My first time in a Gyrocopter - Shobdon Airfest 24 - Auto Gyro UK

We had a fantastic day at Shobdon Airfield, the home of Herefordshire Aero Club when we visited their awesome Airfest 24 in June 24. Whilst we were there, Tom from Gyroplaintrain arranged for my very first Gyrocopter flight with Richard from Auto Gyro UK. It was really great experience and I can highly recommend this as a really great present, or treat for someone.

[@paulfreeman5756]

Appreciate you sharing your moment with us love your stream

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Thanks Paul, appreciate the kind words.👍

[@TheLincolnshireFlyer]

Amazing machine

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Really nice bit of kit 👍

[@clippedwings225]

This was cool! I'm an American, right on the cusp of getting my private pilot certificate, so it's been cool seeing what aviation is like in the UK, and of course to get a look at this autogyro!

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Thanks Clipped Wings! Good luck with your PPL - when is your check ride?

[@clippedwings225]

@@ThePhobicFlyer I've actually done it already! But there's some weird part 141 stuff going on that I honestly don't quite understand- but basically I have to finish my retake of my ground school, and then I'll have it mailed to me.

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

@@clippedwings225 That's great news on the Check Ride (we call it The Skill Test in the UK)...hopefully they'll be able to sort it and you'll get your well deserved PPL Certificate. 👍

[@clippedwings225]

@@ThePhobicFlyer thanks a lot!

[@elixer69]

Excellent video Andy! Well done. 😊

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Thanks Martin. 👍

[@dunelmite1]

I bet you enjoyed that Andy!

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Love it mate, so chilled and relaxing.

[@Payne2view]

Gyrocopters occupy that space in Aviation for me between "would love to" and "no way mate". I know they are safe but nah, give me something with wings sticking out each side.

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

I know that you mean and that’s exactly what I thought before I got in one. Worth a go if you have never been in one 👍