St. Patrick’s Day guests will once again be coming by land and air with the third annual gyrocopter fly-in at the Dublin Municipal airport.
Those who haven’t been to the airport in recent years may wonder, ‘What is a gyrocopter?’
Those who remember Leonardo Da Vinci’s flight prototype or old news footage of experimental aircraft will have seen similar vehicles, but they have continued to evolve over-time and have a small but dedicated fan base.
A group of owners and company representatives will be on-hand starting at 9 a.m. to showcase what they love about the unique aircraft.
“Former Dublin Airport volunteer Brad Stanford reported that gyroplanes are actually one of the safest and most comfortable ways to fly, calling the dual-rotor vehicles “giant pinwheels” capable of 80 to 90 miles per hour.
They are also able to land precisely, basically lowering straight down from the air.
The gyros will once again join the annual parade with a fly-over during the downtown procession.
This event will also provide an excuse for visitors to check out the airport’s flight simulation equipment, which will be set up for any aspiring pilot to see what it’s like to get in the cockpit. This equipment was purchased through the city with the assistance of the Dublin EDC and will be joined by virtual reality equipment, allowing the airport to host it for entertainment and training operations.
For more information on the airport’s events, visit dublinaero.com.