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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 RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Gyroplane
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 75Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 55Rate of Climb (fpm) 900
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 250
    Range (statute mi) 240Landing Distance (ft) 20
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range 40
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 72
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 278Useful Load (lb) 312
    Gross Weight (lb) 590
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 10.8
    Wingspan (ft)Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 19
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 50Number Built & Flown 4000
    Kit Cost ($US) $18,000Plans Cost ($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.