This man built all his own flying machines. I just love to see Ken Wallis in action, he died in 2013 what a loss RIP sir.

Back in the late 70's. I contacted Wing Cmdr Wallis for help and advice in building an auto gyro as part of a school project. He couldn't have been more helpful He invited me to see his collection which included a personal demonstration of him flying. He didn't suffer fools , however he was a most generous, talented engineer, inventor and a real Gent. We kept in touch until his death. R.I.P

When I was doing my autogyro training, I had a long conversation with Wing Commander Wallis. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable man and a true gentleman.

God bless that old man.. Courage and bravery that has long been lost

He lived more of a life during one the most dangerous times of this generation serving his country and well beyond, we can assume Ken had learned many lessons with experience to balance risk and opportunity. So many of these characters push the envelope and take chances not to develop science or other, but have inspired others to challenge their boundaries and live. The important thing here is to remember Ken took those chances and lived a very full life happy doing exactly what he wanted to do, I feel sure many could only dream of being so satisfied you just need a pulse.

His confidence on his control , Skills and HW Design is awesome....

He was an outstanding man with a past career to boot with an amazing machine as well.

Great man , great pilot , I am taking my hat off . Wanted to build one myself back in early sixties , never finished the project of my dreams . Girls and young women killed it . Never ever stopped regarding it . Wishing you all , one day you fly a gyrocopter , fly like a bird 🐦

If you like the video, check out my facebook link in the video description for photos of the day when we visited him at his house/workshops.He's an amazing bloke. Only just added the link so I hope this works out ok for you.

I've had the pleasure of meeting and chatting to Ken many times. A true gent. RIP

Grandioso, una proesa para una persona de su edad. Un ejemplo de motivación para los jóvenes no detenerse en el camino hacia el éxito.

Peter from Family Guy would now say, "Now am gonna fly this plane hence making me look like a witch on a broom!"👻👻 Beautiful engineering.. Just beautiful!!❤❤❤💪

Powerful engine to lift such a heavy set of balls.

What a champion.I take my hat off to this amazing man.I have an RC gyro copter and it's not the type of aircraft I usually fly.I have a rule.if it doesn't have a wing I don't fly it.my dad who passed away a few years ago was in the Royal Australian Airforce.he was a door gunner in a UH-1 in Vietnam.he also became a commercial heli pilot.as a kid he would drag me around Australia to test fly every helicopter u could imagine but his true love was the Huey.Great to see this video reminds me of my father who was 69 when he passed away and the only reason he didn't fly in his last year's was medical reasons.he was terminally ill with kidney failure.but I made sure before he died he got to fly one more time in his beloved Huey.it was a very special event with 3 ships in tight formation over the RAAF air base.memories I'll keep for ever.

My respect to this gentleman! It really is a shame that gyros haven’t saturated the aviation world. They have a proven track record for being safe, economical, and scaleable. One company in the USA built a demonstrator powered by a Rolls Royce turboprop engine. And of course there was the Fairey Rotodyne.

I watched it a long time ago on a different account, now I watched it again this day and this year 2024, so happy to be able to reminisce about that time, it was very beautiful until now🎉🎉🎉

I too met him last year with a mate of mine at his house, signed my book, dvd, got a post card etc etc, top bloke and a true gent!

Simplemente lo admiro,este es un piloto de verdad...el mejor que he visto hasta hoy,extraordinario despegue,un pilotage desenvuelto sin sobresaltos,una exibicion de total control del aparato, y su aterrizaje corto ,relajado,preciso,sin vacilaciones una persona que sabe lo que hace,un autentico veterano del aire,mis respetos señor Comandante Comodoro Ken Wallis .1916-2013.Q.E:P.D.

Absolutely incredible, my hero ,learn from the old and wise not from the dare and young.

👌🏻 He is inspiration for current generation.

Yes a truly remarkable wonderful warm welcoming man in his nineties for you people viewing from far away places. I have been to his place a few times always admires his welcome and talent. Well done Ken and thanks. Wil D.

that man is my new hero - awesome flight!

He really has confidence in what he is doing

Inspiring teacher in Avionics..RIP..Mr Ken..

A big hero of mine too. He let me sit in 'Little Nellie' after he performed in it at the Biggin Hill Air Fair back in 1967. I was an Air Cadet on Crowd Line Duty. He had just come back from Japan after filming sequences for 'You Only Live Twice'. Such an approachable, polite, friendly guy.

What a wonderful guy Ken was. They don't make em like that anymore.

Oh man, it looks took scary. Imagine how badass he would have been in his youths.

A real inspiration 🥰

A wonderful, down to earth and extremely talented man. Also designed and made the first slotcar track

At this age it's really a great job. My sincere salute to this gentleman.

One of the best videos I've seen.

Those who have met him in person are real lucky ones... What a genius man... 👏

Watching the take off on this video was impressive too me, I was not expecting any aggressive moves from a pilot his age.

What a man.! I met him once in Enniskillen N. Ireland. An amazing aerobatic pilot. I don't know how he flew that gyro without any goggles. I'd say he had very watery eyes when he landed R.I.P. Ken.

I've seen this man before.what a wonderfull brain at is age.We can all learn something like this to prospered in later life.Well done sorry never give up

1977 Queens Jubilee, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This man frightened us all to death. Whizzing up and down the River Trent in Little Nellie of James Bond Fame. Brilliant.

You're in the presence of greatness: this is the guy who doubled for Sean Connery/James Bond. He is the creator and pilot of "Little Nellie" in "You Only Live Twice." I still dream of building one because of that film. Thanks for posting it!

Doesn’t need glasses, helmet or radio it’s all BS stuff. What an awesome soul. R.I.P.

Imagine laughing at his walking speed on road and all the sudden he comes out flying out of nowhere.

Amazing, good job.

Meu Deus... Que máximo esse passeio nesse avião... ✈🛩

I love these videos of Ken Wallis. I'm sorry he's gone. I've always loved aviation and my first experience with getting my feet off the ground was being towed down the runway in Dorris, CA 1983 or thereabouts. Volkswagen Beetle pulling a Benson gyrocopter down the runway. It was so intuitive... Thanks Guy for that experience!

Looks like a hell of a lot of fun! Either that or a good way to get your head chopped off! Good on that fearless man.

What a flying magician up there! 😄 Prize winner! 💥👌

Very amazing, looks like fun!! Great Man.

Imagine being 95 and flying like that. RIP and godspeed.

Really we should appreciate that confidence ❤️

The West has always been adventurous, innovative and fearless.... salutes 🙏

...and THAT boys and girls, is how you do THAT! Splendid!

Amazing! And most other people of his age would just go out for a little stroll.

This is the defination of Life 🙏

I grew up with the bensen gyrocopter poster on my wall. Seeing this old man fly one gives me hope that someday I might still have one. There's still some film left in the camera. Cross your fingers.

Men of his age and intellect are the ones that put Great into Great Britian, RIP.

One can only hope to be this awesome!

Hats off..!!! At this age flying 🙏

Good job, what engine he use? Sorry if my english language still ugly

I thought ok this is going to be a nice smooth ride may hover over the ground a few ft. Make a slow circle around the yard. Boy was I wrong

Love this, thanks for sharing this video

Beautiful flying .that's called Tallent and experience

This man, Ken Wallis, never let age slow him down !!!! Fired his machine up and away he "flew!"

awsome ...my new hero.......hats off u mr pilot....

That looks so much fun

So is this a cross between a gyrocopter and a helicopter? I thought the main rotor on a gyrocopter was unpowered. Can this take off vertically?

Hello my friend from Vietnam is very good

That was great...thanks!! Really an amazing guy!

Amazing he got off the ground with balls of steel that big.

An amazing and incredibly talented man

OMG .. an Amazing Craft .. unbelievable , precise engineering ⚠️ ⚠️ 👍

One of the easiest plane to fly. Easy to build too. The gyroplane. It will even land you safely when youn engine fails up in the air.

Flyin like a boss!!!!

Genuis man At the Take off time i see the brilliant and scientist person those have fulfil their experiment seriously amazing ✌✌‼

This man is legend.

i got a postcard of little nellie and also it came with a screw from little nellies engine

My dream of a lifetime. Remained a dream.

Salute bro for such inspiring driving experience

Wonderful .can this available for everyone

A real gent. He was a good friend of my grandparents and once let me sit in Little Nellie when I was 10. Told me I could come back to have a go when I was old enough. Never did unfortunately. The last of a

Esse homem merece um like só pela coragem

I was afraid just watching! Well done man!

Does this use regular fuel or do all these apparatus use 'airplane fuel'?

A truly magnificent man in his flying machine.

He definitely know how to fly amazing

This is the coolest video on KZfaq. Age is just white hair for some people.

He believes himself than others. Hats off sir.

Showing the snags how it's done...look ma,no hands haha!...no glasses,no helmet, heck,who needs a seat belt?..🤣😂..

that would be funny if he just flew off into the horizon !

Классный автожир! Интересно бы узнать как работает механизм раскрутки несущего винта?

wow this is amazing, can it be mass produced

вот это дед, в таком возрасте и так летать, это заслуживает восхищение и уважение, благодарю за полёт и видео !

Чувство восхощения охватывает, глядя на Кена Уоллис и желание подражать! Вечная слава и память великому пилоту-изобретателю!

What is the safety in this copter. Roter is right above his Head, if any flying object comes above the roter then Its suction might throw the object on him.

He nuts 😂😂😂 he took that think off the ground like a god damn tractor what a legend 😂

This is Amazing 👍😻👍😻👍

Очень, очень смелый человек, достойный восхищения!!! И главное,- талантливый.

Absolutely brilliant

can yo please tell me witch engine has been used?

Очень крутой летательный аппарат!

What an adrenaline rush 🤗

He and his gyrocopter „Little Nellie“ were hired by Ken Adam for James Bond „You Only Live Twice“. As stunt double for Sean Connery did he all the flying in this film.

Meu Deus é uma loucura,que coragem desse cidadão 👍👏👏👏👏😃🙏