Hello all!

[dannymcgovern]

I am a new to the world of rotor craft. I the last few weeks I have done a lot of research on the net on all aspects of the machine amazing how it has been in the background for so long. Fantastic machines. Way to go. Living in Ireland being wet and windy a cabin is a must. I am looking at a budget under 30K euros for an enclosed unit. The Sparrowhawk second hand looks good. Also like the ufo-helithruster, but was hoping to see amphibious versions. I am interested in rotor wing design. Any keen dudes out there that can point me in the right direction. Great site! glad to see there are people out there that can use their brains more than their wallet. Got a wealthy cousin interesting in buying a top of the range Gyro. Any suggestions help apreciated. Thanks

Slan(health)

Danny

[Friendly]

Welcome to the forum,
We had a young man in Louisiana who went back to Ireland. His name was Eddie Buxton I believe. He flew helos and was a CFI. There probably are not that many gyro pilots in Ireland. Sportcopter, Magni, Butterfly line, and Dominators are good places to start. I don't hear much about the Air Command anymore, but the new ones fly well also.

[scottessex]

Got a wealthy cousin interesting in buying a top of the range Gyro. Any suggestions help apreciated. Thanks

Slan(health)

Danny


Hmmm, A Xenon comes to mind. http://www.xenongyroplanes.com/

[Brent_Brown]

Scott he said 30K euros not 60.

[scottessex]

But he said he had a wealthy cousin. :) I thought he wanted the lower priced gyro for himself.

[Resasi]

Hi Danny, yes it is a strange new wonderful niche world in aviating.

Only a newcomer to autogyreening myself but have come across another gentleman from Ireland this last two weekends who comes over and down to Henstridge near Yeoville in the SW of England for instruction with Tony Melody. First name Jim and I appologise for forgetting his last. Seems a long way to come however it seems he does due the shortage of instructors over there. I believe he has two gyro's of his own one a single and one possibly an RAF.

You will find a wealth of information here together with a community that is both knowledgable and supportive. I was surprised at just how small the gyro community is but there are some interesting and hugely experienced people on these forums. I wish you well in your quest.

Having been a seaplane pilot and instructor my own advice would be to stick to the land autogyros until you are reasonabley experienced. There would seem to be quite enough variables on land to keep you busy for a while yet before adding in the multitude more in the aquatic versions.

[kitin]

welcome...i'm also new to the forum...so hi to all...hehhe

[dannymcgovern]

Thanks for all your replys!
I need to contact those irish guys so I can actually get flying. Nothing loke the real thing! Resasi if you or anyone knows a phone number/contact for Tony Melody or Irish flyers can you send me a personal message,pm. Great forum. Thanks again. Slan.

[Resasi]

Danny check your PM's have just sent details for Tony.

All the best, Leigh

[Arnie Madsen]

Scott he said 30K euros not 60.

Wait for a while Danny, the way the Euro is gaining value lately your currency will buy more and more. The Euro is destined to be the world currency standard and maybe this is the start of the pendulum swing toward it.

Also , your government made a smart move some time ago by reducing taxes as well as corporate taxes and I understand the Ireland economy is booming now as more corporate offices are moving your way etc.

Hopefully these trends will allow you to buy the gyro of your dreams. Hopefully Canada & US currencies don't get kicked around too much .... we have dreams too. :o Best of luck

Greetings from Canada
Arnie Madsen
Bell 47 G2