Gyro Flight Instructor Guide » NZAA Instructor Guide » Training Syllabus

This comprehensive flight instructor manual is designed to provide a structured and authoritative guide for flight instructors teaching students to fly gyroplanes. It covers essential ground school knowledge, practical flight maneuvers, safety protocols, and preparation for the practical test, ensuring a thorough and standardised training experience.

Gyroplane Flight Instructor Manual: A Comprehensive Guide for Student Pilot Training

Prepared by: Elton Haakma

Date: August 23, 2025

Table of Contents

1.  Introduction & Philosophy

• 1.1 Purpose and Scope
• 1.2 Instructor’s Role and Responsibilities
• 1.3 Student’s Role and Expectations
• 1.4 Learning Philosophy and Building Blocks

2.  Ground School Curriculum

• 2.1 Gyroplane Systems & Components
• 2.2 Aerodynamics of Rotary-Wing Flight (Gyroplane Specific)
• 2.3 Regulations (FAR Part 61, 91, 103)
• 2.4 Weather & Aviation Meteorology
• 2.5 Navigation & Flight Planning
• 2.6 Performance & Limitations
• 2.7 Human Factors & Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
• 2.8 Emergency Procedures (Ground)