gyrocopter

[ jahy-ruh-kop-ter ]

noun

1. autogiro.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyrocopter¹

First recorded in 1910–15; gyro- + (heli)copter

Example Sentences

Later Saturday, a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided in midair, killing pilot Mark Peterson, 69, and passenger Thomas Volz, 72.

From Washington Times

Later Saturday, a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided in midair, killing pilot Mark Peterson, 69, and passenger Thomas Volz, 72.

From Seattle Times

Two people died and two others were injured after a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided in midair on Saturday at a Wisconsin airport that was hosting an air show, the authorities said.

From New York Times

A Rotorway 162F helicopter and an ELA Eclipse 10 gyrocopter collided shortly after noon local time at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, authorities said.

From Seattle Times

The firm hopes to compete in a market occupied by well-advanced rivals, such as AirCar and the Pal-V gyrocopter that are already flying and driving.

From BBC