Are gyroplanes safe to fly?
Gyroplanes will not stall, as airplanes can, making them safer at low speeds. Aerodynamically stable gyroplanes designs are much safer in turbulent winds. Landings are typically made at very slow airspeeds and can be made safely in very short distances. See “Why Rotors Instead of Wings”. Rotorcraft are typically much safer structural designs as their structures are compact and do not rely on cantilever wings. Historically gyroplanes have one of the worst safety records because gyroplane pilots often taught themselves to fly in less stable designs. Today, pilots who fly more stable designs and earn their gyroplane pilot ratings with professional gyroplane flight instructors fly much safer.
