Author: CA

MTOamphib

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-MODELS, MTOamphib.

Introducing the AutoGyro MTOamphib, the ultimate amphibious gyroplane designed for the adventurer at heart. This high-quality aircraft boasts impressive performance, versatility, and safety features, making it the perfect choice for pilots looking to explore new horizons.

Equipped with a powerful Rotax engine, the MTOamphib can easily take off and land from both land and water, making it a versatile choice for any pilot’s needs. The aircraft’s lightweight construction and intuitive handling also make it a breeze to fly, providing pilots with an unforgettable and exhilarating experience.

In addition to its impressive performance capabilities, the AutoGyro MTOamphib also features a range of advanced safety features to ensure your peace of mind while in the air. With a robust airframe and modern avionics, you can rest assured that you are flying in one of the safest aircraft available today.

So whether you’re looking to embark on an exciting adventure, or simply want to experience the thrill of flying in a state-of-the-art aircraft, the AutoGyro MTOamphib is the perfect choice for you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own one of the world’s most advanced and versatile gyroplanes – order yours today!

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MTOsentinel | the camera platform

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-PRO-MODELS, MTOsentinel.

may be equipped with day/infrared cameras as the perfect solution for fulfilling missions such as search and rescue, surveillance, and inspection.

Such proven equipment can track cars and read license plates from 500 ft AGL (above ground level), and effectively detect the heat signatures of the people and vehicles on the ground.

Generally the cameras are 2 or 3-axis stabilized units with 360 degrees continuous rotation capability, with digital auto video stabilization and target tracking. Optical zoom capability ranges from zero to 30 times, and most infrared systems can provide four times zoom.

Equipped with the Rotax 914 UL, 915 or 916 iS UL engine, the Calidus Sentinel has the power needed to fulfill your task requirements.

AutoGyro recognises that different mission objectives require different cameras or on-board systems such as LIDAR scanning.

With a multitude of such systems already in service, the AutoGyro advanced engineering team has the skills and knowledge to provide the systems integration needed for such applications. Talk to us about your wants and needs, and we will work with you to find the solution.

Example application areas:

Ground vehicle tracking and recognition
Search and rescue
Fire spotting and tracking
General surveillance
Traffic law enforcement
Media aerial photography
Border patrols
Overhead line monitoring
Close protection

The platform for law enforcement

Our law enforcement models provide aerial support by day and by night. All our models are available as Night VFR certified in accordance with BCAR Section T, CRIE-01, and FAA Primary Category.

The MTOsport is the ideal platform to carry camera equipment and provide aerial support and overview for the officers on the ground.

Cameras may be nose mounted (ideal for Floats operations) or mid-under-body.

The abundance of energy from auxiliary alternators allows for easy powering of police radio equipment, ensuring excellent communication. Moreover, there is sufficient power available to support onboard cameras, live stream downlinks, and other systems.

AutoGyro has created a superb cabin ‘office’ environment and will tailor-make one to meet your needs.

Current models offer:

Police radio system integration with live number plate recognition and 7″ control screen
Third radio integration for aux communications
Integrated camera display panel and controls
Removable passenger seat control stick
Heated seats, with lumbar support, perfect comfort for long missions
Open cabin, ideal for hotter mission environments
Tandem seated for excellent 360-degree view

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VIDEO – ABILITY TO TRACK CARS AND READ VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

MTOagric/terminator

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-PRO-MODELS, MTOagric/terminator.

Proven technology is the basis for the MTOagric/terminator. The integration of off-the-shelf solutions together with the proven MTOsport 2017 aircraft assures a smooth and reliable working system.

AutoGyro engineered the rugged ‘Agric’ version in about 2016, developed this into the more advanced 2017 model, and then to the ‘terminator’ version in 2021.

The ‘Agric’ is built on the AutoGyro platform concept by fitting the MTOsport with a full pesticide delivery system mounted on the rear seat frame, releasing pesticide via a 10m boom system. An engine-driven pump ensures a reliable delivery at just the right pressure and flow rate, and in just the right geospatial position when twinned with the AgNav system.

The ‘terminator’ is a ‘hardened’ version of the ‘Agric’ designed to handle the challenges of spraying large insect infestations, such as locusts. It is a tough machine, built to withstand the associated hazards of flying within a swarm.

Included is an onboard pilot clean-air breathing system. a hardened windscreen. backup and redundant flight instrumentation and hardened air intakes, engine cooling systems, and other features. Pilot safety is our paramount interest.

What is the benefit of using a gyroplane? Pesticides are expensive, so the correct application is key:

A fixed-wing aircraft is about 60% efficient in delivery due to the delivery height and speed. But can cover large areas.

A helicopter is about 85% efficient due to the lower delivery height, but uncontrolled dispersal due to rotor downwash. A helicopter is also fuel-hungry and can be an expensive operation.

A gyroplane is about 95% efficient because it has no rotor downwash, flies slowly, and delivers the spray in the right spray density where needed. A short field landing area provides easy and fast access to a pesticide replenishment point. An appropriate sensor array used during the initial crop survey enables utilizing the collected data for precise spraying in the corresponding areas.

Gyroplanes are ideal for targeted spraying where spray accuracy is key, and the optional Agnav system takes care of the dosing in flight – and precisely adjusts the spraying to your speed and position. The MTOagric can spray quantities ranging from 1 to 40 liters per hectare.

Targeted spraying also includes specific pests such as locusts, where limited pesticide is required, and accurate delivery is essential. Perfect work for the MTOterminator.

A gyroplane delivers precisely targeted delivery at low operational cost. They do not necessarily replace helicopters or fixed-wing spray aircraft; gyroplanes operate alongside these alternative delivery systems depending on the task requirements.

Main application areas:

Crop spraying on the highly precisely defined area.
Precise pesticide dosing based on the GPS intelligent link to the spray control.
Hardened version for use in Locust control, utilizing special equipment for flight within locust swarms.
It is possible to fit floats to enable over-water or swamp operations (e.g., mosquito control).

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MTOamphib

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-PRO-MODELS, MTOamphib.

Introducing the AutoGyro MTOamphib – the ultimate amphibious gyroplane designed for professional use. The MTOamphib aircraft is a top-quality choice for pilots seeking enhanced performance, versatility, and safety. It has a powerful Rotax engine and can safely operate on both land and water, making it ideal for diverse professional operations. With its lightweight construction and intuitive handling, pilots can operate it easily and safely in various environments.

The floats fitted feature pneumatically operated fully retractable wheels (‘gear’), and are based on existing, proven, float technology.

Along with its remarkable performance, the AutoGyro MTOamphib comes equipped with a variety of advanced safety features, including LED gear position indicators. With robust airframe and modern avionics, this aircraft offers unparalleled safety and reliability, ensuring your peace of mind while in the air.

Whether you’re looking to conduct surveillance operations or search and rescue missions, the AutoGyro MTOamphib is the perfect choice for professional pilots. This gyroplane is specifically designed to boost your productivity and performance with its advanced capabilities and versatility.

Main application areas:

Unique tourist experience, take-off and land, both from land and water
Maritime, river, and lake monitoring and rescue
Coastal patrol

So don’t miss out on the opportunity to own one of the world’s most advanced and versatile gyroplanes. Order your AutoGyro MTOamphib today and experience the ultimate in professional aviation.

The Float package is available as a new-build option or retrofit kit. It may be necessary to obtain approval from the local aviation authority.

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MTOsport Pro

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-PRO-MODELS, MTOpro.

Introducing the MTOsport Pro version of the AutoGyro MTOsport aircraft, compliant with UK Civil Aviation Authority requirements for a UK Standard Category Certificate of Airworthiness. This ICAO-compliant certificate is recognised across the globe, and AutoGyro is the only company in the world with this level of gyroplane certification.

This certification permits the aircraft to conduct any approved and equipped paid aerial work. It is valid, especially in Europe, where a Certificate of Airworthiness is necessary. Examples of such work include air taxi, carriage of goods, surveying, police and fire service duties, and much more.

The MTOsport Pro aircraft are equipped with a certified Rotax 915 or 916 iSc engine and a constant-speed Woodcomp propeller, ensuring optimal safety and reliability. These aircraft can be supplied either with a UK registration and Airworthiness Certificate, ready to fly under a UK PPL or CPL licence, or with a Statement of Aircraft Conformity for local country acceptance.

Certification includes day and night VFR, and IFR capability.

Most countries, where legislation permits, would recognise and verify the aircraft certification via their systems and award their equivalent. In cases where that is not practical and subject to local aviation legal limitations, the aircraft can undertake aerial work under a UK registration.

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This certification is equivalent to any other certificated aircraft, such as a Cessna or Airbus, ensuring the highest level of safety and compliance for professional use. So, if you’re looking for a reliable and compliant gyroplane for your professional needs, look no further than the MTOsport Pro. Order yours today and experience the ultimate in professional gyroplane aviation.

MTOclassic

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-MODELS, MTOclassic.

The ubiquitous MTOsport has been the mainstay of the AutoGyro fleet since production started in 2003. Now renamed the MTOclassic to differentiate it from the later 2017 model, demand for this much-loved machine remains very strong around the world – even after some 20 years of production.

The MTOsport tandem seat gyroplane is probably the best known in the world. With thousands in service, most gyroplane flight schools either own one, operate one, or used them at some point in their existence. Not only are these aircraft great looking, reliable, and easy to maintain, but most importantly they are amazing fun to fly!

Can you imagine the enjoyment to be had when flying in the elements, high in the air? Here is your chariot to take you there.

The rugged stainless-steel airframe withstands the rigours of years of service, and because no paint is needed, incredibly easy to inspect even after thousands of hours and decades of years in service. Maintenance of MTOclassics is easy, with no cowlings to remove, and easy-service Rotax 912 or 914 series engines,

The Aluminium rotors, chosen for robustness and reliability (composite rotors tend to suffer in high and low temperatures, and suffer rain erosion), chop through whatever the weather throws at them.

Robustness and reliability are key features of the MTOclassic. AutoGyro is rightly proud of its safety features. The MTOsport 2017 provides excellent protection with well-tested safety harnesses and multiple safety systems. This is where the years and years of AutoGyro’s experience count.

In today’s world where regulations are critical, there is inevitably a need for paperwork. The MTOclassic has multiple local country approvals across the world, as factory built and kit-built aircraft. Irrespective of paperwork, the AutoGyro MTOclassic is an established and internationally acknowledged safe aircraft.

This is why the Turkish Jandarma chose AutoGyro as their aircraft supplier for their aerial gyroplane fleet!

Whether you are flying for leisure or have a specific purpose in mind, such as running a flying school, or simply flying for fun, AutoGyro offers a wide range of aircraft packages tailored to meet your needs.

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MTOsport 2017

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-PRO-MODELS, MTO nca.

Within a few months of the market premiere in 2017, the new MTOsport received the Red Dot Design Award in the product design category.

With more than 18,000 entries yearly from design professionals, companies and organizations from over 70 countries, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest and most renowned design competitions.

In 2018, the MTOsport 2017 was honored to receive the renowned German Design Award from the German Design Council, which is commissioned by the German Bundestag (Lower House of the German Parliament) as a foundation in 1953. The foundation is one of the world’s leading competence centers for communication and brand management in the field of design. From a total of around 1,900 high-quality nominations, the best 90 design products are denoted as the award winners.

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Every MTOsport is crafted with characteristics that combine aesthetics, functionality, and elegance.

The MTOsport 2017 tandem seated model is probably the best in the world. Stunning to look at and stunning to fly. Smooth, low vibration, fast, comfortable, and economical, this is a machine to envy. Yet it is a real workhorse too.

The rugged stainless-steel airframe withstands the rigours of day-to-day work, proven in 20 years of service. Maintenance is easy, with fast removable cowlings, giving quick access to the low-maintenance Rotax 915 or 916 series engines.

The Aluminium rotors, chosen for robustness and reliability (composite rotors tend to suffer in high and low temperatures, and suffer rain erosion), chop through whatever the weather throws at them.

AutoGyro is rightly proud of its safety features. Not only are the occupants well protected by 4 or 5-point harnesses, tested and proven to world-class standards, but also protected by multiple detail safety systems, like dual oil pressure warnings, fire warnings, dual coolant temp warnings, dual fuel warnings, multiple radio fitment, ADSB… This is where the years and years of AutoGyro experience count.

In today’s world, there is always a need for paperwork. The MTOsport 2017 carries many local country approvals and is unique in the gyroplane world in carrying a full standard category of airworthiness. So, whether you buy the standard generation or the certified generation, you know you are buying a safe, proven, and world-recognised aircraft.

This is why the Turkish Jandarma chose AutoGyro as their aircraft supplier for their aerial gyroplane fleet.

So, whether you want to operate an air taxi, a flying school, police missions, surveillance flights, or even specialised fishing flights, AutoGyro has an aircraft package for you.

The MTOsport 2017 is available with a huge range of options and features, many of which can be combined,; such as amphibious floats, nose-mounted cameras and coastguard equipment for coastal patrols.

MTOfree

Written by CA on 24/02/2023. Posted in AUTO-GYRO-MODELS, MTOclassic, MTOfree.

The MTOfree is unlimited freedom. It shows you the world from a different perspective and gives access to nature‘s great vastness, unknown cultures, or remarkable animal realm, realizing astonishing one-of-a-kind experiences.

Are you ready to feel freedom with every fibre of your body? Do you wish to see the beauty and wilderness of our world? The MTOfree will take you there. Experience the purest way to fly and enjoy the difference!

AutoGyro offers two versions of the MTOfree.

The original no-frills MTOfree is based on the MTOsport classic and is the most simple and open version that AutoGyro makes. The body is replaced by an instrument nacelle, a basic front seat fitted, and the rotor head position adjusted to take account of the centre of gravity change. Large tundra tyres can be fitted for that real ‘off-road’ country flying capability too.

This is flying in its most basic form and fun too. There is nothing quite like flying an almost completely open gyroplane, an experience guaranteed to leave you with an AutoGyro grin!

MTOfree’s are not for long-distance or high-speed flights; it’s breezy without windshields! So, for those pilots or passengers who want to still get the open-air feeling, AutoGyro developed the MTOsport 2017 to enable it to be flown without the body side panels fitted. This means that the occupants get more wind protection, and yet still get the open air feel and yet can still travel longer distances at higher speeds.

AutoGyro aircraft – versatile and capable!

AutoGyro Maintenance courses are back

Written by CA on 22/02/2023. Posted in NEWS.

AutoGyro maintenance courses are back! All customers and partners are welcome to attend these courses.

By attending the courses, you will acquire the latest skills, knowledge, and certification info about four AutoGyro models. We also share useful tips and tricks, so that you become more familiar with your own gyroplane and maintain it in the most efficient way!

Look at the course schedule arranged throughout the year, and schedule your courses now!

German	English
24.04 – 28.04.2023	22.05 – 26.05.2023
19.06 – 23.06.2023	17.07 – 21.07.2023
25.09 – 29.09.2023	23.10 – 27.10.2023
	13.11 – 17.11.2023

Simply complete the AutoGyro Registration MaintenanceCourse 2023 [129 kb] , and send it to airworthiness@auto-gyro.com.

All courses are now open for registration*. You find the course program here: Maintenance Course Content [212 kb]

Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Markus Englitzky from the technical support team directly. We look forward to hearing from you!

* Courses can only take place if we receive six or more registrations for each course.

AutoGyro delivers three Cavalon Sentinel gyroplanes to the Turkish Gendarmerie

Written by CA on 01/02/2023. Posted in NEWS.

Hildesheim, January 31, 2023 – AutoGyro GmbH, the world-leading gyroplane manufacturer from Germany, hands over three Cavalon Sentinel gyrocopter aircraft fully equipped with a unique package of police systems and cameras to the Gendarmerie of the Republic of Türkiye (Turkish Jandarma).

Once deployed, the AutoGyro aircraft will support traffic monitoring and aerial surveillance in rural and urban areas for the General Directorate of Security in Türkiye as well as wildfires survey and control.

At the handover ceremony on January 31st at Hildesheim Airfield in Germany, Gerald Speich, Chairman of the AutoGyro Board, stated: “The Turkish, German and Ukrainian teams have been working on this government procurement project for two and half years, and have been building these unique gyroplanes for over three months. Today’s event is a culmination of this immense international teamwork, and involved every person in the AutoGyro Team. We are the only manufacturer in the gyroplane sector complying with all major national regulations. And our aircraft comply with the highest worldwide safety requirements. AutoGyro is immensely proud that our aircraft will be supporting the Turkish Jandarma for many years to come. Providing an effective, low cost solution to their policing needs.”

After two days of acceptance trials at AutoGyro Headquarters in Hildesheim, Germany. The Jandarma Acceptance Team, together with Sky Olympos (AutoGyro’s official distributor in Türkiye). Formally received the three aircraft from AutoGyro during the January 31st ceremony. With representatives from the Industrial and Commercial Chamber of Lower Saxony, Civil Aviation Authority Lower Saxony and Niedersachsen Aviation attending. The three Cavalon Sentinel were prepared for dispatch and commencement of aerial operations afterwards.
“This successful delivery not only highlights the innovative excellence of AutoGyro. It also marks the huge step that AutoGyro has made in the design, configuration and supply of gyroplanes for commercial and government use,” Gerald Speich continues.

The Cavalon Sentinel is AutoGyro’s premium side-by-side seat model, powered by the ultra-reliable and low fuel burn Rotax 915iS engine.
The gyrocopter aircraft has an operational range of four hours, or approximately 600 kilometers.
It carries special customer-defined equipment including a high-res day-, night- and infrared camera system with real-time data link. This system provides a best-in-class solution in day and night conditions.
By officially adding AutoGyro gyroplanes to the Jandarma’s aircraft fleet. The aircraft and parts become available to other NATO member countries through NATO’s procurement system.

A gyroplane is not a helicopter or a traditional winged aircraft, providing a vehicle platform complimentary to both. They are inherently safe aircraft, with a very broad speed range. They can be flown very slowly. Even to zero kilometers per hour. Making them an excellent observation platform perfect for border or highway patrols or wildfire spotting. Gyroplanes have a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to helicopters. And generally offer a cost-efficient and environment-friendly alternative for commercial aerial tasks.