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Originally Posted by BobnBev
Doesn't look very safe, to me. Do you wear a parachute? What kind of engine? 2-way radio equipped?
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Actually its safer then an airplane. While the Gyroplane needs about 800 feet to take off, it needs about 30 feet to land. A small aircraft needs as much space to land as it does to take off. The Gyroplane does have a radio and can be equipped with a transponder and any of the normal aircraft instrumentation. Its sometimes called the motorcycle of the sky. I've been flying since 1984 and just recently got into Gyroplanes. I've really enjoyed it so far. It also very simple to fly as compared to other aircraft. Safety is in the pilot as much as the aircraft. No matter what you fly you need to understand its limitations and proper handling.