In the UK I suspect that there are no gyroplanes registered that are permitted to be used for aerial work (other than instruction) or commercial air transport. So even if you could get a licence, there is not a suitable gyro to fly. Most are self-build and there is only one type currently manufactured that can be flown under the UK system (MT-03).
In practice, UK Gyros get a permit to fly and NOT a C of A.
Re: Shy T's (hypothetical) question, I believe that the practical requirement is a significantly abridged flying course (20 hrs?) (when compared to an ab-initio) and only P of F theory. Not 100% sure, but I think you actually get a UK PPL(G) rather than a usable ATPL(G)
Last edited by Helinut; 30th December 2008 at 17:46.