Autogyro Mtosport

Single Piston

The AutoGyro MTOsport is a German-designed two-seat gyroplane that represents the modern renaissance of rotary-wing sport aviation. Unlike helicopters, gyroplanes use an unpowered rotor for lift (spun by airflow during forward flight) and a conventional pusher propeller for thrust, combining some of the slow-flight characteristics of rotorcraft with the mechanical simplicity and fuel efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. Built by AutoGyro GmbH in Hildesheim since the mid-2000s, the MTOsport became one of Europe's best-selling gyroplanes, certified under both EASA CS-27 and FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft rules. Its Rotax 912 engine delivers modest cruise speeds around 80 knots, but the type excels at low-and-slow operations—minimum flying speed near 30 knots, short takeoff rolls under 300 feet, and the ability to operate from unprepared strips where fixed-wing aircraft cannot. The open or enclosed cockpit variants appeal to recreational pilots seeking an affordable alternative to helicopters for aerial photography, pipeline patrol, and pure sport flying. SkyMeter has tracked 1 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, with distinct routes observed.