Magni Gyro Magni Gyro M-16 Tandem Trainer

15 Jun 2026 · © Cundy88

A bright yellow Magni Gyro M-16 tandem autogyro, registration G-CGCE, ready for a recreational flight on a grassy UK airfield.

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Aircraft

Magni Gyro M-16 Tandem Trainer MT-03

Yellow with MagniGyro logo

G-CGCE

Registration

Manufacturer

Magni Gyro

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Heli Hero, Rare Bird

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Crisp yellow gyroplane pops, but chain-link fence in the foreground and chopped rotor tips distract from the frame.

Location

Tower Viewing Area

Old Warden Airfield · EGTH

52.0886, -0.3196

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Old Warden Airfield EGTH

Airport

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Aviation History

A popular European autogyro/gyroplane for recreational and flight training use, especially in the UK, Germany, and across Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; fewer than 200 M-16s produced and actively registered worldwide.

Record Flights

Typical for regional recreational flights, not known for record-setting flights.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents widely reported for this frame; autogyros in general are known for safe low-speed flight characteristics.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain active for some years, often owned by private pilots and flight schools.

Specifications

Rotax 914

Engine

8.23 m (rotor diameter)

Wingspan

4.42 m

Length

600 km

Range

140 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot passenger, tandem seating)

Capacity

450 kg

MTOW

2.72 m

Height

115 hp (86 kW)

Thrust

Approx 65-70 dB (no ICAO cert, as ultralight/LSA)

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