About This Aircraft
A gyrocopter's rotor is not turned by an engine but spins from the airflow created by forward motion (autorotation). Because of this principle, gyrocopters cannot stall by design, and even in the event of engine failure they can descend safely thanks to autorotation. This is the key technical difference that sets the gyrocopter apart from fixed-wing aircraft.
Source: Wikipedia — AutoGyro Calidus (Gyrocopter)
The Flight Experience
Its open-cockpit design lets you feel the wind directly, offering a very different sensation from enclosed-cabin aircraft. This experience, offered in the Antalya region, gives you a close-up view of the coastline and the region's natural beauty.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for passengers looking for an unusual, "felt" flight experience and a bit of a thrill; note that the open cockpit means the flight only takes place when weather conditions allow.
Technical Specifications
Certified capacity:
2 people (including pilot)
Max takeoff weight:
approx. 450–560 kg (varies by model)
Cruise speed: ~160 km/h
Range: ~650 km
Engine: Rotax piston engine, open-cockpit design
Only offered in the Antalya region, with an open cockpit.
Aircraft photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA).