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Commander Elite 503
Air Command International
PO Box 884
River Falls, WI 54022
United States
Phone: 903-527-3335
https://www.aircommand.com
info@aircommand.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Gyroplane |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 75 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 55 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 250 | |
Range (statute mi) | 240 | Landing Distance (ft) | 20 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 | ||
Design Horsepower | 52 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 72 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 278 | Useful Load (lb) | 312 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 590 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | Length (ft) | 10.8 | |
Wingspan (ft) | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 19 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 50 | Number Built & Flown | 4000 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $18,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $18,000 - $21,000 |
COMMENTS:
Kit included on FAA 51% rule list. Kit price includes engine, propeller, and rotorblades. Optional instrument pod available that will fit any open frame gyroplane.Info pack and video, $30. |