Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
4-18
When flying with doors removed be aware of strong air stream outside the
cockpit.
4.23 Engine In-flight Shut-down and Air Restart
The engine should not be stopped in flight deliberately except as part of forced landing
training under the supervision of a qualified flight instructor or to drop parachutists. If
possible, allow the engine to cool down at 3000 rpm for about 30 sec before turning it off.
Make sure that the master switch/starter key has been turned to OFF and back to ON and
that both LANE switches are switched back ON with LANE LED’s lit, such that the aircraft is
prepared for an immediate engine start-up in case the manoeuvre has to be aborted.
NOTE
Be aware of reduced rudder effectivity (and increased drag/sink rate) with a
stationary propeller, due to the reduced airflow over the rudder surface. Be
prepared to use larger pedal input and more left pedal than usual to keep
gyroplane aligned.
After a restart, allow engine and oil to warm-up, if possible, before full power is applied.