Class 4, the gyroplane

An ultralight gyroplane meets the following technical conditions: - Single-engine propeller-driven, with a maximum power less than or equal to 116 hp for a single-seater and 143 hp for a two-seater. - The maximum mass is less than or equal to 330 kg for a single-seater and 500 kg for a two-seater; these masses may be increased by 15 kg for a single-seat gyroplane fitted with a rescue parachute or by 25 kg for a two-seat gyroplane fitted with a rescue parachute, and by 30 kg for a single-seat gyroplane microlight intended to be operated on water or by 45 kg for a two-seat gyroplane microlight intended to be operated on water. - The rotor loading at maximum mass is between 4,5 and 12 kg/m2.

• Single-engine propeller aircraft whose maximum power is less than or equal to 116 hp for a single-seater and 143 hp for a two-seater.
• The maximum mass is less than or equal to 330 kg for a single-seater and 500 kg for a two-seater; these masses may be increased by 15 kg for a single-seat gyroplane fitted with a rescue parachute or by 25 kg for a two-seat gyroplane fitted with a rescue parachute, and by 30 kg for a single-seat gyroplane microlight intended to be operated on water or by 45 kg for a two-seat gyroplane microlight intended to be operated on water.
• The rotor loading at maximum mass is between 4,5 and 12 kg/m2.