Welcome to Gyrox Goes Global - an Official FAI Record attempt to fly an Autogyro around the world.

 


Welcome to the central point for information about the Gyrox autogyro circumnavigation of the globe.  Piloted by Norman Surplus,  the autogyro, now affectionately known by the nickname, 'Roxy', will cross 26 countries, flying over 27,000 miles / 43,000 kilometers, crossing deserts, mountains and oceans.  Not only will the flight be an official FIA World Record attempt to be the first Autogyro to cicumnavigate the globe but Norman will also be using the flight to bring awarness of Bowel Cancer to a worldwide audience.
 
 
The Countdown Begins!

Great news! We have heard from Norman, who is in Japan preparing ‘Roxy’ to resume the record setting flight. Read about his preparations in his own words on the blog. The countdown begins!

http://gyroxgoesglobal.blogspot.com/

 
Norman Appears On Al Jazeera!
 

 

Norman and Roxy

 

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You can find out about and donate to our preferred charities: Bowel Cancer UK...
and The Livestrong Grassroots Fundraising Charity, part of the
Lance Armstrong Foundation


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 Bowel Cancer UK Banner
Norman Surplus Describes the Upcoming GYROX Adventure, back in March 2010.

Tokyo


The Time Where Norman is Now...Japan
 
Track 
You can follow Gyrox autogyro across the world through the use of innovative SPOT technology which intergrates with google maps to give location of Norman.
 
 
 
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