Howdy Bob and Ian
Good to have ya'll aboard.
From the view of a none flying gyro builder, I think the best course of action for you is to make your way to a flyin.
Look at the machines, watch them fly , talk to everyone you can about their machine, and and then get a couple of rides. If that don,t get you going nothing will.
Then if you like what you've learned get your self a gyro and find an instructor to teach you to fly it.
Just my two Zackies. Have fun.
Cheers

Sonny