Gyroplane bootcamps
A turnkey, immersive flight training experience. Whether you are starting from zero or adding to an existing certificate, we handle the training, the schedule, and the flight time. You just fly.
For beginners
Earn your complete FAA Sport Pilot Certificate in two weeks. No prior flight experience required.
$5,495 flight training
For current pilots
Add a gyroplane rating to your Private, Commercial, or Sport certificate in just one week.
$2,995 flight training
Lodging add-on
Prices above are for flight training only. Our in-house travel desk, a Fora Travel advisor, books discounted lodging around your training dates. Sign up and we will send you the concierge line and your rate.
The value proposition
Set against the timeline of fixed-wing training or the hourly rates of a helicopter, the gyroplane is the fastest, most cost-effective way to put a new rating in your pocket. Here is the zero-to-hero comparison for someone earning a first certificate.
| Metric | Private Pilot Cessna 172 | Helicopter Robinson R22 | Gyro Bootcamp 14 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate earned | Private Pilot (ASEL) | Private Pilot (Rotorcraft) | Sport Pilot (Rotorcraft-Gyroplane) |
| Average timeline | 6 to 9 months, one lesson a week | 6 to 12 months | 14 days, accelerated |
| Flight hours required | 40 hours FAA minimum National average 65 to 75 hours |
40 hours FAA minimum National average 60 to 70 hours |
20 hours FAA sport minimum Completed within the 14 days |
| Medical requirement | Class III FAA medical | Class III FAA medical | Valid driver's license |
| Estimated cost, tuition |
$15,000 to $18,000
|
$25,000 to $35,000
|
$5,495 Complete flight-training package |
| The true value | A weekly commute to the airport for the better part of a year. | High cost and demanding skills for a recreational rating. | $5,495 Flight training. Discounted lodging through our Fora Travel desk when you sign up. |
Competitor figures are typical US market ranges for comparison and vary by school, aircraft, and location. Confirm current pricing with any provider before you enrol.
Locations coming soon. We are finalising the training venues and dates. Ask to be notified when a location near you opens.
Prices cover flight training only: instruction, aircraft, ground school, study materials, and on-site snacks and drinks. Lodging is not included; sign up and our in-house travel desk, a Fora Travel advisor, will arrange discounted lodging near the training site. Travel to and from the training location is arranged and paid by the attendee. Seasonal availability applies.
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