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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.”

AutoGyro Germany exhibits the first and only street legal gyroplane and the first formally approved Autopilot in a gyroplane at AERO Friedrichshafen 2022

  • AutoGyro Germany will showcase in AERO Friedrichshafen 2022, and present the latest innovation and developments of AutoGyro GmbH at the booth B3-207
  • Three of the latest AutoGyro aircraft models are demonstrated at the show, including GyroMotion
  • With the street legal gyroplane, GyroMotion, the only gyroplane which can legally fly and drive on the road, AutoGyro, partnered with AutoGyro Nirvana (AGN), is leading the class again in the gyroplane segment
  • The all-new Cavalon cockpit showcases the latest cockpit design with the first Autopilot formally approved in gyroplane use
  • AutoGyro Germany is the officially appointed AutoGyro distributor for the German and Austrian markets

AERO Friedrichshafen 2022, Europe’s largest General Aviation event will be opened from Wednesday 27th until Saturday 30th of April, 2022. AutoGyro aircraft will be presented at the booth B3-207 to the worldwide audience, this year through the stand of AutoGyro Germany, the authorized AutoGyro distributor for the German and Austrian markets.

Three models of AutoGyro will be demonstrated at the event, including the latest version of Cavalon equipped with the all-new Cavalon cockpit, the Calidus equipped with the hybrid air mobility GyroMotion package, and the MTOsport 2017 915iS.

One of the clear focuses of AERO 2022 is sustainable aviation. Sustainability comes in many forms, and for AutoGyro it is in the use of electric drive to complete the pilots’ journey to their destination from the airfield. For this need AutoGyro Nirvana (AGN), supported by AutoGyro GmbH, developed GyroMotion, a revolutionary hybrid personal air and road mobility solution. GyroMotion is a development of the proven AutoGyro Cavalon and Calidus models. Flight propulsion is provided by a combustion engine, and road propulsion via electric motors, which solves the problem of “the last mile to the destination” that every pilot knows. AutoGyro is pioneering in this gyroplane segment with real world use. GyroMotion is the only gyroplane type that can legally drive and fly today, as seen in multiple videos from around the world. AutoGyro GmbH and AutoGyro Nirvana (AGN) have joined forces to bring this aircraft concept from limited prototype production into series production.

Moreover, the world’s premiere of all-new Cavalon cockpit showcases the first formally approved Autopilot. The integration of the 7″ and 10″ Garmin G3X into the cockpit panel at the same time maximizes the display of the primary flight data and supports pilots to monitor the flight in the simplest way. The Garmin Autopilot and Single Level Control reduce pilots’ workload significantly, so that pilots can focus on complex flights or airspace requirements, reducing pilot fatigue and enhancing pilot and crew safety. The connectivity with personal mobile devices is further incorporated into the new design, which ensures seamless integration of the personal digital world into the flight experience.

This is the first time for AutoGyro Germany to present AutoGyro products at the AERO Friedrichshafen. AutoGyro Germany was authorized as the official AutoGyro distributor in July 2021 and is responsible for the German and the Austrian markets. The Managing Director of AutoGyro Germany Jannik Albers expressed his proudness and excitement: “AutoGyro represents the innovation and quality of ‘Made in Germany’. As the world market leader in gyroplanes, together we are confidently fostering new aircraft sales and services in our markets, and provide the best service we can to our customers.”

Both the AutoGyro Germany and the AutoGyro GmbH teams will be on the stand to support the large international AutoGyro customer base.