AutoGyro Cavalon
AutoGyro GmbH · Germany · first flew 2012 · light aircraft
The AutoGyro Cavalon is a German-built two-seat enclosed-cabin autogyro notable for its side-by-side seating arrangement, which is unusual among light autogyros. Manufactured by AutoGyro GmbH, it is considered one of the most comfortable and practical light autogyros available.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Unpowered rotor above fuselage, pusher propeller at rear |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Side-by-side two-seat enclosed cabin autogyro
- Unpowered rotor above fuselage, pusher propeller at rear
- Low-slung enclosed cockpit pod with full doors
Distinctive among autogyros for its enclosed bubble cockpit with side-by-side seating, a large unpowered rotor overhead, a pusher engine at the rear of the fuselage pod, and stub horizontal tail surfaces; looks quite different from open-cockpit tandem autogyros.
Specifications
- The AutoGyro Cavalon has a length of 4.6 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
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History
AutoGyro GmbH, based in Hildesheim, Germany, launched the Cavalon in 2012 as a premium enclosed autogyro with side-by-side seating to distinguish it from the more common tandem-seat open designs. It quickly became popular in European ultralight aviation.
Variants
The Cavalon and Cavalon Pro (with enhanced avionics) are the main variants; the Cavalon Pro features a Garmin G3X touch glass cockpit.
Where you'll see it
Operated primarily by private owners and aviation enthusiasts in Europe and worldwide; a small number have been used for aerial survey, coastguard, and law enforcement evaluation.
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