AutoGyro Calidus - Climb, Cruise, Descent, and Approach

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 4-10
WARNING
Gyroplanes are fully controllable at very low speeds without exhibiting any
signs of wing stall or soft flight controls, as it would be perceived 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
CSP/VPP: With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.11 Cruise
 Adjust power setting within the maximum continuous power range
 Adjust trim
CSP/VPP: With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.12 Descent
 Reduce power setting and lower nose
 Adjust trim
CSP/VPP: With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.13 Approach
 Switch ON second fuel pump P2 (if installed)
 Set variable pitch propeller (if installed) to FINE
 Check all warning and caution indications OFF
 Check all instruments in normal operating range
 Check wheel brake unlocked
 Maintain and trim approach speed
 Control glide angle with engine power