Thanks Phil. Of all the gyro videos I've watch, this is the one that convinced me to go gyro vs. fixed wing. I started lessons in September 2015 and got my license in February 2016. What a great experience. My wife and I fly regularly now and just love the sport. The power off landing demo you did in this video is what sold me on the safety advantages of gyros. I did one on my fourth lesson and did no fewer than 20 before my first solo, in addition to another 70 normal landings. You are right about the Magni M16. That's what we fly and it's a great machine. Come fly with us in Texas sometime.
Hi Phil...even though this video is 4 yrs old, I've just watched it and enjoyed it immensely. Great presentation style and content..most enjoyable. All the best...Gary (Australia).
Fantastic presentation, Phil. I've watched this video at least a dozen times. You are a great spokesman for the sport. I've been hooked on the concept since I was a wee lad back in the late 70s. I used to play baseball just across the street from a little manufacturing company in Stanton, California called "Ken Brock Manufacturing." I'm sure you know the name. When he wasn't out flying, Ken's gyro was proudly displayed in the lobby. My dad and I would stare in the window and dream about owning our own. Gyros have come a long way since then. I understand PAL-V has selected you to head-up their flying car training program. Congratulations, that's quite an achievement. PAL-V is a game changer. Cheers!
Well done, informative video. Makes a lot of good points about autogyros. I flew a Bensen type for ten years.... Had about 5 inflight engine failures with the good old "Mac" engines...would love to own one with a modern reliable engine. Autogyros are so much fun to fly.
Really great video. You obviously love what you do. My father and I always wanted to get into auto-gyros but he died suddenly and I have just never got the fever back again. Re-infected now though! Thanks.
We just dont care!, that line brings me back to this more and more, but it's not Top Gear, you actually give us info and detail as well as a great video
What a great presentation! you show off the best features of an often-forgotten mechanical marvel. That unpowered landing was so beautifully presented and perfectly bragged that I started laughing aloud!
Hi Phil. The cheek plates on the first MTO Sport shown - it looks to me like they give you the choice of either flying a MT-03 or a MTO Sport? (I have a MTO Sport that used to be a MT-03)
those gears are used prior to launch - they get the rotors up to speed then the engine is disengaged from the rotors... hence why he said theres no IN-FLIGHT connection between engine and rotors....
I came here cause I got curious when that guy landed on the white house lawn. I just have one question: Will you ever have a model like "Inspector Gadgets"?
Nice video Phil. I had a couple of flights at Kirkbride last year and love these machines. Now I just need a small lottery win so that I can buy one and get my license.
phil il be there one of these days im saving up now. i fancy your 5 day package then it gives me a break inbetween the coarses.can you tell me if there are any plans to let the zenon gyrocoters fly in the uk. as i would like one of those instead of the m24 thanks for showing this film great use to me.philip
@neatoauctions That is not an issue at all in fact I can't remember that ever being a problem. The main rotor id tilt limited and the thrust engine is low and close to teh mast making it out of reach of the main rotor
It wold make for a machine that flies horribly. Balance on any flying machine is crucial & the engine is a heavy object that needs to be as close to the CoG as possible.
Amazing filming, amazing amazing work. Im about 30h in my fixed wing licence. And honestly the money that surrounds fixed wing is not for me. Its not that i cant afford it per-say, its that i don’t want to fork over cash just because “its for a cessna” hard pass
Love your little show just two questions though. First since your in the UK I was wondering is there an optional James Bond 007 package. Second, can I get one with a P51 mustang tiger shark paint job on the nose?
Comparing the gyros to women like he does at around 8:50 would probably have gotten him in trouble here in the U.S. Also, like the, "You can fly one, to try one, before you buy one" :D
Nice demo. of the various gyros. They are pricey for what they are though, especially the German built MT and Rotorsport Callidus. How come a pedigree like the Spainish bilt ELA was left out? I am definitely looking forward to going up in a autogyro. ) bright-work.co.uk
The european bathtubs are very pretty machines, thier weight is a bit cumbersome, I much prefer open frame at about a tenth of the cost.... altho I must admit the tubs are nice on a cross country, To me, it is just the cost, the complication and the weight that kills the bathtubs.... and the mamoth weight is now causing hub bar cracking....... From my experience, the lighter weight open frame or fairinged machines are much more fun.... and much cheaper.... hopefully you can show some decent more basic machines in the future... the cost of the turnkey factory jobs makes ordinary people think that gyros are out of reach (financially) and they dont have to be.... thanks for promoting gyros tho, a nice change
I am not knocking them mate, just they are not my cup of tea. I like my old school open machines and yes some don't do a lot of hours, but others like mine do. The mustering boys do in excess of 1000 hours per annum. What puts me off the MTO is the lack of prop to rotor clearance, or more the fact the rotor can be lowered at the rear to have 100mm of prop blade (stationary prop) sticking up thru the rotor system. I agree they are all (the euro clones) very beautiful, fantastic to fly on cross country trips... very comfortable..... however, to me, gyros with forward angled masts, those with stainless airframes and especially less than zero prop to rotor clearance make me very nervous, to say the least. Again, I thank you for showing gyros in a good light, however, there are more affordable options (example sport copter) as well as home builts available here in Aus, which may be more suitable for our rougher strips, there are many euro turn keys here in Aus now, a lot of their pilots are now constructing a single open to have fun in, which also keeps the hours from racking up on their relatively short TBO mega tubs... keeping the latter for trips only. It is like motorbikes, you meed 2 to cover the spectrum of use.... a road bike (euro tub) for long road trips, a trail bike (open lightweight gyro) to 'paddock bash' Each has their place, each are fun in their own field... each compliment each other.... maybe you cant tell, but I love gyros :)
hans zarkov Well, if you're interested in just flying, you can get a Sport Pilot's License, and fly sport aircraft, a lot of which have open air cockpits. I forget what the specific restrictions are, but you have to fly in VFR (Visual Flight Range) conditions, which is daylight, nice weather that's not too windy, and something like under 10,000ft. I have a Commercial Pilot's LIcense so I can fly in day or night conditions at whatever the service ceilings are for the aircraft I'm flying, baring ceiling restrictions that inclement weather brings. Sport flying also has a restriction on the type of airplanes to fly, and I believe the weight limit on them is like 1300 pounds or something. I have to look it up. But it's cheaper than immediately going for the full Private Pilot's License,and any flying you do in a sport plane goes toward getting the PP license. I think that might be right up your alley; they're a lot of fun to fly. I ride motorcycles occasionally too. If you're like me, you may not like the wind when you ride a bike, but as soon as you get into an aircraft you might not mind the wind. I don't, and I just find that interesting.
Thanks Michael, I am quite happy flying the open frame gyros I already have. I just worry that people think the only gyros available are the new pretty ones and financially out of reach of the average person. There are other options that don't cost an arm and a leg and are as much fun, if not more fun. Naturally, the euro clones are brilliant as cross country machines, but a well built, well sorted open frame machine is much more fun to throw around and basically play in and cost a lot less. Short cross country flights are achievable and fun also. All just my opinion.
Open-air might be more fun, but the canopy ones look cooler IMO :D Also for very hot days or cold days, say in fall or even winter, I'd prefer a closed canopy gyro. I think some of them though you can take the canopy top off and fly it open.
Thanks Phil. Of all the gyro videos I've watch, this is the one that convinced me to go gyro vs. fixed wing. I started lessons in September 2015 and got my license in February 2016. What a great experience. My wife and I fly regularly now and just love the sport. The power off landing demo you did in this video is what sold me on the safety advantages of gyros. I did one on my fourth lesson and did no fewer than 20 before my first solo, in addition to another 70 normal landings. You are right about the Magni M16. That's what we fly and it's a great machine. Come fly with us in Texas sometime.
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Hi Phil...even though this video is 4 yrs old, I've just watched it and enjoyed it immensely. Great presentation style and content..most enjoyable. All the best...Gary (Australia).
Fantastic presentation, Phil. I've watched this video at least a dozen times. You are a great spokesman for the sport. I've been hooked on the concept since I was a wee lad back in the late 70s. I used to play baseball just across the street from a little manufacturing company in Stanton, California called "Ken Brock Manufacturing." I'm sure you know the name. When he wasn't out flying, Ken's gyro was proudly displayed in the lobby. My dad and I would stare in the window and dream about owning our own. Gyros have come a long way since then. I understand PAL-V has selected you to head-up their flying car training program. Congratulations, that's quite an achievement. PAL-V is a game changer. Cheers!
Wonderfully put together video. Almost makes me want to fly out to the UK from California to visit your showroom!
Well done, informative video. Makes a lot of good points about autogyros. I flew a Bensen type for ten years.... Had about 5 inflight engine failures with the good old "Mac" engines...would love to own one with a modern reliable engine. Autogyros are so much fun to fly.
GREAT VIDEO PHIL.....I'LL SEE YOU SOON WITH MY CHEQUE BOOK AT THE READY.
Really excellent video!! OK, I'm convinced. Now I've just got to afford one!
brilliant just brilliant ...great job phil loved this actually considering making the move from fixed
I just love it: "If the engine quits you just don't care". LOL. That was a great statement.
"I'll let you know when to care... (P.I.O) ... CARE!!! CARE!!!"
Really great video. You obviously love what you do. My father and I always wanted to get into auto-gyros but he died suddenly and I have just never got the fever back again.
Re-infected now though! Thanks.
We just dont care!, that line brings me back to this more and more, but it's not Top Gear, you actually give us info and detail as well as a great video
Why did I not know about this when I lived in York?! Will have to book myself a flight sharpish
Fantastic Video.. Do you have a view in 2019 on what is good to fly
I like this guy and his presentation style. In the M-24 we just don't care. I just love this guy's style.
i live on the island of kaua'i and really want to get into this sport. I have always wondered about the high winds out here though. Looks amazing!
What a great presentation! you show off the best features of an often-forgotten mechanical marvel. That unpowered landing was so beautifully presented and perfectly bragged that I started laughing aloud!
PROBABLY THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN WHERE ARE YOU BASED I LIVE IN GLOUCESTERSIRE
Seems like there's more variety in the UK than here in Australia.
Great clip by the way !!!!
Nice landing👍
Best explanation ever. No on online explained better.
Very nice
Looks safe, fun, and practical..
Thank you for sharing the gyrojoy.
Well done. Great video for an introduction to gyros.
Excellent presentation. I like the comparisons. Thank you.
Hi Phil. The cheek plates on the first MTO Sport shown - it looks to me like they give you the choice of either flying a MT-03 or a MTO Sport? (I have a MTO Sport that used to be a MT-03)
Terrific. Thanks
beautiful, amazing aircraft
It's great! All of them are beautiful!
great video, thank you !
those gears are used prior to launch - they get the rotors up to speed then the engine is disengaged from the rotors... hence why he said theres no IN-FLIGHT connection between engine and rotors....
Great program!
When is the second episode coming?
I came here cause I got curious when that guy landed on the white house lawn. I just have one question: Will you ever have a model like "Inspector Gadgets"?
Excellent.👍
Nice video Phil. I had a couple of flights at Kirkbride last year and love these machines. Now I just need a small lottery win so that I can buy one and get my license.
Very well done video, or has you in the Happy Kingdom would say "massively brilliant".
Good choice of music
Great presentation! Love it!
Beautiful things!
phil il be there one of these days im saving up now. i fancy your 5 day package then it gives me a break inbetween the coarses.can you tell me if there are any plans to let the zenon gyrocoters fly in the uk. as i would like one of those instead of the m24 thanks for showing this film great use to me.philip
@neatoauctions That is not an issue at all in fact I can't remember that ever being a problem. The main rotor id tilt limited and the thrust engine is low and close to teh mast making it out of reach of the main rotor
Just wondering: would it be possible to mount the engine at the fins at the back? As a way of reducing noise in the cabin for those enclosed versions
It wold make for a machine that flies horribly. Balance on any flying machine is crucial & the engine is a heavy object that needs to be as close to the CoG as possible.
I get a Giro every 2 weeks,,,,,but its not the same as a Gyro :(
I have been wanting to do this for years but im afraid i waited to long now
Awesome vid thanks
Great video Phil. :)
Lovely!
This has opened my eyes. I am seriously looking at a Gyrocopter now!
Amazing filming, amazing amazing work. Im about 30h in my fixed wing licence. And honestly the money that surrounds fixed wing is not for me. Its not that i cant afford it per-say, its that i don’t want to fork over cash just because “its for a cessna” hard pass
Prices are in a range of 50K EUR.
Love your videos!
"where else can you have so much fun at this price point?" *paramotor has entered the chat*
Love your little show just two questions though. First since your in the UK I was wondering is there an optional James Bond 007 package. Second, can I get one with a P51 mustang tiger shark paint job on the nose?
Yo voy a tener uno de estos.
I want one!
Looks like alot of fun
I think I just found who is going to be teaching me to fly a gyro :-)
Coney Island Cyclone! :D
Is it possible to fit one with floats? Would the weight of the floats be an issue?
I'm guessing this is a sport pilot qualified machine?
You need a plane liscense for one of these bad boys?
That yawn when you switch the prop off is pure class Phil ... very funny !!
your sound selection is damn fine!! nice video anyway
can u make it land on water too? float? what is flying time?
That's falling with grace.
Wait what? You can glide down at landing speed with NO engine power?! I was considering a paramotor to learn how to fly but this looks way more fun.
sir please tell me about the rotor head bearing and rotar blades attached to the rotor hub
The Orien is really something
I want one...
I want to make one. Are there kits ? Do these manufacturer sell just the main rotor assembly (the only part that really looks hard to DIY)
There are indeed kits. Prices look about $10,000.
Why if the rotor is constantly in autorotation a gear is needed in the rotorhead?
How much do they cost and how long does it take to earn PPL/G in the U.K?
@quest33613 Are you living in the United States? There are a couple of used Magni M-16s for sale and a couple M-24s as well.
@fieldcommandereyesin a gyrocopter cost 50-70.000$ and the license cost 7.000$ + =)
bom que usa pouca pista e facil de guardar em uma garagem !!!
Are there amphibious giros?
Comparing the gyros to women like he does at around 8:50 would probably have gotten him in trouble here in the U.S.
Also, like the, "You can fly one, to try one, before you buy one" :D
Ships, aircraft, and sometimes motorcycles are women. Especially if you love them.
Ola Capitain, na sua opinião qual a melhor maquina.
Great video, when is part 2 coming?
What helmet are you using?
It has heating, but does it have cooling?
don´t forget.Autogiro was invented by the sapnish Juan de la Cierva y Codorniu
is then a gyrocopter the safest craft ?...ore an UL with parashut ?
In theory, but no in practice
Great, now I have to buy a lottery ticket.
He was talking about what gyrocopter that started the craze in the UK not the industry.
the recumbent bike of planes
If they are so good then why are they so rare and small compared to other aircraft?
Absolutelly beautifull machines! I would like to replace my car with one of these and comute :)
what is the music @6:18? i I heard it on radio station the other day.
Last! 😃👍
Nice demo. of the various gyros. They are pricey for what they are though, especially the German built MT and Rotorsport Callidus. How come a pedigree like the Spainish bilt ELA was left out? I am definitely looking forward to going up in a autogyro. )
bright-work.co.uk
If I bought this, I'd use it to fly over the m1 during rush hour.
Anyone know how much these things cost?
adfggffffffddffd from 39 000 EU - 95 000 EU check out trendak.eu
In my opinion the R22 is a death trap. How it was ever licensed as a trainer I will never know.
It's cheap
@@kojack635 Yes I know it’s cheap but it’s still a death trap. The FAA should have known better than to license it.
name of soudrack?
👍👍
Lovely autogyro, pity she came to an end on 24th August 2011, glad to hear the pilot was o.k.
Was it expencive?
That will never happen when flying..
But could happen if you do a mistake on the ground, while having low rotor rpm.
The european bathtubs are very pretty machines, thier weight is a bit cumbersome, I much prefer open frame at about a tenth of the cost.... altho I must admit the tubs are nice on a cross country, To me, it is just the cost, the complication and the weight that kills the bathtubs.... and the mamoth weight is now causing hub bar cracking....... From my experience, the lighter weight open frame or fairinged machines are much more fun.... and much cheaper.... hopefully you can show some decent more basic machines in the future... the cost of the turnkey factory jobs makes ordinary people think that gyros are out of reach (financially) and they dont have to be.... thanks for promoting gyros tho, a nice change
I am not knocking them mate, just they are not my cup of tea. I like my old school open machines and yes some don't do a lot of hours, but others like mine do. The mustering boys do in excess of 1000 hours per annum. What puts me off the MTO is the lack of prop to rotor clearance, or more the fact the rotor can be lowered at the rear to have 100mm of prop blade (stationary prop) sticking up thru the rotor system. I agree they are all (the euro clones) very beautiful, fantastic to fly on cross country trips... very comfortable..... however, to me, gyros with forward angled masts, those with stainless airframes and especially less than zero prop to rotor clearance make me very nervous, to say the least. Again, I thank you for showing gyros in a good light, however, there are more affordable options (example sport copter) as well as home builts available here in Aus, which may be more suitable for our rougher strips, there are many euro turn keys here in Aus now, a lot of their pilots are now constructing a single open to have fun in, which also keeps the hours from racking up on their relatively short TBO mega tubs... keeping the latter for trips only. It is like motorbikes, you meed 2 to cover the spectrum of use.... a road bike (euro tub) for long road trips, a trail bike (open lightweight gyro) to 'paddock bash' Each has their place, each are fun in their own field... each compliment each other.... maybe you cant tell, but I love gyros :)
I ride motorcycles and would not dream of riding with a fairing. I love the feeling of the air rushing at me. It's a big part of the reason I ride.
hans zarkov Well, if you're interested in just flying, you can get a Sport Pilot's License, and fly sport aircraft, a lot of which have open air cockpits. I forget what the specific restrictions are, but you have to fly in VFR (Visual Flight Range) conditions, which is daylight, nice weather that's not too windy, and something like under 10,000ft. I have a Commercial Pilot's LIcense so I can fly in day or night conditions at whatever the service ceilings are for the aircraft I'm flying, baring ceiling restrictions that inclement weather brings. Sport flying also has a restriction on the type of airplanes to fly, and I believe the weight limit on them is like 1300 pounds or something. I have to look it up. But it's cheaper than immediately going for the full Private Pilot's License,and any flying you do in a sport plane goes toward getting the PP license. I think that might be right up your alley; they're a lot of fun to fly.
I ride motorcycles occasionally too. If you're like me, you may not like the wind when you ride a bike, but as soon as you get into an aircraft you might not mind the wind. I don't, and I just find that interesting.
Thanks Michael, I am quite happy flying the open frame gyros I already have. I just worry that people think the only gyros available are the new pretty ones and financially out of reach of the average person. There are other options that don't cost an arm and a leg and are as much fun, if not more fun. Naturally, the euro clones are brilliant as cross country machines, but a well built, well sorted open frame machine is much more fun to throw around and basically play in and cost a lot less. Short cross country flights are achievable and fun also. All just my opinion.
Open-air might be more fun, but the canopy ones look cooler IMO :D Also for very hot days or cold days, say in fall or even winter, I'd prefer a closed canopy gyro. I think some of them though you can take the canopy top off and fly it open.
God knows how much it costs....
But I'd like to have one very bad...
everlong by foo fighters