The following comparative information is based on the Autogyro survey that appeared in African Pilot Magazine in January 2006.

Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of information, all specifications for a specific model should be confirmed with the manufacturer or distributors of the applicable aircraft.

Prices were supplied by the various participants in December 2005 and subject to currency fluctuations, and specification changes.

	Ela 07 & 08	Sparrohawk	Magni M14
	ELA Aviation SA +27 83 337 1574 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.gyroplane.co.za	American Autogyro of SA +27 82 657 9159 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.americanautogyro.com	Benny's Mica Hardware +27 11 753 2261/2/3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.magnigyro.co.za
Price:	R 384 000 - incl. 15 hrs training & 1st service	R 266 000 (kit), R 330 000 (factory built)	R 356 640
Seats	2	2	2
Luggage	20 L per side	Behind the seats	None
Engine	Rotax 914 Turbo	Subaru EJ25	Rotax 914 Turbo
Power	115 hp	160 hp	115 hp
Fuel	15 liter/hr @ 62 kts	22.7 liter/hr @ 80% power	18 liter/hr
Capacity	75 liter	87.15 liter	45 liter
Range	500 km	455 km, 70 kts, 3.5 hrs	300 km, 2 hrs
Propeller	DUC carbon ground adjustable	3-blade warp	ground adjustable or constant speed
Rotor	8.23 m composite & aluminium	9.1 m	8.23 m composite
Fuselage	Carbon fibre	Composite	Empoxy glass
Lead time	Stock or 2 months	8 months (fully built), 115 days (kit)	3 months
Instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments
GPS	Optional	Optional	Garmin GPSMAP 196 or 296
Applications	Recreation	Patrol, security, game counting, photography, surveilance, recreation	Recreation, telemetry, game industry, patrolling
Flying in SA	20	3	1
Finance			ABSA, Wesbank, Stannic, Nedcor
Cruise	69-86 kts	70 kts	85 kts
Touch-down	0-16 kts	0 kts	0-5 kts
Size (LxWxH)	4.9x1.8x2.7 m	3.6x1.8x2.9 m	4x1.8x2.5 m
Max TOW	550 kg	680 kg	550 kg
Empty	260 kg	385.5 kg	254 kg
	The ELA-08 has a larger, more comfortable cockpit than the ELA-07, while the asymmetrical design of the fuselage guarantees even better stability in the roll and yaw than the already remarkably stable 07. The robust AISI 403 stainless steel frame is fully repairable and offers a lifetime warranty. ELA South Africa also goes the extra mile in keeping stock of aircraft and parts. In just more than one year, twenty-six orders have been placed and delivered.	The Sparrowhawk is one of the few side-by-side gyroplane configurations available in the market. The manufacturer, Groen Brothers Aviation (GBA) in America, is known as a world leader in gyroplane technology. The Sparrowhawk brings safe, sensible flight to the kit built market. The aircraft has centreline thrust with large horizontal stabilisers. The technology helps prevent the possibility of power push over.	The M-14 is the sports model of the Magni line-up .This highly manoeuvrable gyro is very popular in Europe and comes at a very competitive price. For those that want the quality of a Magni gyro, and want tot experience the exhilaration of gyro flight, the M-14 is for you.
	Magni M16	Magni M18	Magni M22
	Benny's Mica Hardware +27 11 753 2261/2/3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.magnigyro.co.za	Benny's Mica Hardware +27 11 753 2261/2/3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.magnigyro.co.za	Benny's Mica Hardware +27 11 753 2261/2/3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.magnigyro.co.za
Price:	R 394 320	R 172 320	R 394 320
Seats	2	1	2
Luggage	Limited	None	150 liter
Engine	Rotax 914 Turbo	Rotax 582	Rotax 914 Turbo
Power	115 hp	65 hp	115 hp
Fuel	18 liter/hr	13 liter/hr	18 liter/hr
Capacity	72 liter	35 liter	72 liter
Range	500 km, 3.5 hrs	200 km, 2 hrs	500 km, 3.5 hrs
Propeller	ground adjustable or constant speed	ground adjustable or constant speed	ground adjustable or constant speed
Rotor	8.54 m composite	7.3 m composite	8.54 m composite
Fuselage	Epoxy glass	Epoxy glass	Epoxy glass
Lead time	3 months	3 months	3 months
Instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments
GPS	Garmin GPSMAP 196 or 296	Any compact type	Garmin GPSMAP 196 or 296
Applications	Recreation, telemetry, game industry, patrolling	Recreation	Recreation, telemetry, game industry, patrolling
Flying in SA	84	2	9
Finance	ABSA, Wesbank, Stannic, Nedcor	ABSA, Wesbank, Stannic, Nedcor	ABSA, Wesbank, Stannic, Nedcor
Cruise	85 kts	65 kts	85 kts
Touch-down	0-5 kts	0-5 kts	0-5 kts
Size (LxWxH)	4.7x1.8x2.7 m	2.9x1.8x2.3 m	4.7x1.8x2.7 m
Max TOW	550 kg	300 kg	550 kg
Empty	272 kg	167 kg	280 kg
	The M16 changed the course of gyros worldwide. It was the first fully commercial, safe, reliable, high-performance gyro available with the innovative tail that set the standard for most sport gyros today. The M16 is the mainstay of flight schools in Europe and South Africa.	The single-seat configuration with the Rotax 582 engine makes this entry level gyro ideal for the first time buyer that does not have the budget for a two-seater. The M18 is manufacturered to the same exacting standards as it's bigger brothers from 4130 chrome-moly steel, the accepted aircraft standard.	The legend continues, born out of Africa for Africa. This robust gyro is for the adventure seeker. After thousands of hours of flight in harsh african conditions in many M16s the M22 was born. The M22 offers the same performance as the M16, but has an additional 150 liters of baggage area.
	RAF 2000	Sycamore Eagle	Sycamore Blade
	RAF Gyroplane +267 248 5116 +27 82 717 2340/2/3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Chayair Aviation +27 82 490 5181	Chayair Aviation +27 82 490 5181
Price:	R 222 787	R 399 700	R 366 000
Seats	2	2	2
Luggage	25 kg behind the seats	None	None
Engine	Subaru EJ25	Rotax 914 Turbo	Rotax 914 Turbo
Power	160 hp	115 hp	115 hp
Fuel	20 liter/hr	20 liter/hr	20 liter/hr
Capacity	78 liter, auxilliary	60 liter, auxilliary	60 liter, auxilliary
Range	450 km, 4 hrs	380 km, 2.7 hrs	380 km, 2.7 hrs
Propeller	4-blade Warp, ground adjustable	ground adjustable or constant speed	ground adjustable or constant speed
Rotor	9.1 m composite with aluminium spar	10 m composite	10 m composite
Fuselage	Fibre glass	Composite	Composite
Lead time	8-10 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
Instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments	Flight & Engine instruments
GPS		Optional	Optional
Applications	Recreation, game counting, fence and powerline inspections	Research, game management, surveilance, patrol, transport	Research, game management, surveilance, patrol, transport
Flying in SA	38 sold, 26 flying	31	4
Finance		Wesbank, Stannic	Wesbank, Stannic
Cruise	60 kts	75 kts	75 kts
Touch-down	0-5 kts	12 kts	12 kts
Size (LxWxH)	4.1x1.5x2.5 m	5.4x1.8x2.8 m	5.4x1.8x2.8 m
Max TOW	603 kg	590 kg	590 kg
Empty	331 kg	380 kg	380 kg
	The RAF is the only gyroplane kit that is available in Southern Africa with a proven track record. The company is based in Canada and has been building gyroplane kits for over 30 years. There are over a thousand RAF 2000s flying in twenty-five countries around the world. The kit will take the owner approximately 150 to 200 hours to complete and will not require the purchase of any special tools.	This is the cruiser of gyros. This aircraft can be flown with the doors on or off, depending on pilot choice and therefore provides great versatility and comfort for long cross-country flights. The Sycamore has undergone a re-design over the last year, shaving 40 kg from the original design and allowing greater performance at high altitude. The introduction of a 33ft rotor as standard also contributes to a far greater lift co-efficient than the original.	This is the open cockpit version of the popular Sycamore gyro offering the more aggressive performance whilst still keeping a firm eye on safety and great value for money. The Sycamore is locally developed and manufactured with the benefit of constant support ranging from advice to upgrades and annual inspections.
	MT-03
	MT-03 Gyroplane +27 83 458 2233 +27 82 653 7475 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Price:	R 346 120 incl. 15 hrs. training
Seats	2
Luggage	70 l
Engine	Rotax 914 Turbo & slipper clutch
Power	115 hp
Fuel	15-20 liter/hr
Capacity	70 liter
Range	500 km, 3.5 hrs
Propeller	HTC 3-blade carbon fibre
Rotor	8.6 m Air Copter aluminium system, NACA airfoil
Fuselage	Carbon Fibre
Lead time	3 months
Instruments	Flight & Engine instruments
GPS	Optional
Applications	Recreation, game counting, fence and powerline inspections
Flying in SA	3 sold, 0 flying
Finance
Cruise	75 kts
Touch-down	0-5 kts
Size (LxWxH)	4.9x1.8x2.7 m
Max TOW	550 kg
Empty	240 kg
	The MT-03 brings german engineering and attention to detail to a safe and reliable flying platform. The MT-03 comply with the stringent T6 UKCAA safety standards. This gyro is a very attractive all-inclusive package from the electro-plated 1.4301 stainless steel airframe, the pneumatic pre-rotator, pitch and roll trim to the pre-installed radio and antenna moulded into the vertical stabiliser.