AVIATION
Artur Trendak
FLIGHT MANUAL
Normal Procedures
Chapter 4
Edition 1
21 Aug 2014
Change no.:
Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN
Page 4-11
4.11
Approach and Landing
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Choose an appropriate area for landing, check the movement of other aircrafts around, by
using a radio, and specify the direction and speed of wind.
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Check the descent speed by using the throttle lever and control stick.
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Maintain the appropriate approach speed (about 95 km/h (51 kt)).
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It is crucial to avoid sudden sideways movements.
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Make sure the front wheel is straight.
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On an appropriate level, initiate roundout so as to align just above the ground and touch
down gently.
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Remember landing
does not finish
when all the wheels touch the ground.
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Perform the landing run along the straight line until you stop; do not turn during the
landing run!
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Check the rotor until it stops completely.
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Use the rotor brake below the speed of 150 rpm until it stops.
CAUTION!
In case of strong sideways wind, plan the landing
with the shortest possible landing run, and during the landing run tilt the control stick in the
direction against the wind (the wind from the left - the stick to the left)
4.12
Turning off the Engine
CAUTION!
Every engine with the turbocompressor must be cooled after flight.
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Allow the engine to work at low rpm (1650 rpm) for about 5 minutes (all the parameters
must stabilize).
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Deactivate the magnetos and the master switch.
4.13
Post-flight Inspection
After flying, the pilot should perform an overall visual check of the whole gyrocopter. All
disturbing observations should be passed to competent people. Also, if there are any abnormal
situations during flight, it is important to notify competent people and perform adequate actions.
