Gyroplane Flights in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Experience the joy of flight in Hawaii’s most unique aircraft.
About the Gyroplane
What Makes a Gyroplane so Unique?
A gyroplane blends the best of helicopters and airplanes — but it’s truly in a class of its own. It uses an unpowered, free-spinning rotor for lift and a rear-mounted propeller for thrust. This design makes it incredibly stable, safe, and fun to fly, even at low speeds.
Our aircraft are built by AutoGyro GmbH, the global leader in gyroplane design, with thousands flying worldwide. Whether you’re here for a one-time flight or working toward a rating, you’ll quickly see why pilots and passengers alike fall in love with these machines.
How Does It Work
Simple by design. Safe by nature.
Unlike a helicopter, a gyroplane’s rotor isn’t powered by the engine. Instead, it spins on its own as air moves upward through the blades — a process called autorotation.
A rear-mounted propeller provides forward thrust, while air flows through the rotor disc to generate lift — a simple, ingenious design that’s been in use for over 100 years.
This unique setup makes gyroplanes stall-proof and remarkably stable, even in strong winds and turbulence. It’s one of the main reasons they’re considered among the safest aircraft in the sky.
Our Aircraft
Why People Love Flying Gyroplanes
Gyroplanes combine the agility of a helicopter with the simplicity of an airplane — creating a safe, stable, and unforgettable flying experience.
Did You Know?
Gyroplanes were invented before helicopters — first flown in 1923!
For over 100 years, pilots have trusted them for their simplicity, safety, and pure flying fun.
Whether you’re a curious first-timer or just learning what a gyroplane even is, you’re about to experience one of the most unique flying machines in the sky.
Our Team
Meet Your Instructor
Caylon Hackler has been sharing his passion for flight for over 15 years. In addition to taking more than 14,000 people tandem skydiving, he has spent years BASE jumping, wingsuiting, and flying a wide range of aircraft and foot-launched wings — including gyroplanes, gliders, paragliders, and speedwings.
With a perfect safety record and extensive experience across both powered and unpowered flight, Caylon brings a calm, confident, and highly personal approach to every gyroplane lesson.