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Closed Cockpit Gyrocopter Lessons Kent

near Chatham, Kent

  • £ 90.00
  • £ 150.00
  • £ 250.00
  • £ 330.00

What's Included

  • Enjoy a closed-cockpit gyrocopter lessons
  • Flights are taken in the side-by-side Cavalon gyroplane
  • Pre-flight briefing and explanation of the controls
  • Opportunity to take the controls under the watchful eye of your instructor
  • Radio comms are provided
  • Lesson time includes 5 minutes for taxiing

Sunny Flight -  15 minutes

  • An exciting trial flight allowing you enough time to try out the controls

Bronze Flight  - 30 minutes

  • Fly around the local area including Rochester, Gillingham and St Mary's Marsh

Silver Flight   - 60 minutes

  • Fly along the Thames Estuary, Gravesend, Maidstone and Leeds Castle

Golden Flight  - 90 minutes

  • Fly along the East Kent coast all the way along to Margate
  • Follow the coastline where the old Redsands Towers are visible in the distance, you may also get to see Seals on Horse Sands

What Can I Expect

Closed cockpit gyrocopter lessons in Kent - thrills and comfort combined on these gyro lessons out of Rochester Airport! 

The Cavalon is a gyrocopter, but not as you know it. Having a wider, enclosed cockpit means you will be sitting side-by-side for a fun flight in a gyro, without all that buffeting and ‘wind in your hair' feeling!

Being seated next to (rather than in front of) your instructor means you get to observe everything they do to get this amazing little autogyro off the ground. What's more, the Cavalon is dual control, so (if you're up for it) you will be flying.

We have vouchers for a full range of lessons and experiences in these enclosed cockpit gyros out of Kent's Rochester Airport. From a 15-minute whizz around the local area, to a 90-minute cross-country cruise over Kentish coast and country.

Headed up by Kai Maurer, this is a CAA-approved PPL(Gyroplane) training school, so it's where budding pilots come to get their licence. And that means you are in very good, experienced hands for your experience.

And indeed, all experiences are treated as lessons, so you get the maximum amount of time at the controls as possible. You'll be amazed at how stable and nimble these closed cockpit models are, capable of cruising at 90mph with a range of over five hours!

Easy to get to from all over Kent and situated just south of Chatham next to the A2, Rochester Airport is a great departure point for our closed-cockpit gyrocopter lessons in Kent. And if you do fancy that ‘in the elements' experience, we offer open-cockpit gyrocopter flights with the same operator!

When Is It Available

  • Weekends and weekdays throughout the year
  • Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Rochester Airport, Kent

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • You must be between 4'6" and 6'4" (137cm and 193cm)
  • You need to be agile enough to get in and out of the gyrocopter
  • No previous flying experience is required
  • Please seek medical advice if you have previously suffered a heart condition or other medical complaint such as back or neck problems
  • This experience is not suitable for pregnant mothers
  • All participants must complete an information sheet and waiver prior to flying

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to watch your gyrocopter flight
  • There is a clubhouse which is usually open to visitors, along with a cafe at weekends
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