Magni Gyro M-16 C, Flight Manual

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025-00-16C M16C FLIGHT MANUAL, Issue G
02 March 2016
3.12 LANDING
Power Idling
Speed 65 mph
Maintain alignment with runway with rudder pedals and control stick.
At 2-3 meters from ground - first flare gently to reduce the glide path with a slight reduction of speed.
Continue to progressive flare to level in ground effect.
In ground effect , continue the flare until the main wheels touch the ground.
To stop the gyroplane upon contact with the ground , progressively move the control stick to rear limit stop.
Use the rudder pedals to control the gyroplane's direction.
3.12.1 LANDING WITH CROSSWIND
The procedure for landing with crosswind is identical to that of normal landing.
The alignment with the runway must be maintained with the control stick into wind and rudder in the opposite
direction.
WARNING DANGER:
Maximum cross-wind component for landing is 25kts
3.12.2 AFTER LANDING
Gyroplane stopped C ontrol stick in front limit stop position.
Using the rudder pedals, clear the runway by moving the gyroplane towards the available turn-in/off taxis.
Stop the gyroplane with the brakes and apply parking brake.
TRIM - disengage the electric trim (switch forward)
– green light ON.
Control lock -insert the control lock.
Rotor at 100 r.p.m. - operate rotor brake, brake warning light ON.
Align rotor fore and aft.
WARNING DANGER:
In presence of obstacles or people, or if the space is not adequate, operate the rotor brake
before the rotor reaches 100 rpm. This will limit the rotor's arrest time as much as possible
and guarantee maximum safety during operation.
WARNING:
Start towards parking area.
First stop the rotor. Only then drive slowly towards the appropriate parking area.