AUTO GYRO CAVALON, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Flight Manual
Cavalon
SECTION 9-2
Lights
RSUK0287_POH_Cavalon Revision 2, Issue Date 24.06.2015 9-2 - 1
9-2 Lights
9-2.1 General
Depending on customer’s configuration the gyroplane can be equipped with optional
 Landing lights
 Navigation /position lights
 Strobe lights
9-2.2 Limitations
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.3 Emergency Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.4 Normal Procedures
The lights can be switched on or off by respective switches in the centre panel, labelled
 “Light” for landing light
 “Nav” for navigation/position lights
 “Strobe” for strobe lights
Due to their small silhouette gyroplanes are easily overlooked, especially if approached
directly from behind, such as on approach. It is therefore highly recommended that
navigation and strobe lights are switched on during flight.
9-2.5 Performance
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.6 Weight and Balance
No change to standard aircraft
9-2.7 System Description
Navigation and strobe lights are installed as combined units at the left hand and right hand
side of the fuselage, behind the passenger station. Landing lights are located on the left and
right hand side in the nose section.
9-2.8 Handling and Servicing
No change to standard aircraft