Gyroplanes

It is fifteen years since I last flew a gyrocopter, and in that period the design and flying characteristics have changed enormously. You no longer have to learn on single seaters. Two-seat gyrocopters are now easily available, and gyroplanes are now far more stable and amenable than they used to be. In the past gyrocopters had small fuel tanks, and their range was usually only within the small area around the airfield, but now they have up to four hours endurance and fly regularly on long trips, just like an aeroplane. However, there are still intrinsic differences from either planes or helicopters....