The Joy of Being in the Sky
Becoming a pilot is a big deal. Firstly, you learn to do something magical, allowing you to see the world in a radically different way. Secondly, you also become part of the brotherhood of pilots - a group representing only 0.2% of the general population. Becoming a pilot alters your whole perspective on life. And you get to experience the Joy of the Sky.
People have different reasons for wanting to learn to fly. For some it's about far-flung destinations, carrying people and cargo. Gyroplanes are not ideal for that. But if you're one of the people who just love being in the sky and experiencing the joyful feeling of being up there, gyroplane flying is fantastic! Whether you are learning to fly for the first time or adding a gyroplane rating to your existing license, you will find that gyroplane flying allows you to experience the joy of being in the sky like nothing else.
Why Gyroplanes?
Many people have a child-like view of flying. They imagine being like a bird, swooping low over hills or close to tall structures like mountains and buildings. Normal flying isn't like that: aspiring pilots quickly learn that the combination of regulations and safety considerations quash those dreams of bird-like flights. However, the gyroplane allows flying in a way that comes very close to what you first imagined and safely and there are some good reasons for this.
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Firstly, gyros deal very well with winds and turbulence that would keep other light aircraft on the ground. This is important for flying in mountains or near large structures. Secondly, a gyroplane cannot stall. Stalls are a big concern for fixed-wing aircraft and prevent the kinds of very tight turns that you might, for example, need to use to escape from a canyon that was unexpectedly closing in. Gyros have no issue turning in a very small radius.
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Thirdly, because a gyroplane converts the energy of its forward motion into lift as it settles on the ground, gyros need only a small area in which to land. This makes them far safer if the pilot ever needs to make an emergency landing.
Why Magni Gyro?
Modern gyroplanes are much safer than their earlier counterparts but beyond that, there are some items that really set Magni Gyros apart.
Magni uses a chromoly steel keel that runs the length of the entire gyroplane. This is aviation-grade chrome steel that is extremely strong and resists distortion under multiple types of stress. This keel forms the reference frame for all Magni gyros.
Magni custom designs and builds its rotors. Not simply extruded aluminum, Magni rotors are made from carbon fiber and epoxy with a metal core. They have exceptional strength and high inertia compared to other kinds of blades, making them more forgiving in turbulence and far more immune to “pushover” events.
Like most gyroplanes, Magni Gyros are all tricycle gear-based, but Magni uses a trailing caster nosewheel, which is far more forgiving in cases of lateral drift on takeoff or landing. As gyros can roll over if not correctly controlled during takeoff and landing, this makes Magni gyros far safer.
Why Bay Area Gyro?
Bay Area Gyro was set up purely to instruct in gyroplanes. Paul, its instructor, has a total of 30 years of pilot experience, including 10 years in gyroplanes and over 1,200 hours of gyro hours flown.
Bay Area Gyro will customize your training as needed, ensuring you get your desired qualification with minimum time and cost while learning what you need to know thoroughly and safely.
