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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
Chapter 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual has been written to provide pilots with information essential for the
safe and effective operation of the
TERCEL
gyrocopter. The manual also
contains basic guidelines from the manufacturer and the legal requirements
concerning the performance of flights.
This manual is not a substitute for theorectical and practical
training by a qualified instructor
TERCEL
gyrocopter pilots must hold a qualification certificate, or a valid licence
for ultralight aircraft with specialization for gyrocopters. Before any flight, pilots
should be acquainted with the uniqueness of a gyrocopter. It is recommended
that you study both this Pilot Operating Handbook and the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual.
The gyrocopter can only be used for flight when it is technically operative and
holds a valid authorization to perform flights. An authorization to perform flights
is entered into the ultralight aircraft book. This document identifies the ultralight
aircraft and contains details of its history of usage.
1.2 Basis for Airworhiness Acknowledgement
Details of the particular gyrocopter and its current air third-party insurance
should be entered into the aircraft records kept by the relevant Civil Aviation
Authority.
The
TERCEL
gyrocopter meets
ultralight requirments
.
It
constitute
s
the basis
for
the issue of Certificates, Permits and Approvals in accordance with the
Air
. The certification document is a Type Certificate No.: 943 15-1 issued
by DULV.
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Chapter 1
General Information