When the day doesn't look great so you decide to do circuits. An approaching storm forces me to leave the circuit pattern. I was aware it had a gap behind it from my weather radar. Good experience.
The turbulence from the storm was more than the video shows. But it was a storm not just a shower. I'm trying to help other interested aviators learn. But thank you for your comments. They all help.
@@beniceffs yes mate....as always the camera doesn't do it justice. It was much more turbulent than it looks but out to the east there was some nice weather but probably at least 10 miles away. There was a gap behind this storm cell.....The centre of which I kept well away from. The Gyroplane is a very capable machine and I am still surprised what weather I manage to fly in. I would not have flown a 3 axis in the same conditions. I always have to analyse my decisions and I am still not 100% clear about the boundary between experience and danger. ⚡ I find I enjoy the most challenging times? I love some circuits in less than perfect conditions. Each to their own. Thank you for commenting. Kind regards Paul T
Great to rewatch it myself.......I can remember being cold and wet. Skirting around the weather and following it as it cleared the airfield. Then landing quickly before the next squalls came through. I hope you enjoyed the video.kind regards 👍
There is not an aircraft made that can outclimb a windshear! Downdraft associated with a storm have taken out many a good pilot/aircraft... This happened to a friend of mine. He was out flying his Quicksilver in the beginning of a storm trying to make it back to the when the winds almost took him out! He stayed on the ground until the storm passed doing his best to hold the plane from flipping from the winds. Its fair weather flying for me! I had the chance to learn from HIS unfortunate choice😊👍
From the pilots perspective he uses it to keep level with the horizon....and the vertical lines him up with the runway centre line.....it helps some early hours Pilots. Most of the pilots we train....learn on a tandem machine and then convert to a side by side. It just helps a little. 👍 Kind regards Paul T
Yes. Even taking off in the first place. But I had checked the weather radar which showed a gap behind it. I had enough fuel to ponder around for a while. Luckily too a Gyroplane can land safely in a very short space. But should I have just remained on the ground? Or am I a better pilot for the experience? I think the latter. Thanks for the comments ✅ kind regards Paul T
It is written (who knows where). If hail gets to be 1/4 inch in diameter under a cloud, lightning is imminent. Figure that even in light rain the air is falling at 3mph or more. I'm probably one of the few people to seriously ice up a hang glider. I've always wanted a gyro. I was around them for a long time and even helped build a couple.
@@andron967 I too have flown in various types. And in many various weather types. I was once the passenger in an old Auster. The hail was so extreme that there was no paint left on the leading edges of both wings. Experience is the only way forward. But flying is not forgiving so we must find a balance. I see people all the time that won't go up in turbulence and then glider pilots who dive towards the thermals. We are all very different. Thank you for your interest and your information. I will keep posting videos even though not everyone likes them. We fly for fun.👍
I had checked on the weather radar and knew I could come in behind it if I had to. Us Saturday pilot's are often desperate to get airborne. All experience. Thank you for your comments.
@@RAFSQNLDR I'm in the UK at Shobdon Aerodrome Herefordshire. I fly various AutoGyro aircraft. I try and fly every Saturday. I'm training as an Instructor. I do fly in various conditions but I won't endanger myself or the aircraft. I follow the Gyropedia methodology and stick to the POH instructions. I have flown many types including flexwing microlights....both 2 and 3 axis microlights....light aircraft....and now Gyroplanes.....I have tried Helicopters a couple of times. I love my flying. Unfortunately since my flying began in the mid 90's I have had a good half a dozen emergency landings. Thank the lord...so far so good. I am pleased to meet you. Enjoy your Magni. A great aircraft 👍
Thanks for the comment. The old saying is" Better to be down here. Wishing you were up there .Than up there.Wishing you were down here!" And believe me I have had those situations. But on this occasion I was confident. I had checked the weather radar which showed a gap behind this approaching squall. Also had loaded extra fuel so that I could reach most other airfields as a divert option. That's the benefit of flying alone. This aircraft has a 94 litre tank and is achieving about 15 litres an hour. So flying alone I carry extra fuel. But I don't disagree with your thinking. Your way is the most sensible and safest option. You are a good Pilot. 👍
