€ 42.000
Montaigu-Vendee (LFFW), France
helicopter€ 50.000
EDRJ Saarlouis-Düren, Germany
helicopter€ 71.000
Medina-Siodonia, Spanien
helicopter€ 42.000
EDPA, Deutschland
helicopter€ 54.000
Deutschland
helicopterPlaneFox tracks 5 AutoGyro Calidus aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
There are 5 AutoGyro Calidus listings on PlaneFox right now, 5 of them priced. They ask between EUR 42,000 and EUR 71,000, with a median of EUR 50,000.
The AutoGyro Calidus is a two-seat, tandem, fully enclosed gyroplane built by AutoGyro GmbH in Hildesheim, Germany. Introduced in the late 2000s, it sits between open-cockpit sport gyroplanes and more touring-oriented enclosed rotorcraft. Unlike a helicopter, the Calidus uses an unpowered autorotating main rotor for lift and a pusher propeller for thrust, giving it short-field capability, low-speed handling, and relatively simple mechanical systems. Its importance in the used market comes from combining the distinctive gyroplane flight profile with better weather protection than open models, while remaining lighter and less complex than conventional rotorcraft.
Typical Calidus performance depends on certification category, engine, propeller, weight, and installed equipment. Common cruise speeds are around 85-95 knots, with published maximum speeds near 100 knots. Usable range is typically in the region of 250-350 nautical miles, depending on fuel capacity, power setting, and reserve policy. Useful load varies materially by national approval and empty weight, but many aircraft fall roughly in the 400-500 lb range. Service ceiling is commonly quoted around 10,000 feet. Power is normally supplied by a Rotax four-cylinder engine, most often the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS or the turbocharged 115 hp Rotax 914 UL, driving a rear-mounted pusher propeller.
The Calidus has a narrow, streamlined, enclosed tandem cabin with the pilot in front and passenger behind. Compared with AutoGyro’s open MTOsport, it offers greater wind and weather protection, though baggage space remains limited and loading should be checked carefully against weight-and-balance data. Controls are conventional for a gyroplane, with rotor pre-rotation before takeoff and fixed-wing-like throttle management in cruise. Avionics vary widely: many used examples have analogue flight instruments, engine monitoring, VHF radio, and transponder, while upgraded aircraft may include compact EFIS displays, GPS navigation, intercom, and Mode S or ADS-B equipment. Large integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Calidus.
For buyers comparing used AutoGyro Calidus aircraft, condition and documentation matter more than cosmetic presentation. Review Rotax engine logs, gearbox and hose replacement status, propeller condition, rotor blade history, pre-rotator operation, mast and landing-gear inspections, service bulletins, and any national airworthiness or permit-to-fly requirements. Engine choice is a key differentiator: the Rotax 912 ULS is simpler, while the Rotax 914 UL offers stronger high-density-altitude performance. Desirable upgrades often include improved avionics, cabin heat or ventilation options, transponder/ADS-B compliance, and well-documented factory-supported modifications. Current PlaneFox listing data places used Calidus asking prices at about EUR 50,000 on average, with observed listings from roughly EUR 42,000 to EUR 71,000, positioning it as a specialist recreational and touring gyroplane rather than a conventional light aircraft substitute.