Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015
4-10
4.10 Climb
Perform initial climb at safe climb speed and adjust trim
Set power to maximum take-off power
Check engine instruments and respect maximum take-off power time limit
Switch off second fuel pump at safe height
At safe altitude, the climb may be continued with V
Y
and reduced power setting for
noise abatement
When desired altitude is approached, level gyroplane and reduce power
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.11 Cruise
Adjust power setting within the maximum continuous power range
Adjust trim
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.12 Descent
Reduce power setting and lower nose
Adjust trim
CSP/VPP:
With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure.
4.13 Approach
Switch ON second fuel pump (Pump 2)
Set variable pitch propeller to FINE
Check all warning and caution indications OFF
Check all instruments in normal operating range
Check wheel brake unlocked
Maintain and trim approach speed
Control glide angle with engine power
If at night, turn the landing lights on. Always turn on both landing lamps in case of
failure.
If at night, and it is safe to do so, approach at 60KIAS. The increase in rotor speed
will allow a longer, flatter flare and landing.