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Like any aircraft, proper training is required is required before you can safely enjoy flying the MT-03 autogyro. 
Learning to fly the MT-03 will put a huge grin on your face, and you will
be amazed at how quickly you become proficient at handling this fantastic
aircraft.Gyro training used to be hard work - students would typically start by flying in their Instructor's 2-seat machine before completing their training on their own single-seat machine - it was like having to learn to fly twice, only the second time you were on your own! With the MT-03 all that has changed - not only is the MT-03 a fantastically safe and stable training platform, but when the time comes to go solo your instructor can just step out (though it's recommended that you land first!) and send you on your way. Training can be carried out by any CAA authorised Gyroplane Instructor, and we can put you in touch with a number of suitable flying schools. The qualification required to fly your MT-03 is the Private Pilots Licence (Gyroplanes), or PPL(G). The precise requirements for this vary according to your qualifications when you start, but can be summarised as: Ab-initio (no previous licence held): 40 hours training under instruction. Of this approximately half will be flown with your instructor on board, and half flown solo. You will take a set of straightforward written exams. Holders of fixed-wing or microlight PPLs: Training requirements are reduced to 30 hours. Requirements for written exams are waived, other than the Aircraft Technical examination. Full details of the PPL(G) requirements can be found in the CAA's LASORS publication. Medical requirements are pretty straightforward. You will need a form signed by your GP declaring that you meet the same standards that the DVLA apply to professional drivers. You can pick up a copy of the form here.
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