Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 1
GENERAL
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016
1-1
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.1
Introduction
This manual is designed as an operating guide for pilots, instructors, and owners/operators,
providing information for the safe and efficient operation of this gyroplane. It includes
material required to be furnished to the pilot by the competent certification authority. This
handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight instruction.
Pilots of this aircraft must hold a proper license including the class rating ‘gyroplane’,
corresponding to the aircraft’s registration and operation – eg, an appropriate CPL licence is
required for aerial work. It is the pilot’s responsibility to be familiar with this handbook, the
special characteristics of this gyroplane, and all other information and legal requirements
relevant for the operation in his country. The pilot is responsible to determine the gyroplane
is safe for flight, and to operate the aircraft with respect to the procedures and limitations
provided in this manual.
It is the owner’s/operator’s responsibility to have this gyroplane registered and insured,
according to country-specific regulations. The aircraft owner/operator is also responsible for
maintaining the gyroplane in airworthy condition. Maintenance instructions are provided in
the Cavalon Pro Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) RSUK0335 and in SECTION 8 of this
manual. Note that depending on the kind of operation, type of maintenance activity, or
component involved, the competent authority may dictate qualified personnel and/or
respective facilities.
1.2
Certification
The Cavalon is designed, tested and certified according to the British Civil Airworthiness
Requirements (BCAR) Section T issue 5, and the associated CRI E-01. A UK ICAO
compliant Certificate of Airworthiness has been issued for the type.
1.3
Performance Data and Operating Procedures
The legal basis for operating a gyroplane is provided by national law and its respective
regulations. The instructions and conditions contained have to be considered when
operating the gyroplane.
All documented performance data and operating procedures have been identified within the
certification processes for this gyroplane by means of flight test and analysis.
