ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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LANDING WITH CROSS WIND
The maximum permitted cross wind for take-off and landing is 16 Kn.
The procedure for landing with a cross wind is the same as with no wind.
Move the control stick against the wind direction and use the opposite pedal
to maintain alignment with the runway. It is advisable to land with some
engine power (3000 rpm) in order to control the yaw of the gyroplane with
low speed (second flare). Once the gyroplane lands cut the engine power to
idle and when the front wheel drops to the ground move the control stick to
wind.
ABORT LANDING
If the during the approach or the flare there is any problem, the pilot should
abort the landing. The procedure is to increase the engine power, use the
right pedal to counter the engine torque, level flight to reach 100 kph (60
mph/55 kts) and climb.
4.9 AFTER LANDING
Once the gyroplane lands move the control stick forward, put the rotor
brake and decrease the trim pressure. Taxi off the runway.
Do not taxi close to obstacles or people with the rotor and/or propeller
turning.
Switch OFF radio and lights, fuel pump/s, engine and master switch.
CAUTION
There is a risk of overturning during landing with high cross wind. In
those conditions, always try to land into the wind.
