At the International Test Pilots School, Students Fly Gyrocopters

At the International Test Pilots School, students fly gyrocopters—and for good reason. These unique aircraft offer a hands-on, cost-effective platform to explore rotor dynamics, stability characteristics, and the benefits from both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft in a safe, forgiving environment. Their simplicity and responsiveness make them ideal for practicing core flight test techniques while deepening understanding of autorotation and energy management.

Thank you to Gyrocopter Flight Instructors Jacques Pelletier and Ghislain Boivin at Gyro Adventure and Vaughn Guigui, ITPS Flight Test Engineer Instructor, for arranging this day.