I am an airline pilot in Europe with 15 years of experience and I got very interested in gyrocopters over the past few years. When I’ve got time off from work I came to Melbourne, I was searching for gyro schools around Europe and also in Australia. After quite some research I found flygyro and travelled from Melbourne to Byron Bay. Once I met Oli, I knew immediately that my choice of school was right. As I am used to work in a very professional environment, I really appreciated the high standards of professionalism and the quality of education at flygyro. Oli is not only an experienced instructor but knows everything about the maintenance and dealership work so I would call him a Gyrocopter professor. He answered all of my questions about gyro and guided me through both theoretical and flying/practical aspects of operation. I am very satisfied about the course and strongly recommend flygyro to anybody interested in learning everything about gyrocopters from a professional.
I also recommend to have a flight with Oli, its one of the best attraction at Byron Bay. You will be amazed.

Cagri C   Airbus A-320 Captain and commercial gyrocopter pilot

My Dad, Uncle and I, all had flights with Oli today. He was a gentleman to deal with, his tuition was excellent, and the flights were fantastic. All of his equipment was in excellent condition. Would highly recommend going to see Oli for anyone with an interest in flying.

Steve Aviation Enthusiast

Amazing flight

Took a 30 minute flight with Oli l and I have to say it was one of the most memorable experiences ever. Oli is an absolute gent and keen to share some of his wisdom of aviation. The flight was so smooth and the views of Byron and its wildlife were world
class. The entire experience had me smiling from ear to ear. You will regret missing out on this one for sure…

Ryan   Adventurer, Traveller

I have recently completed gyrocopter flight training with Oli at Byron Bay Gyrocopters and cannot recommend the experience and training methodology highly enough.
Oli’s approach to my development from a total beginner to a beginner pilot was flexible, continually adapted and responsive to my individual strengths and weaknesses. I was allowed to make errors while flying and learn through my own experiences all the while being within Oli’s safe hands.
Most importantly I have been gifted with the right attitude towards flying – now it’s up to me to keep it.

Russell   Farmer, Pilot

Oli is a talented gyro instructor and has a passion for not only teaching students to fly a gyro, but also encourages students to become ‘craftsmen’ at efficent control and mastery of all things gyrocoper. As a converting pilot I have really appreciated his sound knowledge and skill. Would thoroughly recommend him.

Colin   Converting RPL Fixed Wing Pilot

A must do experience

I still can’t wipe the smile off my face!!! You MUST do this!

After decades of flying many types of aircraft, I decided to give a go to the Gyrocopter. After a discovery flight, I signed for the full learning package with Oliver, the instructor and owner of the business. It has been a most interesting experience. Gyros are different from fixed wings and helicopters. They can bite if not flown properly. Today, licence in the pocket, I feel very safe and properly instructed to fly safely these amazing machines thanks to Oli’s very methodic, rigorous, pleasant and excellent teaching on his modern new generation German Gyrocopter. Thanks Oli.

Daniel   Converting Fixed Wing and Helicopter Pilot

I first came to see Oli at the end of 2016 for a trial instructional flight for gyrocopters. It was a great experience to fly over the shipwreck, the marine life – especially the sharks and the beaches.
I came back to Oli at the end of 2017 and during early 2018 to undergo flight training for gyrocopters. What most people going for trial flights with Oli probably don’t realise is that Oli is a highly qualified and experienced flight instructor, only flying the most modern factory built machines. As a chief flying instructor, he is one of the instructors other pilots go to for pilot certificate upgrades and flight reviews. As a now fellow gyrocopter pilot – I can also state that Oli maintains his gyrocopters to an extremely high standard.
As far as value for money goes – why would you pay more money in South Queensland more a 5 minute helicopter ride (stuck with 5 tourists) when you can go for an hour trial instructional flight in a gyrocopter and be given the opportunity to take the controls and have a truly awesome and personalised experience – it’s a no brainer.

Brian   PPL / CPL Pilot and Instructor, RAAus Pilot, Gyrocopter-Pilot