Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016
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Because of a safety circuit, activation of the pre-rotator is only possible with the pneumatic
mode selector in FLIGHT position and the control stick fully forward. This prevents
inadvertent activation of the pre-rotator during flight or in BRAKE mode.
The left seat flight controls must never be restricted by passenger or objects. Passengers
must be briefed.
Rudder and front wheel control
The rudder is connected to adjustable foot pedals with steel cables which are routed
through the lower fuselage and inside the keel tube. Both pairs of pedals are
interconnected. The nose wheel steering is directly linked to pedal/rudder control input by
redirected cables.
Both pairs of pedals can be adjusted to suit different leg lengths. A shorter adjustment is
achieved by pulling the handle which moves the pedals closer. Pulling the handle while
pushing with both feet gently against the pedals allows longer adjustment.
In any case make sure the pedal assembly is properly locked, as indicated by a definite and
positive click.
Pedals (left hand side shown) with adjustment possibility
1 – Pedals
3 – Nose wheel steering cables
2 – Adjustment handle
4 – Pedal control cable
The rudder is fitted with a trim tab. This is normally biased to the left, and may be adjusted
by the operator to trim the aircraft for straight flight at a desired speed, feet off the pedals.
Adjusting it to the left will biase the rudder to the right and vice versa.
