Based at Halfpenny Green (near Wolverhampton) a gyroplane flying school based in the heart of the UK, at last!

 

We offer pilot training toward a full PPL (G) - private pilots licence (gyroplane).  

 

You will find the time you spend doing your pilot training extremely enjoyable, it is very absorbing and contains both practical flying elements as well as some ground school for the theoretical subjects.

The Gyrocopter Flying Club has a very structured course, access to the training syllabus, course notes, flight briefings and in-flight video demos.  This allows you to stay focused, make the best use of time and means when you turn up at the airfield you are better prepared - which ultimately means you will complete your pilot training as fast as your skill and commitment will allow.

 

It is well worth a telephone conversation or trip to the airfield to discuss any detailed questions you have on pilot training but below are some the fundementals to assist you.

Prerequisites for training:
 

• Minimum age ‐ there is no minimum age to start training however :

  • a student cannot fly solo until they are 16 years old

  • a student cannot apply for the PPL(G) until they are 17 years old

 

Medical Requirements:

 

You can self-declare yourself fit via the new CAA medical self declaration form or hold any other valid aviation medical certificate.

 

The requirements for the issue of a licence are:

 

• The completion of a course of training as defined by the CAA syllabus

• Completion of a minimum of 40 hours of flight training (dual and solo)

  • Holders of a UK issued pilots licence in a different catagory may be credited up to 15 hours

• Pass a general flying test with a flight examiner

• Pass theoretical elements in Aviation Law, Human Performance, Navigation, Meteorology, Gyroplane Technical

  • Holders of a UK issued pilots licence in a different catagory may be credited all except Gyroplane Technical

 

Prices:

 

Prices quoted are for flying intruction, time for which is only counted/charged when in the aircraft

 

• Instruction in our school aircraft : £170 per hour

 

Part of your course necessarily requires some classroom time to learn/teach ground school subjects

 

• Ground school for exam subjects : £50 per hour

We can provide a flying suit and helmet, other costs are :

 

• £15 monthly flying club membership fee which covers CAA regulatory requirements, discounted airfield landing fees, club aircraft and club facilities

 

Once you are at a stage where you will be flying solo in our own school aircraft £500 solo insurance premium.