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This video offers a great introduction to gyrocopters:
The video points out that most gyrocopters come from kits, and some “can be built in just 50 hours”.
Flying a gyrocopter is fairly easy, and this video (while not the greatest quality) will take you through the steps:
Some gyrocopters come with a system that uses the motor to pre-spin the rotor, as seen here:
You can find a number of kit manufacturers on this page: Gyroplane Buyers Guide
See also: How ultralight aircraft work
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