Layzell Gyroplanes
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Fate | Out of business before July 2012 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Gary Layzell |
| Products | Autogyros |
| Website | www |
Layzell Gyroplanes Ltd was a British aircraft manufacturer based in Quedgeley, Gloucester and founded by Gary Layzell. The company specialized in the manufacture of autogyros in the form of kits for amateur construction.[1]
During its time in business Layzell produced two designs, the Layzell Cricket designed by Peter Lovegrove, produced by Layzell from 2005, and the Layzell Merlin from Scottish designer Jim Montgomery.[1]
Layzell remained in business through 2011, although by July 2012 the company website had been removed from the internet.[1][2]
Aircraft[edit]
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layzell Merlin | Single seat, open cockpit autogyro | ||
| Layzell Cricket | November 1969 | Single seat, open cockpit autogyro, produced by Layzell from 2005 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 182. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Layzell Gyroplanes (n.d.). "Gyro Kits". Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2013.