Gyrocopter Flying Club

A flying club operating from two sites near Silverstone And Halfpenny Green promoting the gyroplane and offering dynamic 'James Bond' style open cockpit flight experiences to get you involved

The details of our flying experiences are here: -

What can I expect on the day?

Flying is amazing and this aerial experience will guarantee to make you wish you had done it all years ago!
Gyrocopters were made famous by the appearance of “Little Nellie” in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Open cockpit, highly manoeuvrable, extremely exciting it really is the closest flying experience to nature.
The fun doesn’t stop with the machine however as our flying experiences take place around Silverstone, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. It is so target rich its impossible to miss something exciting and all the while the best thing is WE are flying! !

You may know the area and have your own thoughts on where to go and what to see but as well as our suggestions here we will send you a target map with so many places we’ll need two lifetimes to fit it all in.

If you love aviation then the surrounding area has huge history, for example we have RAF /USAF Upper Heyford where during the height of the Cold War, one plane was kept in permanent readiness to launch a nuclear strike.

Want to see the flight test centre for Britain’s first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor, as well as a set for the classic film Twelve O'Clock High? Lets go to RAF Barford St. John.

Like rockets? Then lets fly to the ex-home of the Rocket Propulsion Establishment and Blue Streak, a place once so secret it was not marked on OS maps. RAE Westcott.

Love the Harrier ‘Jump Jet”? We can head to RAE Bedford where Britain developed the first vertical take off strike fighter.

If you like Concorde then we can see the amazing wind tunnels at the same venue! Now home to ex-Formula 1 Palmer driving centre.

Which brings us onto motorsport. If you love motorsport then Silverstone is the home of motorsport. We have the majority of Formula One teams, a cracking F1 venue which usually has things on track and we have the best view.

Maybe you like trains? Canals? Country houses? We even have a Snow Dome, enjoy them all and all the while the best thing is we are FLYING! Flying is amazing and this aerial experience will guarantee to make you wish you'd done it all years ago!
Of course the Gyrocopter Flying Club UK hopes you catch the flying bug and want to do it all again, and again and again. . . better still learn to do it for yourself. Flying IS the best thing you can do. Ever, in the world, Ever.

So get involved, choose our themed 20, 30 or 60 minute flights it will be the best thing you’ve done and if it’s a gift for someone else they will be so excited they’ll pop.


What’s included in this experience?

• Dynamic James Bond style open cockpit introductory flight experience
• Based near the home of Formula 1 motor racing - Silverstone
Pre-flight safety briefing, introduction to the gyrocopter and route plan
• Flying suit and helmet provided
• Gyrocopter Flying Club UK target map & guide to flying for those wanting more - get involved!

Silverstone Experience Flight £99
20 minute flight around Silverstone the home of Formula 1, the British Racing Drivers Club and the Porsche Driving Centre.

All the while enjoying the superb dynamics of the marvellous gyroplane, its like aerial super biking and the views are amazing!

Nuclear Strike Experience Flight £149
30 minute flight starting with all the motorsport wonders of Silverstone before flying over RAF Upper Heyford, which was home to the USAF Strategic Air Command its B52's and later the USAF 20th Tactical Fighter Wing's F-111 aircraft.
Still remembering that all the while we are delighting in the dynamic gyrocopter flying experience, you'll be blown away.


BOOM! The Custom Super Mega Target Rich Experience Flight £199
60 minutes to do more of the same or something different. We have 60 minutes to enjoy the gyrocopter and our truly beautiful country, so you tell me what your preference is and we'll make a plan! No idea - I'll make a plan and blame me! !

The area has so many things to see and do. Interested in motorsport? - we have Silverstone, we have Mercedes F1, Force India F1, Renault F1, Porsche sportscar and 888 touring car bases. Rockingham Oval its all within reach!
If your passion is aviation the area is a wonderland. WW2 bomber sites, Cold War nuclear bases, Test centres, Rocket /Missile bases, Aircraft museum parks, Radar and Listening bases.

Maybe you like Trains? Canals? Country houses? A Snow Dome? It’s a flying wonderland in a place so target rich its impossible to miss something exciting and we will enjoy them all. All the while the best thing is we are FLYING!

When is it available?
• 365 days of the year, if you like flying I love flying!
• Of course the weather needs to be kind and you need to book your space… so hurry!

Where can I do this experience?
• Turweston Aerodrome, Biddlesden Road, Brackley, NN13 5YD
Who is it suitable for?
• 14 year old + (although under 18’s need to be accompanied on the airfield by an adult)
• Maximum weight of 110kgs or just over 17 stones
• Maximum height of 195cm or 6ft 5in
• You need to be agile enough to get in and out of the machine – if you can get on the pillion seat of a motorbike you’ll be fine
• If you have a medical condition that relates to the heart, back or neck then please seek qualified medical advice
• If you are pregnant then we would need to delay until after child birth
• All participants must complete all Gyrocopter Flying Club UK forms and waiver prior to flying
Can anyone come along to watch?
• Of course! Spectators are welcome to watch there is a great viewing area and there is a café onsite
Anything else I need to know?
• Participants should wear outdoor clothing suitable for the season, closed and flat shoes, gloves for the flight.