Can you build your own gyrocopter?

Gyrocopter kits, home assembled ultralight aircraft, have become a trend between the aviation beginners. The online options for gyrocopter kits range from basic models that are easily assembled, to more high-tech solutions that take more than 100 hours to build.

How much does an autogyro cost?

Fantastic looking single pilot autogyro. Kits starting at $18000 USD. Learn more!

How high can a Gyrocopter fly?

The typical service ceiling on Air Command gyroplanes is 10,000 feet (3000 meters). Most pilots choose to fly between 500 feet and 3,000 feet (150 to 900 meters) because they like the sensation of seeing the ground flow underneath them.

How much weight can a gyrocopter carry?

Any weight from 120 to 250 pounds can be flown on the Commander Elite as it comes. The Basic Commander with Rotax 447 engine, a gyroplane sold during the 1980’s and very popular yet today, is limited to a maximum pilot weight of 175 pounds.

Where can I find gyrocopter plans and parts?

Gyrocopteronline.com – Huge selection of manufacturers with gyrocopter plan, parts, and kits – including composite rotors and rotor heads for gyroplanes and autogyros. Gyroplane plans are freely distributed to the aviation community as updates to popular designs and prototypes.

What is a gyroplane kit?

The term kit can mean almost anything in the world of home-built aircraft, but in the gyroplane world most of the kit options are bolt-together aircraft that qualify as quick-build by any definition. Despite escalating engine and materials costs, there are a number of excellent kits that come in well under our arbitrary cost threshold.

Do you have to build your own gyroplane?

Even here, you don’t necessarily have to build from scratch, since many standard gyroplanes components such as blades, rotor heads, control sticks, and tail group components can often be used if you want to trade off cost against time invested.

Why choose an Air Command gyroplane?

Air Command gyroplanes have been on the market since 1985 and, although the company has changed owners a few times since then, the present incarnation. Air Command International (KP, PRA), has built an excellent reputation for quality kits and components and a solid commitment to safety and customer support.