Since there is no torque on the rotor (Except for maybe the part the spins up the rotor before takeoff) there is no need for a tail rotor. Typically autogyros w

Since there is no torque on the rotor (Except for maybe the part the spins up the rotor before takeoff) there is no need for a tail rotor. Typically autogyros will have a rear elevator and rudder like a traditional airplane. Since most have a pusher propeller that gives you even more control in a low velocity takeoff or landing which is what gyros are good at. A good picture of this setup: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogyro#/media/File:AutoGyro_Calidus_-_Shuttleworth_Season_Premiere_2016_(26422815634).jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogyro#/media/File:AutoGyro_... Edit Addendum: Typically loss of control in a nose down situation for autogyros is because they don't have ailerons to control roll. They rely on the cyclic of the rotor disk.