AUTO GYRO CAVALON - 2.4 Airspeed Limitations and Instrument Markings; 2.5 Rotor Speed Limitations and Instrument Markings

Flight Manual
Cavalon
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
RSUK0287_POH_Cavalon Revision 3.0, Issue Date 06.04.16 2-4
2.4 Airspeed Limitations and Instrument Markings
Air Speed Marking
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed
Red radial
160 km/h (100mph)
Yellow arc
130 – 160 km/h (80-
100mph
Recommended manoeuvring speed range
80mph is the recommended maximum
speed in strong gust conditions
Green arc
30 -
130 km/h (20-
80mph
Yellow arc
0 – 30 km/h (0-
20mph)
WARNING
The maximum speed V
NE
must never be exceeded!
WARNING
Sudden or large forward control inputs must be avoided at all times in flight. Do
not exceed 80mph when flying through turbulence, high gusts or rough winds!
2.5 Rotor Speed Limitations and Instrument Markings
Rotor Speed Marking
Rotor speed limit
Red radial
610 RPM
Rotor speed caution range Yellow arc 550 – 610 RPM
Normal range Green arc 200 – 550 RPM
Maximum pre-rotation speed
Yellow radial
220 RPM