Video: AVweb Flies the Autogyro
Autogyros are big in Europe — but in the U.S., not so much. The reason for that is primarily regulatory. The U.S. light sport rule doesn’t include rotorcraft. As Paul Bertorelli discovered on this AVweb flight demo, that’s too bad. Gyros are fun and easy to fly, but they do take specific training for the required category rating.
Autogyros are big in Europe — but in the U.S., not so much. The reason for that is primarily regulatory. The U.S. light sport rule doesn't include rotorcraft. As Paul Bertorelli discovered on this AVweb flight demo, that's too bad. Gyros are fun and easy to fly, but they do take specific training for the required category rating.
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