19. AutoGyro Gyroplanes: What's the Best for YOU?

In this video, we explore the difference between the 3 primary models that AutoGyro USA offers in their lineup. Follow Henry as he details the missions of each.
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[@AdventureAir]

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[@electricaviationchannelvid7863]

Lets say that you put your Giroplane on a boat which travels 20 knots fast into the wind (5 knots) - how much take-off distance do you need as solo pilot with your best power/weight Giro?

[@AdventureAir]

@@electricaviationchannelvid7863 that depends on rotorspeed. In solo flight, we've been able to take off in as little as 10 meters.

[@Calidus_Pilot]

Thanks for an interesting and balanced review. I have flown all three of those models and I can confirm your description is accurate. Greetings from the UK!

[@AdventureAir]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@steveweston2864]

Out of the average price range for many pilots. Too bad.

[@AdventureAir]

Look for them on the used market at www.barnstormers.com/

[@kentwilliams3326]

That Calidus really is a beauty with incredible visibility and no wind buffet. Me gusta tenerlo!

[@ct4cf]

Where's the electric HVAC option?

[@johnbednarz1424]

Explain lsa and elsa in a video, i know sla comes factory built, but what about elsa, how does that come, how much does a owner have to build, is it a kit, is it like EAB. With Niki rotor, i was under the assumption you had to go to bulgaria and build it, but they say they have shipped several units to the U.S without owners having to go built it there.

[@craigroberts757]

Thanks, Henry. Although I haven't flown in one I like the EVO from the looks of it.

[@GyroBlain]

Thanks for the great general comparison of these models. After much research I bought a loaded certified Cavalon 915is, and wish to mention that starting prices as stated is for bare bones and not realistic for most buyers. Expect to spend more but it's worth it, and I can't imagine going back to flying fixed wing for local fun. Also a private gyro rating added to a fixed wing private, you'll need about 25 hrs (dual, cross-country, night, solo) per FAA requirements and a DPE check ride. Sport pilot rating is easier, but I didn't want the restrictions of that. Please keep up the videos! Thanks!

[@currentfaves65]

So you can fly the Cavalon at night because it is certified and not experimental ?

[@GyroBlain]

Yes because I paid for the night option and I have a private rating. It also has the full glass panel with XM etc. I don't think that I remember how to use steam gauges anymore. It's a great machine that is comfortable on long trips!

[@AdventureAir]

As long as the aircraft has the required night lighting, the gyro can fly at night, regardless if it's type certified or classified experimental.

[@currentfaves65]

@@GyroBlain Thanks to everyone for the replies ! Hope you have some great trips and adventures !

[@seikibrian8641]

@@currentfaves65 "So you can fly the Cavalon at night because it is certified and not experimental ?" Experimental aircraft can fly at night if they have the required lighting. But a pilot with a Sport Pilot rating is prohibited from flying at night or in instrument meteorological conditions; a Private Pilot Certificate or higher is required for night flight, and an Instrument Rating is required for flight into known IMC.

[@ictpilot]

Henry, forgot to ask when I was out there. Can you take the canopy off the callidus and fly it? Thx.

[@AdventureAir]

Jeremy here-- I heard Henry speak the other day about a partial canopy that has open sides that you can get for warm weather flying.

[@ictpilot]

@@AdventureAir Oh that's right I remember now.

[@Leslie-t3e]

How much

[@TROUROCKS]

a pusher will try to kill you .. a tractor wont

[@AdventureAir]

How many tractors do you see flying vs. pushers?

[@dboboc]

Well, it’s an Autogyro so…

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

Thanks Henry.

[@AdventureAir]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanwood4968]

I would not have any of those models the tail does not look secure i would prefer with the two poles coming back from the main body to support the tail. it looks a lot more safe.

[@AdventureAir]

You'd be surprised.

[@AdventureAir]

You'd be surprised.

[@billm9709]

What all was involved in coming up with the fifty to sixty per hour number?

[@MahaBali7975]

Great to know all the variation! But I don't understand why they are so expensive than bushplanes and kit helicopters? What will the price of basic Classic MTO kit without an engine and avionics?

[@Leslie-t3e]

How much for a good used non tandem unit

[@AdventureAir]

We just sold one for 89,000 that was a dream to fly. We have another in stock at a different price. Give us a call and we can give you details.

[@Leslie-t3e]

@@AdventureAir can you finance these.

[@phantomrider2112]

I will have a Calidus when I retire in 14 years. I want to live in the Caribbean. What would a float kit cost?

[@AdventureAir]

Call AutoGyro USA at 410-604-1719 or check out their website autogyrousa.com

[@Zelig2Cents]

I have just a quick practical question. Since they burn regular car gas, what logistics are involved to fly cross country, like your Florida to California trip, when you need to refuel? I would have thought that FBOs don't offer mogas and you'd have to leave the airport and go to a regular gas station, but maybe I'm wrong about that? Also, about how many gallons is a refill from however much you normally have in reserve when you land, to topped off? Thanks so much!

[@AdventureAir]

You can use 100LL avgas in rotax, they just prefer pump gas. You can bring an additive to add to the 100LL when you fill up if you're that particular, but 100LL doesn't hurt the engine.

[@N3omega]

Help I need to build a shelf NOW and TODAY

[@AdventureAir]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarah-nm6dt]

You forgot to mention insurance? (Or maybe not?)

[@AdventureAir]

Insurance is almost the same as helicopter because the insurance companies incorrectly classify them as such.

[@syramento]

I have a gyro rating and think gyros are the most fun type of aircraft to fly. Unfortunately, the insurance market has forced me from gyros to fixed-wing. At my age now (70) I can no longer buy full coverage, only liability. 😟

[@AdventureAir]

Yeah, it's a shame that insurance companies categorize gyros as they do helicopters.. hopefully with more education and making gyroplanes more mainstream that will change.

[@syramento]

@@AdventureAir If I win the Mega-Millions I'm definitely going back to gyro!

[@lakofiQ]

idk why but the thought of police using one of these is funny

[@AdventureAir]

With an operating cost of around $60 an hour versus $2,000 an hour for an Airbus helicopter, it makes perfect sense!

[@propertyservices1]

Where can u learn to fly the cavalon ? I'm interested in buying one. Bn setting on the fence for A few yrs now .

[@AdventureAir]

We're in southern California. Where are you located?

[@propertyservices1]

@@AdventureAir Louisville KY

[@AdventureAir]

@@propertyservices1 we have affiliate instructors in Maryland and Florida, or you can come out and stay with us while you learn. Call us at 310-570-9390 and we can get you hooked up.

[@marcosaraujo5812]

What is the ceiling service of the Cavalon 915is??

[@AdventureAir]

The book says 12,000 ft MSL

[@marcosaraujo5812]

Ok! Thanks!!

[@rv0130]

Where is your location ?.

[@AdventureAir]

We are in Chino, California, near Los Angeles.

[@markbryan9989]

What is the availability of auto gas vs av gas at airports? Is it readily available at large and small airports?

[@AdventureAir]

We truck our pump gas in and store it in a flammables container. We have a transfer pump to fill the gyros at the hangar.

[@markbryan9989]

@@AdventureAir Thank you for answering. That would work well at a home airport but I am wondering about a cross-country. Would it be difficult to refuel while traveling?

[@AdventureAir]

@@markbryan9989 Not really. You can use AvGas 100 LL, Rotax just prefers pump gas. There are additives you can carry with you (quart sized) to put in while using 100 LL.

[@eguerra4001]

Financing?

[@AdventureAir]

There is no manufacturer financing but we have a financial institution called Sun Trust Bank that will finance 50%

[@djwashx]

Thanks!!!!!

[@AdventureAir]

Thanks for watching!

[@crawford323]

You have to save a lot on fuel to pay for a $40k engine.

[@ictpilot]

And your point is?

[@AdventureAir]

Thanks for watching!

[@battshytkrazy156]

@@ictpilot that say HALF of🤑$4Ok would buy 💩lode of ⛽ ⚠️❕‼️...& yer WELCOME 😜

[@ictpilot]

@@battshytkrazy156 Sorry but you didn't explain what his point was. Thank you Captain Obvious, but it sounds like he's trying to get at something more.

[@garyyoung4074]

As an ex Arrow driver that cruised at 145kts.....(that being too slow on long cc's), my ONLY issue with autogyro's is how slow they are. A Calidus w/141hp might fast cruise at what...100kts? I live up north/lots of wilderness), where the ability to land nearly strait down in an emergency would be very advantagious. Used Arrows are 60-80k. I guess I'm waiting for better blade technology so a gyro can cruise at at least 100 to 110kts...

[@AdventureAir]

The new Calidus with the Rotax 916 has a Vne of 140 kts.

[@garyyoung4074]

@@AdventureAir that sounds better. What about actual cruise speed. 105kts maybe?