ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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Don´t do this manoeuvre with
engine stopped, you will lose the
steering control.
To regain the speed gently move the nose down and adjust power to attain
desired speed.
4.8 LANDING
Contact airport via radio for traffic and runway in use (if necessary).
Adjust speed to 105 kph (65 mph/57 kts) and enter the circuit. On final,
align to the runway, reduce the power to descend and keep a speed of
approximately 95 kph (60 mph/52 kts). Keep the gyroplane aligned to the
runway using the pedals and control stick.
At 5 metres (15 ft) from the ground make a first flare to reduce the glide
path and slightly reduce the speed.
Close to the ground make a second flare with nose up to reduce the speed
and land on the main wheels. Once the main wheels touch the ground,
gently move back the control stick to its rear stop until the gyroplane stops.
Do not move the stick forward until the front wheel drops to the ground by
itself.
From the first reduction of power to the end of the landing, use the rudder
pedals to keep the gyroplane properly aligned with the runway.
Second flare First flare
