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Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent

Rochester Airport

72 Reviews

What's Included

  • Enjoy an open-cockpit gyrocopter experience
  • Pre-flight briefing and explanation of the controls
  • Opportunity to take the controls under the watchful eye of your instructor
  • A flying suit, helmet and radio comms are provided
  • Lesson time includes 5 minutes for taxiing

Sunny Flight -  15 minutes

  • An exciting trial flight allowing you enough time to try out the controls

Bronze Flight - 30 minutes

  • Fly around the local area including Rochester, Gillingham and St Mary's Marsh

Silver Flight - 60 minutes

  • Fly along the Thames Estuary, Gravesend, Maidstone and Leeds Castle

Golden Flight  - 90 minutes

  • Fly along the East Kent coast all the way along to Margate
  • Follow the coastline where the old Redsands Towers are visible in the distance, you may also get to see Seals on Horse Sands

What Can I Expect

Fantastic gyrocopter flights in Kent! We are offering vouchers for a full range of flight durations, setting off from Rochester Airport just south Chatham, with 15, 30, 60 and 90-minute flights available in open-cockpit gyroplanes.

Pilot instructor Kai Maurer has been flying gyrocopters for many, many years - and in fact his gyro school was one of the first to work with us here at Into The Blue. With well over 6000 hours of flying under his belt, you're in safe hands with Kai, who is also author of the ‘The Gyro Quick Guide' handbook.

The open-cockpit tandem-configuration are the original gyrocopters. This gyro school in Kent has a fantastic fleet of open-cockpit gyroplanes, including the latest aircraft from the likes of MTOSport and Calidus.

And we have to agree, modern gyrocopters are brilliant. They're like a hybrid of a helicopter and a fixed wing plane. They are super popular due to their agility and simplicity of design. Did you know a gyro can stand still in the air and whizz along at 100 mph with ease?

As for where you get to fly on your experience? Needless to say, you're in North Kent and so within minutes of taking off you could be glimpsing the sea, historic dockyards and that famous Kentish rolling countryside, all from your seat in the gyro.

If you're looking for a gyrocopter flight over Kent with that thrilling ‘open to the elements' feel and a highly experienced pilot to show you the ropes, these gyro experiences out of Rochester Airport are the perfect choice!

When Is It Available

  • Weekends and weekdays throughout the year
  • Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Rochester Airport, Kent

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • You must be between 4'6" and 6'4" (137cm and 193cm)
  • You need to be agile enough to get in and out of the gyrocopter
  • No previous flying experience is required
  • Front seat experience is at the instructors discretion
  • Please seek medical advice if you have previously suffered a heart condition or other medical complaint such as back or neck problems
  • This experience is not suitable for pregnant mothers
  • All participants must complete an information sheet and waiver prior to flying
  • Please wear warm comfortable outdoor clothing and closed toe footwear, you should also bring gloves to wear on the flight

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to watch your gyrocopter flight
  • There is a clubhouse which is usually open to visitors, along with a cafe at weekends
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Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 72

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Reviews

  based on 71 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
It was an amazing experience,Kai was so informative about what we were doing where we were going I ...
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What an excellent hour of autogyro flight. Theory fully explained, kitted out with helmet headphone...
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This was one of the most exciting things I have ever done in my life, and I’ve done a few- riding a...
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Paul Hammett Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in Jul 2025
2 days ago
Fantastic, l will do it again
Rating: 5 stars
Janine Henley Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in Jun 2025
19 days ago
Had a fantastic time with Kai , he was very thorough , informative and put me at ease with how he a...
Rating: 5 stars
Roderick Allen Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in May 2025
2 Months ago
An excellent experience with Kai. A welcoming, knowledgeable and informative pilot. I would thoroug...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Clarke Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in Oct 2024
9 Months ago
I have wanted to fly in an Gyrocopter for more than I can remember and was a surprise gift from my ...
Rating: 5 stars
Neil Capeling Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in Aug 2024
11 Months ago
Fantastic!! First booking was cancelled unfortunately because of bad weather, but a second date w...
Rating: 5 stars
Geoff Lowton Open-cockpit Gyrocopter Flights Kent in Aug 2024
11 Months ago
Wasnt sure what to expect but it was great fun. Hardley felt like we were moving until flying above...
Rating: 5 stars
11 Months ago
This was an easy to access experience, no fuss, safe and enjoyable, recommended
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Fantastic , done lots of thrills, parachute jumps , hang gliding, bungee jumps, etc. This was the b...
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Beautiful views over river and land, and excellent commentary by pilot Ki. Beautifully constructed ...
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Great experience, thank you to Captain Kai who was hilarious throughout and the made the experience...
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Fantastic experience. Kai was very polite and professional, explaining what was involved and pointi...
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Perfect… What else is there to say? Kai is an excellent pilot and made me feel at home from the sta...
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A very exciting and interesting adventure. Kye was extremely professional, polite and helpful .
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Excellent Gyrocopter flight in a open top autogyro on a lovely sunny day with some brilliant views ...
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Great experience was had, from the facilities at the airport to Kai the instructor. Just a fun grea...
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Very well looked after by Kai. 1/2 hour of magic
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Amazing experience Had a great time and would love to do it again! If you want a gift your loved o...
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Very happy with my experience. Amazing service with best flight instructor (Kai) I ever met. Defin...
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Amazing! Open cockpit, no fuselage or wings to obscure your view, fantastic experience! A must for ...
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Excellent flight. First time in a Gyroplane and it couldn’t have gone better. Well looked after by ...
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An amazing experience. Kai, the pilot, was pleasant and reassuring explaining all aspects of the fl...
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A unique experience. Kai, the pilot, was very professional in his briefings and explanations of wha...
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Brilliant experience. Had I little difficulty getting into the gyrcoptor as my back was a little so...
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Great experience!!!! Kai was friendly and very informative and made the trip memorable. Have done a...
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one of the best things I have done. next time I will book the 90min flight, as the hour was over to...
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Amazing! Felt so surreal, loved every second! Definitely recommend! Book the half hour slot if you ...
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Best ever way to fly for 90 minutes on a great route, great value for money and beats Hang gliders,...
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Thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Kai was very informative and easy going. I felt in really safe ha...
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Kia the instructor is brilliant gives you confidence and relaxes you to enjoy the flight really gre...
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Kai was brilliant. He made sure I was happy with every manouver, which I was. A really great experi...
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Absolutely brilliant! A truly great experience which was exactly what I hoped for! Thank You
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Had a great flight with kai maurer of the gyro school It was afFantastic birthday present. Kai was ...
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Brilliant. Smooth ride and a very good pilot. I enjoyed every second.
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This was a really exciting introduction and joy-ride in this small aircraft. The pilot was careful...
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Fantastic experience! Very flexible, patient organiser.
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What a fantastic experience !
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After having participated in a number of up-in-the-air experiences, ranging from hot-air ballooning...
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Brilliant, loads of fun
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Really great experience would highly recommend the gyrocopter flight
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whoo, from start to finish,i felt valued,he made the experience very enjoyable, although i would ha...
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A very different flying experience, superb fun, would certainly do it again.
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A truly memorable experience
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First class experience, knowledgeable pilot, second time thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience
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A great adventure in a strange and wonderful aircraft. Highly recommended.
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A superb day out flying with Kai. The gyrocopter was amazing and his guidance during the experiance...
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The whole experience was amazing. The pilot of the gyrocopter was knowledgeable, friendly and happ...
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It was a really thrilling experience, I would recommend it to anybody providing they're not frighte...
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Fantastic flight, considering the windy conditions it was a very smooth flight. Kai the instructor ...
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It was a fantastic experience. Kai was obviously a very experienced gyrocopter pilot. He explained ...
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Loved everything about it. The instructor was excellent and the experience extremely enjoyable. Mor...
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The pilot K Maurer gave me a guided tour of the aircraft, made sure I was comfortable and then gave...
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i had a fantastic trip with kai in his autogiro, it was even better than i imagined it could be. ma...
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Whatever your favourite superlative is it can be applied to this experience! Captain Kai added imm...
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Fantastic trial flight' Many thanks Kai, your the main man. Dean,
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Kai was an excellent, charming, knowledgeable and personable gentleman who made me feel welcome fro...
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Absolutely brilliant had an amazing time. The best.
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Kai the Flight Instructor was terrific and an excellent instructor and communicator. The experience...
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Really enjoyable experience, thank you Kai
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The instructor was brilliant, obviously knowledgable about the gyro copter, as you would expect. Pu...
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I had a great time kai is spot on would recommed this activity any time
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fantastic experience, pilot Kai is a great bloke very friendly and informative. got to handle the c...
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Fantastic
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This is such an inspiring introduction to gyrocopters. I intend to continue to a license and owner...
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Very enjoyable autogyro flight, could not do the Dover flight due to air restriction caused by Dron...
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Really great experience, everything from booking it to the experience was straightforward and easy....
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Superb flight. The pilot put me completely at ease by explaining the unique technology, then gave a...
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I can recommend a Gyrocopter flight for sure! Flying over my local and surrounding areas, and spott...
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An absolutely wonderful experience. I was excited before the flight yet it was SO much better tha...