Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015
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CAUTION
The landing light circuit breaker (CB) protects both the nose and under-body
lights. Should the CB open, turn off both switches before resetting, and after
reset turn on the under-body lamp only. This is the higher current draw, but
offers best ground visibility. If the CB opens again, repeat with only the nose
mounted lamps. If no landing lights will function, then perform a power on,
shallow approach as above into a lit airstrip to enable an immediate go-around
if a safe landing is not practical.
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 above runway
Manage the throttle to maintain the desired approach speed, reducing the throttle to
closed (or other appropriate power setting for the conditions) in preparation for the
flare.
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, reducing/closing the throttle as required.
Maintain aft control stick to reduce speed until walking speed. Wheel brake may be
used to assist, if needed
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.
CAUTION
Touching down with the nosewheel 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 nosewheel straight.
