I've been a sport flier most of my life (with some pattern experience many years ago) and I'm looking to add a little pizazz.

I would like to try that hovering thing that the 3D guys do, and I have a plane that will stand on it's prop (a GP 60 size Extra 300 with a YS 91AC) But it's tough to say the least.

My question is this: Is a gyro standard equipment for this maneuver? And what are these new "Heading Hold' or "Tail Lock" Gyros? Are they better / worse? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks