A single-seat partially enclosed autogyro, Sport Copter’s composite seats conform to the pilot’s shape, including the head, provide comfort as well as crucial support. Independent toe-operated hydraulic disc brakes are standard on all models. Its unique nose-wheel suspension operates independently from the rudder to make for smooth takeoffs and landings in crosswinds. Vortex reaches 100 mph with a 67-hp engine and has seating for one with a useful load of 460 pounds. Kits for the Vortex in 2001: US$20,400
Standard: semi-enclosure, folding rotor mast, pre-rotator, independent hydraulic disc brakes, new rotor head and roto-control Cyber Seat, nosewheel and main gear suspension.
Engine: Rotax 582, 67 hp Rotor Blades: 25' Sport Rotors Height: 8.3 ft Length: 12 ft Disk span: 25 ft Disk area: 490.8 sq.ft Width: 7'4" Empty wt: 350 lbs Gross wt: 760 lbs Fuel cap: 10 USG Max speed: 100 mph Cruise speed: 80 mph Range: 170 sm ROC: 1200 fpm Take-off dist: 50 ft Landing dist: 0-10 ft Service ceiling: 13,000 ft Seats: 1