AutoGyro GmbH Cavalon

15 Jun 2026 · © Cundy88

A striking red AutoGyro Cavalon gyroplane (G-GTFB) on display at a grass airfield — a modern take on the classic autogyro concept.

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Aircraft

Cavalon CAVALON

Red (civilian, private owner)

G-GTFB

Registration

Manufacturer

AutoGyro GmbH

Gear

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

Achievements

Heli Hero

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Excellent gyroplane detail and vibrant red paint—background signs are mildly distracting but overall strong field photo.

Location

Tower Viewing Area

Old Warden Airfield · EGTH

52.0886, -0.3196

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Old Warden Airfield EGTH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Cavalon is a modern, enclosed, side-by-side two-seat gyroplane highly popular with private flyers and flying schools, contributing to the renaissance of autogyro/gyroplane aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively uncommon with a few hundred Cavalons globally; far rarer than typical light airplanes but one of the most common modern autogyros.

Record Flights

No significant record flights documented for the model.

Safety & Events

Model has a good safety record among modern gyroplanes; few incidents mainly relate to pilot error or severe weather.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and use worldwide.

Specifications

Rotax 914 UL

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: approx. 8.4 m)

Wingspan

4.6 m

Length

Circa 300 km

Range

140 km/h

Speed

2 seats

Capacity

450 kg

MTOW

2.8 m

Height

Maximum 115 hp (86 kW)

Thrust

50-65 dB (no ICAO jet rating; light sports gyro)

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