N621PT

N621PT is a Rotorsport UK MT-03, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by LODDE GREGORY TODD. SkyMeter has tracked 44 flights totalling 19 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is 72FL to KISM. Service window in our records spans 446 days. Of those flights, 2 (4.5%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Rotorsport UK MT-03 has a maximum takeoff weight of 992 lb, light wake category.

About the Rotorsport UK MT-03

The Rotorsport MT-03, marketed as the MTO Sport, is a British two-seat autogyro that has become one of the most popular gyroplanes in Europe since its introduction in the early 2000s. Built by Rotorsport UK in Nottinghamshire, the MT-03 represents the refined evolution of the company's earlier designs, offering side-by-side seating in an enclosed composite cabin, a significant comfort upgrade over open-frame autogyros. Powered by a single Rotax 914 turbocharged piston engine producing 115 horsepower, the MT-03 combines the vertical takeoff capability and low-speed handling of a helicopter with the simplicity and efficiency of fixed-wing flight, requiring as little as 20 meters for takeoff and landing in calm conditions.

The MT-03's operating envelope reflects its role as a recreational and training platform: a never-exceed speed of 87 knots, a maximum structural cruising speed of 70 knots, and a stall speed around 28 knots in landing configuration. With a maximum takeoff weight of just 450 kilograms (992 pounds), it falls into the ultralight category in many jurisdictions, making it accessible to sport pilots while still offering genuine cross-country capability with a range of approximately 300 nautical miles. The aircraft's prerotator system allows the rotor to be spun up to flying speed before takeoff, enabling near-vertical departures that have made it popular for operations from confined sites and private strips.

The type has found a niche among private owners who value its blend of helicopter-like maneuverability at low speeds and fixed-wing efficiency in cruise, along with its relatively low operating costs compared to helicopters. Its enclosed cabin and modern avionics options have helped autogyros shed their homebuilt image and attract pilots seeking an alternative to conventional light aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.