Part 103 Gyroplanes

Sample Part 103 Gyroplanes   (Click on the picture to go to their website.)

As of January, 2021, we know of only one Part 103 gyroplane, the Nano.

	Nano
Purchase cost New Used	~$33,000 n/a. Model is new
Capabilities # of seats Cruising speed	1 59 mph (w/50hp engine)
Training FAA license needed Medical? Training cost Demo flight? Nearest instructor	None None $5,000+ Only in a similar Light Sport gyroplane Frederick
Can I rent? During intial training To solo After license	Train in a Light Sport gyroplane n/a No No
Where to store it	Hangar

As with all Part 103 aircraft — except for powered paragliders at some schools — there is no try-before-you-buy option. For insurance reasons, no gyro instructor will let you solo in their gyroplane. You must own your own gyroplane to solo. Therefore:

1. You train in a similar 2-seat gyroplane.
2. You buy your Part 103 gyroplane.
3. You make your first solo flight in your own Part 103 gyro.

For instruction and demo flights, see our Instructors page.

Further Information

• Videos
  • Video in which a wild Scot explains how gyros work.
  • Video on gyroplane landing techniques.
  • The Gyro Slicer! Do you like slicing onions? Of course not! Better than a Vegematic, the GyroSlicer will do the job! But wait, there's more. This fun video will persuade your spouse that you need to get a gyroplane today. Maybe two. As seen on TV!
• Other Gyro Articles
  • Typical Pilot Operating Handbook (AutoGyro MTO Sport 2017). Educate yourself on performance and maintenance items.
  • Flying a New Generation Gyrocopter - A book you can buy for converting pilots by Phil Harwood.
  • Many technical articles about gyroplanes from Greg Gremminger, past head of the gyroplane ASTM committee, past president of the Popular Rotorcraft Association, and longtime Magni distributor.