Gyroplane Training & Sales · San Diego

Experience Flight
Like Never Before.

Authorized dealer for Argon & Aviomania. Professional instruction from a pilot stamped gyro at birth. Two locations — Oceanside (KOKB) and Gillespie Field (KSEE).

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Lifetime
Gyroplane Pilot
2
Training Airports
$275
Per Hour Dual Instruction
280+
VFR Days Per Year
2
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Rotor Adventures

“The sky was never the limit… it was the calling.”

David Bacon, CFI — Rotor Adventures
CFI Certified
Flight
Instructor
About David Bacon

Stamped Gyro at Birth

"I had my first gyroplane flight at 18 months old. By age 5 I was flying solo circuits in the desert — takeoffs, S-turns, landings. Gyroplanes weren't a hobby in our household. They were life."

— David Bacon, Founder & CFI, Rotor Adventures

David's father was a Bensen dealer and president of PRA Chapter 31. Twice a month, the California desert filled with gyroplanes and the community that flew them. Decades later, that same hands-on passion drives every student and customer at Rotor Adventures.

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor — Gyroplane
  • Authorized Argon dealer — Southern California
  • Authorized Aviomania dealer — Southern California
  • Training at KOKB Oceanside & KSEE Gillespie Field
  • Personal, one-on-one instruction for every student
  • 60 Years of flight experience
Call (760) 518-3266
Learn to Fly

Your Path to a Gyroplane Rating

From your first discovery flight to a full FAA rating — train in our aircraft at Oceanside or Gillespie Field with one-on-one instruction from David.

TBD

Discovery Flight

30–45 minutes of introductory flight. No experience required. The fastest way to know if gyroplane flying is for you.

~$275/hr

Sport Pilot Add-On

Add a gyroplane rating to your existing Sport Pilot certificate. No written test, no minimum hours — train to proficiency.

~$275/hr

Private Pilot Add-On

Add gyroplane to your Private Pilot certificate. Carry passengers, fly cross-country, build your rotary-wing logbook.

From Zero

Sport Pilot Certificate

Start with no flight experience and earn your Sport Pilot Certificate. 20-hour FAA minimum; most students complete in 25–35 hours.

~$275/hr

Recurrent Training

Been away from the controls a while? Knock the dust off, sharpen your technique, and get back to being sharp and current.

~$275/hr

Flight Review

FAA-required biennial flight review, done right — we'll fly, review the regs, and get your logbook current with no stress.

Coming Soon

Glider & Single-Seat Training

In development at El Mirage. Foundational gyro glider instruction for pilots headed toward a Bensen or other single-seat gyroplane.

~$275/hr

Advanced Instruction

Spot landings, high-rate-of-descent approaches, precision maneuvers — learn to bring a gyroplane down safely onto a postage stamp.

Oceanside Airport KOKB
KOKB

Oceanside Municipal Airport

Non-towered coastal airport — ideal for first lessons and confidence-building. Stunning Pacific views. Relaxed, low-pressure environment.

Gillespie Field KSEE
KSEE

Gillespie Field — El Cajon

Towered Class D airport with mountain panorama. Prepares students for real-world controlled airspace. Ideal for add-on pilots.

Our Aircraft

Authorized Dealer — Argon & Aviomania

Argon 915iS gyroplane in flight
Argon GTL Red Argon Orange
Flagship Model

Argon 915iS

The Grand Turismo of Gyroplanes

Carbon fiber monocoque cabin. Garmin Gx3 avionics with 3-axis autopilot. MT hydraulic variable-pitch propeller. The most sophisticated gyroplane available in the United States.

Engine
Rotax 915iS · 141 HP Turbo
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Ceiling
23,000 ft
Range
~620 mi ext. tanks
Fuel Capacity
2 × 60L tanks
Price Range
$148K–$191K
  • Full carbon fiber monocoque occupant cell
  • Garmin Gx3 + 3-axis autopilot standard
  • MT hydraulic variable-pitch propeller
  • Available in GTL and GTL Triple rotor configs
  • Available: 916iS 160HP for maximum performance
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Argon gyroplane fleet

The Argon family — the most technically advanced gyroplane line available in North America

Aviomania Genesis Duo in flight
Aviomania Genesis CE Aviomania Genesis Sport
Primary Training Aircraft

Aviomania Genesis Duo (G2sB)

Two-seat tandem · Cyprus engineering · World-class training

Engineered for safety and forgiveness. Centerline Thrust design eliminates unwanted pitch changes. Active Tail Design prevents torque roll. The ideal training and touring gyroplane.

Configuration
Tandem 2-Seat
Engine Options
Rotax 912–916iS
Max Speed
~125 mph
MTOW
560 kg / 1,235 lb
Frame
6061/7075 Al + 4130 Steel
Safety Design
CLT + ATD
  • Centerline Thrust (CLT) — eliminates power-induced pitch
  • Active Tail Design — prevents torque roll & PIO
  • Triangulated mast frame — maximum pilot protection
  • Also available: Genesis CE single-seat
  • Builder assist program available through Rotor Adventures
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Why a Gyroplane?

A gyroplane cannot aerodynamically stall.

SAFETY

The rotor is in autorotation 100% of the time during flight — generating lift independently of the engine at all speeds. This is not a marketing claim. It is the physics of autorotative lift, and it is the reason gyroplane pilots sleep soundly.

If you are searching for the most cost effective way to become a pilot then gyroplane training is your answer. Add your type ratings for either helicopter or airplane later through one of our friends and save money.

Get on the runway with Rotor Adventures!

Gyroplane aerodynamics diagram

The Rotary-Wing Experience —
Without the Rotary-Wing Price

Gyroplanes deliver the freedom and sensation of rotary-wing flight at a fraction of helicopter cost — with one safety advantage neither helicopters nor airplanes can match.

Factor Gyroplane Helicopter Light Airplane
New Purchase Price $80K–$191K $330K–$450K+ $50K–$180K (LSA)
Dual Training Rate $250–$300/hr $400–$600+/hr $150–$250/hr
Annual Maintenance Low–Moderate $25K–$40K+/yr $3K–$8K/yr
Takeoff Distance 50–200 ft Vertical / Zero 1,000+ ft typical
Cruise Speed 100–125 mph 90–110 mph 100–130 mph
Aerodynamic Stall? Cannot stall — inherently stall-proof Settling w/ power risk Yes — stall possible
Engine Failure Response Controlled descent, full authority Immediate pilot action required Glide — altitude dependent
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Oceanside Municipal Airport

KOKB · Oceanside, CA
Non-towered coastal training field

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Gillespie Field

KSEE · El Cajon, CA
Towered Class D · Mountain views

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San Diego Flying Weather

280+ VFR days per year.
Train consistently, progress faster.

Authorized Dealer: Argon Gyroplanes & Aviomania Aircraft
Serving: Greater San Diego County & Southern California

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