| Layzell Gyroplanes Ltd | |
| Type: | Privately held company |
| Fate: | Out of business before July 2012 |
| Location City: | Quedgeley, Gloucester |
| Location Country: | United Kingdom |
| Key People: | Gary Layzell |
| Industry: | Aerospace |
| Products: | Autogyros |
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]
| + align=center style="background:#BFD7FF" | Summary of aircraft built by Layzell Gyroplanes | ||
| 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 | |