Aircraft overview

The AutoGyro MTOsport is a German-built, two-seat gyroplane from AutoGyro GmbH of Hildesheim, designed for sport flying, training and recreational touring. The original MTOsport entered production in the late 2000s and became one of AutoGyro’s core open-cockpit models before the updated MTOsport 2017 version followed. It matters in the used market because it combines tandem seating, simple ground handling and the short-field characteristics typical of gyroplanes, while remaining distinct from the enclosed AutoGyro Calidus and side-by-side Cavalon.

Performance & specifications

Typical MTOsport performance depends on engine, rotor, propeller, equipment fit and national approval standard. Most examples are powered by Rotax four-cylinder engines, commonly the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS or the turbocharged 115 hp Rotax 914 UL. Cruise speeds are typically around 75 to 90 knots, with practical range often quoted in the 200 to 300 nautical mile class when fitted with standard fuel capacity and flown at economy settings. Maximum takeoff weight is commonly around 450 to 500 kg depending on certification category, giving useful load in the approximate 400 to 550 lb range after equipment and fuel are considered. Service ceiling is generally published around 10,000 feet for many configurations.

Cabin & avionics

The MTOsport uses an open tandem cockpit, with the pilot normally seated in the rear and the passenger or student in front. It is not a cabin aircraft, so wind protection, helmets, intercom quality and cold-weather equipment matter more than upholstery or interior trim. Flight controls are conventional for a gyroplane, with a pre-rotator system for the rotor before takeoff. Avionics are usually VFR-focused rather than integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000. Used aircraft may have analog engine and flight instruments, a Rotax engine monitor, radio, transponder, GPS, or compact glass displays from suppliers commonly used in light sport and ultralight gyroplanes.

Buying & value

For buyers comparing used AutoGyro MTOsport aircraft, the key checks are airframe hours, rotor and propeller condition, engine time and maintenance records, compliance with service bulletins, pre-rotator condition, brake wear, corrosion around exposed fittings and the quality of any avionics or engine upgrades. Confirm the exact national registration category, as operating limits, weight allowance and licensing requirements vary by country. Common differences include Rotax 912 versus 914 power, instructor-ready dual controls, wheel spats, upgraded radios, transponders, GPS units and the later MTOsport 2017 configuration. PlaneFox listing data places typical asking prices at about EUR 41,000, with observed examples ranging from roughly EUR 22,000 to EUR 55,000, positioning the MTOsport as an accessible used gyroplane rather than a cabin touring aircraft.