RotorSport UK Calidus

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Calidus
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Role Autogyro
National originGermany and United Kingdom
Manufacturer AutoGyro Gmbh and RotorSport UK
Introduction2009
Developed from AutoGyro Calidus

The RotorSport Calidus is a German tandem two-seater autogyro modified in the UK to meet British Civil Airworthiness Requirements CAP643 Section T. [1] [2] The Calidus is an enclosed-cockpit development of the open-cockpit RotorSport UK MT-03. New-build AutoGyro Calidus aircraft are imported from the manufacturers, AutoGyro GmbH in Hildeshem, Germany and completed to British regulations by RotorSport UK Ltd (now AGC). [2]

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Design and development

The Calidus is powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 ULS, although optionally a 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 UL Turbo can be fitted. Fuel capacity is either 39 litres in a single tank or 74 litres in two tanks. [2] The Calidus has an aerodynamic fuselage pod, giving 20 knots higher maximum speed than the MT-03. [3] [4] While the open-cockpit MT-03 (which continues in production) is promoted as a "motorbike in the skies", the Calidus is aimed at a different market. The Calidus' fully enclosed cockpit protects the occupants from exposure to inclement weather, while the aircraft's higher cruise speed makes it more suitable for long-distance touring.

The panel can be equipped with conventional instruments and/or a "glass panel" according to certification requirements and the buyer's needs. For the UK RotorSport version, either a fixed-pitch propeller or a ground-adjustable propeller may be fitted; [2] [5] but in Germany the unmodified AutoGyro Calidus has either a ground-adjustable propeller or an inflight-adjustable controllable-pitch propeller. [2] [5]

The Calidus has a take off distance of 10 to 70 metres and lands in 15 metres, or can land vertically in some circumstances. [5] Flying speeds range from 20 mph (32 km/h) to 120 mph (193 km/h);. [5] An optional heater makes cold-weather flying feasible; but although navigation lights may be fitted, night flying is not permitted. The payload is 230 kg for versions with the Rotax 912, [2] so even with a full fuel load of 54 kg, two crew of up to 88 kg each can be accommodated.

UK manufacturer AGC

The UK manufacturer, formerly RotorSport UK Ltd (RSUK), is now known as AutoGyro Certification Ltd (AGC). AGC holds the CAA AANs for the gyroplanes in the UK, and are responsible for the Continued Airworthiness of all RSUK gyroplanes. The company is based in Wentnor, Bishops Castle Shropshire. [6]

Operators

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Brest Border guard, at least one labeled EW-443SL [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Specifications (Rotax 912 variant)

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. ↑ "CAP 643 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section T Light Gyroplanes" (PDF). United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority . Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Type: RotorSport UK Calidus" (PDF). Gyroplane Type Approval Data Sheet (TADS). United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority . Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Duda, Holger; Insa Pruter (2012). "Flight Performance of Lightweight Gyroplanes" (PDF). German Aerospace Center. p. 5. Retrieved 3 December 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "AutoGyro - Calidus". AutoGyro Gmbh Calidus page. AutoGyro Gmbh. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2011.[ better source needed ]
  5. 1 2 3 4 "The Calidus". RotorSport UK Calidus page. RotorSport UK. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2011.[ better source needed ]
  6. ↑ AGC homepage
  7. ↑ "Автожиры Magni M-24 Orion и AutoGyro Calidus.. | Авиация | Всё небо | VK". 22 November 2023. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Для охраны границы будут активнее использовать беспилотники". 22 November 2023. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "Автожир поступит на вооружение пограничников в Бресте". 22 November 2023. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "EW-443/EW443 aviation photos on JetPhotos". JetPhotos. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "EW-443SL - Belarus - Government | Airplane-Pictures.net". 19 July 2017. Archived from the original on 19 July 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2023. (the second is mislabeled as a Magni_M-24_Orion)
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