Training Items

If you wish to pursue getting your gyroplane certificate there are a number of documents you need to familiarize yourself with and items we highly recommend you purchase and have available during training.

We encourage you to pass your FAA written exam, if required, prior to commencing your flight training. However, we are here to assist you in passing this exam if you plan to take it after starting your training. 

The knowledge portion of flying gyrocopters is just as important as the physical control of the aircraft. The knowledge requirements can be challenging for some students so we do not want to see you spend a lot of money on flight training and then not be able to pass the written exam. Written exam results are good for two years giving you plenty of time to complete the flight training. 

Please view the sections below on what you will need during your training with us. Some of these items are available through our Store.  

Please note: You must weigh less than 260 lbs for weight and balance reasons. Additionally,  if you have any medical or physical issues, mobility issues, vision or hearing problems, or any issues that affect full use of your legs, arms, hands, fingers, etc., please discuss this with us beforehand.

All trainees should bring with them to training the following:

• Miami sectional
• Logbook
• Calculator
• Pen/Pencil/Notebook
• Small Lapboard (Recommended)
• Aircraft Flight Manual (This will be sent to you electronically)
• FAA-H-8083-21, Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (Gyroplane portions only.) 
• Aeronautical Information Manual
• Federal Aviation Regulations
• Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor (FAA-S-8081-29 with Change 3)
• U.S. drivers license

All trainees should familiarize themselves with the content of the following:

• FAA Advisory Circular 60-22 Aeronautical Decision Making 
• FAA Advisory Circular 61-91J WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Programs 
• FAA Advisory Circular 00-46E Aviation Safety Reporting Program 
• FAA Advisory Circular 25-11B Electronic Flight Displays 

All transition pilots in addition to the items listed for all trainees should bring with them to training the following:

• While we have headsets, you may prefer to bring your own. It must be able to fit under a helmet and be a standard two prong model. 
• Your logbook
• Pilot’s certificate
• Any documents listed for First Time Pilots that you need a refresher

All transition pilots in addition to the items listed for all trainees should familiarize themselves with the content of the following:

• FAA Advisory Circular 90-109A Transition to Unfamiliar Aircraft 

All first time pilots in addition to the items listed for all trainees should bring with them to training the following:

• Electronic Flight Computer or E6B or equivalent
• Plotter
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.  If you are not a US citizen and do not already have an FAA pilot certificate, contact us so we can guide you through the TSA clearance process for initial flight training in the US.

All first time pilots in addition to the items listed for all trainees should familiarize themselves with the content of the following:

• Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide 
• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B)
• Weight & Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1B)
• FAA Advisory Circular 00-45H Aviation Weather Services
• FAA Advisory Circular 00-6B Aviation Weather 
• FAA Advisory Circular 00-24C Thunderstorms 
• FAA Advisory Circular 90-23G Wake Turbulence 
• FAA Advisory Circular 91-50 Importance of Transponder Operation and Altitude Reporting 
• FAA Advisory Circular 91-67 Minimum Equipment Requirements for General Aviation Operations Under FAR Part 91 
• FAA Advisory Circular 39-7D Airworthiness Directives 
• FAA Advisory Circular 91-63D Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) and Flight Limitations 
• FAA Advisory Circular 90-48D Pilots' Role in Collision Avoidance (With Change 1) 
• FAA Advisory Circular 90-66B Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations