Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019 4-14
WARNING
An approach within the gliding distance to the airport or landing site is
generally considered to be the safest option.
4.14 Landing
Align gyroplane with rudder and correct drift with lateral control input, even if this
results in a side slip indication
Maintain approach speed until approximately 5m (15ft) above runway
Initiate round out to reduce sink rate and let ground approach
Perform final flare close to ground as speed will decay rapidly
Let gyroplane settle on main gear with nose wheel slightly above the ground
Hold nose wheel closely above ground and let it sit down with pedals neutral at the
lowest possible ground speed
Maintain aft control stick to reduce speed until walking speed. Wheel brake may be
used to assist, if needed
CAUTION
Touching down with the nose wheel pointing left or right, and with a run-on
speed, will cause the wheel to ‘grab’ in that direction. If left uncorrected the
aircraft will try to turn in that direction, possibly resulting in a roll-over. Always
lower the nose at low ground speed, with the nose wheel straight.
CAUTION
When landing in a strong headwind, do not use wheel brake to prevent
gyroplane from rollback. In order to compensate for any rollback tendency,
flatten rotor disc as required and increase propeller thrust as required.
4.15 Go-around
Apply take-off power. Counteract yaw tendency and align gyroplane with rudder input
In horizontal flight, allow gyroplane to gain speed
Climb with safe or best rate of climb speed and 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.
4.16 After Landing
Control stick full forward to level-off rotor disc, at latest when rotor speed leaves
green arc! Be prepared for reduced rotor drag!
Use lateral control into wind to maintain rotor disc in level attitude. Adjust lateral
control input as rotor speed decays
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