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The '''Rotorsport Calidus''' is a tandem two-seater [[autogyro]] to [[United Kingdom|British]] Civil Airworthiness Requirements CAP643 Section T.<ref name="CAP643" /><ref name="tads" /> It is an enclosed-cockpit development of the open-cockpit [[Rotorsport UK MT-03]]. New build-aircraft based on the "Calidus" design are imported from Hildeshem in Germany and completed to British regulations by Rotorsport UK Ltd in the United Kingdom.<ref name="tads" />
The '''RotorSport Calidus''' is a tandem two-seater [[autogyro]] manufactured to [[United Kingdom|British]] Civil Airworthiness Requirements CAP643 Section T.<ref name="CAP643" /><ref name="tads" /> It is an enclosed-cockpit development of the open-cockpit [[Rotorsport UK MT-03]]. New build-aircraft based on the "Calidus" design are imported from [[AutoGyro Gmbh]] in Hildeshem, Germany; and completed to British regulations by [[RotorSport UK]] Ltd in the United Kingdom.<ref name="tads" />


The Calidus is powered by a {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912|Rotax 912 ULS]], although optionally a {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 914|Rotax 914 UL Turbo]] can be fitted.<ref name="tads" /> 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 has a very aerodynamic fuselage-pod, giving better performance than the MT-03. Burning only 10 litres/hour, its 74 litre tank allows fast cross-country flight. The panel can be equipped with conventional instruments and/or a "glass panel" according to certification requirements and the buyer's needs. Either a fixed-pitch or an inflight-adjustable variable-pitch propeller may be fitted.
The Calidus is powered by a {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912|Rotax 912 ULS]], although optionally a {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 914|Rotax 914 UL Turbo]] can be fitted. Fuel capacity is either 39 litres in a single tank or 74 litres in two tanks.<ref name="tads" /> 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 has an aerodynamic fuselage pod, giving better performance than the MT-03.<ref name="AG"/> The panel can be equipped with conventional instruments and/or a "glass panel" according to certification requirements and the buyer's needs. Either a fixed-pitch [[propeller (aircraft)|propeller]] or a ground-adjustable [[controllable pitch propeller]] may be fitted.<ref name="tads" /><ref name="Cspec"/>


The Calidus takes off in 10 to 70 metres, and lands in 0 to 10 metres. Flying speeds range from 20 to 120 mph; and autogyros cannot stall. 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, so even with a full fuel load of 54kg, two crew of up to 88kg each can be accommodated.
The Calidus has a take off distance of 10 to 70 metres and lands in 15 metres, or can land vertically in some circumstances.<ref name="Cspec"/> Flying speeds range from {{convert|20|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} to 120 mph {{convert|120|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}};<ref name="Cspec"/> and autogyros cannot stall. 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,<ref name="tads" /> so even with a full fuel load of 54kg, two crew of up to 88kg each can be accommodated.


==Specifications (Rotax 912)==
==Specifications (Rotax 912 variant)==
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==References==
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===Notes===
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<ref name="tads">{{cite web | url= http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1419/srg_acp_TADSGyroplane_BG01_Issue1.pdf | format= PDF | publisher= [[United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority]] | title= Gyroplane Type Approval Data Sheet (TADS) | title= Type: RotorSport UK MT-03 | accessdate= 2010-01-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="tads">{{cite web | url= http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1419/20110715GyroTADSBG04Iss3RotorSportUKCalidus.pdf | format= PDF | publisher= [[United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority]] | title= Gyroplane Type Approval Data Sheet (TADS) | title= Type: RotorSport UK Calidus | accessdate= 2011-08-02 }}</ref>
<ref name="CAP643">{{cite web | url= http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP643.PDF | format= PDF | publisher= [[United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority]] | title= CAP 643 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section T Light Gyroplanes | accessdate= 2007-11-13 }}</ref>
<ref name="CAP643">{{cite web | url= http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP643.PDF | format= PDF | publisher= [[United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority]] | title= CAP 643 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section T Light Gyroplanes | accessdate= 2011-07-25 }}</ref>
<ref name="Cspec">{{cite web | url= http://www.rotorsport.org/page10.html | publisher= RotorSport UK | title= The Calidus | title= RotorSport UK Calidus page | accessdate= 2011-08-02 }}</ref>
<ref name="AG">{{cite web | url= http://www.auto-gyro.com/en/Calidus/
| publisher= AutoGyro Gmbh | title= AutoGyro - Calidus | title= AutoGyro Gmbh Calidus page | accessdate= 2011-08-02 }}</ref>
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===Bibliography===
===Bibliography===

Revision as of 02:05, 2 August 2011


Calidus
Role Autogyro
National origin Germany and United Kingdom
Manufacturer AutoGyro Gmbh and Rotorsport UK
Introduction 2009
Developed from Rotorsport UK MT-03

The RotorSport Calidus is a tandem two-seater autogyro manufactured to British Civil Airworthiness Requirements CAP643 Section T.[1][2] It is an enclosed-cockpit development of the open-cockpit Rotorsport UK MT-03. New build-aircraft based on the "Calidus" design are imported from AutoGyro Gmbh in Hildeshem, Germany; and completed to British regulations by RotorSport UK Ltd in the United Kingdom.[2]

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] 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 has an aerodynamic fuselage pod, giving better performance than the MT-03.[3] The panel can be equipped with conventional instruments and/or a "glass panel" according to certification requirements and the buyer's needs. Either a fixed-pitch propeller or a ground-adjustable controllable pitch propeller may be fitted.[2][4]

The Calidus has a take off distance of 10 to 70 metres and lands in 15 metres, or can land vertically in some circumstances.[4] Flying speeds range from 20 mph (32 km/h) to 120 mph 120 mph (193 km/h);[4] and autogyros cannot stall. 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 54kg, two crew of up to 88kg each can be accommodated.

Specifications (Rotax 912 variant)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
  • Width: 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
  • Height: 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
  • Empty weight: 270 kg (595 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 ULS four-stroke piston engine, 75 kW (100 hp)
  • Main rotor diameter: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed IVO 3-blade in-flight-adjustable, composite, 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) diameter

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn) Vne
  • Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi)

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ^ "CAP 643 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section T Light Gyroplanes" (PDF). United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Type: RotorSport UK Calidus" (PDF). United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
  3. ^ "AutoGyro Gmbh Calidus page". AutoGyro Gmbh. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
  4. ^ a b c "RotorSport UK Calidus page". RotorSport UK. Retrieved 2011-08-02.

Bibliography

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