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What's Included
- An open or closed cockpit gyrocopter lesson
- Open cockpit flights are taken in the MTO Sport gyrocopter and closed cockpit flights in the Magni M24
- Choose from a 30 or 60 minute experience
- Video presentation followed by a safety briefing lasting 10-20 minutes depending on your flight duration
- You will be kitted out with a flying suit for open cockpit flights
- Helmets with headset communication are provided
- Lessons are conducted by a CAA approved flying instructor
- Opportunity to take the controls and fly the gyrocopter, at the discretion of your instructor
- Personalised flight certificate
- The flight experience will count towards your private pilots license if you wish to continue any training
30 Minute Experience
- Flight time of around 20 minutes (from engine start to engine stop)
60 Minute Experience
- Flight time of around 40 minutes (from engine start to engine stop)
What Can I Expect
Open or closed cockpit gyrocopter flights over Manchester for you! Set off from City Airport, near the Trafford Centre, with bird's eye views of all those landmarks around Manchester and Salford. It's going to be a heck of a ride!
For those not in the know, City Airport isn't the big Manchester International Airport that's south of the city. It's the airfield west of Salford, formerly known as Barton Aerodrome. A tourist attraction in its own right, there are lots of aircraft to spot, loads of fun family events throughout the year and a great little cafe called The Departure Lounge, along with the Sopwith Bar and Grill.
The flying school, based at Manchester's friendliest airport, specialises in flight training for all sorts of gyrocopters. These vouchers give you the chance to find out all about flying in a gyrocopter. You have the choice of open-cockpit for full-face, in-the-elements flying at its best, or closed-cockpit for more of a light aircraft feel.
The open cockpit machine is an MTO Sport by Auto Gyro. It's dual-controlled and it's a tandem, which means you'll be sitting behind the pilot. The enclosed Magni M24 Orion gyro is a handsome beast that is also dual control, but with side-by-side configuration, so you can see what your pilot is doing.
If you just fancy dipping your toe into the world of piloting a gyrocopter, the 30-minute experience is the perfect debut. You'll get to see the City of Manchester and recognisable landmarks from the air. For those on the longer 60-minute gyrocopter flight options, you explore much further afield.
Whether you choose a 30 or 60-minute experience voucher in an open or closed-cockpit model, these gyrocopter flights out of Manchester's City Airport & Heliport are fun, exciting and boast great views too. What more could you ask for? Book your slot now.
When Is It Available
- Gyrocopter flights take place between April and October
- Bookings for flights can be made throughout the year
- Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- City Airport, Manchester
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Weight restrictions: maximum 16.5 stone (105kgs)
- Height restrictions: maximum 6ft 4ins (1.93m)
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome
Anything Else
- Participants should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed-toe footwear
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
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