Want to obtain a private pilot licence for a gyrocopter? The PPL(G) enables the licence holder to fly gyroplanes in the UK, solely for private use. This means you’ll be able to buy your own gyroplane and fly around Europe and the UK and take non-commercial passengers such as friends and family.
To obtain your PPL(G), you’ll need at least 40 hours of flight training, of which at least 15 hours is of dual time and at least 10 hours of supervised solo time. Those are the minimum requirements set by the CAA.
In the following sections we’ll provide you with all the legal information that you need to understand to get started, but of course if you have any problems or questions, you can always contact me on lloyd@flygyrocopter.co.uk or drop me a call on the mobile and i’ll be happy to help.
Our Process
Carnie Aviation is a member of the International Association of Professional Gyroplane Training. The I.A.P.G.T is an association of people who fly, build, or regulate gyroplanes and a community of gyroplane pilots that are free from accidents. By using a standard best practise methodology for training our students and the provision of standardised training records, toolkits, and teaching accessories you can be sure that if you move location, you will always find an instructor that can step into the shoes of another IAPGT instructor.
FAQs for PPL(G)
Prerequisites for training
- Minimum age – there is no minimum age to start training however:
- a student may not fly solo until they are 16 years old.
- a student may not apply for the PPL(G) until they are 17 years old.
- Medical Requirements – an applicant for a PPL(G) shall hold either.
- a Part-Med Class 1, 2 or LAPL medical certificate.
- The holder of a licence makes a medical declaration in accordance with Article 163 of the Air Navigation Order.
Training syllabus
Stage 1 – Basics
Ex 1: An Introductory Flight
Ex 2: Lookout, Speed, Direction
Ex 3: Trim, Height, Balance
Ex 4: Start-up, Taxi, Shutdown
Stage 2 – General Handling
Ex 5: Understanding Power Changes
Ex 6: Coordinated Turns
Ex 7: Correcting for Wind
Ex 8: Accurate Height and Speed
Ex 9: Performance Climbing and Descending
Ex 10: Climbing and Descending Turns
Ex 11: Significant Speed Changes, Fast Flight
Ex 12: Flying the Circuit Pattern
Stage 3 – Take Offs and Landings
Ex 13: Active Rotor Management
Ex 14: Take Offs, Wind on the Runway Heading
Ex 15: Take Offs, Different Conditions
Ex 16: Landing, Wind on the Runway Heading
Ex 17: Landing, Different Conditions
Ex 18: Precision Landings
Ex 19: Precision Landings, Idle Power
Stage 4 – Advanced
Ex 20: Departing and Arriving at Airfields
Ex 21: Slow Flight
Ex 22: Slow Flight on Idle Power
Ex 23: Ground Reference Turns
Ex 24: Unusual Attitudes
Ex 25: Low Flying
Ex 26: Consolidation, En Route Airmanship
Stage 5 – Emergencies
Ex 27: Inflight Emergencies
Ex 28: Precautionary Landing
Ex 29: Forced Landing
Ex 30: Forced Landing around the Airfield
Stage 6 – Solo
Ex 31: Pre-Solo Check Flight
Ex 32: First Solo
Ex 33: Solo Consolidation
Stage 7 – Navigation
Ex 34: En Route Navigation
Ex 35: Landing Out
Ex 36: Solo Navigation
Ex 37: Qualifying Cross Country
Stage 8 – Test Prep
Ex 38: Preparation for the Skills Test
The Theoretical Knowledge:
Air Law
Human Factors
Meteorology
Navigation
Gyroplane Technical