# Edwin Miller CALIDUS

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056377A
- Manufacturer (registry): EDWIN MILLER
- Model: CALIDUS
- Aircraft type: Gyroplane
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/edwin-miller-calidus

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N4779M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4779M): [France Anthony R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANCE%20ANTHONY%20R), [Hopkinsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hopkinsville), built 2018, S/N C00525

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA359), Sep 20, 2025: Edwin Miller Calidus (N4779M), Hopkinsville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250920017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250920017689A), Sep 20, 2025: Edwin Miller CALIDUS (N4779M), Hopkinsville, KY, Substantial damage. The pilot stated during the touch and go practice at 40 mph, the left wheel elevated, more left side stick was applied. Input was insufficient to stabilize the…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Autogyro CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05632HE
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1200700
- [Jim Faist CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-faist-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631TK
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05636HZ
- [Michael T Montefusco CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-t-montefusco-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05638C7
- [Jerald H Wilhelm CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jerald-h-wilhelm-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056309Y
- [Charles Klinkerman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/charles-klinkerman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056310F
- [Bill Bertram CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bill-bertram-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563131
- [Garold L Kelderman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/garold-l-kelderman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632QX
- [Greg Johnson CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/greg-johnson-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633DK
- [James Bordino CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-bordino-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633H3
- [Bryan R Fair CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryan-r-fair-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633QN

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