"Hanging underneath a few tent poles doesn't really appeal (No offence) although I am speaking from an un-informed position (Never having tried it) " - And you were asking about Gyros?
Incidentally, there's a big show at the Telford exhibition centre last weekend of this month which would give you a good chance to see much of what's available and talk to people who fly them.
http://www.iae.uk.com/
Cheers,
G