Autogyro Extreme Flying, Low Level River Recce

Gyrocopter reconnoiters a river for obstructions to low level flying. Gyro stays at a safe height in obscured areas such as blind bends. Many of the river bends are quite sharp including several 180 degree turns. Speed over the water is 65 to 75 kts (75 to 86 mph).

Flying:
The open cockpit flying makes flying real, you can feel the air and get a fabulous view of the outside world. The low sided cockpit makes it feel like you have no visible means of support. It's a brilliant experience, I always feel elated for hours after flying. This gyro is wonderful to fly, sensitive to control inputs but quite stable.

The gyro is a MTO Sport 912 ULS with modified big bore motor producing 130 HP.

Comments and video are not intended as instruction on flying a gyro. Never attempt to fly a gyro without adequate tuition by a qualified CFI. Please do not attempt to copy any flying maneuvers shown in this video as they could result in serious injury and death!!!

Filmed: Nov 30, 2017.
Cameras: Sony Action Cam FDR X3000
Music credit: "English Sunset" & "The One", by the "Moody Blues", album, "Strange Times". Music purchased as MP3 on Amazon.
Album highly recommended.