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24 July 2019
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209-00-24C
M24C PLUS FLIGHT MANUAL
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5.8.1 BEFORE TAXIING CHECKLIST
1. MOVEMENT AREA .........................................................clear
2. THROTTLE LEVER.......................................40%
3. ROTOR..........................................................rotor aligned along longitudinal axis
4. BRAKE ....................................................................applied
5. PARKING BRAKE .........................................released
6. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS................................check
WARNING:
The nose wheel is fixed mechanically to the rudder pedals through the steering
system.
Do not apply too much pressure to the pedals when the gyroplane is stationary.
The brakes must be used only at the end of the landing roll or when stopping the gyroplane
during taxiing operations, and only with the engine at minimum rpm.
5.8.2 TAXIING
CAUTION:
Do not move the stick rapidly back-wards after you release the stick lock. If there is a
gust of wind the propeller can strike a rotor blade.
NOTE:
The minimum turning radius of the gyroplane is shown in Fig. 5.4.
1. Move the control stick to the fully forward position and use the stick lock as necessary.
2. Do a visual check for obstructions.
3. Release the brakes as necessary.
4. Gently increase the throttle to start taxiing.
5. Control the direction with the rudder pedals.
6. Control taxiing with the throttle lever and brakes.
