Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016
7-8
Choke (3) is used start a cold engine. In order to do so, pull the choke lever fully to the rear
or ON position and be sure to have the throttle in idle position. After starting the engine and
a short warm-up, the
choke can be slowly
disengaged by moving
the lever into its forward
or OFF position.
The hydraulic wheel
brake is actuated by
pulling the brake lever
(2). A locking pawl
mechanism
allows
setting
for
use
as
parking brake. In order
to release the parking
brake pull the brake
lever a little further to let
the
spring-loaded
locking pawl disengage,
and then release wheel
brake.
Do not try to disengage
the locking pawl by
pressing
the
small
release lever without pulling the brake lever at the same time. Releasing the pawl using the
small release lever only will lead to premature deterioration of the teeth. If the teeth are
worn the function of the parking brake will be compromised!
The quadrant also features the control for cabin heating / air conditioning system (4). All
controls are labelled correspondingly by en-graved text and symbols on the cover plate.
7.11 Electrical System
The 12V DC electrical system consists of an engine-internal electrical generator, a battery,
master switch, indicators, switches, electrical consumers, and cabling. With the ROTAX
914F engine an electrical power supply is vital for continued engine operation as this engine
variant solely relies on electrically driven fuel pumps.
An additional, externally mounted 40A generator (Gen2) is fitted to Cavalon Pro gyroplanes
equipped for Night-VFR operation or those gyroplanes with accessory systems requiring
additional electrical power. This is an approved Rotax part.
Turning the master switch to the ON position closes the battery contact and energizes the
gyroplane’s electrical system. The red LOW VOLT warning light may illuminate is system
voltage is below 12v. This is normal, and will go out when the engine is running. A steady
indication in flight warns the pilot that the voltage of the system has dropped below a safe
value. In this case a safety circuit (load shedding relay) will automatically disable navigation,
Throttle and brake panel
1 – Throttle lever
2 – Brake lever with locking pawl
3 – Choke control
4 – Cabin heating / Cabin temp (if installed)