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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
5.3
Take-off .................................................................................... 36
5.4
Climb ....................................................................................... 36
5.5
Diagram for calculating Take-off Distance and Rate
of Climb depending on Airpressure and Temperature .............. 36
5.6
Landing .................................................................................... 38
5.7
Range and Flight Endurance .................................................... 38
Chapter 6
Weight and Position of Centre of Gravity
6.1
Introduction .............................................................................. 41
6.2
Weights ................................................................................... 41
6.3
Position of the Centre of Gravity .............................................. 43
6.4
Entering the Weights and Position of the Centre of Gravity
of the Empty Gyrocopter ......................................................... 45
Chapter 7
Descrition of the Gyrocopter and Equipment
7.1
Introduction .............................................................................. 46
7.2
Airframe ................................................................................... 46
7.3
Flight Controls ......................................................................... 46
7.4
Central Console ....................................................................... 49
7.5
Instrument Panel ...................................................................... 50
7.6
Main gear, Wheel Brakes ........................................................ 51
7.7
Seats and Safety Belts ............................................................ 52
7.8
Luggage Compartment ............................................................ 52
7.9
Glazing, Doors ......................................................................... 52
7.10 Power plant ............................................................................. 52
7.10.1
Engine .................................................................... 52
7.10.2
Propeller ................................................................. 53
7.11
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 54
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