Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter

| 21-04-2021
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Trevor Brooks was just 13 when his aviation pioneer uncle Ernie was killed when his prototype gyrocopter crashed into the ground at Teesside Airport, on March 9, 1969. But it is memories of helping. May 28, 2018 Gyro oldtimers may recall the stir caused by the crash of Ernie Brooks in England in the late 60's. It was probably a garden-variety precession stall, aided and abetted by an aggressive maneuver (a kick-the-rudder hammerhead), short tail and high thrustline. Ever wanted to get up, up and away? A Mini-Gyro Plane, developed by Ernest Brooks of County Durham offers economy flying within a motoring budget.

  1. Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Pictures
  2. Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Pilot
  3. Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Parts
  4. Ernie Brooks Modern Lovers
  5. Ernie Brooks Death

A really good read (honest!)

Cherished memories of the old school gyronauts who taught me to fly, and the pioneers who taught them – back when every new gyro student was on their own with only a set of instructions to guide them, the text books yet to be written.

Pilot

A chance find in my old friend’s cellar uncovered the remarkable legacy of Ernie Brooks, a forgotten pioneer whose tiny Brookland gyroplane attracted attention from all around the world. Tracing his story unfolded the wonderful, yet heart-rending tale of his young nephew Trevor, who idolised the innovative aviator and never forgot the promise made by his beloved uncle. But tragedy intervened and that promise remained unfulfilled.

I didn’t know Ernie and was therefore unable to portray him in the book with the same warmth and familiarity as my Cornish veterans. It was Trevor’s input that made all the difference and helped me to capture Ernie’s spirit on paper. I couldn’t have done it without him. Back in 2011, we had no idea that it would all lead to a trail of bread crumbs, set in place down through the decades just waiting for the right moment. In following it through to its logical conclusion, we created a new chapter entirely of our own and wrote an ending more incredible than either of us could have imagined.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spinning-Wind-Gyronauts-Shirley-Jennings/dp/1781328331/
http://www.livingnorth.com/northeast/people-places/county-durham%E2%80%99s-forgotten-aviator

SOLD Rotorsport Calidus gyroplane

  • Rotax 912 S engine.
  • Silver/grey.
  • Excellent condition both inside and out.
  • Total time,airframe and engine;254hrs
  • First registered,Nov 2009.
  • Full instrument panel including transponder.
  • Rear seat brake etc.
  • Extras include.
  • 2x sets of Bose headsets.
  • Spare ‘summer’ canopy.
  • Prop spinner.
  • GPS.

This aircraft has been meticulously maintained and will be sold with a new Permit to Fly.

Price: £60,000 GBP

SOLD Immaculate ELA 07(S) R115 turbo in ‘brand new’ condition

  • 52 hours only on the Rotax 914 turbo engine.
  • Flat card compass.
  • propeller protecter.
  • Microair 720CH radio.
  • Flycom intercom system.
  • Very smooth rotors.
  • Metallic two tone paintwork.
  • Srobes.
  • Factory cover.
  • 12v outlet,front and rear seats.
  • MicroAir Transponder.

Can be seen in the UK. Offered for sale at 35,000 GBP

Phone Roger on (UK) 0044 17684 83859 or email gyroplanes@rogersavage.co.uk

SOLD MT03/912(S) – almost brand-New!!

G-PILZ has flown a total of ONLY 21 hours since new.
This gyroplane has been in dry storage for several years and has recently been serviced to very strict CAA guidlines.
It has been surveyed by CAA for it’s new Permit to Fly which will run from March 2011.

G-PILZ is in ‘As-New’ condition and is fitted with the following;

  • Rotax 912(S) 100 HP engine.
  • Metallic black paintwork.
  • Filzer radio.
  • Strobes/navigation lights.
  • Sport seats(all weather).
  • 12v outlets,front and rear seats.
  • Dual fuel tanks.

Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Pictures

For Sale MT03/914 TURBO.

Much admired and one of the nicest-looking Mts currently on the UK register.

  • Rotax 914(115HP)
  • Full instrument panel including VSI.
  • Filser Radio.
  • Dual controls,including rear seat instructor pack + second altimeter.
  • Srobes/anticollision lights.
  • 12x outlets,both seats.
  • Heated clothing outlets,both seats.
  • Sports seats.
  • Cover.
  • Current Permit to Fly.
  • Stunning performance; Cruise 90+mph.
  • Current Permit to Fly.
  • circa 275 Hours since new.
  • Maintained to a high standard and pristine condition,inside and out.
  • Stored in a purpose-built hangar and operated from my own home strip.
  • Now to be sold with a Brand- New Permit to Fly,running from March,2011

Training package available to buyer,if required.

Offered at £49.000 GBP (No Vat)

For Sale; ELA 0-7(S) R 100.

  • Virtually brand new-been in dry storage in the UK for several years,with regular engine runs
  • No flying hours(just six ground running hours)
  • Rear instrument panel inc RRPM.Eng RPM and ASI.
  • Rear ‘Top-Gun’ stick
  • Rotax 912(S) engine.
  • Three Bladed DUC propeller.
  • Rotor blades still in original factory packing.

Selling on behalf of customer.

Offered for sale at 41.000Euro/£34.000GBP(no Vat)

For Sale: ELA 0-7 R100

  • Few factory flight test hours.
  • Been in dry storage in the UK for several years and not flown.
  • Excellent condition.
  • Dual controls.
  • Full instrument panel including VSI and Fuel guage/pressure.
  • Fantastic trim/rotor brake system.
  • ELA 27ft rotors.
  • Duc three bladed propeller.
  • Superb performer.

Selling on behalf of owner.

Offered for sale at £26.000 GBP(No Vat)

For Sale. Mike Mee 912 Merlin – SOLD

A rare opportunity to own a ‘Mike Mee’ 912 powered Merlin.This one is Mike’s own personal machine. This is without doubt one of the best single seaters around(which I have personally flown – see Gallery section,Scottish adventure)

The aircraft has flown around 350 hours since new and is in good condition throughout.The rotorblades are ‘DragonWing’.

The Merlin is well instrumented and comes with a spare 3xbladed Arplast ECO prop and other bits and pieces.

Also included is a road trailer. ‘Tango-Sierra’ is offered at £12.000 GBP

ELA 07 R100 gyroplane as new – SOLD

  • Colour;Rosso Red.
  • Twin seats,Dual controls.
  • Full instrument panel.
  • Rotax 912(S) 100hp engine.
  • Three bladed DUC propeller.
  • New battery.

Extras include; Wheel spats, Panel fitted Microair 720 radio, Factory-made cover.

This aircraft has been in dry storage since delivery from Spain. It has never been flown so has ZERO airframe hours.The engine has been run at regular intervals during storage.

This aircraft is like BRAND-NEW and is offered at £20,500(without rotors) or £24,500 with a set of rotors,together with upgraded hub-bar. This is simply an un-repeatable bargain!!

ELA 0-7 twin seat gyroplane (£26,000 GBP)SOLD

Details:

Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Pilot

  • Brand new.(stored for 2 years)
  • Only factory flight test hours.
  • Full instruments, including fuel pressure guage and VSI.
  • Rotax 912S 100 HP engine.
  • Dual controls.
  • Carbon Fibre body.
  • Stainless steel frame.
  • 27ft ELA Rotors.
  • Three bladed DUC propeller.
  • Colour: Mustard yellow

ELA 0-7 R100 (SOLD)

Selling on behalf of customer who is upgrading to the ELA 0-7(S). £26.000

  • Colour;Royal Blue.
  • Dual controls(complete with rear seat trim control and PTT).
  • Spats.
  • Rotax 912(S) engine.
  • Three bladed DUC carbon propeller.
  • Full instrument panel.
  • Carb heaters.
  • 27ft rotors.

Ernie Brooks Gyrocopter Parts

As new, never flown(apart from factory testing). This aircraft has been in storage in the UK for several years. The engine has been run at regular intervals and is now offered for sale.

Robinson R44 – 1999 (SOLD)

Selling for customer and on our pad, ready to fly away. £80.000GBP + Vat

  • 730 hours total time.
  • Two tone factory paint.
  • Big instrument panel, includes Garmin SatNav.
  • Leather seats.
  • Bubble windows.
  • NEW rotor blades.
  • New clutch plates.
  • Maintained by Robinson main line agents.

Montgomerie-Merlin G-BTIG(SOLD)

£10,000 GBP

Details:

  • Colour: Bergundy on white.
  • Rotax 532 engine.
  • Wunderlich pre-rotator.
  • Chromed exhaust system.
  • Three bladed(ground adjustable) prop
  • Pre-rotator.
  • Dragon wings rotors.
  • Excellent condition.
  • Low hours.
  • Upholstered seat.
  • No accident history

VPM(Magni) M16. (SOLD)

Ernie Brooks Modern Lovers

£20.500 – Rare opportunity to purchase what is arguably one of, if not the most proven two seat gyroplanes around in Europe and beyond. G-BUZL is a former training machine but maintained in excellent condition.

Details;

Ernie Brooks Death

  • Rotax 914 turbocharged engine(overhauled by Connair,2007)
  • Hydraulic pre-rorator system.
  • Arplast propeller.
  • Dual controls.
  • Comprehensive instrument panel.
  • Lynx powered intercom system and radio interface.
  • 27ft composite(Magni) rotors.
  • Matco wheels.
  • Current permit to fly.