AUTO GYRO CAVALON - 4.9 Take-off Run; 4.10 Climb

Flight Manual
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RSUK0287_POH_Cavalon Revision 2, Issue Date 24.06.2015 4-9
WARNING
In the event of pre-rotator failure, STOP and rectify the fault. Do NOT attempt to
pre-spin by hand, as this involves considerable personal risk if the engine is
running.
4.9 Take-off Run
 Check full power available for take-off. Otherwise, abort take-off
 Minimize lateral drift by applying appropriate lateral control stick input into cross wind
direction
 Maintain directional control i.e. runway alignment with sensitive pedal input
 When nose comes up allow nose wheel to float at about 10 – 15 cm above the
runway by a balanced reduction of control stick back pressure
 Maintain attitude until speed increases and gyroplane lifts off (at around 50mph)
 Allow gyroplane to build-up speed in ground effect
WARNING
Gyroplanes are fully controllable at very low speeds without exhibiting any
signs of wing stall or soft flight controls, as would be the case in a fixed wing
aircraft. However, operation ‘behind the power curve’ may have fatal
consequences during take-off, initial climb or in any other situation within
close ground proximity. Always allow aircraft to build-up safe climb speed
before allowing it to gain height.
4.10 Climb
 Perform initial climb at safe climb speed and adjust trim
 Set power to maximum take-off power
 Check engine instruments and respect maximum take-off power time limit
 Switch off second fuel pump at safe height
 At safe altitude, the climb may be continued with V
Y
and reduced power setting for
noise abatement
 When desired altitude is approached, level gyroplane and reduce power
4.11 Cruise
 Adjust power setting within the maximum continuous power range
 Adjust trim
4.12 Descent
 Reduce power setting and lower nose
 Adjust trim