4
Chapter 2
Restrictions
Chapter 2
Restrictions
2.1 Introduction
Chapter 2 includes the restrictions of usage, markings of instruments and basic placards, crucial to
the safe use of the gyrocopter, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment.
2.2 Flight Speed
Speed restrictions and their importance are presented in the table below:
Speed
IAS
(km/h)
IAS
(kt)
Notes
V
NE
Never exceed speed
200
108
V
NO
Maximum structural
130
70
V
D
Manoeuvring speed
90
49
V
MIN
Minimum speed
60
32
Do not exceed this speedt any time
Do not exceed this speed except in
tranquil weather conditions and
exercising caution
cross-country speed
Do not perforn full or violent movements
above this speed, because under certain
conditions,full movements of the control
surfaces can cause an overload of the
gyrocopter
The minimum speed for established
horizontal flight
5
