I agree with what the speaker is saying 100%. I own and have been flying a Cavalon two or three times a week for the past two years. I come from fixed wing flying for the past forty years in Cessnas 421s. I used the 421 purely for transportation from Chicago to Heber City, Utah. As a transportation aircraft the 421 was a dream, however, when I moved permanently to Utah transitioning from physician to ski bum, I found that the fun factor with the 421, mainly for local flights, was decreasing dramatically every time I flew it. That is why a got into gyro flying, and, I agree with the previous presentation that there is nothing more fun in the sky. Do not be dissuaded by people that like to talk without direct knowledge: Gyros are very safe, ONCE YOU GET THE PROPER INSTRUCTION. Do not think for a minute that 5000 hours in a fixed wing or in a helicopter would allow to fly a gyro right off the bat. It is not going to work, and that is how gyro flying years ago got a bad reputation. People flying wothout proper instruction. Once you know what you are doing, they are very safe. They do not stall, therefore do not spin. If you lose your engine, it is just a no event. You can come down under that spinning rotor and put the thing down on a small patch of grass, or dirt, or sand, or asphalt, it does not matter. They turn on a dime and you can do different flight figures in the sky as you desire to your heart content. Nothing beats gyros for agility and emergency manouvers. To those that say they are not practical, they can actually bring you 4 hundred miles on a tank of gas, and withourt braking the bank. And you will have 4 hours of sheer bliss in the process. Mauro

I went to Nevada last month to get my Trike recency and had the opportunity to get a few hours in a two seat gyro with a gyro cfi. It was an absolutely incredible experience and was effortless to fly even in mid afternoon winter thermals which it just ate. I enjoy trike and hang glider flying but am saving up for a gyro. Unless you’ve been in one and had someone push it around to see what it’s capable of it’s impossible to describe.

My dad had built one with a modified VW engine in the 70s which sadly was lost in a shop fire . Flying at Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California was very popular. Yes they fly fine on windy days, you just want to make sure you have plenty altitude when you make your wide downwind turns to keep the air speed up and the lift up or they can have problems.

I remember the gyrocopter ads that used to be in magazines. You could buy a kit for $2,000 - $3,000 and build it yourself. I think the motor was extra (and it wasn't a Rotax). This was a long time ago but I still remember those old ads and how much I wanted one.

Bob is one of the most Bob persons i've ever seen

I had the pleasure of meeting these pilots, and mechanics in Maryland. Great guys and an even better product.

This is the most practical personal flyer I've ever seen

Great machine!!! I must say ,that some of our (Czech ) engineer developed this autogyro with added electric engine in front wheel,totally street legal..You can fly,than land ,drive on the public road to gas station,fill the tank ,go back to place you landed and continue your flight !!! I think it´s great vehicle...battery holds for 40kilometres ...sorry 25 miles and it all costs about ninety thousands dollars!!! only two mistakes -I have no pilot license and have not so much money...8-((

I was at the airport in Swanee Tennessee flying my paramotor around an the guy that worked there showed me his gyro and told me the same thing this guy said He said he would never buy another airplane. He was selling his plane for 90 k and told me he payed 30 k for his gyro and enjoyed flying the gyro more than his plane

Cavalon Autogyro is Night VFR certified in UK and with the new 915is max speed is 120mph, MTO 560 kg, very expensive ship. Top options and certified NVFR version is above 150K pound. But also amazing piece of technology

My grandfather knew Juan de la Cierva and, in the 1920s, was involved in an effort (ultimately unsuccessful) to build Cierva-licensed autogyros in the U.K. They've come along way since that time!

The closest you can get to flying like a bird, I would say is the paramotor. You can get set up in one of those for around 10k, give or take a thousand, and that's for all brand new equipment. Maybe one of these days I can afford to fly a gyrocopter. They do look like a lot of fun.

My father was " to the best of my knowledge " the first and only test pilot for the autogyro back in early part of the 1900s. I've got a photo of him flying under the Golden Gate Bridge. Later he became a test pilot for Lockheed ; where he remained for the rest of his career.

Nice little plane and very clear English.

This has to be the most information packed video, designed for those familiar with aircraft to understand the real issues to convert to gyroplanes. Well done sir! Thank you.

Back in the 90's I made an appointment to get a demo ride in an RAF200. I had prior experience in a Benson that I built and learned to fly. I did have a bias toward the gyro. However, even with the pre-rotator, the RAF used more runway than a Cessna 150. Shortly after I got a ride in a Baby Belle helicopter. I've had flights in two different Mosquito helicopters and found them remarkably easy to hover. Two Mosquitos can be bought for less than the subject gyro.

4:40 THAT, folks, is salesmanship!

Yes! Thank you for making the vid! I've been hoping you would ever since you made the Mosquito vids.

I have flown 95 different kinds of aircraft over 55 years to include Airplanes Single & Multiengine Land & sea, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Gliders, and am typed in 3 from DC-3's to a DA10. I was susceptible about Gyroplanes until I flew one with Craig at Fainting Goat South of Fort Worth TX, Not only was the MTO Sport exciting and maneuverable but it was easy to fly. Most of my time was just getting use to the new maneuvers and understanding the more load you put on it the better it flies. This was more fun than any of the other aircraft have flown, easier to fly, safer within reason, and a whole lot less complicated. If I had the money I would buy either version of the MTO.....but I do like the feeling of being in the semi open cockpit in that it reminds me of my motorcycle days, but much safer and in the air! Dave Barron

This guy is great !! Usually these interviews are informative at best. This guy gives us good info but he is quite relatable at the same time. Definitely an interesting concept. I wish he would have given us the price range for an "average" model without many bells and whistles.

Wow and you included prices... Not sure why everyone hides that... But nice little niche.. To look into👍

Informative but damn, this guy sure takes his sweet time explaining anything.

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I still have my blueprint for the Benson Gyrocopter from Popular Science

If I was to win the lottery. This would be my hobby. Loved this particular manufacturer from first sight. Sigh...

I own a Cavalon with a Rotax 914 since last year, although it can fly for almost 5 hours this is the ideal aircraft for short expeditions because of the speed (average airspeed 65knots)and you have to travel light (10kg max luggage per passenger/max passenger). Operating cost is around 100$CAD/hour and fun is guaranteed....if you want to remain anonymous at airports you will not! This nice looking Cavalon attracts a lot of people. Buying this aircraft was the best decision !

wow I saw this back in 1972 in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Cool 😎 I'm a Bensen pilot from about the mid 70's. Member of PRA chapter 5 norcal,. I pretty much stopped flying gytos when I got married mid 90's. Saw your booth at Oshkosh 2017, was that you? And also several Cavalons and Magni gyros at Mentone that year. However I don't have that kind of money, and I'm also getting pretty old. Haha. Glad to see a few other "old" gyro pilots out there. Would be nice to get back into it. My only thrill nowadays is flying FPV multirotors. Cheers.

Good sales person ! Fit for the job he does.

Excellent aircraft! I've always fancied flying a Gyro!! The Utility value of these very STO / vert. landing aircraft is very unappreciated! Intrinsically FAR safer than any fixed wing aircraft! You don't need an airstrip - any old short stretch of road will do, and the cost of ownership is FAR lower than any fixed-wing aircraft.

Do you have plans on making a Bush plane kinda version with bigger wheels for rough terrain?

They are soo damn fun and the better you get the more insanely fun they are. I wish I could afford one.

"In fact if it were any more fun, I'm sure the government would make it illegal as a classed drug." I'm picking up what you're putting down.

Speaking as an ex-Air Force pilot, I don't want to strap myself into anything that has this painted on it: "EXPERIMENTAL" ;) I want to purchase one, but I'm reminded of this shirt: "That's a horrible idea! What time?"

Is that why it was in the movie Road Warrior? Is there and hybrid or electric version? With regenerative rotor generation that charges the batteries? That extends the tange?

Boom. THIS is exactly what I've been looking for! I just went to your website.

This is what that snaggle tooth guy flew in the original Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior

Ever since the movie: It happened one night I've been interested in hearing about auto gyros. So cool.

I see no place for cargo of any kind. Is there any place for luggage? What's the distance on these?

these seem pretty awesome to be honestly, inherently safe small aircraft

Hope you got a chance to go up in one. I would love to see that video.

Awesome little Aircraft -- i'll surely get me one (in my next life), i'll be sure to remain a Single Guy.:)

Could buy one, not wealthy enough for one, have flown in one though, a blast. The one l Flew in Had a 914 with a Five Bladed Prop on it and a radical Pitch to it and Carbon Fiber Rotor on Top. It Cruised at 115kts. All day long, 500 + mile long endurance and Very Comfortable to Fly-In too. Wish l would of Had the $80,000 to purchase it. The only thing l would needed to Fly in! Very economical too. 4-4.5 gal.an hour.30gal. Fuel.

Looks fun to Fly. Nice video, Thanks.

Playback at 150% , to sound normal

Good lift/climb even with full load? Sounds like a prime candidate for electric conversion.. or hybrid, for now.

Why does everyone say the rotor is not powered. This only confuses people. The rotor has to receive input via some means to spool up from the engine one way or another. What is it? Belt, hydraulic? What? There is no way you pre rotate the rotor before take off without some connection to the engine..

Looks perfect for delivering aeromail to the Prussian consolate in Siam.

Takeoff distance*1: 30 m Max endurance*2: 6 h Max range*2: 700 km Cruise speed: 145-160 km/h Max speed: 195 km/h

I saw 3 of these fly over my old job in la one day and was super confused, I kinda thought these died off in the 30s

It is really great job with your gyro plane ,I love this plane so much my friend it's my dream only.

Did not understand the fact that the rota blade is not powered….. what makes it go around and generated lift? The forward motion?

An helicopter ? A Helicopter That's a bad as "while we conversated I axed a question"

so many sad comment's about ppl who dreamed of flying and owning their own aircraft.. so many lost dreams, live threw me because i will most certainly dodcument my jurney to becoming what i was told was pipe dreaming. A pilot of my own airfraft. dreaming may be pointless to many but i just know i cannot let this dream die, someday i will find a way to purchase and operate one. dream or not i was truly meant to fly, ill build the thing myself if all else fails but im doing it somehow. such amazing spitited people, who woulda thought this dream was seriously shared and respected vy so many.

Wonderful machine. I don't know why they are not more popular

Absolutely cool looking, especially the cockpit!

Would’ve been nice to know here how high it goes how fast it goes and how far goes but what do I know

If u are going to have just 2 seats and your mission is fun don't think a modern Gyro can be beat. Maybe it's a teeny bit nerdy though. )

Speed and range?

I can get a fully functional true helicopter (One seat) for 36K in kit form, 60k for a two seater (True helicopter powered main rotor)

i flew from NY to England in my gyro

The danger comes when you are always flying close to the ground for a thrill.

"I like flying gyrocopters. Buy one" sums up video

If I came into money this is what I would choose to fly. I'd fly from the UK all over Europe, no traffic, great fun,

I'll build my own.

Did I hear Baba O’Reiley in the background somewhere?

Gyrocopters are extremely safe that is why. Gyrocopters you can turn off the engine completely and it will land softly without power. Only reason the retrodyne wasn't succesful cause it was loud. Its bout overdue time for a new Retrodyne.

A company like Tata needs to start building these things.

6:23 Paragliding is closer to being a bird IMHO :-)

I will need air to air missiles attached please.

What is the service ceiling, cruise speed and range?

regarding safety in mountain regions (ex: base camps at himalayas), i learnt that helicopters and fixed wing twins are preferred. how about a gyro's performance at high altitude, in snow mountain regions like that?, thanks in advance for any response.

Having a different set of benefits & limitations, I've always wondered what the ideal functions of these craft are. Like, I see it being a fun weekend fly, but I don't know if it comes in versions that can carry much cargo, or what range they can reach, etc. etc. I wonder if you could make one with big tires so it could function like a land-anywhere 'bush' gyro?! lol.

I had dreamed of a Gyroplane since I was 5. Long story short I bought a single place 3 years ago on eBay. Make sure to do homework on any used aircraft. government red tape will also crush dreams, unless you are a good liar. I did all the updates got only about 13k invested. The hardest part is getting lessons unless you are lucky enough to live close to a good Cfi. But well worth it end. Always follow your dreams no regrets!!!!!

I zoned out. Did he cover range and flight time?

Great story, convincing guy to listen to

$150K!!! Guess I won't be getting one!

"Pilots Fly This Instead Of An Helicopter"... Perhaps you mean "A Helicopter". I got to fly in one of these (as a passenger) in Hildesheim Germany where they are manufactured. It's just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. The model I rode in was one of the earlier open-cockpit models. That actually made it more fun, in my opinion. It was like riding a flying motorcycle in the open air. Fun!

I want to build an ultralite with a turboed busa 750 motor and five blade prop. All carbon fiber and maybe put some baddass neon on it

Why is it so much fun? Whats the traveling distance aprox? Whats the weight capacity?

Accidents occur when you don't think through what you can/ can't do in most situations. That is 'read the instructions'. Flew them for years in the development phase . Most as a 'Test Pilot '. Some scary situations occured, so learning curve very steep. One 'write off', caused by faulty cable making, leading to a uncontrolled spin caused by full rudder application at about 250'. Descended vertically , with a little sideways dodging of a shack and fence. Because the builder was in the aircraft manufacturing business, he put a cable down tte mast, good thing, as the mast broke, with me hanging on for dear life, thiking that when the rotor hit the ground, I was going to be cut int salami slices. All I got was a fright and a desire not to do that again. Not hurt in all the time I flew them, and having flown gliders and Cessna's, find gyros to be very safe.

Took an intro flight with Bob, work in the same building as their program at Bay Bridge. Nice little airplanes. I question the practicality, very low cruise speeds and range, but they are cool as hell.

I guess the video didn't really answer the Headline's Question other than "it's more fun". As a fixed wing pilot, I would love to have been given more info. I did appreciate the landing and takeoff info, and the fact that he gave the price. Looks like an amazing A/C

I'm not a pilot, just stopped by to check out the strange looking flying machine. Question, why do you prefer them to fixed wing aircraft? Why are they so much more fun to fly?

I love autogyros, just wish they had higher cruise speeds.

Its sad how life happens and our dreams get shelved I did learn to fly but haven't been in sometime I really want to fly a gyro its my new dream to everyone that put your dreams on hold LETS ALL MAKE A PROMISE TO MAKE OUR DREAMS A PRIORITY OK PEOPLE?? Only then when we make our dreams reality will we be the WINNERS THAT OUR CREATOR MEANT US TO BE! I mean this and when we do we will be happy get that spring in our step just feel good lets be a little selfish on this ok who is with me on the this we will call it "THE DREAM KEEPERS FLYING CLUB" unless someone has better name LETS DO IT

My name is Bob as well,and this has interested me

Looks very practical and fun !

dear uploader, you fly A helicopter. You eat AN apple. thx.

Seeing one and I thought, of the James Bond film , You Only Live Twice!

In 1977. We went out and. Flew around Fort Worth and Dallas it was the most fun I ever had and he said take the wheel it's your turn to fly I was 24 years old most fun I've had in my life flying that is fly go for it you can do it if I can do it anyone can do it so freeing.

Ed actually likes the tandem-seat RotorSport UK Calidus better. Did you know that RotorSport UK is the UK import of those German autogyros?

Is enthusiasm no longer a thing.?!!

The future of Aviation certainly does look fun didn't James Bond fly one

gyro copter blades turn freely in flight much like a helicopter in full auto rotation. they provide lift

Rate of failure? Very interested in these

POWERED BY ROAD TAX??!! Jesus, no wonder it's expensive!! ;)

Geez; for $145,000 you can get a Bell 47 kit.

just a quick question..if i bought one of these in canada..can i get a recreational pilots licence and fly this?

How does this thing compare to the skycar M400 by moller international in California.