Help with Entry-Level Gyrocopters

[jesicasharma]

Hello everyone

I am new to gyrocopters and am now planning to buy the first one. I have read some online articles but am not satisfied with these instructions.
I hope I found the right information.
First of all, I'm curious about the training process.
What can I expect when learning to fly a gyrocopter?
I'll be happy if someone suggests a training program,

Thank you in advance for your efforts

 

[GyroChuck]

This is rather old. But it should give you an idea about Gyro's.

 

[Abid]

Hello everyone

I am new to gyrocopters and am now planning to buy the first one. I have read some online articles but am not satisfied with these instructions.
I hope I found the right information.
First of all, I'm curious about the training process.
What can I expect when learning to fly a gyrocopter?
I'll be happy if someone suggests a training program,

Thank you in advance for your efforts

Hi Jessica:
You can expect to travel unless you happen to live in LA or Austin or Tampa or Pensacola.
If you are not already a pilot (for airplanes or trikes or helicopters), expect 35 to 40 hours. Minimum is 20 hours for Sport Pilot but unless you are superhuman, average is not going to favor that. If you get done in less than 35 to 40, that's great but be realistic. You will likely have to make two trips of one week each and maybe 3 to finish.
You did not state where you are located but you can go to PRA website and see where instructors are located. Note that a lot of instructors are not necessarily active so you will have to call around. Price for instruction on average is $230/hour. If you need solo hours, you are likely to have to purchase a gyroplane to solo in. If you are a private pilot and adding on Rotorcraft/Gyroplane as a Sport Pilot, you don't necessarily need solo hours. You go from being trained by a CFI to a second CFI for a checkride to proficiency to get the rating added.