ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
Issue date: 26
th
July 2016.
Last modification: 04
th
February 2019.
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Keep aligned with a reference on the horizon using the rudder and control
stick.
Vertical descent is permitted but
do not fly backwards
.
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 from the ground make a first flare to reduce the glide path and
reduce slightly 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 gyroplane is totally stopped.
WARNING
Don´t do this maneuver with engine stopped, you will lose the
steering control.
