The BRA is the representative body for the Gyroplane community within the UK and is the foremost contact point with the CAA with regard to the licensing and training of gyroplane pilots as well as other stakeholders and interested parties. Its members sit on various committees within the General Aviation community to oversee the requirements of gyroplane pilots and their aircraft within the regulated environment of modern aviation.

The Association functions to promote the recreational side of gyroplane use within the UK by organising and supporting events both social and competitive. To assist its members with their inquiries regarding licensing, medical requirements, continued airworthiness and enjoyment of autorotative flight.

Safety is an important part of all aviation and the BRA is very proactive in promoting safety within this sector through training and airworthiness, working hand in hand with the CAA and the Light Aircraft Association. The Association is also an associate member of other organisations promoting safety and airmanship around the world, AOPA and GASCO being two of the primary bodies.

With the introduction of factory built gyroplanes into the UK in 2006, this became the fastest growing sector of the sport and recreational aviation industry, changing gyro flying not only in the UK but globally. The introduction of two seat open (or enclosed) training aircraft has altered training making it more accessible and able to provide different learning environments to suit the students needs or desires.

There is now, within the UK, the opportunity to operate an aircraft which you have built and can maintain yourself, a factory built permit aircraft and even a CAA Certified aircraft which can be used for night and commercial operations. All of which are able to exploit the unique flying characteristics of gyros, for example to fly slowly or even at zero airspeed without stalling, turn with incredible agility and offer excellent all round visibility. Coupled to this the very short ground roll, cross wind and gust limitations make this a fun and versatile aircraft. An additional bonus is the predictable safe handling in the event of an engine failure.