Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
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SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE
6.1
General
The gyroplane must be operated within the weight and balance limits as specified in
SECTION 2 of this manual. Loading situations outside these limits can result in restricted
flight control and can ultimately lead to degraded safety.
6.2
Weight and Balance Record
An initial weighing report and equipment list showing gyroplane configuration, empty weight
and centre of gravity is delivered with each gyroplane. This data applies to the gyroplane as
delivered from the factory. Any changes in the configuration should be performed by a
qualified maintenance station and documented. After modifications and at regular intervals
a new weighing report and equipment list should be issued.
6.3
Compliance with Weight and Balance
The Cavalon gyroplane is designed in such way that compliance with weight and balance is
provided, if
the gyroplane is loaded within the individual weight limitations for each station as
provided in SECTION 2 of this manual, and
the maximum allowable cockpit loading (both seats and baggage) is respected, and
the certified maximum take-off weight, representing the total sum of pilot, passenger,
baggage, fuel and current empty weight is not exceeded
6.4
Lateral Centre of Gravity
The above requirements in conjunction with 2.7.1 also cover asymmetric lateral load cases.
Even with most asymmetric lateral cockpit loading (pilot station loaded with maximum
weight while LH station is unoccupied), sufficient control margin and lateral CG within limits
has been demonstrated.
However, the resulting cabin attitude in combination with the unusual optical sensation may
lead to misinterpretation of flight attitude, height above ground and runway alignment.
Therefore, first solo flights should be performed with adequate ballast on the empty LH seat
in order to compensate asymmetric lateral loading. Ballast should be gradually reduced with
gained experience.
CAUTION
Ballast must be properly secured and weight and balance must be respected.
