Hi Tony, would I be right in guessing that you are, or are planning to train yourself to
fly a gyro?
If so, I can give a certain amount of guidance, having trained myself(by the Bensen method) to fly my own machine.
It can be done, and safely, but only by the exercise of a good bit of patience, perseverance, and self-discipline.
If I have guessed wrong, no worries.
Your 'on the step' analogy is not correct, but I can see why you might think that.
It is more complex than that, which is why rotor handling on takeoff is so important.
It's not difficult, but IS a technique to be learned.