Tango
Tango 2 Gyroplane
N255EE
Operating Handbook
Page 1: ...Tango Tango 2 Gyroplane N255EE Operating Handbook...
Page 2: ...ures and may change the aircraft s performance It is therefore important to read this handbook with special attention to the sections on preflight postflight and all operating processes Safety Notice...
Page 3: ...Sensor used for Rotor RPM Fuel Indicator w low fuel lamp Diagnostic Code Display Engine Warning Light VHF Radio w Intercom front and rear seats Hobbs Meter front seat only Digital Volt Meter Running...
Page 4: ...replacement life 4 Preflight Checklist It is recommended that the complete preflight checklist is followed before each flight even if the flight is short or just following a previous flight Any defec...
Page 5: ...king Check air filter clean and secure 13 Advance throttle and visually verify throttle body linkage moving appropriately Check oil level Check coolant level 14 Check rotor control yoke to push rod ti...
Page 6: ...nd check for play in the torque tube bushings Give the rotor blade a gentle push and watch the tip as it moves around 180 degrees Repeat for the other rotor Any jump in the travel or noise could signi...
Page 7: ...r warm up Expect low temp warning on initial startup Check for oil pressure warning Check for engine fault codes during warm up Verify fuel display matches visual check Shut down if any engine fault c...
Page 8: ...g rotor blade to strike the teeter plate on the rotor head with downward force spring loading the retreating rotor blade As the blades continue around the spring loaded blade becomes the advancing rot...
Page 9: ...p and engage the rotor brake or immediately pre rotate to a more stable RRPM to avoid a flap 12 Takeoff Procedure 1 Pre rotate to desired RRPM and set the pre rotator OFF green indicator light 2 Move...
Page 10: ...throttle 5 Continue final to 1 2 feet AGL and level out Use rudders to align the Aircraft with the runway Straight alignment is critical on touchdown 6 Set attitude slightly nose up and allow speed to...
Page 11: ...or other warnings that appear on the console may not be dealt with in flight If practical shut the engine down Land immediately 16 V Speeds in mph VNE 110 VNO 100 VX 55 VY 60 VC 80 VLOF 35 VREF 60 Ma...