I have thought why I like to build and fly autogyros. What is the thing that makes you build and fly these machines?

Here are some reasons, why I do this:
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It is fun to experiment with something different. I have flown fixed wing planes long time before these. This gives a lot of new challenges. Also the flying with "almost invisible wing" makes it harder to see it in the air.

Autogyros are different from other flying "normal" flying machines. You don't find these often at flying sites. You are sure to get lot of attention if you have an autogyro with you.

I love the sound of whirling blades in the air.

The idea of autorotation amazes me even many years after my first pair of blades

The flying characteristics are special. Those are not suitable for all purposes, but capability to fly at low speeds and vertical descending makes it fun and interesting.

The mast and blade structure is simple even it differs from "traditional wings" and especially compared to helicopters. This makes it relatively fast to build.

Autogyros are interesting piece of aviation history. I like to talk about it with people.
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On my list you see that the flying characteristics is just one reason. There are much othere reasons why I do this.