This is a 1980s Vancraft Lightning Gyro offered as a project aircraft by the owner, James Healey, in Hagaman, New York. Priced at $4,500, it has not flown in over 20 years and requires significant reassembly. The airframe is equipped with a Rotax 503 engine and a pre-rotor, and was previously modified with a “tall tail.” The listing includes a rotor, a disassembled rotor head, and a home-made enclosed trailer.
The seller notes this was his father’s gyro and emphasizes that it is a non-flying project needing attention. There is no mention of damage history, annual inspection status, or logbook condition. The owner prefers calls or texts for...
Asking Price
$4,500
Village of Hagaman, NY, USA
Jun 9, 2026: $4,500 - barnstormers
Asking Price
$4,500
Village of Hagaman, NY, USA
Jun 9, 2026: $4,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$4,500