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Test flight report: Autopilot in AutoGyro’s Cavalon with state-of-the-art avionics

Learn about the experience of flying a gyroplane equipped with autopilot, radio navigation and dual screen Garmin G3X touch avionics. Our Czech partner Pavel Březina reports…

In May 2023 Pavel Březina, Managing director of our czech partner AGN systems s.r.o., had the chance to test our high-spec Cavalon with autopilot both solo, and together with numerous pilots. They absolutely “enjoyed the difference” and all pilots were thoroughly convinced: “A real mature aircraft that combines FUN with SAFETY”.

We thank Pavel for sharing with us your experience, enthusiasm and trip report from flying in the Czech Republic and back to Germany:

“Gerry Speich, CEO of AutoGyro GmbH, visited us in Přerov last weekend. We are planning to work together with our version of Calidus with the Rotax 915 and Rotax 916 engines. (Ed; Maybe there is surprise coming..) 

Gerry flew in a Cavalon equipped with a Garmin GMC 507 autopilot. This is the first gyroplane ever to have a fully approved autopilot installation. Combined with a Garmin G3X glass cockpit I had the opportunity to test it for a few days. 

After thoroughly studying it on YouTube and elsewhere, I visited a few more experienced pilots, enticed them into the gyro and had them advise me on some procedures. I also gave a few of our gyro pilots a ride in rainy conditions over the weekend. We all agreed that the Cavalon, equipped like this, has become a mature vehicle and flying it is fun, but most importantly, safe. 

Also this week I flew to Hildesheim, where AutoGyro is based, and configured and ordered a Cavalon with a new Rotax 916 engine and equipped with advanced avionics and a Garmin autopilot. 

So you can look forward to a demo machine and soon you will be able to try this Cavalon with us.  Since the demonstration Cavalon was registered in England, my English pilot’s license finally came in handy too.”

Back in the air again – FAA recommences issue of AutoGyro primary category type certificates

We want to offer our congratulations to the AutoGyro USA team, their patient owners, and the AutoGyro Certification Team for their success in appealing the imposition of helicopter fuel system safety requirements in gyroplanes. We are all grateful for the careful consideration and understanding of the different operational characteristics given within the FAA, leveraging the new AIR Issue Resolution and Appeal Process. All aircraft that were temporarily grounded have been released into service without any modifications required.  The entire AutoGyro team is thrilled to be back in full production as the only provider of factory built, Primary Category type-certificated gyroplanes in the entire United States. We would like to thank everyone in the AutoGyro community for their support as we navigated this lengthy challenge.  We are grateful to the FAA for their communication and consideration throughout the appeal process and are excited to focus on what we do best, designing and building safe beautiful gyroplanes.
Enjoy the Difference!

Our happy customers Eddy and Vicki Swamy were the first ones to take their new Cavalon delivery at the AutoGyro USA office in Maryland  – and enjoyed their amazing journey across the US.

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AutoGyro presents highlights and innovations at AERO Friedrichshafen 2023

At this year’s AERO in Friedrichshafen on April 19-22 AutoGyro will show the latest gyroplane developments at booth B4-103.

Four gyroplanes models will be presented – one of them as highlight variant with amphibious floats. It gives the flexibility to take off and land directly on the water, or traditional runways. This aircraft can be assigned to multiple on or off-shore tasks such as tourist sightseeing, beach patrols, fishing, and pollution control.

Other latest development are the new low noise versions for the Suiss market as well as several commercial use cases of the versatile platform.
AutoGyro’s product range consisting of MTOclassic, MTOsport 2017, CalidusCavalon and GyroMotion covers all kinds of different needs – from entry level to luxury models.

Also this year AutoGyro GmbH and AutoGyro Germany experts will exhibit together at the AERO Friedrichshafen. As official distributor AutoGyro Germany is responsible for the German and the Austrian markets. 

At Europe’s largest show for general aviation AutoGyro also celebrates several occasions: 100 years gyroplanes, 20 years AutoGyro production and more than 3.000 AutoGyro Gyroplanes manufactured.

Visitors at the AERO 2023 have the chance to benefit from AutoGyro’s special price offers during the fair.

Hall 4, Booth B4-103

Calidus GyroMotion

AUTOGYRO GYROMOTION. THE FIRST HYBRID GYROPLANE FOR AIR & ROAD

REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PERSONAL MOBILITY, THE FIRST FLYING CAR IS HERE

You will be the first one in the world who is going to be admired, wherever you are. The first real Flying car in the world! You can go anywhere you want in a Calidus GyroMotion. Can’t travel by air? Take the road instead – with AutoGyro GyroMotion you will be free to choose. Stop for fuel at a petrol station and then just fly over traffic again. The GyroMotion combines the unique flying characteristics of an AutoGyro gyroplane with an electric road-based vehicle. For more information about the AutoGyro Gyromotion, please visit the website of our Czech partner: https://www.gyromotion.eu/home

EVERY PILOT’S PROBLEM – THE LAST MILE TO YOUR DESTINATION – SOLVED!

The AutoGyro GyroMotion is currently only certified in the Czech Republic and can be flown and driven under a Czech certificate, but it will soon be certified within the EU. AutoGyro’s engineers and certification team are working hard to have it certified in many more countries. Can’t wait to fly and drive your aircraft, please order your GyroMotion model and we will keep working on a swift certification for the European market. Please find more information about the AutoGyro GyroMotion in our Brochure.

Cavalon GyroMotion

AUTOGYRO GYROMOTION. THE FIRST HYBRID GYROPLANE FOR AIR & ROAD

REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PERSONAL MOBILITY, THE FIRST FLYING CAR IS HERE

You will be the first one in the world who is going to be admired, wherever you are. The first real Flying car in the world! You can go anywhere you want in a Cavalon GyroMotion. Can’t travel by air? Take the road instead – with AutoGyro GyroMotion you will be free to choose. Stop for fuel at a petrol station and then just fly over the traffic again. The GyroMotion combines the unique flying characteristics of an AutoGyro gyroplane with an electric road-based vehicle. For more information about the AutoGyro Gyromotion, please visit the website of our Czech partner: https://www.gyromotion.eu/home

EVERY PILOT’S PROBLEM – THE LAST MILE TO YOUR DESTINATION – SOLVED!

The AutoGyro GyroMotion is currently only certified in the Czech Republic and can be flown and driven under a Czech certificate, but it will soon be certified within the EU. AutoGyro’s engineers and certification team are working hard to have it certified in many more countries. Can’t wait to fly and drive your aircraft, please order your GyroMotion model and we will keep working on a swift certification for the European market. Please find more information about the AutoGyro GyroMotion in our Brochure.

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Bei uns hast Du jetzt die Gelegenheit, deinen Berufseinstieg, als International Spare Parts Assistant (m/w/d), mit Abwechslung im Arbeitsalltag zu gestalten. Du betreust im Spare Parts Team das internationale Ersatzteilgeschäft von Bestelleingang bis zur Auslieferung an unsere Kunden und Partner.

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