The best gyroplane. AutoGyro 915 Cavalon Type Certified - vid#1

A brief description of a Type Certified AutoGyro Cavalon and why a type certified gyroplane might be the right aircraft for you. The best gyroplane! For more information. You can also check us out on FaceBook.
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[@ronandress5948]

Thought I would add an update,,,,,,,,,,at a little over 5 years I had now put 1027 hours on my 914 experimental Cavalon and upgraded to the 915 Cavalon and this is a significant step up. The basic machine is almost the same inside and outside as my 914 but the extra power and the larger rotor are a plus. The Garmin G3X is a little more than needed in this aircraft but a nice piece of equipment I am still learning many things about. I put about 125 hours on the 915 in 2022 and so far so good only a few minor issues had to be sorted out but it flies great and I am having a good time with it. I would like to say that I took the time to go down to Baybridge and get a few hours of transition training in this aircraft and although I had over a 1000 hrs. in a short time in the 914 I welcomed the additional instruction from Bob to point out the different aspects of the 915 and as with any aircraft you should take the time and get the proper training. The people at Autogyro have always treated me right and I enjoy working with them. Fly safe and fly often.

[@carstencch-cavalon5881]

Thanks for the video. Greetings from a Cavalon pilot from Germany.

[@ronandress5948]

Good video Bob hope to get down to Baybridge to test fly the 915 this summer and see just how much difference there is from my 914. I now have over 825 hours on my Cavalon in about 3 1/2 years and love it more every time I fly and at this point have taken well over 200 people for their first gyro ride and everyone gets out just like I did on my first trip with that big gyrocopter grin on their face. Thank you to all the crew at Autogyro USA in Maryland for helping to make that happen. Hope to see all of you soon. Ron and Brenda / Cavalon 914RB

[@siamtexan3217]

Well done summary of the new Type Cerf AutoGyro's. I look forward to #2. ....

[@kevinmassey2467]

I have flown with Bob a number of times and he is the best! a real Pro! Very patient and professional! Kevin Massey, Pasadena, MD Vet-USAF

[@jwalker7277]

Very smooth Pilot God bless u bro...I felt like I was on that tour!!👍🏾⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@gelati85]

thanks for sharing.I'm owner of Avalon and I'm agree with you.THE BEST.

[@ictpilot]

Can't wait for the 915 Calidus. What performance figures do you get with full fuel and two people?

[@jeffswartwood7316]

Great video! Would like to see some comparison testing between some top gyro manufacturers.

[@markg4459]

Would've liked to hear more about performance & training.

[@alfredanton3562]

For some reason the sound was muted when I watched the video. Still enjoyed watching.

[@rbnhood39]

Good looking machine.

[@OdeeOz]

Mr. Snyder, do you know if any Veterinarian's use the Cavalon for remote sites they have to service animals at?

[@brianburch7868]

I was a huey gunner during vietnam. before my tour in hell, i rode left seat for fcf out of phase. i was well liked by the pilots and they all gave me plenty of stick time. never could hold a hover. i have been looking at gyros. i suspect after January 20 there won’t be very much luxury money floating around.

[@kojack635]

Hovering was the hardest for me as well in training. Took a whole week to do it by myself, but you feel like a badass after you get good at it. From another veteran thank you for your service.

[@sarah-nm6dt]

Yes you were right about January 20th we are in a recession! FJB!

[@Major_Patrick_Star]

is it possible to make stunt flying and loopings with it?

[@peterrowcliffe747]

very interesting

[@ronblack9092]

What did it set you back?

[@thomasrudder9639]

I will have one of these

[@ictpilot]

Can you fly one IFR if properly equipped?

[@nealwright5630]

Love watching autogyros in motion. One thing I've noticed is that the sticks seem to shake horribly. Is this a sign of some imbalance in the mechanism?

[@bocfat]

I watched one video where the pilot trainer said he was going to make adjustments to get nearly all the shake out, the trainee asked what and how the trainer said oh not now when we get back to the hanger, with that in mind it seems every video shows some shake in the stick

[@lebojay]

Due to the natural flapping of the rotor blades, the shake can never be completely eliminated. There are videos on things you can do to minimize it. Rotor aerodynamics is fascinating stuff. Blade flapping, lift dissymmetry, mast bumping… It’s all on KZbin.

[@newjeffersonian6456]

35°F at ground level. It could get very chilly at 2000 ft. or higher. Can you get the Cavalon with a heated cockpit or will you have to dress for the temperature range?

[@bocfat]

I saw in one video heat was an option

[@messageprocyber_techsonins5138]

Need a license for this and price for this

[@gyropilot7191]

Would like to see center thrust line lowered

[@barrykropelin3845]

Gyro Pilot...... the actual thrust line goes through the center of pressure or CG which makes the Cavalon very stable. We've double hang tested mine several times and it's almost neutral thrustline.

[@backthebadge4009]

What kind of maintenance is required…on the rotor blades, drive etc……TBO on the blades? Costs of overhauls?

[@ignorethis68]

Excellent q'z tho

[@brucekevin8472]

Looks like the Chesapeake taking off from Stevensville. I'm just taking an interest. Thanks for the video. Are you an instructor? I live in DE.

[@gyrolife4542]

Yes. We have other gyro instructors on staff also.

[@patflyme]

I’m really interested in the Cavalon. I flew helo’s in the military and now hold a Comm/IFR rating. I’ve owned a CTLS LSA and currently fly a Malibu. My one big question is the stick shake? I tracked and balanced our units helo’s and wasn’t happy until it was smooth. Other than that issue, I’m ready to come over to the facility to get my certification and possibly help in the build process. Thanks for the great video.

[@ronandress5948]

Hello Patrick I own a 914 Cavalon that I built in 2016 and regarding the stick shake,,,,,,,mine has been balanced several time and you will find some days the stick shake is greater than others,,,,,,,I have days when it is next to nothing at all,,,,,,,it will change with the loading of the aircraft, density altitude and other factors. I have learned to fly the aircraft and enjoy it. The first 2 years I put 300 hrs. each year on this aircraft but due to other commitments I now have only 935 hours at 4 years. I have taken over 300 passengers for their first gyro flight and love this machine more every time I fly it. I am looking at some point to hopefully upgrade to the new certified 915 but have not yet been able to fly one at Baybridge,,,,,I have been down there several times but no machine available to test fly. I live in northeast pa. and fly this aircraft year round. I have a friend that was a huey crew chief in vietnam and he said the best tracked and balanced units were not always the best performing aircraft,,,,,not that it didn't help but they learned to patch things together to make it through. I have a fixed wing rating and some solo heli time and I would like to get back soon to finish my heli ticket and really want to get a few hours in a huey. I am not ex military but thank you from the bottom of my heart to every one of you that have helped keep us safe and free.

[@dhebert111]

I'm surprised that the electric motor flight community hasn't tried the auto gyro form factor. Have they?

[@OdeeOz]

I believe there's a German and Asian companies currently working on one.

[@jimmyswildadventures6802]

There's an electric Autogyro USA gyro. Google search. 45 min flight time.

[@electricaviationchannelvid7863]

They have, I have a video about one very new design...

[@stewartsstewart1089]

have you test flown the AG915?

[@gyrolife4542]

Just the modified 914 powered one. Have they gotten any kind of certification on the 915 yet?

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Only left audio

[@murphy9147]

Do you know if you can fly gyrocopter with LSA license now or same rules?

[@barflibob1]

Yes. Sport Pilot - Gyroplane is minimum pilot certificate required for this aircraft

[@ictpilot]

What category is it certified under? Do you need an A&P to work on or sign off on any work done?

[@gyrolife4542]

Certified under Primary Category. A&P required as any other certificated aircraft at this point. Primary cat. has some options but not implemented at this time.

[@ictpilot]

@@gyrolife4542 thx.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

I love all these comments and replies bobbing ducking and weaving avoiding saying what these things cost like they were avoiding Covid-19 LOL Happy New Year

[@ronandress5948]

I have about 125,000 in mine total

[@jimmygeorge6843]

I want one lol

[@Purlee100]

Seems an odd kind of rule, they will let you fly it if an amateur builds it, but not if a professional builds it! Fortunately, where I live you can buy and fly it ready built as an LSA

[@ictpilot]

You can fly it, just under slightly different rules.

[@Aviator168]

OK. I have to build it. But can I fly it with a LSA license?

[@gyrolife4542]

Build only if you want to. I recommend the certified 'ready to fly' factory built aircraft. Most gyros can be flown with a sport pilot license. (Sport Pilot-Gyroplane)

[@Aviator168]

@@gyrolife4542 So LAS license can fly gyros. That's great. BTW. The biggest gyro I will build is an ultralight.

[@SKYGUY1]

few more camera angles would have been appreciated. Thanks for sharing. We had an AutoGyro MTO drop in to Nogales AZ airport last week. Here's some video of that fellow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfSqZWwjL-eo7s

[@justinpatalsky1]

Maybe if it had a tail wheel for the nubs ruining the ratings

[@RobertMacCready]

So, do I have to sell my Ferrari to get a Cavalon, or my house?

[@JonBurgin]

Why you on the right side? I mean, it isn't a helicopter.

[@gyrolife4542]

It is a rotorcraft though....Rotorcraft typically fly right pattern...and there is a placard for right seat solo only.

[@plantpower3048]

Sportcopter is way better, whats the point of a gyro if it needs more runway than a plane

[@fingerhorn4]

I couldn't stand that permanently shaking stick. If they could sort this out they would be excellent flying machines.

[@reecenamina]

fingerhorn4 That’s exactly what I’m thinking every time I watch a video.

[@ictpilot]

You can get most of the shake out. It's very slight and you get used to it.

[@ronandress5948]

@@ictpilot stick shake will very from day to day with different conditions and gross weight I currently fly a Cavalon 914 and have put over 825 hours on it in about 3 1/2 years and although I have flown fixed wing and helicopters this is what I have the most fun in and at a very reasonable cost. I will be moving up to a 915 as soon as finances will allow and if anyone is interested my 914 will be for sale,,,,,,,very good condition and flies great.

[@didipet100]

Ron Andress how much for your gyro?

[@ronandress5948]

@@didipet100 I am sorry I did not see this post,,,,,,,I would sell my Cavalon for $95,000 dollars US Garman GPS / ADSB in and out / headsets / etc. ready to fly and I would take it to Baybridge and have an annual inspection done by an independent party.

[@fredblair4307]

from what I've heard about the cavalon I wouldn't touch it with a bargpole

[@dfxl6587]

@Fred Blair - Could you please enlarge on what you have heard about the Cavalon?

[@davida.4933]

@@dfxl6587 One thing I've heard is the Jesus joint needs to be greased every 20 hrs. or so...that was a few yrs. ago, could be wrong. But it meant you had to carry a grease gun and step ladder on your cross country flights!

[@mariodacruzcruz2836]

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[@TimJBenham]

No right channel audio.

[@stringandreed]

Very nice auto gyro. Could care less about the FAA certification. The FAA has turned into an organization of idiots. The current head of the FAA isn't even a pilot. She has her scooter license. The FAA is such a total disappointment that I consider amateur built aircraft far superior to an FAA certified aircraft.

[@donaldduterti8066]

Why are most of these gyroplanes have so ugly tail design

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Because they need clearance for the propeller, plus keeping it very light weight. Some of the enclosed models are an improvement - but you are right, many are butt-ugly (like a big insect)... 🤣

[@ronandress5948]

@@gilbertfranklin1537 that may be but they are a lot of fun and fly at a very small percentage of the cost of a helicopter