Gyro Jake, Crafting the skies with homemade gyroplanes

George Jacob, known as Gyro Jake, shares his passion for building gyro planes, a hybrid of airplanes and helicopters. He describes the exhilarating experience of flying them and the meticulous process of constructing them from scratch. Despite the challenges, his dedication is driven by passion rather than financial gain. Over the years, the gyro plane community has grown significantly, with factory-built models becoming more popular, while DIY builders like George are becoming rare.

What is a gyro plane according to Gyro Jake?

• A type of helicopter

• A type of glider

• A hybrid of an airplane and a helicopter

• A type of airplane

How many gyro planes has Gyro Jake built?

• Around 10

• Close to 20

• Exactly 13

• More than 30

What does Gyro Jake find most rewarding about building gyro planes?

• The technical challenge

• The financial profit

• The fame and recognition

• The personal satisfaction and joy

How has the gyro plane community changed over time?

• It has grown significantly

• It has decreased in size

• It has remained the same

• It has become more exclusive

What is the current trend in gyro plane building?

• A rise in DIY builders

• A decline in factory-built models

• A shift towards electric gyro planes

• An increase in factory-built models