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AutoGyro Cavalon User Manual

AutoGyro Cavalon
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Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon | Rotax 915 IS

Table of Contents

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AutoGyro Cavalon Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAutoGyro GmbH
ModelCavalon
Country of OriginGermany
Capacity2
TypeAutogyro
EngineRotax 912 series
Power Output100 hp
Rotor Diameter8.4 m
Cruise Speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Max Speed185 km/h (115 mph)
Range800 km (497 miles)
Rate of Climb5 m/s
Takeoff Distance100 m
Landing Distance30 m

Summary

Section 2: Operating Limitations

General Operating Limitations

General operating principles and warnings for safe flight.

Environmental Operational Limits

Specifies operational limits for wind, altitude, and temperature.

Airspeed and Rotor Speed Limitations

Details airspeed and rotor speed limits and associated markings.

Power Plant and Engine Limitations

Lists engine and oil temperature/pressure limits and markings.

Weight and Balance Limitations

Covers weight limits, CG limits, and load factors.

Section 3: Emergency Procedures

Engine Failure Procedures

Procedures for engine failure during various flight phases.

In-flight Engine Restart Procedure

Steps for attempting an engine restart in flight.

Forced Landing Procedures

Guidance for landing in trees, high vegetation, or off-field.

Smoke and Fire Procedures

Actions to take in case of smoke or fire.

Flight Control Malfunction Handling

Procedures for handling flight control failures.

Warning and Caution Light Interpretations

Explains the meaning and required actions for various warning lights.

Parameter Excursion and Corrective Actions

Corrective actions for engine parameters exceeding limits.

Rotor Icing and Deflated Tyre Landing

Addresses rotor icing and procedures for landing with a deflated tire.

Propeller Failure and Engine Shut-down

Handles propeller failures and alternative engine shut-down methods.

Section 4: Normal Procedures

Pre-flight and Engine Start Procedures

Provides pre-flight checks and step-by-step guide for starting the engine.

Taxi, Run-up, and Take-off Procedures

Procedures for taxiing, engine run-up, and performing a take-off.

Landing and Go-around Procedures

Detailed instructions for landing and executing a go-around.

In-flight Engine Shut-down and Air Restart

Procedure for shutting down and restarting the engine in flight.

Section 5: Performance Data

Section 6: Weight and Balance

Section 8: Handling and Maintenance

Maintenance Obligations and General Handling

Owner's responsibilities for airworthiness and general handling.

Rotor System Removal and Installation

Procedures for rotor system removal, disassembly, and installation.

Section 10: Safety Tips

Low-G Avoidance and Side Slip in Gyroplanes

Warning against low-G conditions and guidance on side slip.

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