AutoGyro Calidus - 9-2 Lights System

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 9
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2
Lights
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 9-2 - 1
9-2 Lights
9-2.1 General
Depending on customer’s configuration the gyroplane can be equipped with optional
 Landing lights
 Navigation /position lights
 Strobe lights
 Underbody landing light
 Instrument panel lighting
9-2.2 Limitations
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.3 Emergency Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.4 Normal Procedures
The lights can be switched on or off by respective switches in the centre panel, labelled
 “Light” for landing light
 “Nav” for navigation/position lights
 “Strobe” for strobe lights
 ‘Panel’ for panel lights
Due to their small silhouette gyroplanes are easily overlooked, especially if approached
directly from behind, such as on approach. It is therefore highly recommended that
navigation and strobe lights are switched on during flight.
9-2.5 Performance
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.6 Weight and Balance
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.7 System Description
Navigation and strobe lights are installed as combined units at the left hand and right hand
side of the fuselage, behind the passenger station. The landing light consists of a pair of
lamps installed in the nose. Note that the conventional lights have a considerably higher
power demand over those with LED technology. In case of generator or battery malfunction
(“Gen” or “Low Volt” indication on) it is even more essential to switch these lights off in order
to preserve electrical power.
Several generations of nose lights exist in service.
Initial fitment consisted of twin 50W halogen lamps. These were superseded by twin LED
lamps. LED lamp technology moved quickly and different units are available. LED lamp
driver units, embodied in the lamps, can cause radio interference. Passing the lamp supply