AutoGyro Cavalon, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019 4-13
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
If flying at night, switch off the landing lights. Adjust cabin instrument
light brightness to suit ambient lighting levels.
4.11 Cruise

Adjust power setting within the maximum continuous power range
 Adjust trim
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.12 Descent
 Reduce power setting and lower nose
 Adjust trim
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.13 Approach
 Switch ON second fuel pump (Pump 2)

Set variable pitch propeller (if installed) to FINE (MAX RPM)
 Check all warning and caution indications OFF
 Check all instruments in normal operating range
 Check wheel brake unlocked
 Maintain and trim approach speed
 Control glide angle with engine power
 If at night, turn the landing lights on. Always turn on both landing lamps in case of
failure.
 If at night, and it is safe to do so, approach at 110kmh (70mph, 60KIAS). The
increase in rotor speed will allow a longer, flatter flare and landing.
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.