Gyroplane - Aircraft Type Information
Registered Aircraft
Different Owners
Certified Since 2014
Description:
Gyroplane means a rotorcraft whose rotors are not engine-driven, except for initial starting, but are made to rotate by action of the air when the rotorcraft is moving; and whose means of propulsion, consisting usually of conventional propellers, is independent of the rotor system.[1][3]
Certification and Eligibility
The following are the requirements for eligibility for a private pilot certificate with a Gyroplane rating:
- Must be 17 years or older.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
- Complete training and flight time in accordance with part 61 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.[2]
- Pass a knowledge test and a practical test.
- Be certified as student pilot, sport pilot, or recreational pilot.
Top 10 Gyroplane Owners
| Name | Number Registered |
|---|---|
| SALE REPORTED | 4 |
| MAGNIFLIGHT LLC | 3 |
| REGISTRATION PENDING | 3 |
| GYROMOJO LLC | 2 |
| KNISLEY DENNIS L | 2 |
| SMITH DOUGLAS E | 2 |
| PHOENIX COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS LLC | 2 |
| TOTTEN WILLIAM B | 2 |
| SOFTCOMM AVIATION INC | 2 |
| WESSEL MARVIN E JR | 2 |
Gyroplane Certifications Since 2014
No certification data for active aircraft since 2014.
Map of Gyroplane Registrations
This interactive map visualizes the number of Gyroplane aircraft registered in either the United States or Worldwide.
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Data Sources
All information and statistical data on this page is sourced and derived from the Federal Aviation Administration.