Gyrocopter Training Manual

You and Your Gyrocopter: What to know
In this manual, you will learn the basics of piloting your gyrocopter, which include: Proper pilot attire ,basic maintenance, basic flight, emergency landings, and an extra basic weapons section (Please note that not all gyrocopters are armed).

Chapter 1: What to wear
Before you even take off, you must be fully prepared for anything you may encounter during flight, which is why proper clothing is essential for any successful pilot. Keeping this in mind, let's start with headgear. A full face mask with goggles included is optimal, as it provides full protection against any debris or environmental factors you may encounter during flight. At the bare minimum, however, a simple pair of scratch-resistant goggles will provide proper protection to the eyes and help with visibility.

Moving on from headgear, we will next cover clothing. Since you want to have as little weight as possible, while having as much protection and warmth as possible, leather attire is recommended, with added layers of cloth for warmth depending upon where you may be flying. If you are going to be flying in dangerous areas or even war zones, leather or mail armor is recommended. It would be best to stay away from plate armor, as it would add much more weight and increase fuel consumption.

Chapter 2: Basic maintenance, pre-flight
Before every flight, it is up to the pilot to ensure that their gyrocopter is in a fully operational and safe condition, so there are a few things that you must check to ensure a safe flight.
 * 1) Always check your engines! You must ensure that all engines are in proper, working condition.
 * 2) Main rotor. The second thing to check is the main rotor of your gyrocopter, ensuring the integrity of the rotors themselves and they are properly affixed to your copter.
 * 3) Fuel. This is another important one, because you definitely need fuel to even get off the ground!
 * 4) Always insure the integrity of the shell of your copter before flying. Check for any loose nuts or bolts and make sure all exterior plating is in place.