Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue 2 Date 16.03.2016
2-7
2.7
Weight and Balance
2.7.1
Weight Limits
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW):......................................................... 560 kg
Maximum empty weight (MEW): ............................................................. 376 kg
CAUTION
The take-off weight is the total weight of the gyroplane including empty weight,
optional/additional equipment, occupants, fuel, and luggage at take-off. The
maximum value specified above must never be exceeded.
Maximum weight in RH seat (incl. compartment behind seat): ............... 110 kg
Maximum weight in LH seat (incl. compartment behind seat): ................ 110 kg
Maximum total weight in cockpit (both seats + compartments):............... 200 kg
Minimum total weight in both seats: .......................................................... 65 kg
NOTE
Pilots in the right hand seat weighing less than 65 kg must carry corresponding
ballast during solo operation (which may be located in the baggage
compartment, around the occupant in a form such as sheet lead under the seat
cushion, or securely restrained on the second seat).
Storage area behind seats
Maximum weight in each storage compartment (2 ea.) ............................. 10 kg
NOTE
When loaded, the weight in each storage compartment has to be deducted from
the maximum weight in the respective seat.
2.7.2
Centre of Gravity (CG) Limits
The centre of gravity is considered to be within limits if all weight limits above are respected.
For details see SECTION 6 of this manual.
For reference, the limits approved during the aircraft UK type approval are 540 to 345mm
forward of the mainwheel datum, and 925 to 750 above the CG datum (the mainwheel axle
is the 0 CG datum in x and z) when fitted with the RAO rotorsystem II, and 940 to 750
above the CG datum when fitted with the TOPP rotorsystem II.