I have just crafted a response to the criticism of gyros in the above posts, unfortunately it has disappeared into cyberspace. I wrote form my experience as an ex AAC pilot, retired 30yr North Sea pilot, fixed-wing pilot and qualified gyro instructor. In short, all the negative points mentioned can be countered and stem from a lack of knowledge of modern gyro aerodynamics. The current gyros are far different from Ken Wallis and similar machines and exhibit none of the nasty gotchas that they had. Like any aircraft they have no-go areas but generally have less vices than the average sport fixed wing. Modern gyros are not to be feared and I feel far safer in a gyro than in a Cessna.
I would be very happy to answer any question that you might have.
Dick.