AVIATION
Artur Trendak
FLIGHT MANUAL
Description of the Gyrocopter and its Equipment
Chapter 7
Page 7-6
Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN
Edition 1
21 Aug 2014
Change no.:
7.6
Main gear, Wheel Brakes
The gyrocopter is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear. The main landing gear leg is
elastic, made of composite. The forward leg, dampened only with the pneumatic wheel unit, is
controlled only by using the rudder pedals.
Normal operating range of tyre pressure is 2 - 4 bar.
The main landing gear wheels are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. The brakes are
activated with the lever on the control stick and act simultaneously on both wheels.
Released Lever
Medium Force
Large Force
Inactive Brakes
Active Brakes; Position
Recommended during Parking
Active Brakes; Position
Recommended during Prerotation
To lock the brake lever in position, pull it to demanded position and press the red button
(marked no 1). In order to release the brake, pull the lever harder to enable the automatic release of
the lock.
CAUTION!
Do not use the brake during a long-lasting stopover.
It can cause damage to the braking system.
When taxiing or performing the landing run, brake without locking the lever.
Information on the sort of brake fluid and its replacement/replenishment are included in the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
7.7
Seats and the Safety Belts
Two ergonomic bucket seats, made of composite, can be moved in front-aft direction in
limited range. Adjusting the position can be performed during flight and consists of releasing seat
lock by pushing lever beneath the seat.
Each seat is equipped with adjustable four-point belts.
