems like here all in the east or Texas.

[martymayes]

Why are there no gyro instructors in Northern Ca. Or. or Nevada ?.
Seems like here all in the east or Texas.

I agree Bill, lack of machines and instructors is a problem for a lot of people.

[zaitcev]

Why are there no gyro instructors in Northern Ca. Or. or Nevada ?.
Seems like here all in the east or Texas.

A dealer of Sportcopter is in Oregon, they provide training. It may be closer for you from Norcal.

[Skyhook]

Ray has me laughing still.

I am intrigued and fascinated by gyros, but a while back I recall some problem with gyros and the FAA. Seems like the FAA was 'down' on manufactured versions particularly if they were 'ferrin'.
Dunno.

[Cfibob]

John, briefly...
1. There are more gyro pilots being made everyday.
2. I hold a commercial and CFI for gyroplane.
3. Very familiar with the 'modern' gyroplanes.
4. Getting about 350 hrs/yr. in gyroplanes.

Instructors are out there. PRA has a list of some instructors and types of machines they teach in. There is such a vast diversity in types...from the 'tube and lawn chair' open machines to the high end side by side European imports. Get training in the 'type' of aircraft you want to fly. Even better...get training in make and model.