Calidus
LIMITATIONS
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 2-7
2.7 Weight and Balance
2.7.1 Weight Limits
Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): ................................. 450 kg / 500 kg /560 kg
*see Type Approval or Type Certificate Data Sheet
CAUTION
The take-off weight is the total weight of the gyroplane including empty weight,
optional/additional equipment, occupants, fuel, and luggage at take-off. The
maximum value specified above must never be exceeded.
Maximum weight in front seat (incl. compartment below seat): ............... 125 kg
Minimum weight in front seat (incl. compartment below seat): .................. 65 kg
Maximum weight in aft seat (incl. compartment below seat): .................. 125 kg
NOTE
Pilots in the front seat weighing less than 65 kg must carry corresponding
ballast.
Storage compartments below front and aft seat
Maximum weight in each storage compartment (4 ea.) .......... 2.5 kg (UK 2.0Kg)
NOTE
When loaded, the weight in each storage compartment has to be deducted from
the maximum weight in the respective seat.
2.7.2 Centre of Gravity (CG) Limits
The centre of gravity is considered to be within limits if all weight limits above are respected.
For details see SECTION 6 of this manual.
2.7.3 Demonstrated Structural Load Factors
Demonstrated positive load factor (500 kg) ............................................. + 3.5 g
Demonstrated negative load factor (500 kg) – structural limit ...................... - 1 g
Demonstrated positive load factor (560 kg) ............................................. + 3.0 g
Demonstrated negative load factor (560 kg) – structural limit ...................... - 1 g
Important note: the indication of a demonstrated negative load factor represents a
structural limit only. In flight, the limitations (see 2.9) have to be respected at all times.
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