Aircraft Description
N250PD is a Autogyro Gmbh CALIDUS 912 ULS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crooks James R in Carpinteria, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine, N250PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A258C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N250PD was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 7 Autogyro Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N250PD. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC