Commenced April 2011 Gyrocopter (Gyroplane) MT-03 training with GS Aviation

Gyrocopter (Gyroplane) MT-03 training

The MT-03 is one of the new generation of aircraft in the UK, BCAR Section-T compliant, factory built in Germany and final assembly in the UK at Rotorsport UK Ltd's CAA approved workshops. Gyrocopters have come a long way since Little Nellie in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice and are now practical, safe and serious fun to fly machines.

The gyroplane complements our other flying activities. In many ways the aircraft is very similar to our present microlights. Same Rotax engine, same maximum take off weight, similar range and performance with the only major difference that it can land in a much smaller space. The licence required is the PPL(G) which requires more hours than the microlight but then the aircrafts abilities are much broader.

If you have ever fancied flying a rotary wing aircraft then consider the gyrocopter rather than a helicopter. They may not be able to take off vertically and hover but otherwise have many similarities. However the gyroplane uses considerably less fuel, is quieter and much much cheaper to fly.

We started training in April 2011, initially at Rufforth in Yorkshire whilst our CFI, Graham, gets the neccessary experience to upgrade to full gyro instructor rating. As at the end of September 2011 Graham had got his first pupil that had started as ab-initio through to his GST. As at 17th January 2012 Graham completed the 100 hours instruction as an Assistant Flying Instructor to allow him to apply for the test to upgrade to full Flying Instructor (FI). This means that he now only a few weeks away from being able to operate fully from Clench. To register an interest in trial flights, gift vouchers or training contact Graham Slater, GS Aviation on 01672 515535 or Nigel Leak on 01488 657888 or contact us

Jan 2009 - MT-03 Gyrocopter insrument panel	Jan 2009 - our MT-03 Gyrocopter

Sep 2008 - Hours building, Graham on route to Brimpton, near Reading in our MT-03 Gyrocopter	Sep 2008 - At Brimpton in our MT-03 Gyrocopter. We have also flown into Popham, Chilbolton and Old Sarum

July 2008 MT-03 gyrocopter (gyroplane) G-CFGY landing at Clench Common, Wiltshire	July 2008 Graham Slater, Chief Flying Instructor of GS Aviation at Clench Common, Wiltshire

Prices for 2012

School Aircraft
Dual Instruction £142 inc VAT per hour including short briefings.

Extended briefings£30 inc VAT per hour

Five day intensive course, Monday to Friday (or by arrangement). 10 hours flying and all short briefings £1400 inc VAT and short briefings. This course is designed to kick start your Gyro flying, and is based on one to one for the 5 days.

20 hour course over 10 days, with a weekend between (or by arrangement). £2750 inc VAT and short briefings. This course will complete almost all of your dual instruction on a one to one basis, and gets you through nearly 50% of your licence requirements.

40 hour course over 4 weeks, with weekend breaks in between the intensive week day flying. Believe me you will be glad of the rest by the Friday of each week! It also gives you time to reflect on the previous weeks flying and to catch up with any ground school etc. £5400 inc VAT covers the flying including short briefs. The longer briefs are charged at £30 inc VAT per hour or pro-rata.This course can be spread over several months to suit individuals availability, and preferences.

All flying courses are structured to allow the student pilot to complete more hours during there allotted course time if required. The extra hours will be charged at the then current pro-rata rate of the course.

We have a policy of payment of a redeamable Bond prior to solo flight, this covers the cost of the excess requirements of our insurance policy, this is £4,150.

Theory Package (Ground School). Full Ground School course of 17 hours total, covering 4 hours on each of the following subjects, Air Law, Aero Technical, Meteorology, Navigation and 1 hour of Human Performance and Limitations. This NEW power point course includes a set of trial exam questions and answers. This course is based on one subject per day, and will include the written multi choice exam at the end of the day. An exam fee is payable at £30 per subject. Your instructor will be available to clarify any questions and will take you through the trial papers after the lecture. Cost of £400 inc VAT. Suitably experienced students have the alternative of doing one to one ground school with an instructor at £30 per hour.
Starter pack and nav pack including briefing notes and Phil Harwoods Guide to Converting Pilots book, chart, protractor, scale. £200 inc VAT

All flying courses are structured to allow the student pilot to complete more hours during there allotted course time if required. The extra hours will be charged at the current pro-rata rate of the course booked.

Own MT-03/MT-Sport Aircraft
Dual Instruction and first 10 hours solo instruction/supervision £90.00 per hour. Ongoing solo instruction/supervision £80.00 per hour /General Skills Test TBA

Ground School
Ground School £30.00 per hour /Exams £30.00 per paper

Club Membership
Student under training £40.00 per year. Full £ 80.00 per year

Trial flight gift vouchers
30 minutes £99.00
60 minutes £175.00
90 minutes with landing at another airfield and return £260.00

Outline of 5 day intensive gyro training course:

• Aircraft is a MT-03 training aircraft.
• Starts Monday through to Friday or by arrangement
• One to one basis with your instructor.
• 10 hours of flying, with the option of more hours if required at a pro-rata rate.
• Cost of the course includes a maximum of 10 hours flying including instructor briefings (except for long briefings), with more flying available at pro rata dual rates if time allows.
• If a day is lost due to inclement weather then ground school and written papers on Aircraft Technical, AirLaw, Meteorology, Navigation and Human Performance and Limitations can be substituted, so that every day of the 5 days is filled with additions towards the PPL G licence.
• The written examination can be taken on each subject when the student is deemed to be ready, these all contribute towards the PPL G licence.

This 5 day course is designed to consolidate both the practical flying and the knowledge required to help achieve the goal of a PPL G Licence. You will be taught on a small, quiet airfield surrounded by beautiful countryside. According to CAA SRG FORM 2101 the required minimum hours for the PPL G is 40h. With a dispensation of 10 hours for qualified aeroplane or microlight pilots and a dispensation of 20 hours for qualified helicopter licences.
Please contact Graham Slater on 01672 515535 or Nigel Leak on 01488 657888.

Buy this book if you intend to learn

29 May 2008 - A new shape in the sky over Clench, the MT-03 Gyrocopter	29 May 2008 - Pete Davies and Nigel Leak after a lesson in the new MT-03 Gyrocopter

Extracts from the Rotorsport UK Ltd web site

MT-03

• Tandem two-seat design
• Stainless steel fuselage
• High-tech composite bodywork & horizontal stabiliser
• 100hp Rotax 912S engine or 115hp Rotax 914
• Superb quality factory build and finish
• High performance aluminium rotor system
• 70-litre fuel capacity
• Pneumatically adjustable in-flight trim
• Disk brakes on the main wheels with lockable parking brake
• Useful load of over 210kg
• Quiet - meets strict German noise regulations
• Good looks (and great colours!)

Technical Information:

Calidus - Enclosed cockpit 2-seater Gyrocopter

The new Calidus Gyrocopter from Germany	Now available in the UK

Subject to the success of training in our MT-03 we may order an enclosed two-seater in 2012 as a progression and to allow us to bring more new people in on the training.

• Tandem two-seat design
• Fully enclosed with cabin heat
• Stainless steel fuselage
• High-tech composite bodywork & horizontal stabiliser
• 100hp Rotax 912S engine or 115hp Rotax 914
• Superb quality factory build and finish
• High performance aluminium rotor system
• 90-litre fuel capacity
• Pneumatically adjustable in-flight trim
• Disk brakes on the main wheels with lockable parking brake
• Useful load of over 260kg
• Better than microlight noise limits
• Good looks (and great colours!)

Technical Information:

For more info on training and gift voucher opportunities please contact Graham Slater, GS Aviation on 01672 515535 or Nigel Leak on 01488 657888 or contact us