N454JD - 2021 Autogyro Gmbh Cavalon Aircraft Registration

SPHA

2021 AUTOGYRO GMBH CAVALON

Aircraft Description

N454JD is a 2021 Autogyro Gmbh CAVALON, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Denooyer James in Albany, NY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 915 IS engine producing 135 horsepower, N454JD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A581C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N454JD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3412, -73.6103 on July 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N454JD was last updated on June 23, 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 N454JD. 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.

Model Year
2021
Manufacturer
AUTOGYRO GMBH
Model
CAVALON
Type Aircraft
Gyroplane
ICAO Type Code
SPHASparrowHawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 2023
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DENOOYER JAMES
Address
127 WOLF RD
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
New York12205-1152
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
915 IS
Horsepower
135 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51300704
Mode S Code (Hex)
A581C4

Additional Details

Registration
N454JD
Serial Number
V00483
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01353200

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 15:14:09)
Airport
Latitude
43.010916
Longitude
-73.776332

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC