2006 Ela Aviation 07 Cougar R-115
Gyrocopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
FOR SALE: ELA 07 R-115 autogyro, first generation, 346 hours, very good condition. I flew this autogyro over Mont Blanc. Very well maintained. I also have a new Dragon brand twisted aluminum rotor. VENDS AUTOGYRE ELA 07 R115 de 1 er generation, 346 heures tres bonne etat, avec cette autogyre je suis passé au dessus du mont blanc, tres bien entrenu, en plus j'ai un rotor neuf en aluminium vrillé de marque Dragon
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bernard
planecheck.com
|
$40,134 *
€ 35,000
|
France | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Ela Aviation 07 Cougar R-115
This 2006 Ela Aviation 07 Cougar R-115 (N38SM) is a 2-seat gyrocopters . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $40,134.
The 07 Cougar R-115 cruises at 85 kts (157 km/h) with a range of 250 nm (463 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 10,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ela Aviation 07 Cougar R-115 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N38SM.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
France
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Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N38SM.