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How's the vibration? I've been a fixed-wing pilot for many years. I recently sold my share in a 182 and have considered a gyro for many of the reasons listed here. All the YouTube videos I've seen look like the thing is going to vibrate itself apart! Although, that could be due to strapping a GoPro to a strut or something!

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Very little? A little through the stick, but it's not something I've ever thought about, which should probably answer the question.

I agree that the GoPros attached to the mast vibrate a lot, but I got the same when I attached one to a car on a track. These bodycam shots from James Ketchell don't vibrate very much for instance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn5gVZ4PnmY

There is one other practical issue with Gyros in the UK (and is my biggest problem) - there are instructors but not really flying clubs. After passing if you want to keep flying you can't just rent one by the hour, you need to buy one (or buy a share).

I think that's because the cost of owning a gyro can be so much lower than a traditional fixed wing. As little as $20K can get you into old but high quality used or $100k for entry-level new. A fraction of planes.

Not exactly cheap, but neither is spending significant time in a flight club.

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