ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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4.6 TAKE-OFF
Once the pre-rotation procedure is finished gently move the control stick
fully back
to its stop, release wheel brakes and increase the engine power
progressively.
Use the rudder pedals to keep the alignment of the runway (right pedal).
Once the nose wheel lifts, gently move the control stick forward to keep it
at approx. 10 cm (4 in) off the ground while the gyroplane accelerates.
When the gyroplane takes-off perform a level flight until reaching 100 kph
(60 mph/55 kts) and then raise the nose to keep this speed.
Use the pitch trim to adjust the speed of the gyroplane:
Trim back = Nose up = reduce speed.
Trim forward = Nose down = increase speed.
Note
Remember: adjust the speed with the control stick, climb and
descend with engine power.
WARNING
Make sure the control stick is fully back before start the take-off run.
A take-off run with flat rotor may have fatal consequences.
CAUTION
Check the engine speed is 5400 rpm or more. If not, abort the take-
off.
