Über Tragschrauber

Gyrocopters are small autogyro rotorcraft, usually with a free-spinning main rotor and pusher propeller, covering open tandem machines such as the AutoGyro MTOsport and enclosed touring airframes such as the AutoGyro Calidus and AutoGyro Cavalon.

The MTOsport tends to suit training, local flying and warmer weather operations, while the Calidus and Cavalon add more wind protection, luggage practicality and touring comfort that should be checked against useful load and fuel capacity. Many listings in Germany, Austria and France sit under national ultralight or light sport frameworks, so confirm the exact certification category, permitted maximum take-off mass, maintenance regime and whether the aircraft can be registered or imported into the intended country. Licence and rating rules for gyrocopters differ from fixed-wing microlights and helicopters, so verify the required gyroplane privileges, instructor sign-off and any passenger-carrying conditions before committing. Asking prices are strongly affected by engine hours, Rotax service history, rotor condition, propeller damage history, avionics fit and factory service bulletin compliance. Review logbooks, weight-and-balance data, noise certificate, radio paperwork and any accident or hard-landing repairs with a gyro-experienced inspector.