Ela Aviation ELA-07 vs Autogyro CAVALON

The ELA 07 and AutoGyro Cavalon are side-by-side gyroplanes.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Ela Aviation ELA-07
For sale now
2
Source marketplaces
2
Model years available
2006–2006
Autogyro CAVALON
For sale now
2
Source marketplaces
2
Model years available
2014–2019

Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.

Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Ela Aviation ELA-07Autogyro CAVALON
All events5
Serious0
Fatal2
Fatalities3
% Fatal40%

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Ela Aviation ELA-07 Autogyro Cavalon
Ela Aviation ELA-07
View 1 listings →
Median $40,739
Autogyro CAVALON
View 2 listings →
Median $101,838
Price Range $40,739 $71,991 – $131,684
Category Gyrocopter Gyrocopter
Model Specifications
Seats 1
Engines 1 x Piston

Which Should You Buy: Ela Aviation ELA-07 or Autogyro CAVALON?

Bottom line: Choose the Cavalon for a sleek enclosed composite cabin and AutoGyro support; choose the ELA 07 for value. Cavalon = sleek/support; ELA = value. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS — Magni/AutoGyro mirrors. ELA 10 Eclipse = enclosed-cabin development. Rotor = key check.

Pick the ELA-07 if…

  • Budget matters — from $40,739 vs $71,991, you save ~$31,252.

Pick the CAVALON if…

  • More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Ela Aviation ELA-07 or Autogyro Cavalon?
It depends on your mission and budget. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Autogyro Cavalon: from $135,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Ela Aviation ELA-07 and Autogyro CAVALON?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
CAVALON: 1 seats. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data