AutoGyro Calidus - Before Boarding and Engine Starting

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 4-5
4.4 Before Boarding
Fuel level and fuel cap............................................................................. Check
Pneumatic mode selector............................................... Check BRAKE position
Rotor brake pressure .........................................................Check/set min. 6 bar
Rotor lash bag ................................................................. Removed and stowed
Passenger station:
Passenger ........................................................................... Briefed and secure
Aft seat belts.........................................................................Fastened and tight
Loose objects.......................................................................Removed / secured
Storage compartments.......................................................... Closed and locked
Fuel shut off valve ................................................................Open and guarded
Pilot station:
Loose objects.......................................................................Removed / secured
Storage compartments.......................................................... Closed and locked
4.5 Before Starting Engine
Seat belts............................................................................................ Fastened
Flight controls ................................. Free in all planes to stops, stick and rudder
Altimeter ........................................................................ Set to airfield elevation
Canopy ................................................................................. Closed and locked
4.6 Starting Engine
Parking brake................................................................................................Set
Cold engine:
Throttle ..................................................................................................... Idle
Choke .......................................................................................Fully engaged
Warm engine:
Throttle ........................................................................ Idle or slightly cracked
Choke ...........................................................................................disengaged
Master switch................................................................................................ON
All engine variants:
Note GEN indicator light ON
Note LOW VOLT may be illuminated
ROTAX 914 engine:
Note BOOST WARN light and BOOST CAUTION light ON for about
2 seconds and buzz of electrical fuel pump.
Second fuel pump P2 (if installed).................................................................ON
All engine variants: Note (increased) fuel pump buzz when Pump 2 is
turned on.
Variable pitch propeller (if installed) ........................................................... FINE
ACL / Strobe (if installed) ..............................................................................ON
Both MAG switches.......................................................................................ON
Propeller and area .................................................................................. “Clear”